AI (Artificial intelligence) is everywhere. No longer the stuff of science fiction, AI is rapidly gaining traction in widely divergent fields with explosive growth in investments and startups. AI-enabled tools alone will generate $2.9 trillion in business value by 2021. 80% of enterprises are investing in AI. Spending will grow by more than 50% year […]
There has been much debate on why Amazon purchased Whole Foods. On the surface, it appears that the online behemoth is trying to complement its online operations with retail space. Some argue, however, that if Amazon is going for distribution or physical footprint then a retailer such as Kroger or Costco would have been a […]
20 Developments in 2016 Show TV Viewers are Being Lured Away The demise of TV has been predicted since the rise of the internet and has only accelerated with the popularity of smart phones, however, have we finally reached a tipping point. Consider these developments: Onslaught of options: Snapchat’s latest moves are making it look more […]
As we’ve noted, the allure of being a Digital Pharaoh through the Internet of Things (IoT) is strong. IoT is a genie in a bottle. It offers control in the midst of chaos. People now have the expectation of whatever, whenever, however — life on demand. In other words, the Internet of Things further enables “living-in-the-web.” As a tech-lover, […]
Will Shipping Giants UPS and FedEx be Disrupted by their Biggest Client? What Can Leaders Learn from This? UPS and FedEx have benefited from Amazon’s explosive growth over the years, but those companies may now consider the company a ‘frenemy.’ Amazon’s growing shipping operation is profiled in a new Bloomberg article with a title that […]
IoT might be the biggest technology trend of 2016. Why? If the Internet of Things (IoT) advances as many are expecting, trillions of dollars will be spent and earned over the next decade, and the companies that take advantage of it are positioned for huge benefits. Gartner forecasts that 6.4 billion connected things will […]
ESPN Takes One Step Closer to Changing the TV Industry It seems almost every month a new streaming video service launches enabling people who want to legally watch movies and TV shows without a traditional cable bill. However, ‘cord cutting’ is arguably being curtailed by fans who need their sports fix. That could be changing […]
Robots have long fascinated us – whether in books, movies or radio. While robotics are quickly advancing, we can in the meantime sate our futuristic desires with virtual assistants. Many experts predict voice-controlled virtual assistants to play key roles in the home, in vehicles and even while walking. And even though Apple entered the field […]
IoT Alert: Will Google Home Usurp Amazon Echo in the Smart Home? Amazon’s Echo was Amazon’s surprise hit last year. Echo is the platform Amazon will use to jump further into Internet of Things (IoT) and highlights an ambitious smart home and IoT effort. Echo is currently the defacto standard which explains why competitors such as Samsung and WeMo are making […]
11 Best Practices for Applying UX Principles In this post, we discussed how the modern consumer has a connected life – which could mean trouble for your product. UX can alleviate some of those issues. When developing a digital product (whether it’s a connected device, web site, social experience or mobile), user satisfaction and consumption can be increased […]