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Google Auto – Greek gift pt. II.

Reply to this post           Tinkering with Android for cars is a dangerous game. Ahead of its developer conference, Google i/o, Google has demonstrated another version...

Autonomous Autos – The back foot.

Reply to this post           Uber is now even more on the back foot. The partnership between Waymo and Lyft puts Lyft streets ahead of Uber...

Microsoft BUILD – The right choices.

Reply to this post           Enterprise remains the focus. At Microsoft’s developer conference, it continued to emphasise its move away from being a platform for the...

Snap Inc. – Price of opposition.

Reply to this post           Twitter is in a better position. A poor set of maiden results highlights that Twitter is actually in a better position...

Amazon – Show and tell.

Reply to this post           Screens help to alleviate digital assistants’ stupidity. I think that the Echo Show is more about addressing the shortcomings of voice...

Alibaba – US breakthrough.

Reply to this post           Deal with First Data changes the US game. Alipay has struck a deal with First Data Corp. that I think prepares...

Google vs Amazon – Battle of the home.

Reply to this post           The time for Google to move is now. Amazon is far from standing still in its battle to win the smart...

Microsoft – S for school.

Reply to this post           Windows 10 S great for schools but not for the Surface Laptop.   For the education of children, Windows 10 S...

Facebook Q1 17 – Sleeping policeman

Reply to this post           Facebook’s growth story hits a temporary bump for 2017. Facebook reported good results but once again tried to temper enthusiasm with...

Apple FQ2 17– New normal

Reply to this post           These days, Apple looks like an industrial.  Apple reported reasonable results and in increasing both the dividend and the share buy-back...