John Martellaro

Tim Cook at WWDC keynote. Credit: Apple First, when we look at Apple's traditional line of products, the dates of the last updates are as follows, from oldest to newest. Mac mini – October 2012 Apple TV – March 2013 iMac – September 2013 MacBook Pro – October 2013 iPad Air – October 2013 iPad…

GoSmart is introducing a new member of its line of styluses, the Crossover 400. It's shorter than previous models, looks beautiful, and includes a replaceable ballpoint pen. It retains GoSmart's unique filament tip that glides over Gorilla Glass better than any other tip we've tested. Plus, it's not all that expensive while its inherent beauty…

__________________________ Previously on TMO , Bryan Chaffin made a compelling case for Apple's acquisition of Beats. “Apple + Beats Reportedly about Preserving Music Industry and Hiring Iovine/Dre.” The argument was not so much about the headphones business or the number of Beats customers as it is about building an appealing, expert music system that complements…

Airlines have been replacing those 40 pound briefcases that pilots used to carry, filled with paper maps, checklists and logs, with iPads. It's been a great success. But now that the airlines are also starting to provide Wi-Fi in the aircraft, the question arises: What else should pilots be allowed to do with those iPads…

________________________ There are many things that a company can do with technology these days to make money. In fact, the Internet age seems to be about nothing else than dreaming up new software schemes to make money even if it means deceiving the customer, say, in a EULA or probing into people's lives to make…

Back in January, LYNKtec introduced its Apex Fine Point Active electronic stylus with an ultra small 2.3 mm tip. Now, the product has been upgraded to a new model with a rechargeable battery. Plus, it's pleasingly longer, includes a pocket clip and has a more durable polymer nib. _______________________ It's hard to contain my enthusiasm…

____________________ First, as some have suggested, a decorative makeover of Apple's retail stores is the least of Ms. Ahrendts' concerns. The original design, perfected by Steve Jobs, is clean and attractive. For Apple to sink many millions into a project like that would not only be a waste of money but also greatly ignore the…

This is not a formal review. It's not even a quick look review. Rather, it's my first-blush reaction to Firefox 29. My readers know that I have been a big fan of Mozilla's Firefox for a long time. The reason is so eloquently and perfectly summarized by Jack Schofield at ZDNet that I won't even…

______________________ First of all, it's important to realize that the Chitika tablet data that Tim Cook referenced is based on a specific methodology. “All Chitika ad impressions in this study are generated through Web browsing, not mobile or desktop applications.” That means that if an Amazon Kindle Fire HDX user is using an app that…

The bandwidth requirement for a full-fledged 4K video signal, including audio, is enormous — nearly 18 gigabits per second. Therefore, superior compression technology is required to transmit a 4K signal into the home with current Internet technology. Every tech giant is up against extreme limits to make 4K video the Next Big Thing, and compromises…

Philip Elmer DeWitt Writes: “With growing competition and the rise of the phablet (mini-tablets that double as phones), nobody is expecting a repeat of Q2 2013, when sales grew 55% year over year. In fact, nearly half of the 34 Apple analysts we've heard from so far — 21 Wall Street professionals and 13 amateurs…

Google Glass had a nifty sci-fi feel to it when the product first came out. Along the way, however, Google apparently failed to fully appreciate both why the product should exist in the chosen form and the social aspects of the device. Calls for Apple to quickly follow Google's lead now look silly. ______________________ The…

_________________ So far, I am impressed after watching his presentation. In the past, Microsoft always seemed so self-serving. It was all about holding onto turf, obsessing over WIndows and manipulating customers. Now, however, that may all be starting to change. Mr. Nadella, in his first big public presentation, showed a good grasp of Microsoft's challenges…

Mr. McCourt conducted a survey of 500 people in the U.S. from March 13 to 17. He wrote: The percent of survey respondents who owned iPhones declined q/q [quarter over quarter] to 52.3% from a high of 56% in December, but was up from 49.4% a year ago. iPhone share likely to continue to be…