CrankyGeeks Episode 152
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Originally posted here: CrankyGeeks Episode 152
Originally posted here: CrankyGeeks Episode 152
In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece titled “How Google Can Help Newspapers,” CEO Eric Schmidt argued that Google isn’t responsible for killing newspapers. He said that news delivery is going through a natural metamorphosis. Is Google killing newspapers?
Computerworld’s recent predictions for the smartphone market included a forecast that in 2010, AT&T will finally lose its deal as exclusive carrier for the iPhone. Will this happen?
iSuppli has confirmed a report from rival IDC, assigning Acer the number-two spot in its third-quarter global PC shipment rankings, with Dell in third and HP first. This is the first time Acer has held the second spot.
ArsTechnica has noted that Hollywood is seeking to keep movie prices high as they go online. For example, studios are putting pressure on companies like Netflix to abide by a “DVD sales window” for several weeks after a film is first released on DVD.
John and the gang predict what they think might the top tech revelations in 2010!
Excerpt from: Cranky Geeks Episode 196 – 2010 Predictions