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Xiaomi – All mod cons.

Reply to this post           The new Mi5 has everything except profit. Xiaomi’s strategy of getting users on board is working but the need to make...

MWC Day 2 – iPhone 5se.

Reply to this post           The 5se needs to be something very different but it is unlikely to. The fact the two companies that make almost...

MWC Day 1 – CES wannabe.

Reply to this post           MWC wants to become CES but misses the importance of software. From the fairground VR ride at Samsung to the Submarine...

Android – 1984.

Reply to this post           An Orwellian future beckons for Android. The news that Samsung is finally upgrading the Galaxy s6 and s6 EDGE to Marshmallow...

Tidal – The foot vote.

Reply to this post           An example of how to make customers unhappy. The release of Kanye West’s latest album, Life of Pablo has rocketed Tidal...

Baidu – Videodrome

Reply to this post           Short term gain is likely to mean long term pain. Baidu has received an offer to purchase its 80.5% stake online...

Pandora – Engaging asset?

Reply to this post           Pandora’s only real asset is its 81.1m very engaged users. Pandora reported difficult Q4 15A results where bullish commentary by management...

Twitter Q4 15A – Live torpedo.

Reply to this post           Periscope needs to dodge Facebook’s live video torpedo. Twitter reported good results but the problem with its user growth (or lack...

Autonomous Autos – Tiny victory.

Reply to this post           Sending an algorithm to prison is pointless. Google has managed to get the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the...

Acadine Technologies – The Walking Dead Pt II.

Reply to this post           H5OS likely to struggle against tried and tested native. Acadine Technologies, a well-funded Chinese start-up is aiming to breathe new life...