Nov 6, 2013 | Android, business, Google, law, Microsoft, Windows Phone 8
Google is a confounding company. We all interact with it daily; almost everyone uses Google Search and Google Maps, at least. Android is running on an overwhelming number of new phones and tablets, with such a commanding lead that it’s fair to say that Android is the...
Oct 27, 2013 | Android, Apple, Dell, Google, Google+, hardware, iPad, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, OneDrive, shopping, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8, Windows8
Previously: It’s Not The Device, It’s The Ecosystem Let’s break down the new tablets by ecosystem. I’ll give you some shopping tips along the way. APPLE Everyone can find something to like in an iPad. The iPad Air (9.7” screen) brings the weight of the full-size iPad...
Oct 24, 2013 | Amazon, Android, Apple, Google, iPad, Microsoft, shopping, tablet
The holiday shopping season is nearly here. You’re faced with quite a selection of tablets and no obvious way to choose one over another. – The level of engineering is so high that almost all of the new tablets are gorgeous and strong and light,...
Oct 8, 2013 | Amazon, Android, Apple, iPad, Microsoft, shopping, Surface
Although specific sales numbers aren’t available, we know that Amazon is selling millions of its Kindle Fire tablets to people who want a tablet for the lowest price and who are happy living in the Amazon ecosystem. Last month Amazon announced the next generation of...
Aug 28, 2013 | Android, Apple, iPad, Microsoft, phone, security, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8
It’s widely expected that Apple will add a fingerprint reader to the next iPhone, scheduled to be announced on September 10. If the rumors are right, your thumb will unlock the phone when you press the button at the bottom. To be successful, it has to be nearly 100%...
Aug 18, 2013 | Android, Google, security
Since the early days, Google has proclaimed that one of its core values is: “Don’t be evil.” Faith in that slogan is being tested as Google matures into a corporate behemoth. Its reputation was not helped last week by a couple of tone-deaf responses to security and...