More on Microsoft: 1) The WSJ notes Microsoft is making unprecedented retail efforts to promote Windows 8, even dictating retailer demo PCs show e-mails and photos belonging to a fictional "Allison Brown" (she's Franziska Fiegler in Germany). 2) CNET provides an in-depth profile of secretive Windows chief Steven Sinofsky: he receives high marks for his intelligence and passion, but his hierarchial management tactics are said to have alienated workers and hurt innovation. (marketing plans) [View news story]
...and he's alienated millions of windows faithful by trying to force metro on them who don't want it
i want windows without metro. if you can't give it to me i'll go somewhere else.
According to The Next Web, Google (GOOG) will use an Oct. 29 event to launch: 1) 32GB and 3G-capable versions of the Nexus 7. 2) A 10" high-end Nexus tablet launched with Samsung (previous). 3) A rumored Nexus phone launched with LG, and featuring Qualcomm's (QCOM) top-of-the-line APQ8064 processor. 4) Android 4.2, which will allow multiple tablet accounts to be set up on the same device. [View news story]
"[Windows 8] was very difficult to get used to," says a user who installed a preview version. "I have an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, and they never got used to it. They were like, 'We're just going to use Mom's computer.'" Microsoft (MSFT) needs to hope such complaints, which are echoed by some reviewers, just amount to initial discomfort with a very different UI. Meanwhile, Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff, in typical hyperbole, is declaring the OS "the end of Windows" (for enterprises). (also: I, II) [View news story]
Metro is obnoxious and annoying on the desktop. Just Say No.
Microsoft can EASILY can solve the problem by providing a 'Click to Turn Off Metro' option. But they prefer to force it on anyone who buys a new windows pc in hopes of promoting their failed attempt at phones.
Walt Mossberg's review of Windows 8 (MSFT) is fairly positive, but also features some qualifiers. Microsoft's new tablet-centric interface (formerly called Metro) "worked very well, very smoothly and holds its own with iPad and Android," says Mossberg, but he adds (echoing the concerns of others) it "risks confusing traditional PC users, who will be jumping back and forth between two ways of doing things." He's also a fan of Win. 8's multi-touch gestures and Charms control strip. (more) [View news story]
If I was 90 years old and had never used a computer I might find Walt Mossberg relevant or even interesting.. if he was my son.
On average, U.S. iPhone users are slightly younger and much wealthier than Android counterparts, according to charts from Horace Dediu. ~40% of iPhone users have household income of at least $100K, compared with ~25% of Android users, while the % of Android users with household income of less than $25K is about twice as high as the % of iPhone users. Two possible takeaways: The iPhone's demographics will help it maintain its app monetization edge (which affects developer support), and the iPhone would likely grab more share if Apple cut unsubsidized prices and enabled cheaper plans. (Piper) [View news story]
thank you gene munster the broken record one man apple hype machine
More on Windows 8: Newegg has leaked pricing: a "Professional Upgrade" for enterprises will cost $70, an OEM version (used in new PCs) will cost $100, and a standalone copy of Windows 8 Pro will cost $140. Microsoft (MSFT) has already said consumers will be able to upgrade for $40. Given Microsoft's history of gradually raising Windows prices, the pricing is relatively aggressive. Windows RT, which ships with a tablet-friendly version of Office, reportedly costs OEMs $50-$65. [View news story]
they'd have to pay me to upgrade. unless they give me a way to disable metro completely
More U.S. coal plants are set to retire due to green rules and weaker-than-expected electric demand, costing the industry up to $144B, according to a Brattle Group study which forecasts 59K-77K MW of coal plant capacity likely will retire over the next five years. There's now ~317K MW of coal-fired capacity in the U.S. [View news story]
Cheap natural gas is what's crushing the coal industry. Not Obama. Not epa.
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
bogus patents pathetic bogus patent system disgusting company based on bogus BS
Relying on its new "Want" and "Collect" buttons, Facebook (FB -2.4%) has begun testing Collections, a potential Pinterest rival that allows users to save pictures of products they like, and visit third-party sites to purchase them. Collections could be Facebook's second attempt to monetize e-commerce via referral traffic, following the recent launch of its Gifts feature. Testing partners include Pottery Barn and Neiman Marcus. [View news story]
Here's something Microsoft (MSFT) doesn't want to hear: Intel (INTC) CEO Paul Otellini reportedly told employees in Taiwan Windows 8 is still plagued with bugs, and is being rolled out before it's ready. JMP's Alex Gauna recently aired similar comments. Microsoft, which is also reportedly scrambling to get Windows Phone 8 out on time, badly needs Windows 8 to provide a holiday season lift to PC sales, and turn the company into a worthy challenger to Apple in the tablet market. [View news story]
Nokia (NOK) doesn't pass up the chance to gloat over the harsh response (I, II) to Apple's (AAPL) iOS 6 Maps app. "Unlike our competitors ... we completely own, build and distribute mapping content, platform and apps," the company proclaims. A Google Maps (GOOG) exec also takes aim at Apple, declaring "it takes a long time and effort to figure out how to do this right." BI notes Google has 1,100 full-time employees and 6K contractors working on Maps. (Nokia Maps deals: I, II) [View news story]
what do they know? everybody knows apple invented maps. cars too.
More on Microsoft: 1) The WSJ notes Microsoft is making unprecedented retail efforts to promote Windows 8, even dictating retailer demo PCs show e-mails and photos belonging to a fictional "Allison Brown" (she's Franziska Fiegler in Germany). 2) CNET provides an in-depth profile of secretive Windows chief Steven Sinofsky: he receives high marks for his intelligence and passion, but his hierarchial management tactics are said to have alienated workers and hurt innovation. (marketing plans) [View news story]
i want windows without metro. if you can't give it to me i'll go somewhere else.
According to The Next Web, Google (GOOG) will use an Oct. 29 event to launch: 1) 32GB and 3G-capable versions of the Nexus 7. 2) A 10" high-end Nexus tablet launched with Samsung (previous). 3) A rumored Nexus phone launched with LG, and featuring Qualcomm's (QCOM) top-of-the-line APQ8064 processor. 4) Android 4.2, which will allow multiple tablet accounts to be set up on the same device. [View news story]
"[Windows 8] was very difficult to get used to," says a user who installed a preview version. "I have an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, and they never got used to it. They were like, 'We're just going to use Mom's computer.'" Microsoft (MSFT) needs to hope such complaints, which are echoed by some reviewers, just amount to initial discomfort with a very different UI. Meanwhile, Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff, in typical hyperbole, is declaring the OS "the end of Windows" (for enterprises). (also: I, II) [View news story]
Microsoft can EASILY can solve the problem by providing a 'Click to Turn Off Metro' option. But they prefer to force it on anyone who buys a new windows pc in hopes of promoting their failed attempt at phones.
Initial Jobless Claims: +46K to 388K vs. 365K consensus, 342K prior (revised). Continuing claims -29K to 3.25M. [View news story]
Walt Mossberg's review of Windows 8 (MSFT) is fairly positive, but also features some qualifiers. Microsoft's new tablet-centric interface (formerly called Metro) "worked very well, very smoothly and holds its own with iPad and Android," says Mossberg, but he adds (echoing the concerns of others) it "risks confusing traditional PC users, who will be jumping back and forth between two ways of doing things." He's also a fan of Win. 8's multi-touch gestures and Charms control strip. (more) [View news story]
On average, U.S. iPhone users are slightly younger and much wealthier than Android counterparts, according to charts from Horace Dediu. ~40% of iPhone users have household income of at least $100K, compared with ~25% of Android users, while the % of Android users with household income of less than $25K is about twice as high as the % of iPhone users. Two possible takeaways: The iPhone's demographics will help it maintain its app monetization edge (which affects developer support), and the iPhone would likely grab more share if Apple cut unsubsidized prices and enabled cheaper plans. (Piper) [View news story]
More on Windows 8: Newegg has leaked pricing: a "Professional Upgrade" for enterprises will cost $70, an OEM version (used in new PCs) will cost $100, and a standalone copy of Windows 8 Pro will cost $140. Microsoft (MSFT) has already said consumers will be able to upgrade for $40. Given Microsoft's history of gradually raising Windows prices, the pricing is relatively aggressive. Windows RT, which ships with a tablet-friendly version of Office, reportedly costs OEMs $50-$65. [View news story]
unless they give me a way to disable metro completely
More U.S. coal plants are set to retire due to green rules and weaker-than-expected electric demand, costing the industry up to $144B, according to a Brattle Group study which forecasts 59K-77K MW of coal plant capacity likely will retire over the next five years. There's now ~317K MW of coal-fired capacity in the U.S. [View news story]
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
pathetic bogus patent system
disgusting company based on bogus BS
Relying on its new "Want" and "Collect" buttons, Facebook (FB -2.4%) has begun testing Collections, a potential Pinterest rival that allows users to save pictures of products they like, and visit third-party sites to purchase them. Collections could be Facebook's second attempt to monetize e-commerce via referral traffic, following the recent launch of its Gifts feature. Testing partners include Pottery Barn and Neiman Marcus. [View news story]
Jack Welch is only half right - don't trust the numbers in any jobs report, not just the latest one. Revisions on top of revisions... the vast discrepancy between two sets of employment totals... lumping part-time workers with full-timers. But the numbers aren't rigged; if they were, the BLS isn't doing a very good job of it. In 2011: 153K jobs created per month. So far in 2012: 146K/month. [View news story]
'Weak' Apple iPhone 5 Sales Are A Glitch [View article]
Here's something Microsoft (MSFT) doesn't want to hear: Intel (INTC) CEO Paul Otellini reportedly told employees in Taiwan Windows 8 is still plagued with bugs, and is being rolled out before it's ready. JMP's Alex Gauna recently aired similar comments. Microsoft, which is also reportedly scrambling to get Windows Phone 8 out on time, badly needs Windows 8 to provide a holiday season lift to PC sales, and turn the company into a worthy challenger to Apple in the tablet market. [View news story]
Nokia (NOK) doesn't pass up the chance to gloat over the harsh response (I, II) to Apple's (AAPL) iOS 6 Maps app. "Unlike our competitors ... we completely own, build and distribute mapping content, platform and apps," the company proclaims. A Google Maps (GOOG) exec also takes aim at Apple, declaring "it takes a long time and effort to figure out how to do this right." BI notes Google has 1,100 full-time employees and 6K contractors working on Maps. (Nokia Maps deals: I, II) [View news story]