Monthly Archives: May 2010

Critic Roundup: Microsoft’s Kin One & Two

Microsoft’s long overdue smartphone devices, Kin One and Kin Two, are now on sale online at Verizon Wireless and will be available in stores May 13th. The Kin One and Two are Microsoft’s attempt at regaining a hold in the smartphone market after its… Continue reading

Posted in Startups & Innovation by Ethan Lyon | Thursday, May 6th, 2010 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Google Editions: E-Books for Education Market

The e-book wars have begun and battle lines are being drawn. Apple will corner the interactive book market with its iPad while its Amazon and Sony e-reader counterparts chase after non-tech savvy bookworms. Google just jumped into the game with its… Continue reading

Posted in Market Trends by Ethan Lyon | Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Apple Facing Antitrust Charges?

April wasn’t a great month for Apple. The tech giant endured the lost iPhone 4G debacle, and CEO Steve Jobs’ strongly worded post against Adobe on Apple’s official blog has now caught the attention of the federal government. Continue reading

Posted in Startups & Innovation by Tara Lane | Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Google Riding 3D Trend with BumpTop Acquisition

Believe it or not, 3D technology emerged in American culture in 1950s, yet we are only now seeing it crop-up in our entertainment. Why have we only now “discovered” the decades old technology? Tech companies, from startups to industry leaders, are weighing… Continue reading

Posted in Startups & Innovation by Ethan Lyon | Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Top 5 Personalities that Appeal to Gen Y Men

What does Howard Stern, Steve Carell and Ron Paul have in common? No, Howard Stern and Steve Carell are not running for Congress (though Howard Stern might have some interesting takes on international policy…). All of them are on male Gen Yer’s… Continue reading

Posted in Social Impact by Ethan Lyon | Monday, May 3rd, 2010 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment