Lenovo TechWorld: the start of a new era for mobile
By Mariel van Tatenhove, VP Product
What I saw yesterday at Lenovo Tech World 16 was by far the most innovative products and concepts in the mobile space I have seen in years.
Where is the PC Going?
By Jason Zhang, Marketing
It comes as a little surprise to many that the personal computer is gradually starting to lose its footing as the main player in the computing market. With new and developing technologies offering more innovative and efficient solutions, the PC has slowly begun to phase out of consumers’ most wanted devices. According to research outfit IDC, the PC market has recently suffered its “biggest decline in history.”
The Future of Mobile Waterproofing
By Steve Venuti, VP Strategic Solutions
Every major step forward in the development of mobile device technologies has stemmed from addressing the greatest consumer desires. From the desire for greater processing power to increased memory to enhanced camera capabilities and more, the mobile phone has grown to satisfy and adapt to all of these needs. However, according to Simon McElrea, CEO of Semblant Inc., there are still some remaining areas that need improvement:
Congrats to Acer for Creating its Thinnest, Most Powerful 2-in-1 Ever
By Eric Almgren, CEO
Today I am very excited to congratulate Acer on the launch of its thinnest and most powerful 2-in-1 hybrid to date: the Acer Aspire Switch 12 S.
Want to Cut the Cord? Eliminate the Port!
By Steve Venuti, VP Strategic Solutions
I was amused by a recent Intel post I saw on LinkedIn entitled “Cut the cords” followed by “HDMI cables can be rather dramatic…see what happens when an HDMI cord decides to be dramatic before a big presentation.” I thought it petty that Intel decided to focus on an HDMI rather than DisplayPort – but okay, in Intel’s world of digital video cables, HDMI = bad and DisplayPort = good…I get that. But the fun part came when I clicked on the link.
From Idea to Mass Production: For Startups, the Proof is in the Plant
By Mariel van Tatenhove, VP Products
One of the most common misconceptions about startups is where the heavy lifting is. Most people think it’s the beginning: the great idea and building the first prototypes and demos. There’s no doubt this takes an extraordinary amount of energy and focus, but I’d argue the last mile – manufacturing and making sure the product gives users a great user experience – is as critical for success. In the end, an idea doesn’t matter if you cannot produce product in mass volume with 99.99% reliability – as well as make people understand why they would want it. From my perspective, it’s the final phases that make the difference between success and obscurity.
Data Security is not for the Passive
By Ian Kyles, VP IC
When I first started to write this blog, I thought I would start with the seemingly obvious statement that “it seems that every week we hear of a new instance of large-scale data breaches.” What I didn’t realize was how this assertion woefully understated the current situation.
Even Dinosaurs Evolve – the USB Type-C Connector
By Roger Isaac, Chief Technology Officer
There’s been a lot of fanfare about the new USB Type-C connector, and I suppose there should be. The latest in the line of USB connectors continues the evolution of smaller mechanical connectors capable of higher data rates. It’s another step forward for both consumers and manufacturers. It can deliver a lot of power. And it’s reversible. It all sounds so good. But…
When You Look to Replace Connectors, Look Deep Inside
Guest Blog Post
David Pheteplace, Senior VP, Bishop & Associates
We all know the pains of using external connectors – wear and tear, interference with wireless signals, holes in the side of our otherwise sleek products. But when it comes to replacing standard electronic connectors, there is huge opportunity beneath the surface of our devices.
One Connector is One Too Many
By Steve Venuti, VP Strategic Solutions
I remember in the early days of HDMI (2002), we were considering the messaging platform for launching what would become the new interconnectivity standard for consumer electronics devices. We had two obvious choices for the primary message: