Now that Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has announced a new computer operating system, which computer makers will inevitably start looking at in 2010, the first volleys have already been fired. Taiwanese PC maker Acer, Inc. has already committed to Chrome (that was fast), and the world's largest PC maker -- Hewlett-Packard Corp. (NYSE: HPQ) -- is "looking" at Chrome as well. Dell, Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is also expressing similar sentiment.Inc. posts
Google's Chrome operating system already lining up hardware partners
Now that Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has announced a new computer operating system, which computer makers will inevitably start looking at in 2010, the first volleys have already been fired. Taiwanese PC maker Acer, Inc. has already committed to Chrome (that was fast), and the world's largest PC maker -- Hewlett-Packard Corp. (NYSE: HPQ) -- is "looking" at Chrome as well. Dell, Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is also expressing similar sentiment.Continue reading Google's Chrome operating system already lining up hardware partners
Best Buy (BBY) starts rollout of used video game sales in U.S. stores
Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY) has seen some success in its Canadian stores in selling used video games. Due to that, used video games may come to U.S. stores this year, opening up a new avenue for foot traffic into the largest consumer electronics retailer in the U.S. Why rent video games when you can purchase them at heavy discounts?Continue reading Best Buy (BBY) starts rollout of used video game sales in U.S. stores
Can Wal-Mart keep its recession-era customers in the future?
When Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) changed its corporate slogan from "Always Low Prices" to "Save Money. Live Better" over a year ago, little did the retailer know that a recession would pour many new customers into its doors for bargains. With millions of families still strapped for cash, the retailer is still booking green at a time when many retailers are seeing red on the bottom line. The question, then, becomes this: can Wal-Mart retain its newer customer legions once the economy returns to normal (whatever normal is)?Continue reading Can Wal-Mart keep its recession-era customers in the future?
Google argues that it isn't really that big after all
Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is the largest search provider on the entire internet. It handles more advertising than any other company in the world and is extending its reach into multiple areas still to this day, including several disruptive online areas. Yet, the behemoth still thinks it's not that big in the grand scheme of things. Do you agree?Continue reading Google argues that it isn't really that big after all
Palm replaces CEO with former Apple alum
Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) is just under a week into the launch of its groundbreaking Pre smartphone, and so far the wireless handset is a great seller for exclusive partner Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S). Former Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) executive Jon Rubinstein, who was brought in to reinvigorate Palm and who is largely credited with the Pre, will now take over the Palm CEO spot from longtime CEO Ed Colligan.
Dell wants to ramp up acquisitions to jumpstart growth
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL), which has been arguably pummeled in recent years by larger competitor Hewlett-Packard Corporation (NYSE: HPQ), is moving right along every quarter but definitely is not growing like HP is. The Round Rock, TX-based computer behemoth doesn't have the product and services portfolio HP has, and although it has launched into retailers in the last 18 months to great applause, it hasn't been enough. Dell is simply another brand of PC on the retail shelf. There is very little to no value proposition there. What to do?Continue reading Dell wants to ramp up acquisitions to jumpstart growth
Apple's (AAPL) timely product price cuts shouldn't affect margins
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) released some new software and hardware products a few days ago, and at the same time lowered the price on the standard iPhone to $99 with a two-year contract with AT&T, Inc. (NYSE: T). Considering that the very first iPhone was released at the $599 price point with that same two-year contract almost exactly two years ago, one has to wonder how Apple has lowered the subsidy-priced iPhone in the U.S. to such a low level while retaining decent product margins.Continue reading Apple's (AAPL) timely product price cuts shouldn't affect margins
Could Apple's (AAPL) Tim Cook become the permanent CEO soon?
Now that Apple, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) biggest day of 2009 is officially over, co-founder and CEO-on-leave Steve Jobs did not make an appearance. Although he's scheduled to come back to his day-to-day duties at Apple at the end of this month, some thought he may pay a visit to Apple's worldwide developer's conference to kick off a new iPhone or any other iDevice. It didn't happen, and Apple hasn't even told the world if plans for Jobs to return in a little over two weeks are still on track.Continue reading Could Apple's (AAPL) Tim Cook become the permanent CEO soon?
Apple unveils plans to take on more of the business PC market
Although yesterday was a big day for Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- a new iPhone and lower pricing all being announced -- there were some other interesting developments as well. Apple's upcoming Snow Leopard operating system will gain built-in support for Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Exchange server environment. In other words, some folks using Mac PCs in a business environment will no longer need the Microsoft's Office (which includes Outlook) package.Continue reading Apple unveils plans to take on more of the business PC market
Apple could sell twice as many iPhones by going with Verizon Wireless
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) could sell twice as many iPhones if it decided to dump partner AT&T, Inc. (NYSE: T) as the only exclusive provider of the iPhone, according to some Bernstein Research analysts. Would Apple dare do that? Since Apple and AT&T joined exclusive forces almost two years ago, Verizon Wireless has emerged as the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. -- and none of its 87+ million subscribers has an iPhone. Mighty tempting, Apple.Continue reading Apple could sell twice as many iPhones by going with Verizon Wireless
Wal-Mart, Bharti delay first India store opening
When Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) joined up with India's Bharti a few years back to bring the world's largest retailer to India, it probably thought things through very well. Of course, entering huge markets like India and China was a no-brainer for Wal-Mart, after failing in markets like South Korea and Germany. Little did Wal-Mart know that violence would someday delay its grand opening in India.Continue reading Wal-Mart, Bharti delay first India store opening
Microsoft beating Apple in consumer living rooms
When Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) released the Apple TV years ago and subsequently upgraded the device and pushed it as as the link to the iTunes stores for the living room, consumers and tech enthusiasts were generally favorable and many believed it would be a hit product for Apple.This hasn't happened -- although the Apple TV continues to sell in decent numbers. The iTunes store has one of the largest libraries of music, movies and TV shows available, but consumers apparently are not that interested in piping that content into their living rooms. That, or the Apple TV is just to expensive at over $200.
Continue reading Microsoft beating Apple in consumer living rooms
Best Buy's Napster takes a value stab at Apple's iTunes
When the Napster brand woke up the music industry using illegal downloading almost a decade ago by allowing digital music swapping across the internet, a completely new cottage industry was born. Pretty shortly, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) came long with its iPod and iTunes product and made the business model work for legally downloading music. On that note, Apple has the lion's share of music downloading business at this time, although many a competitor has cropped up in the last five years.Continue reading Best Buy's Napster takes a value stab at Apple's iTunes
Best Buy leads retailers in Blu-ray disc sales surge
Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is leading the way in sales of movies and other content on the surging Blu-ray format. Ever since the competing high-definition format HD-DVD went defunct in 2007, Blu-ray has steadily climbed into the driver's seat of disc-based content sales. While traditional DVD sales still dwarf Blu-ray sales, the high-def format is gaining sold ground. With it, Best Buy has become the format's best friend.Continue reading Best Buy leads retailers in Blu-ray disc sales surge
Why did Google go on television to advertise?
When anti-traditional media company Google, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) indicated it would go on television to promote its Chrome web browser, I was befuddled. Why on Earth would the king of new media (and associated revenue) want to go to an age-old format to promote one of its most important products? Chrome, which was just released during the second half of 2008 and thus has barely any market share, seemed oddly-placed when it was released anyway. Does the world really need another web browser?Continue reading Why did Google go on television to advertise?
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