Archive | January, 2010

The transparency I’d like from Google

by admin on 30. Jan, 2010 in Media

The problem with talking about ‘transparency’ is that it can mean lots of things to lots of different people. I sat in on the session at DLD (charied by Jeff) when Google’s David Drummond offered ‘greater transparency’ – but I’m not sure it was the same ‘greater transparency’ that was being asked for by some [...]

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What could Kodak have done differently?

by admin on 22. Jan, 2010 in Companies

Digital Imaging and Kodak’s Strategic Mistake View more documents from Chris Sandström. I’m very tempted to buy a Kodak Slice when they come onto the market in April (despite a self-inflicted ‘Gadget ban’). Looks like a great ‘social’ camera, and a great way to take the next 5,000 pics of the children; and I’m always [...]

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IFPI’s Digital Music Report 2010

by admin on 21. Jan, 2010 in Uncategorized

Global digital music trade revenues reach US$4.2 billion, up 12% in 2009. 400 services licensed worldwide by music companies with ISPs, mobile and other partners. New figures show local music collapsing in major markets as piracy bites into releases, sales and investment in France, Spain and Brazil via RESOURCES – IFPI publishes Digital Music Report [...]

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Nokia Launches Free Navigation Services: TomTom shares take another dive

by admin on 21. Jan, 2010 in Uncategorized

Fears that Nokia’s gratis offering could diminish the need for separate, turn-by-turn navigation devices, like those made by TomTom NV, hit the Dutch company’s shares, which were down 10% in afternoon trading in Amsterdam. Nokia’s shares, meanwhile, rose 1.4% in Helsinki. Until now, Nokia customers have had to pay for navigational services that work without [...]

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