Commentary by Kendall Whitehouse
How likely is it that we will see Adobe's Flash running on Apple's iPhone? Like the blind men touching different parts of the elephant and perceiving the creature variously as a snake, a rope, a spear, and a tree trunk, the answer to the question may depend on the source of your information. Consider the … Continue reading Flash on the iPhone: The Story Behind the Stories
With the President and the Congress tussling over the date of the transition of broadcast television from analog to digital, this may be an opportune time to reflect on the magnitude of this event. With an estimated 6.5 million homes currently unable to receive a digital TV signal, the stakes are high. The American people … Continue reading Technological Disjunction
The news that Steve Jobs has given his last Macworld keynote presentation has renewed speculation about the state of his health and has once again raised the issue of Apple's succession plan (or lack thereof). It has also prompted a number of commentators to reflect on Mr. Jobs' colorful history. I've had three opportunities to … Continue reading Encounters with Steve
The current (December 8 - 14) issue of TV Guide reports that the Fox television network is experimenting with a new advertising model -- running fewer ads per show. That's right, less advertising. The network is running only about 5 minutes of advertising -- roughly half the normal amount -- on shows like Fringe and … Continue reading The Hulu Effect at Fox TV? Less is More in TV Advertising
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