I’ve written two significant pieces about what I expect at WWDC. Jony Ive is not a Graphic Designer link As with most such debates, “skeuomorphism” versus “flat” is devoid of crucial context. When the iPhone came out, nobody used touch devices. The signaling benefits of skeuomorphism were very useful, especially since most iPhone buyers were […]
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"Strategery"
UPDATE: I switched it up. It’s struh tek er ee, as in strategy and tech Wikipedia: The word “strategery” (/strəˈtiːdʒəri/ strə-tee-jər-ee) was coined for a Saturday Night Live sketch, written by James Downey, airing October 7, 2000, which satirized the performances of George W. Bush and Al Gore, two candidates for President of the United […]
Samsung Electronics loses $12 billion market value on smartphone worries
Reuters: Samsung Electronics Co lost $12 billion in market value on Friday, hit by brokerage downgrades that have underscored concerns about slowing sales of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone. The share slide of more than 6 percent comes after it recently introduced two stripped-down versions of the S4, fanning worries that profit margins for its […]
Additional Notes on TV
This is a follow-up to my three-part series on TV: Part 1: The Cord-Cutting Fantasy. Getting only the content you want without paying for everything is a fantasy. Pay TV is socialism that works. Part 2: Why TV has resisted disruption. Great content is differentiated, has high barriers to entry, and depends on networks. Part […]
My Apple TV Prediction
I wrapped up my three-part series on TV yesterday, and in case it wasn’t clear, my conclusion was a pretty specific prediction about the Apple TV: Imagine a $99 (or $129) “console” with an optional $49 controller and an App Store. That’s a lot of potential escapism, and a lot of user attention. It’s a […]
The Jobs TV Does
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on what changes, if any, may be coming to TV TV, as I have recounted in the last two articles, is as firmly entrenched as an incumbent can be. The idea that you can cut the cord and simply watch the shows you currently want to watch […]
No Week In Review for May 26-June 1
Just a note that there will not be a week in review for May 26-June 1. In addition, I’m evaluating what is the best format for the Week In Review moving forward. If you’ve enjoyed the Week in Review in the past (archive here), I’d appreciate your thoughts on what section was the most valuable. […]
Steve Jobs on television
I’ve written two pieces this week on television, with the intent of exploring what changes, if any, may be coming: The cord-cutting fantasy examined why cutting the cord yet keeping the shows you watch (i.e. unbundling) is unrealistic. Why TV has resisted disruption explored the strategic reasons why TV remains strong I’m working on Part […]
Why TV Has Resisted Disruption
The structure of the TV businesses and exclusive content has helped the industry escape disruption. For now.
The Cord-Cutting Fantasy
Predictably, television was one of the first topics Tim Cook was asked about at yesterday’s interview at AllThingsD. This followed the rumors of Yahoo acquiring Hulu, and Microsoft’s entertainment-centric Xbox One launch last week. It’s all about TV and the imminent age of cord-cutting. On this the blogosphere is certain. Except for one little problem: […]