The more I travel internationally and across the USA the more aware I am of why we lag, and why our broadband access to the Internet is challenging. In the USA we really have a patchwork of connectivity ranging from ISPs, to cable operators and the telcos all connecting their version of broadband to the … Read more
This post was supposed to be about the hassles of Android but with the looming arrival of Ice Cream Sandwich I figured I'd just point out the issues and explain what may be changing. Right now I have Android devices running the following Android Operating Systems: Android 2.1 –Huawei IDEOS 7" Tablet (Unlocked) Android 2.2 … Read more
A lot of people think of Skype as their phone company. Many, like me, who have Skype In and Skype Out use it as a way to replace, or as an alternative, to their landline with devices that are far more universal (not to mention more atractive) that the old fashioned telephone that connects to … Read more
Make no mistake about it. With the announcement of the deprication of the Gmail App for BB's Google is decaling war on RIM and the users of Blackberries who want to make use of a GMAIL client (which works very well) on their Blackberries. The reason is so simple. RIM competes with Android. So why … Read more
Image via CrunchBase There are four parts to marketing that we learned in Marketing 101. They are called the four P’s. Price. Product. Promotion and Place. As long as I’ve been working in technology, one of the most misunderstood and weakest areas of effort is place. And place = distribution and distribution = sales. Many … Read more
This infographic about mobile coupon consumption reveals a lot…Japan which is highly mobile and where mobile devices already have replaced the wallet shows high use of mCoupons. When you look at the preference that shows QR codes (updated and advanced barcodes) as a way to locate and have coupons sent to a mobile device one … Read more
On the surface the Republic Wireless deal looks pretty appealing. $19.00 a month. Unlimited calling. Well, not exactly as IntoMobile's Stefan Constantinescu has pointed out. If you spend most of your time inside, then all the talking and data over WiFi is for you. But the limits outside the WiFi cloud will work against you. Basically, Republic is … Read more
2010 Domaine La Tour Vieille Collioure Blanc “Canadells” I only wish this wine was still carried by the U.S. importer as it is my second favorite white from the Banyuls-Collioure region. Honeysuckle, pear, orange blossom and honey, in this screaming for fish soup white. 2010 Saint Martin de La GarrigueRose Perfect with peppers and cheese. … Read more
I remain more and more in awe what we can do today with wireless. My iPad, using a local SFR Sim card where for 9 Euros every two days I have access, keeps me sane. I feel so much like a local when I have the ability to stay connected. I’m not detached, I can … Read more
