Only users can save Libra. The loss of Vodafone is another nail in the coffin of Facebook’s digital currency Libra meaning that the only thing that can save it now...
Tencent has a real problem on its hands. The market for Digital Life services has clearly switched from one of growth to one of competition as the growing fight between...
Xnor.ai will not fix the fragmentation issue. Apple’s acquisition of Xnor.ai increases my concerns with regards to Apple’s approach to AI and may make it fall further behind. Apple is...
Advertising is not the way to monetise Instant Messaging. Facebook has abandoned its plans to monetise WhatsApp through advertising which if its peers are anything to go by was always...
Trade war may end but tech rivalry is just beginning. Despite an easing of tensions on the trade front, it is clear that while the two are happy to trade,...
OYO is another blackeye in waiting. SoftBank’s flagging reputation may be about to take another hit as another of its flagship investments has hit difficulties and is struggling to overcome...
Reality was the real theme at CES 2020 Back to reality The week started with its usual bunch of glitzy press conferences from the big players but their lack of...
VR, AR & XR There is a big reduction in the number of offerings present at the show this year. Many commentators are of the opinion that HTC is not...
Alexa goes endgame, Chinese disguise & HERE. Google vs Alexa – White suit brigade At a high level, it looks like Google has almost given up on the smart home,...
Richard is founder, owner of research company, Radio Free Mobile. He has 16 years of experience working in sell side equity research. During his 11 year tenure at Nomura Securities, he focused on the equity coverage of the Global Technology sector.
Google vs. Amazon – End game.
Assistants are too stupid for mass adoption. While growth in the digital assistant space is slowing, the battle looks like it is almost over although Google still has one or...