Back in 2010, the smartphone market was quite fragmented. BlackBerry was still going strong, Symbian was present on millions of Nokia phones and Samsung was still experimenting with its own operating system, Bada. For app developers and publishers alike, it wasn’t easy to decide which platforms to support and which ones to ignore. Nowadays, things are much […]
What Smartwatches Are Actually Used For
When Apple launched the Apple Watch in 2015, many expected it to kick-start smartwatch sales the way that the iPhone and iPad had boosted smartphone and tablet sales, respectively. And while smartwatches have definitely gained popularity over the past two years, they have yet to really take off and many people are still wondering whether they actually […]
Android Landscape Remains Fragmented
Android O, the latest version of the world’s most popular mobile operating system is scheduled to be released today. While the release of a new Android version certainly is a big deal considering that there are more than 2 billion active Android devices, it is not as much of a game changer for developers as a new iOS […]
The Materials That Make Up The iPhone
A mere $1.03 – that is the value of all raw materials in an iPhone 6 (16GB) ranging from aluminium (31.1g) to hydrogen (5.5g) and chrome (4.9g). The iPhone certainly is a device that is hyped and hailed by many but if you want to see it in quite rational terms, it is no more […]
How Big Are The “Next Big Things” In Tech?
Over the past few years, many things have been touted as “the next big thing” in the tech industry. Be it smartwatches, virtual reality headsets or smart home devices – what they all have in common is the fact that they haven’t made an impact the way that smartphones did when they first came around a decade […]
Tesla Dominates The U.S. Electric Vehicle Market
Tesla is hoping to raise $1.8 billion by selling “junk” bonds to private investors to fund production of its new mass market Model 3. Moody’s believes the launch of the new car poses “considerable” credit risk for the company and has warned it could make or break Tesla. It also warned that a steep increase in production […]
Why Tesla Needs Fresh Funding
Last week, Tesla announced that it is selling $1.8 billion worth of high-yield bonds in an attempt to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of the planned production scale-up associated with the ambitious Model 3 launch. The electric car maker had initially planned to raise just $1.5 billion in the bond offering, but high demand for the notes due […]
Tesla: Norway Is Leading The Charge
Driving through Norway is always an impressive experience. The scenery is spectacular, with deep blue fjords surrounded by snow-capped mountains that are home to countless cascading waterfalls. Something else that will probably take your breath away is the sheer number of Teslas and other electric vehicles on the country’s roads. Over a third of new cars sold […]
Smart Toys – A Huge Market Potentially In Danger?
Smart toys are a potentially very promising market, with sales forecasts looking very good. However, the FBI warns against eavesdropping dolls and teddies. According to a recently released public service announcement, smart toys could pose a threat to child privacy and safety if they are connected to the internet. As some toys come with data storage devices, microphones, […]
Electric Vehicles Are Taking Off In China
Not so long ago, it would have come as quite a surprise to hear that coal guzzling China was a leader in some form of renewable energy technology. Now though, with a strong commitment to the Paris Agreement and continued high-levels of government investment in renewables, it is less of a shock to see the […]