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Amazon and Microsoft moves indicate that hardware OEMs may become obsolete
Qualcomm has an interesting take on the new Microsoft Surface X that, coupled with the Amazon announcement of the AWS Outposts, may indicate the market is moving back to an IBM model. That doesn’t bode well for the PC or server OEMs.
Preparing for the dual/foldable screen step to our AR future
We are moving from single-screen devices to unlimited screen devices with some interesting intermediate steps, including foldable screens, head-mounted displays and even contact lenses.
The Undead PC: Dell has the best PC sales in their history
It’s time to push back on the idea that the PC market is all but dead. Dell has had solid sales, customers have never been happier and relationships (with one noted exception) between OEMs, Intel and Microsoft are improving. We’ve...
Living on the Edge Chromium browser
The new Chromium browser from Microsoft blends both Google and Microsoft technology to set a new bar for compatibility, privacy and security in the corporate and personal browser space. It also showcases a competitive future where...
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra vs. NVIDIA Shield TV: The emerging cloud client
This week I make an admittedly odd comparison between a cloud-connected TV settop box and modular design that can be altered rather than replaced when it comes time to pivot to the cloud. The Shield is similar to the...
How HP leads in sustainability through innovation, partnership and sharing
HP now stands out as a segment leader in sustainability – particularly with their printers. And Sims Metal Management is helping give HP leverage that no single company could otherwise hope to accomplish.
Is it time to rethink Windows?
The ongoing move from desktop computing to the cloud, the coming move to quantum computing and what it means for the future of tech.
Is xCloud – the Xbox game streaming service – a glimpse at the future of the desktop?
The advancements Microsoft will have to make to enable their xCloud gaming effort will benefit the virtual desktop effort as well. Why that’s a good thing…
Microsoft Surface: Saving the future of PCs
Microsoft’s new Surface products will force the industry to rethink how PCs are designed and built. This design process change effectively takes the market back to where it always should have been – where those closest to the customer...
How WiFi 6 and 5G will force the merger of PCs and smartphones
Once you can provide a high-bandwidth, low-latency solution that meets or exceeds a wired connection, you can move into the cloud – and that will force a revolutionary change in hardware design.
The 3 PC industry changes needed to create a better tomorrow
What’s holding back the PC market? I can think of a few things…
NVIDIA creates the last ultra performing laptop in the world
The ACE RTX concept laptop NVIDIA showcased at the IFA show in Europe is arguably the most innovative and highest performing laptop introduced to the market. It may also be the last laptop we ever see performing at these levels.
Cameyo: Fixing the Chromebook app critical path problem
If you’ve been struggling with converting to a more aggressively cloud-based alternative to your current desktop deployment, this young company appears to have a solution.
Microsoft’s Chromium Edge Browser moves to beta: Who knew a browser could be exciting again?
How does the beta of the new Edge browser from Microsoft (which is based on Google’s Chromium platform) compare to IE? Microsoft has really changed from the classic IE years – and we and Microsoft are much better off as a result. Why...
Microsoft ups effort to get firms off Windows 7 with FastTrack
The Windows 10 FastTrack service is designed to help folks in the operating system slow lane, late to the migration party and now facing Windows 7 end-of-life. Updating to new operating systems has always been problematic, and this...
At the AMD Epyc 2 launch, I saw the future of the PC
The Epyc/Ryzen-powered Microsoft Virtual PC solution demo was the first time I saw the Microsoft Virtual PC functioning – and it was awesome. Cloud-based virtual PC instances are the future of the PC, and apparently, it’s coming...
NVIDIA’s GauGAN once again showcases the future of AI personal computing
NVIDIA’s GauGAN will transform those of us that can’t draw into true artists, and similar technology is transforming what we read and how we write to improve productivity and significantly enhance both our skills and our speed. This...
Augmented reality and the problem of obsolescing the laptop computer
AR could, but currently isn’t, changing the laptop computer into something far more portable and advanced. With the advent of the virtual desktop and 5G, we’ll be able to create tiny personal computers…but without addressing the...
Intel’s turnaround is showing strong potential
Intel’s CEO Bob Swan seems to have a good grasp of the problems the company faces, and their executive team shows more strength and diversity than ever before. Will their success all come down to whether or not they can get the...
Microsoft Inspire: A picture into the future of Microsoft
Microsoft’s huge partner show starts next week and promises to provide a unique view into Microsoft’s near-term future and priorities. The event also showcases one of Microsoft’s long-term competitive advantages in their partner...
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