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Google Gaming – The wrong tree.

          A Google console is a bad idea. With the launch of the Ouya Android console, the blogs are also alive with the notion that Google...

BlackBerry – Ballad of the fat lady.

          It is far from over but the fat lady is warming up. They say that “aint over ‘til the fat lady sings” but BlackBerry’s Q1...

Microsoft – Built it, but they still don’t come.

          On its own, Windows 8.1 is not going to solve the problem.  Microsoft has launched the public preview of Windows 8 at its annual developer...

Samsung PCs – Silly season.

          The desktop PC has its place in the ecosystem.  The silly season is starting early this year with the notion that Samsung is about to...

Samsung – Barely a murmur

          There was a huge, but deadly silent crowd at today’s launches.  There were lights. There were stars. There were some great products but no one...

Microsoft – Damage control

            Microsoft’s climb down is a very encouraging sign.  In response to general clamour, Microsoft has changed its policies with respect to the Xbox One...

Android vs. iOS – No Progress

            The latest data indicates that there is still a big gap between iOS and Android. Chitika Insights (see here) has published some more data...

Android 5.0 – Low: the place to go

          By focusing on the low-end Google is aiming to increase its addressable mobile market by 60% or more. An update to Android was missing in...

Intel TV – Crux not fixed.

          Intel has nothing to make a splash in over-the-top (OTT) internet TV. Intel has already confirmed that it is working on an internet television platform...

Line – The young contender.

          Line is making its bid for the big time. Line is a competitor to WhatsApp and other IM applications that differentiates itself by allowing users...