Ben Thompson
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Apple Watch and Continuous Computing
The Apple Watch’s success depends on three things: the physical design, the interaction model, and how it interacts with its environment. It’s on the right track
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Carriers to Implement Ad-Blocking?, Mad Men and Optimism, Spotify and Starbucks
Today’s update is a Media Monday on a Tuesday. First, a reported ad-blocking initiative from European carriers and a discussion on its moral, legal, and business aspects. Then, reasons to be both pessimistic and optimistic about the future of publishing. Finally, a discussion of Spotify’s deal with Starbucks, it’s symbolism, and the similarities and differences between…
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Exponent Podcast: It’s a Watch that Does Stuff
On Exponent, the weekly podcast I host with James Allworth, I finally have an Apple Watch: James has lots of questions about it. Listen to it here.
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Google’s BeyondCorp, Reddit’s Anti-Harassment Policy, Speech and Abuse on the Internet
Today’s update discusses Google’s new corporate security approach as well as Reddit’s new anti-harassment policy, as well as the surprising way in which they are connected.
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China Slowing, Apple Growing; Is Tesla Disruptive?
Today’s update examines how it is that China smartphone sales are decreasing even as Apple’s share is increasing. Then, I once again take on disruption theory and its adherent, this time around Tesla.
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Media Monday: Bill Simmons vs ESPN, Spotify and the Content Hierarchy, Periscope and Piracy
Today’s Daily Update is all about the media: – ESPN will not renew Bill Simmons’ contract, which leads into a discussion of the value of individual brands, particular writers, and how that value can best be captured – Not all content is created equally, which helps explain Spotify’s surprising decision to diversify – Periscope presents a…
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Yelp is for Sale, Fitbit Files for IPO, HERE Maps Update
In today’s Daily Update: – Yelp is for sale. I discuss the problem with Yelp’s advertising business, as well as who might buy them and why – Fitbit is filing for an IPO. The company has some impressive numbers, and they are an interesting contrast to a company like Yelp. However, the Watch is coming… -…