The situation concerning the open source projects previously maintained by Sun Microsystems has been slowly degenerating since the company’s acquisition by Oracle [ORCL], and it would be nice for a better understanding about what is still “what” after this past year of consolidation… especially when it comes to the vast array of Java-related projects. If [...]
Management
Steve Jobs of Apple [AAPL] fame has sent out an E-mail stating his intention to take another sick leave, and he is once again relying on Tim Cook to keep the company running along until his return. Thus far, having Steve step away from active duty for a finite period of time seems to be [...]
Once again, Starbucks [SBUX] is changing its famous logo for its cupware and branding. But you most likely are already quite familiar with its new mascot: the Mermaid. But now, she is going to be a bit more prominently displayed. In a nouveau simplification, perhaps even spartan, maneuver, the new logo boldly shows the Mermaid, [...]
“What?!? An Xbox 360 for serious business use?” Yep, that’s right, gentle readers: a Microsoft [MSFT] Xbox 360 with a properly configured Kinect sensor… for use by businesses. While this may not be the disruptive change leader for 2010 (although, then again… maybe it is), this certainly is an attractive video conferencing option for business [...]
Apple’s [AAPL] lockstep dance with AT&T [T] as its exclusive 3G service provider may be ending, with Verizon [VZ] showing up to the dance hall seemingly first. So what’s a mobile data services consumer going to do?
The Setup For a few years now, Starbucks [SBUX] has been offering free Wi-Fi access to two groups of people: qualified AT&T wireless customers, and Starbucks Card holders. While it has worked well for the “in” people, it has been a point of mild consternation for those who have not been inclined to get a [...]
Buying games, playing games, doing good– all at the same time? Is it true that gamers can be the Ones to Save the World? Well, if the Humble Indie Bundle ignites a whole flood of gamer-initiated philanthropy, then maybe so… But for now, there are certainly some impressive statistics gleaned from the Humble Indie Bundle [...]
In an effort to better publicize their new frappucino mixing technique and product line, Starbucks [SBUX] is launching their Frappucino-oriented Happy Hour later today. This two-hour period, lasting from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM daily until May 16, 2010, will offer the new frappucinos at one-half of their listed/retail prices, as a way to encourage [...]
Like many of you, we’ve noticed the relative dearth of new cute, colorful, creative Starbucks [SBUX] Card designs, and with spring (and hopefully, an economic recovery) coming– and some people have definitely experienced spring at this point anyway– so it seems that Starbucks is long overdue to roll out some new cards. Now, many people [...]
Wow! Several McDonald’s [MCD] outlets have extended the fantabulous 99¢ Filet-o-Fish promotion, at least until the franchise management has had enough of it, or until supplies run out. Quite a surprise, but perhaps a minor one: McDonald’s recently announced decent profits, based upon their feedback and sales on their new $1 Breakfast Menu, which builds [...]
