Tag: Microsoft
Trendspotting: Internet user growth slows, smartphone shipments decline + other trends (Mary Meeker Report)
Global internet user growth is still growing, but slower than before. Per Bond Capital partner Mary Meeker, year-over-year growth slowed to +6% versus +7%...
Android on your Microsoft Windows desktop? Yes, (beta) hell has frozen over
If all goes to plan and the beta plays out without any major issues, it looks like we'll soon be able to run Android...
Amazon acquires Eero, doubles down on smart home (and data collection?)
Eero indicates its data collection policy will remain the same, but with a new owner perhaps anything is possible.
In what was a surprise move...
Google+ social network finally shutting down
Google has announced that its shutting down Google+.
The ill-fated social network was Google's attempt to take on Facebook. Although initially successfully -- especially among...
With YouTube TV, Google targets not only phones, but our living rooms too
YouTube TV is here in a big way. For $40/month you essentially get a package of channels that would've cost about twice as much...
Microsoft’s new Surface Go tablet targets iPad. But consumers buy mobile devices for apps
There's an app for that. Or is there?
In the case of the Surface tablet and its companion Microsoft Store, unfortunately the answer is usually...
Trendspotting: Mini helps Google Home reach 31% share of smart speaker market
In the battle for the home, price does matter.
Sonos app gets dark Now Playing screen, improved menus
You've got to hand it to the Sonos team.
Despite the crush of competition for whole home audio from heavyweights such as Amazon (Echo), Google...
Microsoft Edge browser is here for iOS and Android, but is it worth switching?
Windows 10 fans will likely be pleased. For the rest of us Safari, Chrome and Firefox users it will be business as usual.
Amazon Echo sales show no signs of slowing, smart speakers to be in half U.S. homes by 2022
Amazon. Google. Microsoft. Sonos. And a raft of other up-and-comers.
All are making so-called smart speakers. But why?
According to TechCrunch a new report out of...