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Research Publication – Reality Bytes: AI – Old school

August 17th 2020: RFM updates its coverage of AI with the publication of Reality Bytes – AI: Old school.   RFM subcribers will receive their own copy by email / secure download....

China vs. USA – Pressure cooker

The tech war heats up. The White House has ratcheted up the pressure on China with the issuance of two executive orders that in Tencent’s case makes far more noise...

Samsung – Glass is plastic?

Z fold 2 looks like Z Flip. Samsung released a good slate of new products but potential shortcomings with the new Fold and pricing marred what was generally a good...

Google and Samsung – Engineering disease pt. III

Has Samsung seen the light? Google and Samsung are in discussions that could see Google take over more of the core software functionality on Samsung devices making them more attractive...

Google vs. Amazon – Battle for the smart home pt XV

Google has an opportunity that I don’t think it will take. Google has opened up a new front in the battle with Amazon by forming a partnership with ADT in...

Microsoft & TikTok – The Opportunist

This looks like an opportunistic investment for Microsoft. Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok that I suspect is more about an investment opportunity than a sudden newfound desire to...

FAAG Q2 2020 – The one-way trade.

The stay at home trade has peaked with excellent results from most of the big technology names providing a timely boost so shortly after being “hauled over the coals” by...

Qualcomm & Samsung – Holding the line.

Qualcomm FQ3 2020 – Huawei joins the fold. Qualcomm reported good FQ3 2020 results as its original outlook has proved to be too pessimistic and 5G in China has picked...

Food delivery – One hero, many zeros.

Delivery Hero has its sights on global leadership. Delivery Hero is making the most of the hand that it has been dealt with revenue growth at 100% and heavy investments...

Jio Platforms – The vacuum.

Jio has a window to fill the void left by China. The banning of Chinese apps in India has created a convenient vacuum for which there is a great opportunity...