Along with A new Dawn, Leavell Insurance, and Spring Hill Lock And Key, All Web n Mobile held a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of our new neighbors. We also celebrated a belated one year anniversary of the opening of our Spring Hill office location.
50 billion downloads and counting!
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/14/tech/web/itunes-50-billion/index.html
This is amazing considering the dominance of Android in much of the world. What this statistic illustrates is that iPhone users love apps and definitely like to test them out and experiment.
With Star Trek Into Darkness coming out on the heels of the announcement that there will be more Star Wars films, the comparison between the two sci fi properties is inevitable. Whose tech is better?
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/14/tech/star-trek-versus-star-wars/index.html?hpt=te_r1
In terms of tech, Star Trek is probably more science fiction, whereas Star Wars is more mythology that happens to involve sophisticated machinery and technology. Case in point, despite the power of the force and advanced medicine, why did Luke Skywalker and Anakin Skywalker have to have artificial, robotic hands. Where is the 3D printing, cloning or growing a new hand? The reason is probably because it adds to the legend and renown of the two characters. Being made hole would not add to the theater and drama of the story.
Also, in terms of propulsion, Star Trek uses worm holes and warping. Star Wars breaks the speed of light (impossible).
As we have seen with SIRI and other voice assistants, voice recognition is certainly taking hold. It gives the user the ability to be hands free and has the potential to include people with visual deficits as users. Between touch and motion, gesture recognition, innovation to improve the mechanics of search is accelerating.
We don’t know if the start button or boot to desktop will be features, but at least it is free!
Windows 8.1 is an opportunity for Microsoft to address the inadequacies perceived in Windows 8 and eliminate these barriers from the buying equation. Are users really skipping Windows 8 because of issues such as the Start Button missing in action and the lack of a boot to desktop option? (This is more to do with the post traditional pc dynamics taking place. For example, instead of desktops and laptops, the form factors that are experiencing growth are tablets and smartphones.)
Truthfully, these features are not needed to use the operating system. However, many users are too accustomed to these legacy features and were not ready for the shock of these go to mainstays not being there. Supporting boot to desktop does not help Microsoft’s initiatives surrounding apps, but this along with the start button will at least serve as good PR.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038798/google-more-than-900-million-android-activations-served.html
This is a really impressive number on its face. The question is how many activations are still being used? Android has been available since 2008, so there are probably a lot of users on the third or even fourth handset since Android’s debut. So this number needs to be kept in perspective.
Regardless, the Android ecosystem is a massive place, and the user base is significant.
Considering the challenges out of the gate for Apple Maps, the fact that Google Maps is getting a refresher will further underline the need to improve.
This competition can only help users as surely Bing will examine these changes and make improvements to its own map capabilities. Sitting still is not really option for anyone.
A. Neither. I use iOS, Windows, Blackberry or other.
B. Chrome. It just works.
C. Android. I can have the Chrome browser on it (why choose?)
D. What is the difference?
Whether or not you like either product, they are certainly different products that offer value propositions to a variety of consumers. Maybe they do not need the integrated hardware and software experience Apple offers. Perhaps, they do not need legacy support for documents or gaming capabilities from a Windows PC.
If you like one or the other, or both, tell us. If you feel you don’t need one but prefer the other, again let us know.
A. Price needs to come down first.
B. Have no need.
C. Duh! I own one.
D. No opinion.
E. Top choice when I replace my current tv.
It is not as simple as picking the biggest screen. Resolution, HD (1080 vs 720), refresh rate (60Hz or higher?), pixel density, connection types (plug in to your computer? HDMI? DVI?) are all important considerations. Plus, now that some sets can connect to the Internet, the experience you can have watching programming can vary quite a bit. Plus, did I say apps? Some sets now come with ones preloaded, while others can be upgraded with apps available from the manufacturer (or a marketplace). Also, add in their the ability to get voice recognition or gesture detection and the simple television is now an entertainment center. Which will choose? What is important to you? We want to hear from you.
A. Too much technology.
B. It is a fad.
C. Awesome. I feel superhuman!
D. It makes me more productive or efficient. I am content.
E. No opinion.
Someone said that tablets were a fad. Is wearable tech a fad too? Tell us how you feel about the products in the pipeline and what you think about having a different relationship with the technology that makes us more productive and keeps us in touch with those we care about.
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