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AI, Machine Learning Are Just Getting Started - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
When used properly, AI and machine learning will be transformational.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/355437/ai-machine-learning-are-just-getting-started
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Why North Korea Should Worry the Tech World - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A crisis in North Korea could spell disaster for the tech industry giants in the region.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/355112/why-north-korea-should-worry-the-tech-world
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Here's Why an OLED iPhone Will Be So Expensive - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
An OLED iPhone could be more than $1,000; while this might seem excessive, it's really just basic supply and demand.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/355181/heres-why-an-oled-iphone-will-be-so-expensive
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My Test Drive in a Self-Driving Car - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Driverless technology is hitting the open road whether we like it or not, and Waymo's solution is impressive, but convincing people to trust it might be a tough sell.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/354733/my-test-drive-in-a-self-driving-car
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Why Are AR Innovators Ignoring the Smartphone? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Even with the success of Pokemon Go, this crowd at a recent AR conference almost exclusively focused on goggles or glasses.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/354254/why-are-ar-innovators-ignoring-the-smartphone
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For a Crash Course in STEM, Head to a Maker Faire - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A HoloLens demo or coding boot camp could spark an idea for the next Google, Facebook, or Apple.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/354079/for-a-crash-course-in-stem-head-to-a-maker-faire
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Alexa Is Nice, But Silicon Valley Should Focus on AR, Not Voice - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Although voice-activated platforms like Alexa will continue to grow and be important, it is my sense that AR is really the platform to watch.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/353664/alexa-is-nice-but-silicon-valley-should-focus-on-ar-not-vo
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Augmented Reality Is Here, But Did You Notice? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Augmented reality has arrived thanks to some creative developers and your smartphone camera.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/353528/augmented-reality-is-here-but-did-you-notice
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In a Mobile-First World, Don't Forget the PC - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Prioritize mobile, but don't forget that customers spend many hours per day in front of their PCs.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/353405/in-a-mobile-first-world-dont-forget-the-pc
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The Trials and Tribulations of Team Android - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Google's Android is the best bet for companies trying to stay competitive with Apple. But the open OS has its share of pitfalls.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366035,00.asp
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Why Screen Size Matters - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In the future, PC screens will become even more prevalent in our daily lives, so finding the perfect fit will be all the more important.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366275,00.asp
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Is 3D TV Ready for Prime Time? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The technology behind 3D TV is impressive, but is it ready for mainstream adoption?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366606,00.asp
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The Entertaining Future of Search - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Sites like StumbleUpon add a dimension of entertainment to the art of searching.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366935,00.asp
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Ecosystems: The Key to Tablet Success - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Competitors may be able to match Apple's hardware, but they'll never really be able to compete with the iPad unless they can create a great ecosystem.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367508,00.asp
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HP's New CEO Must Embrace Palm - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Whoever succeeds Mark Hurd as Palm's CEO needs to realize how important webOS is to the future of the company.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367797,00.asp
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Video Telephony: The Next Big Thing. Again. - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For decades, technology companies have tried to make video telephony a mainstream phenomenon. Thanks to products like Vidyo and Apple's FaceTime, it looks like it's just over the horizon once again.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368073,00.asp
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Can Notebooks Survive the Age of The Tablet? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The PC industry is performing below expectations already. How will the success of tablets affect its future?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369273,00.asp
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Amazon- 9/27/10-Amazon's Misguided New Kindle Ad - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A new poolside ad for the Kindle takes the wrong approach to Amazon's perceived battle with the iPad.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369589,00.asp
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Touchscreens: The UI of the Future - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Two new innovations have shown me how important a role touch will play in the future of computing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370115,00.asp
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Why Facebook Will Continue to Grow - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Facebook is expected to hit 600 users early next year, and it will likely only continue to grow from there.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370456,00.asp
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Google TV: Boom or Bust - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The industry has been trying to bring IPTV to your TV since 1997. What makes Google and its partners think they'll be successful?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370894,00.asp
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The New OS Wars: Winners and Losers - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The new OS war will be between operating systems that can work on all types of digital screens.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371776,00.asp
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Three Technologies to Watch - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I've picked out three new technologies to keep an eye on, because they will impact our digital lives in the years to come.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372223,00.asp
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Android Tablets - Buy Now or Wait - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Android tablet competition is heating up. So when is the right time to buy? I have some advice.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372610,00.asp
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China Rising in Tech - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
During my latest trip to China, I became even more aware of the country's rising power in the tech world, thanks to its emphasis on math and science in education. We better do the same.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373063,00.asp
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Sizing up Smartphones - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The smartphone industry has designated which smartphone OS best fits each usergroup to help vendors sell phones and consumers buy the one that's right for them.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373275,00.asp
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11 Predictions for 2011 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I've made my 11 tech predictions for 2011, and it looks like it'll be an interesting year.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373807,00.asp
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The Nook Color's Impact - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Nook Color's vibrant ebook reading capabilities combined with its tablet functionality is a game changer.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374181,00.asp
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An Industry View of the Google Notebook - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Even though it needs to go through some changes and fine-tuning first, the Chrome OS will change the future of personal computing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374410,00.asp
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Big Thinkers, Disruptive Technologies at CES - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Here is a little preview of the five disruptive technologies that will be discussed at the session I'm moderating at CES.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374676,00.asp
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Why 2010 was a Pivotal Tech Year - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In the future, we'll remember the four major products and services that dramatically impacted the tech world in 2010 and beyond.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374895,00.asp
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Why Competing Tablets Will Struggle Against the iPad - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
iPad competitors are pouring out new tablets, but Apple will continue to dominate the market because of one big advantage—marketing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2375405,00.asp
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The Most Important Products at CES - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I saw three game changing products at CES that could add a new dimension to the personal computing experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2375704,00.asp
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Why Vendors are Concerned About Android - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Vendors are concerned about the "stickiness" of their Android products in a market full of hardware that runs the OS.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2376868,00.asp
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A Very High-Tech Super Bowl - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The new Dallas Cowboy Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLV, is going high tech and integrating mobile computing into the actual sporting experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379329,00.asp
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Will Tablets Cannibalize Laptop Sales? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With tablets becoming more and more popular, PC vendors are concerned about laptop sale. So they're joining the tablet game.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380162,00.asp
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The Next Computing Battle of the Decade - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The next, big, computing battle will be to create a single cross-device OS, UI, and app ecosystem. I think there will be four key players in this battle.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380619,00.asp
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Technology's Role in Government Change - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Technology has always played a role in a creating change, but now smartphones, Twitter, and Facebook have rapidly sped up the process.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2381456,00.asp
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The Future of Laptops: Really Thin and Fast - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The new low-voltage, high-speed performance chips for mobile devices will also revolutionize the future of laptop design. They'll be thinner, faster, and more powerful.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382231,00.asp
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Should Geeks Design CE Devices? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Tech isn't just for geeks anymore. Engineers need to stop adding features "because they can" and start creating simple and easy to use CE devices.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382618,00.asp
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BluesStacks Can Run Android on x86-based Windows PCs - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
BlueStacks' new technology delivers single UI and apps environment to consumers, which can be used on every one of their digital screens.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382960,00.asp
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Is Amazon Stealing Android from Google? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If both Amazon and Google continue down the paths they are on, Amazon could become the trusted source for Android guidance, apps, and connected services.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383308,00.asp
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How Silicon Valley Keeps Reinventing Itself - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Silicon Valley is at the center of the tech universe because it posses some very important traits that allow it reinvent itself and thrive.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383989,00.asp
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What Will It Take to Really Challenge Apple? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Apple is successful because it has complete control over its hardware, software, and services. To be competitive, other vendors need to do this, too.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384672,00.asp
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Why Amazon Will Enter the Overcrowded Tablet Market - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I think Amazon is confident that it will be a serious threat to tablet vendors—well, at least Android tablet vendors.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385684,00.asp
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Three Interesting Trends From Computex - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There were three trends at Computex this year that could have a major impact on the market over the next three years.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386384,00.asp
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What Larry Ellison Got Wrong About the Cloud - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Although Larry Ellison may have slated the success for his vision of the network PC and the cloud way too early, we are clearly heading in that direction now.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387183,00.asp
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What RIM Needs To Do To Survive - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
By spending time expanding its business to a mass market, RIM is starting to lose its core customers. Here's what it needs to do to survive.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387558,00.asp
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Why Twitter Will Be the Next Newspaper - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If it's given the right focus, I will not be surprised if Twitter becomes the newspaper of the future.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387966,00.asp
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Is the PC Industry Dying and Can Tablets Save It? - Part One - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
As tablets and smartphones usher us into a new era of personal computing, PC growth is slowing. Here's what's next for the PC industry.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388917,00.asp
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Can Tablets Save the PC Industry? - Part 2 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
As we enter a new area of personalized computing, here's what PC vendors need to do to be competitive in the tablet market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389274,00.asp
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How Amazon Could Disrupt the Android Tablet Market - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
By offering its tablets under cost and making up the difference by selling apps and services, Amazon could own the Android tablet market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2390439,00.asp
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The Man Who Saved the PC Industry - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Thirty years after birth, the PC remains an open system thanks to Compaq's Rod Canion.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391328,00.asp
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The Deep Impact of Amazon's Upcoming Tablet - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Based on alleged specs, Amazon could rock the tablet market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392721,00.asp
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How Tablets Will Drive e-Commerce - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
E-tailers can strategically drive sales at their stores through the tablet and change the buying habits of consumers.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393154,00.asp
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How to Think About Windows on ARM - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft takes big strides with its new operating system.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393506,00.asp
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Back to the Future of Modular Computing - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Refreshing ideas put forth in my 1989 column, the iPhone could be the answer to modular computing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393943,00.asp
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The Rise of the "Takeaway" Computer - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Borrowing a term from the Brits, "takeaway" computers, or tablets, may seriously threaten computer companiesand they know it.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395105,00.asp
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How To Run Android Apps on Your Windows PC - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
BlueStacks looks into the future of personal computing with a player that runs Android apps on a Windows PC.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396621,00.asp
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Will Android Ever Succeed in the Tablet Market? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
It rules the smartphone market, but several factors prevent Android from going mainstream in the tablet market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396741,00.asp
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2012: The Year of Disruption - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Buckle up because 2012 promises to veer the computer industry off its current course.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397187,00.asp
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10 Tech Predictions for 2012 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Finally an Apple TV? Will Facebook face competition? Here's what you can expect in tech in the coming here.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397761,00.asp
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Make Way for Hybrids - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Why tablet/laptop hybrids will be the next big thing in PCs.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398021,00.asp
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Is CES Still Important? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The International Consumer Electronics Show has lost support from many major PC vendors over the past few years, but the event remains enticing for the sake of networking.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398225,00.asp
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Why Your Next TV Should Be A 3D TV - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
After watching Hugo in 3D, I am now convinced that this technology has staying power.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398481,00.asp
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Why Tablets Are So Important - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Sure, tablets are great for media consumption, but the future of personal computing depends on their productivity.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399128,00.asp
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Are Netbooks Finally Dead? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Netbook sales are on the decline but consumers will find they have many other options.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399496,00.asp
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Why the Kindle Fire Can't Pierce iPad Sales - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The iPad wins with big businesses in a way that Amazon's Kindle Fire can't.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399841,00.asp
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The Killer App for Tablets in Enterprise - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With custom business apps to access corporate data from anywhere, ultra-portable tablets can make enterprise more efficient.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400088,00.asp
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Was the Amazon Kindle Fire a Beta Release? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire released last fall was possibly just a practice run for its impending 10-inch entry.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400730,00.asp
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Big Picture Trends from Mobile World Congress - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Last week's MWC in Barcelona revealed three big trends in mobile.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400999,00.asp
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Quarter 4 Tablet Wars - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With several possible tablet entries this year, I predict that the holiday season will be very interesting.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401386,00.asp
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Will Windows 8 Fail? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft's new OS drives awkwardly on PCs and laptops without touch input and could result in its failure.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402031,00.asp
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The Potential Impact of the Foxconn Factory Audit - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Fair Labor Association inspected the factories of Apple's major supplier, Foxconn, and unearthed some dirty labor practices. Fortunately, this could bring to light broader issues.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402690,00.asp
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Why We Need Family Clouds - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Personal clouds are great, but what we really need is a communal cloud that a family can use in a more holistic way.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403025,00.asp
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Could Ultrathin Value Notebooks Threaten the Success of Ultrabooks? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
PC vendors will be releasing sleek new laptops that will undercut the price of Intel's Ultrabooks.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403317,00.asp
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The Disruptive Business Model that Could Change the Tablet Market - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Unsure whether to buy a tablet? Someday soon you will likely own multiple.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403654,00.asp
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Is There a Future for Laptops? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Between powerful all-in-one desktops and highly portable tablets, consumers may soon have no need for a laptop.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404347,00.asp
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The Next Big Mobile OS - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With IPO money in its pocket, Facebook could shake up the mobile market with an HTML browser phone.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404625,00.asp
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PCs in the Cloud Drift Closer - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Nvidia's new Kepler architecture brings us closer to virtual PCs and the future of computing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404901,00.asp
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Why Ads Don't Work on Facebook - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Let's look past the disappointing Facebook IPO and consider what's next for the social network. By changing the way it thinks about advertising, Facebook could expand its reaches even further.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405211,00.asp
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Should Microsoft's Partners Fear Surface Tablets? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
By launching its Surface family of tablets, Microsoft adheres to its faith that hybrids are the future of computing. But will Microsoft's partners now feel forgotten?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406090,00.asp
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Where Is the Tech Industry Headed? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
After two weeks of being disconnected, I've come to realize that the tech industry is getting stale. Major players other than Apple must now step up and innovate.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406532,00.asp
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The New Face of the PC Industry - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
By becoming hardware vendors, Microsoft and Google have forever shifted the dynamic of the PC industry.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406777,00.asp
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The Growing Demand for Smaller Tablets - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There is an increasing market for 7-inch tablets, and Apple might want in on the action.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407120,00.asp
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Will Microsoft's Surface Tablet Float or Sink? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft is taking a risky step by developing its own hardware to compete directly with its partners. How will it actually fare when it's released?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407463,00.asp
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The PC: "I'm Not Dead Yet!" - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Despite the growth of mobile computing categories, the classic PC will never die.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407958,00.asp
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Long Live Silicon Valley - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Many people claim that Silicon Valley is a dying region, but from what I've seen, it always reinvents itself.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409183,00.asp
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PC Companies' Major Tablet Mistake - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
PC manufacturers grossly misjudged the consumer demand for tablets and will have to pay the price for many years to come.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409412,00.asp
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How 7-Inch Tablets Will Help Laptop Sales - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With the introduction of more 7-inch tablets, laptops will become more relevant again as consumers seek to round out their computing approach.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409748,00.asp
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Could Hybrids Save Windows 8? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
At the moment, industry experts have not settled on what they will call tablets with detachable keyboards, but for the sake of this article, I will use the term "hybrids;" we call tablets with keyboards that cannot be detached "convertibles."
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410381,00.asp
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Why Microsoft Wants To Be Like Apple - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft is developing competitive products to emulate Apple's hardware, software, and services ecosystem.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411204,00.asp
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Welcome to the New Era of Personal Computing - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
These are remarkable times to be a gadget lover. Between the iPad mini, Windows 8, and the forthcoming Windows Phone 8 and new Android tablets, personal computing has been revolutionized in a matter of weeks.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411471,00.asp
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Welcome to the World of Mobile, Microsoft - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft took its sweet time entering the mobile market, but its products look competitive.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411692,00.asp
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When Is a Tablet Not a Tablet? When It's Microsoft's Surface - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Several of the Surface's design elements suggest that it is more like a laptop than a tablet.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411962,00.asp
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Microsoft's Retail Gamble - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft's retail stores have the potential to rival Apple's, but they need some work.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412343,00.asp
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Should You Buy an Ultrabook Now? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There are dozens of beautiful new designs available this holiday season, but consumers question whether ultrabooks are worth their premium price.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412705,00.asp
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Augmented Reality Is Revolutionizing the Publishing Industry (Finally!) - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
After years of incubation, it is finally clear that AR is going to transform our mobile computing experiences.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412990,00.asp
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Is Microsoft's Surface Tablet a Mistake? - PCMag
Microsoft has angered its partners by entering the hardware business with its Surface tablet and the company will now have to pay the price.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413252,00.asp
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My Top Trends for 2013 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
An iPad Air? Mobile malware? Here's what you can expect in tech in the coming year.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413444,00.asp
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What's to Blame for PC Turmoil? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Growing tablet sales have disheartened the PC industry, but there could be a silver lining.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413637,00.asp
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Will 2013 Be the Year of the Tablet? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Up to this point, it has really been the year—years?—of the iPad, but 2013 could bring more competition to the tablet market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414200,00.asp
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Weighing the Phablet's Potential - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
How big is too big? Could phablets turn out to be more than the flash-in-the-pan many of us thought they were?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414425,00.asp
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Could Your Smartphone Be Your Next PC? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Smartphones that store all your personal data could conceivably dock into cheaper laptop shells to deliver a full computing experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414715,00.asp
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A Smarter Future, Thanks to Sensors - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A bracelet that tracks your sleep patterns, a thermostat that monitors indoor temperature, and a tea kettle that can tell if your grandmother is still live will all be commonplace in the near future.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415002,00.asp
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Why Windows 8 Has Been Slow to Capture Consumer Mindshare - PCMag
Microsoft made a big mistake by assuming touch-screen PCs would be immediately plentiful, but luckily, the integration of touchpads could encourage broader Windows 8 adoption.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415245,00.asp
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How Tablets Will Impact Future TV Viewing - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Many people interact with mobile devices while watching TV, and this second screen phenomenon will influence how televisions transmit programming.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415516,00.asp
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Will Your Next Smartphone Be a Superphone? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Phablets and superphones—no matter what you call them, they are poised to impact the smartphone market greatly.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2415763,00.asp
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The Low-Cost Tablet Invasion - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
As 7-inch tablets drop in cost, we enter the "tablet-in-every-room" era.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416141,00.asp
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Does the Mobile World Need a Third OS? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In a mobile landscape dominated by Apple and Google, a third player may be just what we need.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416401,00.asp
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 Launch: All Spectacle, No Specs - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Samsung should have focused more on features and less on fanfare at its Galaxy S4 launch.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2416923,00.asp
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The Flaw in Samsung's Mobile Strategy - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Samsung must take control of several areas of its mobile business in order to rival Apple and Google and a few recent moves tip that it's well on its way.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417468,00.asp
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PCs Aren't Slumping Just Because of Windows 8 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The rise of smartphones and the tablet market are arguably more responsible for the sales decline than Microsoft's latest software.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417969,00.asp
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How Gestures Will Evolve Our User Interfaces - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Leap Motion Controller and new features of the Galaxy S4 show the exciting potential of gesture-based interfaces.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418203,00.asp
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Could Google Glass Be the Next Segway? - PCMag
Both technologies were considered game-changers from the start but have met resistance, and the similarities suggest Google Glass could go the way of the Segway.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418536,00.asp
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What Will it Take for Smart TVs to Succeed? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With a dedicated SDK to better integrate our second screens, smart TVs could finally take off.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418822,00.asp
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How Paid YouTube Channels Could Kill Cable TV - PCMag
Allowing people to pay for only what they wish to watch could usher in the era of à la carte TV programming, and signal the end cable television as we know it.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419154,00.asp
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Will Windows 8.1 Help Microsoft's Push for Low-Cost Tablets and Laptops? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
This operating system upgrade could drive sales of low-cost laptops and tablets as long as it finds demand.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419486,00.asp
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Microsoft Is Milking its Cash Cow Dry - PCMag
To remain competitive, Microsoft must make versions of Office for iOS and Android.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419789,00.asp
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What Will It Take for Small Windows 8 Tablets To Be a Hit? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Between a Windows tax and a lack of long tail apps, Microsoft has its work cut out for it.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420149,00.asp
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Bringing the Checkout Counter to You - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Mobile payment services paired with smartphones and tablets are revolutionizing point-of-sales transactions.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420807,00.asp
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Why Carl Icahn Is a Bad Fit for Dell - PCMag
Carl Icahn, Dell's second-largest stakeholder, doesn't understand that to succeed in the fast-paced tech world, all of Dell's divisions need to operate as one.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421725,00.asp
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Do People Really Want to Touch Their PC Screens? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft is learning quickly that just because touch works well for mobile computing, doesn't mean it's ideal for desktop computing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422048,00.asp
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Why the PC Industry Will Never Rebound - PCMag
In the future, any growth in tech will come from mobile markets.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422386,00.asp
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All Hail Samsung, King of the Android Market - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Samsung has become one of the top sellers of Android devices, but creating its own operating system could guarantee longer-term success.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422666,00.asp
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Why You Should Care About Softbank Buying Sprint - PCMag
With Softbank at the helm, will Sprint finally step out of the Verizon and AT&T's shadow?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422913,00.asp
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Should We Count Tablets as PCs? - PCMag
It's a controversial topic but marketing researchers at Canalys went ahead and counted tablets as PCs anyway, reporting that Apple is now the world's leading PC manufacturer.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423178,00.asp
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When It Comes to Phones, How Big Is Too Big? - PCMag
Samsung rolled out its Galaxy Mega phablet in American markets last week but I'm skeptical as to whether consumers will latch onto the new form factor.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423545,00.asp
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How Microsoft Missed the Future of Computing - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A silo organizational structure, PC-centric focus, and strategic blindness to the importance of mobile have likely doomed the company to perpetual third place.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2423855,00.asp
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Is Mobile the Future of Healthcare? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In the exploding mobile health market, fitness trackers are a firm first step, but the real promise lies in remote monitoring.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424108,00.asp
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Are Laptop Tablets the Next Big Thing? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
They are no iPad minis, but 18- and 20-inch all-in-one desktops take casual surfing to a whole new level.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424655,00.asp
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Will Your Next Tablet Have a Stylus? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
More and more tablet vendors are realizing there is a need for more precise styluses that mimic the familiar writing experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2425194,00.asp
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How Long Must We Wait For a Stylish Smartwatch? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Smartwatches are flooding the market, and while their functionality is a selling point, they won't catch fire with consumers until design catches up.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2425534,00.asp
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Why Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 Should Make Apple Sweat - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft's upgraded line of Surface tablets might rival the iPad in business markets thanks to a key feature.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2425974,00.asp
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How Amazon Became a Force in Tablets - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With a leading research and development center and a spectacular new tablet, Amazon is a force to be reckoned with and I can't wait to see what the company does next.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426930,00.asp
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How Bluetooth 4.1 and BLE Will Drive New Innovation - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Bluetooth 4.1 and its revolutionary low-energy function (BLE) will find its way into fitness gadgets, medical devices, connected home, retail stores, and more.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427234,00.asp
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The Next Major Industry Battle: Samsung Vs. Google - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In an effort to reduce its dependence on Android, Samsung may begin backing Tizen and Google won't be happy.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427504,00.asp
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Are Budget Android Tablets Training Wheels for Non-PC Users? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Low-end Android tablets could introduce emerging markets to the computing experience, but what will users upgrade to from there? The answer is critical for the PC industry.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427732,00.asp
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My Top Tech Trends for 2014 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
As I look into my crystal research ball, here is what I believe is likely to happen in the PC and consumer electronics markets next year - from Google to Apple.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427969,00.asp
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Why Your Smartphone Will Be Your Most Essential Gadget - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Forget PCs and TVs; smartphones are becoming the hub of our digital lifestyles.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2428365,00.asp
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Why Microsoft Must Embrace Android to Save Windows - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Windows 8 needs more compelling apps to find mass consumer adoption and new emulation software programs that provide access to Android apps could be its savior.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2428598,00.asp
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8 Trends to Look for at CES 2014 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Technology will continue its creep into your car, your home, and you.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2428755,00.asp
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Will Google Glass Become Your 'Third Eye?' - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Google's ambitious wearable project could revolutionize your life—just not any time soon.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2428959,00.asp
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The Big Theme of CES: The Internet of Everything - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Given how this year's CES played out, 2014 likely marks an inflection point for the Internet of everything.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2429354,00.asp
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Are Smartwatches Just for Geeks? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
After wearing multiple smartwatches for the last nine months, I have become a believer. But there are still some obstacles to overcome.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2429649,00.asp
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How Twitter Is Impacting the World of Television - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The future of TV is not just a box in your living room. Programmers are embracing the second-screen experience, with services like Twitter leading the way.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2430128,00.asp
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Why I'm Optimistic About the Tech Economy - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
We are now in the early days of the Internet of Things, though it could at least another 10 years for this market to develop and mature.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2453263,00.asp
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How 2 Cameras Disrupted the World of Photography - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For every great product that succeeded I've probably seen 50 that failed. But there were two products that I immediately knew would be game changers.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2453794,00.asp
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Why the Smartphone Market Is at a Crossroads - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There was an important theme from Nokia and Microsoft at MWC: making sub-$200 phones for emerging markets.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2454273,00.asp
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Could Samsung Ditch Android for Tizen? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
With Android, once the sale is complete, Samsung is just handing their customers' money over to Google.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2454971,00.asp
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Why the Smartwatch Wars Have Yet to Begin - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Smartwatch makers don't think the devices will really take off until Apple enters the space.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455187,00.asp
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Why Bran Ferren's TED Talk Is Required Viewing for All Techies - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Ferren wondered what would be considered the Pantheon of the modern age. His conclusion: autonomous cars.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455647,00.asp
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Google Should Have Bought Oculus VR - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Google, not Facebook, should have bought Oculus Rift. Here's why.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2456027,00.asp
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Could Microsoft Hijack Android? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
This would give Microsoft the long-tail apps it desperately needs to keep Windows 8 and Windows Phone viable.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2456454,00.asp
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Why Coding Classes Should Be Mandatory in Junior High - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Understanding how technology works makes it much easier for a person to use the technology they have.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2456841,00.asp
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Has the Health Wearable Market Already Peaked? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
You could say that every adult in the U.S. could use a wearable health monitor, but that is unrealistic.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2457045,00.asp
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Is Our Love Affair With Tablets Over? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Our overall love affair with tablets may have cooled down, or at least the market for tablets has started to mature.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2457305,00.asp
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Why Microsoft Should Be Worried About Chromebooks - PCMag
Microsoft's decision to pursue an ARM-based Surface tablet opened a door for Google's Chrome OS.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2458145,00.asp
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How Makers Could Influence the Future of Innovation - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
When you give makers the right tools and inspiration, they have the potential to change the world.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2458501,00.asp
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Should Microsoft Ditch the Hardware Business? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Isn't it time for Microsoft to give up the Surface lineup and let its partners succeed?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2458747,00.asp
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Are Web Subscriptions the Future of TV? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If Dish Network has its way, we will soon be able to subscribe to TV channels and watch them on the Web.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2459358,00.asp
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How Disney Could Help Apple Create a Killer iWatch - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If Apple takes a page from Disney World and its ID bracelets, Cupertino could create a wearable to top them all.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2460260,00.asp
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How Android One Helps, Hurts Google's Hardware Partners -Tim Bajarin - PCMag
By moving into emerging markets, the ability to make any profit on the hardware is basically gone.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2460387,00.asp
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Why PC Sales Have Stalled - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
It's not surprising that PC sales have dipped in recent years. But why? New research provides some insight.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2461418,00.asp
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The Real Difference Between Microsoft and Apple - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft approaches the market from the top down, while Apple goes after the market from the bottom up.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2461763,00.asp
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The Great Tablet Segmentation - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Why are tablet shipments dropping? Because Apple is the only company with a really innovative option.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2462655,00.asp
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Why Android's Momentum Can't Be Stopped - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I have been carrying Android phones lately, and have learned to really like what Google has done with the OS.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2464137,00.asp
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What I Want in a New iPhone - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I also want a bigger screen and better processor, but my personal iPhone wish list is a little different.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2465543,00.asp
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Why Google Wallet Has Been a Failure - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The privacy features within Apple Pay could help it succeed where Google Wallet has failed.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469362,00.asp
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How Qualcomm Is Advancing Wireless Innovation - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Of all the things discussed at Qualcomm's developer conference, one thing got my attention: LTE Advanced.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2470580,00.asp
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Can You Hear Me Now? Soundhawk Can - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A new Bluetooth device from Soundhawk has the potential to become my new primary headset.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471255,00.asp
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How Tiny Firms Are Disrupting Samsung, Other Tech Giants - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Why is Samsung struggling? I blame something called the Shenzhen ecosystem effect.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472094,00.asp
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Why Steve Jobs Went 'Thermonuclear' Over Android - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There are some questions that, to this day, I still cannot get a solid answer about regarding the origins of Android.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472642,00.asp
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Glass vs. Sapphire: Which Is Best for Smartphone Screens? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I recorded a podcast with two professors of material sciences to get to the bottom of the glass vs. sapphire debate.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2473339,00.asp
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The Tech That Will Dominate 2015 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
What's the Next Big Thing in tech? Read on for my predictions for 2015.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2474023,00.asp
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Why Nobody Knows if Smartwatches Will Succeed - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I continue to question the real value proposition that smartwatches bring to users.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2474240,00.asp
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What China's Presence at CES Means for Major Gadget Makers - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A powerful group of Chinese suppliers have banded together to help small companies enter local markets fast.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2474837,00.asp
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What Tech's Major Players Think About Smartwatches - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
What do folks from Samsung, Basis, Motorola, and Yahoo think about smartwatches? At CES, I asked them.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475326,00.asp
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What Facebook, Twitter Need to Learn About Social Media - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Facebook and Twitter only go so far when it comes to creating communities for like-minded individuals.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475725,00.asp
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Why IoT Start-Ups Need to Get Serious About Security - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Internet of Things is the Next Big Thing in tech, but are start-ups in this space thinking enough about security?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475945,00.asp
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Forget Wearables, Smartphones Are Tech's Most Disruptive Force - PCMag
Robotics and self-driving cars are fun, but connecting more people via smartphones could be revolutionary.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476669,00.asp
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Why Smart Bulbs Are Quietly Becoming the Most Exciting Thing in Tech - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The common light socket may soon become as integral to your digital life as your laptop.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2478479,00.asp
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With the New MacBook, Do We Need a Bigger iPad? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
My iPad is not replacing my MacBook Air anytime soon, but the new MacBook is quite intriguing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2478824,00.asp
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Don't Ignore Meerkat and Periscope - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Meerkat and Periscope are poised to perhaps be the next big thing in the digital world. Here's why.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2479954,00.asp
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How Corning Is Ushering in the 'Glass Age' - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A recent Corning-sponsored symposium gave me food for thought about the future of glass.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2481272,00.asp
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Moore's Law at 50 and Beyond - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For years there have been suggestions that Moore's Law will hit a wall. Intel execs weigh in.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2482145,00.asp
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Why Design Is the New Differentiator in Tech - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Processing power is important, but there is a shift to create not only products that are also well designed.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2482630,00.asp
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10 Years Later, Looking Back at the IBM-Lenovo PC Deal - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Ten years ago, IBM sold its PC business to Lenovo. I was skeptical it would succeed.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2483557,00.asp
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Why Developers Need to Focus on Notifications - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Developers need to think about notifications as a platform and innovate with this in mind.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2483956,00.asp
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What Is the Holy Grail of Laptop Design? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I have been pondering a 3-in-1 concept, which could be the Holy Grail of laptops.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2484346,00.asp
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Windows 10 Won't Boost 2015 PC Sales - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Typically, new operating systems are intended to boost PC sales, but this probably won't happen with Windows 10.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2485505,00.asp
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When Will Virtual Reality Go Mainstream? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
We're at least 5-10 years away from these types of products gaining strong consumer acceptance.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2486062,00.asp
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Why Doctors Need Access to Our Fitness Tracker Data - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In a digital world, where fitness data is at our fingertips, the health provider's role should become proactive.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2486339,00.asp
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Why AI Is the Next Tech Battleground - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The consumerization of AI will be the next major tech battleground for Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2486604,00.asp
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Did Google Destroy the Consumer Market for Smart Glasses? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Even if Google Glass 2.0 comes out or others create similar, cheaper glasses, they're dead in the water for consumers.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2487578,00.asp
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Is Negative PC Growth the New Normal? -Tim Bajarin - PCMag
It appears that the days of any serious growth in PC sales are gone forever, but the PC is not dead.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2487698,00.asp
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Amazon's Echo Is Showing Us the Future - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I believe that Amazon's long-term goal is to create a home server that can be accessed from any room in the house.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2488071,00.asp
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How Flipagram Makes Anyone a Storyteller - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
How Flipagram makes anyone a multimedia storyteller.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2488735,00.asp
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How the Oculus Rift Could Improve Accuracy in Baseball - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Replays slow down the game, but lasers or sensors built into home plate would allow the ump to get the call right.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2489437,00.asp
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Who's Better at Giving Us What We Want? Humans or Robots? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Everything old is new again, and Silicon Valley now seems obsessed with human content creation.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2489818,00.asp
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How Intel Will Drive Demand for New PCs - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Intel and Microsoft want to make sure that businesses and consumers really understand that it is time to upgrade.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2490392,00.asp
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Why Glass Displays Beat Sapphire - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
There is good reason that smartphones still rely on glass displays rather than sapphire ones.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2490509,00.asp
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Can Android Help Save the PC Industry? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For first-time smartphone users looking to buy a laptop, an Android-based device might be more familiar.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2490986,00.asp
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Are 360-Degree Cameras the Next Big Thing in Video? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Gadgets like the 360fly adds a completely new dimension to the POV experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2492098,00.asp
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Why Microsoft and Intel Should Worry About iPad Pro - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The iPad Pro could be very disruptive to MacBook sales, but I sense it will present a big challenge to Microsoft.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2492436,00.asp
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How a Mobile OS Could Drive the Future of Personal Computing - PCMag
Like it or not, the world skews mobile, and scaling up mobile OSes will be highly disruptive to the traditional PC market.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2492809,00.asp
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Why the Surface Book Is a Risky Choice for Microsoft - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Microsoft is testing the loyalty limits of its partners, who might look elsewhere in the future.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2493829,00.asp
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How Xiaomi Could Conquer the U.S. - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Sources tell us that Xiaomi is working on more affordable rivals to Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Book.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2493954,00.asp
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How the Surface Book Could Change Apple's Lineup - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Surface Book might inspire Apple to create its first truly convertible PC.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2494461,00.asp
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Why World Leaders Court Silicon Valley - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In some ways, Silicon Valley is more important than New York's financial sector or Capitol Hill.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2494925,00.asp
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How PC Makers Can Salvage PC Sales - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The promise of immersive computing with VR and AR tied to a PC could deliver a much richer experience.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496231,00.asp
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Google Is at a Major Crossroads With Android and Chrome OS - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If Google thinks that Chrome OS running Android apps will work in emerging markets, it is delusional.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2496873,00.asp
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Tech That Should Excite (and Worry) You in 2016 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Here are a few things to keep an eye on in 2016, for better or worse.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2497135,00.asp
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The Surprising Rise of Low-Cost VR - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
It's interesting that Google and Samsung have led the way on low-cost virtual reality; is Apple next?
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2497167,00.asp
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AT&T's Ambitious Plan to Leave No Device Unconnected - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
AT&T's Glenn Lurie wants customers to get content on any device. That sounds great, but I have a few concerns.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2497733,00.asp
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Futuristic Tech (Hopefully) Coming to a Display Near You - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
At CES, Corning brought some very futuristic display technology to life.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2498467,00.asp
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How a Midrange VR Solution Could Save the PC Market - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In an interesting twist, a PC-based VR solution with affordable goggles might help drive PC sales up again.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2498982,00.asp
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Why Sony Has a Big Lead in VR - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
PlayStation VR should be one of the first platforms that VR software developers target, but it's complicated.
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2499778,00.asp
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We Need a Version of PageMaker for VR - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
One stumbling block to broad adoption of VR is content creation, which is still largely in the hands of pros.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343169/we-need-a-version-of-pagemaker-for-vr
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Why U.S. Sanctions on ZTE Are a Bad Idea - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
U.S. officials will reportedly give ZTE "temporary relief," but details are not expected until later this week.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/342916/why-u-s-sanctions-on-zte-are-a-bad-idea
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This Is the Chat App Your Business Should Be Using - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Carii is seeing strong interest from businesses that wanted to create communities within a company.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343398/this-is-the-chat-app-your-business-should-be-using
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Why Intel Needs to Keep an Eye on Nvidia - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Nvidia is clearly charting a new course that will make it one of the most strategic chip companies in the world.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343489/why-intel-needs-to-keep-an-eye-on-nvidia
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High-End VR Headset Makers Need an Untethered Solution Now - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are destined to fail unless they can ditch the wires.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343689/high-end-vr-headset-makers-need-an-untethered-solution-now
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In Memory of Bill Campbell - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Much has been said about Bill Campbell, but I wanted to add a little more since Bill meant a lot to me personally.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343832/in-memory-of-bill-campbell
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Are Smartphones Becoming Too Complicated? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Smartphone makers are cramming more functionality into smartphones, but this makes them more difficult to use.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/343945/are-smartphones-becoming-too-complicated
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Virtual Reality's Killer App: Storytelling? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Major players are hard at work on VR apps, but the greatest content creators may just be average consumers.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/344140/virtual-realitys-killer-app-storytelling
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Why China's Recent Tech Deals Should Make the US Nervous - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For decades, Chinese leaders have wanted to do more than just manufacture the world's top gadgets.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/344069/why-chinas-recent-tech-deals-should-make-the-us-nervous
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Google and Amazon Aren't the Only Ones With Powerful AI - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
While major tech companies have significant AI investments, smaller rivals are prepping powerful solutions, too.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/344651/google-and-amazon-arent-the-only-ones-with-powerful-ai
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How Does Facebook Survive? Focus on Personal Sharing - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I was surprised to read that Facebook sharing has dropped. If true, Facebook needs to address it soon.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/344874/how-does-facebook-survive-focus-on-personal-sharing
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Don't Moan About the PC's Demise, Figure Out What's Next - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
We need to think less about PC replacements and more about giving people new ways to connect to the Internet.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/344936/dont-moan-about-the-pcs-demise-figure-out-whats-next
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Why Supercomputers Need to Power Autonomous Cars - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I want a high-powered supercomputer piloting my self-driving car, something Nvidia knows all too well.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/345420/why-supercomputers-need-to-power-autonomous-cars
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Bigger Is Better: How Large Monitors Can Change Workflow - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
A 34-inch Dell monitor changed my workflow, but I must confess I am really enamored by a 43-inch, 4K version.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/345595/bigger-is-better-how-large-monitors-can-change-workflow
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There Is Only ONE Silicon Valley - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Often imitated, never (completely) duplicated, there is really only one Silicon Valley.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/345670/there-is-only-one-silicon-valley
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Why PC Buyers Need to Consider 2-in-1s - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Many new apps and services will be touch-enabled, so having a 2-in-1 provides more flexibility than a laptop might.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/345830/why-pc-buyers-need-to-consider-2-in-1s
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A Vision of Computing 30 Years in the Making - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Imagine if a smartphone or other device could mirror its display on any screen with which it comes into contact?
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/346189/a-vision-of-computing-30-years-in-the-making
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Why the Softbank-ARM Deal Makes Sense - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Clearly, Masayoshi Son sees how ARM fits into SoftBank's vision.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/346265/why-the-softbank-arm-deal-makes-sense
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Why Are Junk Email Ads Still a Thing? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
To say that junk email ads are a problem would be an understatement. Here's how to fix it.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/346472/why-are-junk-email-ads-still-a-thing
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3 Things IBM Did to Shape the PC's Future - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
IBM's PC is 35, but three other pivotal points in the company's history also helped shape our PC landscape today.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/347198/3-things-ibm-did-to-shape-the-pcs-future
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Tech Innovation Slump? Not So Fast - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Here's why I think we're about to enter a strong growth cycle in the tech industry.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/347382/tech-innovation-slump-not-so-fast
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How Netflix Can Dominate TV (Hint: It's Not Cheap) - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Streaming services that want to compete need to be aggressive in how much original content they release regularly.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/347779/how-netflix-can-dominate-tv-hint-its-not-cheap
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Voters Should Reject Tech-Illiterate Candidates - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Whoever is elected president or to serve in Congress needs to be more tech-savvy than ever.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/348389/voters-should-reject-tech-illiterate-candidates
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Snapchat's Spectacles: Not Just for Millennials - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Many will compare Spectacles to Google Glass, but I encourage you to resist the urge.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/348551/snapchats-spectacles-not-just-for-millennials
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Not All Gadget Reviews Are Created Equal - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Device testing in some corners of the Web now has a wild, wild west element to it.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/348741/not-all-gadget-reviews-are-created-equal
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AR Is Poised to Change the Way We Interact With Our Gadgets - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
We are about to experience the next major user interface advance thanks to augmented and virtual reality.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/348955/ar-is-poised-to-change-the-way-we-interact-with-our-gadgets
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What the New MacBook Pro Means for the Future of iOS - PC
I see the transfer to an iOS-based mobile device over the next three to four years.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/349343/what-the-new-macbook-pro-means-for-the-future-of-ios
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Next-Gen 'Hoverboards' Could Usher in Personal Transportation 2.0 - PC
Recent trips to New York City, Hong Kong, and London got me interested in second-gen transportation gadgets.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/349528/next-gen-hoverboards-could-usher-in-personal-transportatio
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Trump Won't Destroy Silicon Valley - PC
While I too am very concerned, technology and its impact on the global economy is much bigger than any president.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/349752/trump-wont-destroy-silicon-valley
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The Top Trends I Expect From CES 2017 - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Even after dozens of CESes, I still find value in roaming the halls of the LVCC. Here's what I expect to see in 2017.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350602/the-top-trends-i-expect-from-ces-2017
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CES 2017 Provides a Glimpse of Our Self-Driving Future - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Self-driving cars were big at CES 2017, but when will they arrive? I talked to Ford about making driverless cars a reality.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350887/ces-2017-provides-a-glimpse-of-our-self-driving-future
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Apps Are Nice, But Silicon Valley Should Focus on Health Moonshots - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I have been wondering lately if Silicon Valley should take stronger aim at the world's major healthcare dilemmas.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/351202/apps-are-nice-but-silicon-valley-should-focus-on-health-moo
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Driverless Cars Could Decimate the Organ Donation Program - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
If autonomous cars reduce automobile deaths by 90 percent, it could have a dramatic impact on organ donations.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/351297/the-potential-downside-of-driverless-cars
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We Need a Smartphone Version of the Lenovo Yoga Book - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Imagine if the Lenovo Yoga Book's unique design was available on a smartphone?
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/351547/we-need-a-smartphone-version-of-the-lenovo-yoga-book
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Why Facebook Needs to Buy Netflix - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Netflix has the kind of content deals Facebook needs to truly make its mark in video.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/351709/why-facebook-needs-to-buy-netflix
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Is Facebook Too Powerful? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
I am uncomfortable putting too much power into the hands of just a few, even if their intentions are good. Here's what Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg should do.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/352185/is-facebook-too-powerful
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3 Things the Tech Industry Can't Ignore - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
In the tech industry, it's easy to get caught up in the minutiae. But we should all step back and witness an industry in transition. Here's what I believe will shape the next few years.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/352259/3-things-the-tech-industry-cant-ignore
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Regulators Can't Craft Self-Driving Car Rules Alone - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Tech companies and auto makers need to join forces and educate regulators on self-driving cars, or rules of the road will never get off the ground.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/352458/regulators-cant-craft-self-driving-car-rules-alone
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Forget the S8, Samsung's DeX Is the Real Showstopper - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Samsung's DeX is one of the best mobile PC solutions I have seen to date.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/352724/forget-the-s8-samsungs-dex-is-the-real-showstopper
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No CarPlay or Android Auto? Navdy to the Rescue - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
My car doesn't support CarPlay or Android Auto, but Navdy adds smart features for just $499.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/353099/no-carplay-or-android-auto-navdy-to-the-rescue
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Are You Ready to Cut the Cord on Your Gadgets? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Personally, I am looking forward to the day when I don't have to carry multiple corded charging devices.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350067/are-you-ready-to-cut-the-cord-on-your-gadgets
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What Should Concern You in 2017? AI and Uber - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
For all the wonderful advancements on the horizon in 2017, there are things that have me worried, too.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350240/what-should-concern-you-in-2017-ai-and-uber
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Can Tech Execs Influence Trump? - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Trump could actually become a friend of Silicon Valley. If not, it is going to be a long four years.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350412/can-tech-execs-influence-trump
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Watch Out, Chromebooks: These Windows PCs Might Eat Your Lunch - Tim Bajarin - PCMag
Laptops with Qualcomm's 835 processor could be a promising alternative for thrifty shoppers who want a powerful PC.
https://www.pcmag.com/commentary/350601/watch-out-chromebooks-these-windows-pcs-might-eat-your-lun