Microsoft puzzling announcements
Jean-Louis Gassée has some good questions, including… “Is Microsoft trying to implement a 21st century version of its old Embrace and Extend maneuver — on Google’s devices and collaboration software this time?” Read More
Integrated innovation and the rise of complexity
While Stephen O’Grady’ post isn’t addressing Microsoft’s recent Surface announcements as Gassée was, it is an interesting companion, or standalone read. Read More
Google and ambient computing
‘Ambient computing’ has mostly been associated with the Internet of Things (IoT). There are many types of computing things. But the most important, from a world domination perspective, are those at the center of (still human) experience and decision-making; that is mobile (and still desktop) computing devices. The biggest challenge is the interoperability required at scale. This is fundamental to computing platform growth and competitive strategies (see Gassée’s question above). Ben Thompson analyzes Google recent announcements in this context. Read More
Attention marketers: in 12 weeks, the CCPA will be the national data privacy standard. Here’s why
Now it’s 10 weeks. Tim Walters makes a good case for his prediction even though other states are working on their own legislation, and Nevada has a policy already in effect. Read More
Also…
- Worthy thoughts on tech competition policy (PDF)… Mozilla on competition and interoperability via Mozilla blog
- For obsessive browser history buffs… Netscape Navigator via Quartz
- California will have an open Internet and so will lots of other states, despite the F.C.C.’s decision. via New York Times
- From the chief… Martech is now a $121.5 billion market worldwide via chiefmartec.com
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