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By Jon D. Markman On November 14, 201804:10 PM Eastern
Computers as small and light as particles of dust are moving out of the realm of science fiction, according to a recent Wall Street Journal story.
It changes what is possible in computing. It...
By Jon D. Markman On November 9, 201801:55 PM Eastern
The branding is perfect: No lines, no checkouts, no registers. Retail is going people-less. Technology can replace cashiers, and companies are racing to get there first.
The trend began with...
By Jon D. Markman On September 5, 201803:48 PM Eastern
I’m not normally a fan of Death by Amazon conspiracy theories, except in cases where the victim is better off dead.
Amazon.com is reportedly working on an ad-supported video service. The...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On August 24, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Bitcoin’s raison d’être was artificial scarcity, as Juan previously pointed out. But that wasn’t the No. 1 cryptocurrency’s only practical innovation.
Everyone has, at some point, needed to...
By Gavin Magor On August 23, 201805:30 PM Eastern
They're all beating the S&P 500 this year and poised to keep outrunning the bull This run-up is remarkable. Wall Street barely blinks an eye at news from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that would...
By Jon D. Markman On August 6, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Imagine a world without wires. Messaging, phone calls and media all streaming magically to all of your screens, anywhere. It is a cord-cutter’s dream.
Amazon.com (AMZN) announced on Thursday...
By Jon D. Markman On August 3, 201802:52 PM Eastern
It is Economics 101. The best business model involves strong sales and high profit margins. Sadly, the combination almost never happens.
Apple (AAPL) almost got there in the past quarter. The...
By Juan M. Villaverde On July 18, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Who will win? When and how?
The Big Four central banks of the world — the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Bank of England (BOE) — are arguably the...
By Jon D. Markman On July 13, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Gaming is a lot bigger than you think. No, I’m not talking about slot machines and blackjack. Video gaming. And thanks to a partnership between Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Disney (DIS), it’s...
By Jon D. Markman On June 6, 201802:22 PM Eastern
Apple (AAPL) has been a polished addition to just about any portfolio. Its shares are up 203% over the past five years. But as a technology company, Apple is thoroughly depressing. And this...