Concepts

Change

  • The Intel Split

    It appears that Intel’s partnership with TSMC is much larger than it first seemed; the implications for Intel as whole are massive.


  • Pandemic Progress

    Marc Andreessen has changed his tone over the past year; there is a cynical interpretation, but I think the shift is justified.


  • IBM Splits, IBM Skepticism, IBM and Antitrust

    IBM is splitting itself up, and while it makes sense, it is an admission of failure. It’s also a lesson for regulators.


  • Studios Go Direct to Consumer, Theaters and Demand, Universal Versus Disney

    Studios go direct-to-consumer out of necessity; Disney has the most potential, even if they should use Universal’s model.


  • Zillow Changes CEOs, An Interview with Zillow CEO Rich Barton

    Zillow has changed CEOs, which makes sense given the change in the company’s business model. Then, an interview with new CEO and Zillow co-founder Rich Barton.


  • Apple’s iPhone Event, Facebook Fact-Checking, Vimeo Pivots Again

    A preview of Apple’s iPhone event, a revelatory controversy about Facebook fact-checking, and yet another pivot by Vimeo thanks to mistakes made years ago


  • Intel and the Danger of Integration

    Intel is in an increasingly bad position in part because it has been captive to its integrated model. Or, you could simply say they were disrupted.


  • Disney’s Choice

    Cable TV created a world where differentiated content could profit from everyone; that is why it will be hard for Disney to make the choices streaming will force on them.