Is innovation dead in the US?

By Don Reisinger, ITworld

what's going on in the tech world? Why are we being inundated with copycat products instead of devices that change the face of the industry and do something to propel us forward? I'm not naive enough not to know that the answer is economics. But really how is it possible that the so-called last "superpower" is woefully behind in robotics, broadband speeds, Internet connectivity, cell phone saturation, and cost leadership? ...continue reading 'Is innovation dead in the US?'

Apple and Sony are the only brands that matter

By Don Reisinger, ITworld

How did Apple and Sony brainwash consumers so thoroughly? Surely we can find products that other companies make better, but both firms sit atop the personal technology industry with nary a hint of a competitor. All the while, better products, like a Canon digital camera or an iRiver Clix sit on store shelves while Sony's Cyber-shot and Apple's iPod continue to sell extremely well. This is especially baffling in an age where people are keen on research. ...continue reading 'Apple and Sony are the only brands that matter'