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Firefox OS – Who pays the piper?

          Firefox enables a $25 smartphone but it is hard to see how anyone makes money from it. For the last year Firefox OS has promised...

Samsung – Gear up MWC

          Galaxy Gear could steal the thunder next week. Samsung is launching its new line-up on Monday evening at an event in Barcelona. While the Samsung...

HPQ – Eggs in flight

          The fight between HPQ and Autonomy is going very badly for HPQ. It looks increasingly likely that HPQ will have egg all over its face...

Tizen – Noise without substance

          The latest news from Tizen is unlikely to change anything. Despite its leading supporter shelving its plans to launch devices, the Tizen association has announced...

Lenovo Q3 – Narrow squeak.

          Lenovo can absorb Motorola and just avoid red ink Lenovo will be skating on very thin ice when it absorbs Motorola as the handset maker...

HTC – No respite.

          HTC has lost its edge and there is no sign of its return. From its financial forecasts to the leaked products it is due to...

Blackberry – Brutal Maths.

          Another round of bean counting reveals a dire outlook. The rotating doors are still turning as the old guard exits to be replaced with John...

Nintendo – The thin red line.

          The 3DS gives Nintendo some time but it must act now. Given, its awful performance to date, Nintendo’s results surprised me but they do nothing...

Sony – Dare to be different.

          Sony must still control the experience on PCs if it sells. While all the attention is on Microsoft, it appears that Sony is looking to...

Microsoft – Myopic Machinations

          The opportunity is at risk from taking the easy option. The naming of Satya Nadella as the next CEO could cause some wild gyrations in...