Historically, developers independently implemented error handling, observability, and security within each application or microservice to ensure the success of inbound and outbound…
Read MoreAs HTC allegedly prepares to launch its own smartwatch that eschews Anrdroid Wear, the company faces greater risks and new challenges, but also greater control over its destiny.…
Read MoreLike the iPod and iPhone, the HoloLens represents an inspiring connection of hardware and software that will take its company in a new direction. But unlike Apple's immense successes, Microsoft is betting on a new and untested behavioral experience.…
Read MoreKickstarter has told the world it is not a store, but can a store be Kickstarter? After tries by a few startups to improve the preorder experience, the king of online retail may be stepping in to claim its crowdfunding reward.…
Read MoreThis holiday, Windows notebooks and tablets took on cheap notebooks and tablets featuring Google operating systems, but Microsoft still hasn't shown the path to becoming more competitive in smaller touch form factors.…
Read MoreSamsung still enjoys a healthy lead atop the Android smartphone heap, but competitors such as LG and Motorola have shown they are starting to find ways to penetrate its market dominance.…
Read MoreOrganizations ranging from Zipcar to bike-sharing programs rely on remote unlocking and return of assets. Sharing economy companies that rely on individual assets need to do the same to compete on experience and drive member loyalty.…
Read MoreAmazon Echo brings the intelligent agent home to a voice-activated speaker. It's an early step in a category that could grow th provide more value through home monitoring.…
Read MoreFrom the light switch to the shower, crowdfunding projects have sought to retrofit everyday items with intelligent connectivity., but have often failed to bring their product to market.…
Read MoreAfter years of driving PCs to be commodities, Microsoft is now imbuing devices that have Google operating systems with Windows. The doubles have their place along with Microsoft's own devices, but Microsoft ultimately needs better than device parity.…
Read MoreThe iPad mini has become something of an oddity in Apple's product line. It's clearly here to stay, but Apple doesn't seem quite sure how to fit it in among smaller iPhones and larger iPad Airs.…
Read MoreWindows 10 represents a new beginning for touch apps on Microsoft's PC platform. It embraces more legacy but will need to effect faster app evolution.…
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Apple Watch carries forward many Apple traditions, including a new input method, but doesn't break with the industry in a way that raises industry angst and eyebrows. It's thinking different, but not divisive.…
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