Monthly Archives: December 2011

Mobile Market Share

Some interesting data on Mobile phone market share and areas of growth.

http://www.asymco.com/2011/11/06/the-us-smartphone-landscape/

This chart (from the article) shows how much growth is still left:

 

This has particular relevance to Microsoft.  One would have to think that the huge amount of untapped market share are people that probably shop by price rather than features.  With that market currently owned by Android – Microsoft may be faced with undercutting Android.  It seems like a tough task to try to compete with Android on price – but it they want to be a player they may have to.

I am skeptical Microsoft can succeed with gaining significant market share – it shall be interesting to watch.

The next productivity revolution

Great article on the rise of AI and how it may impact future employment:

http://www.businessinsider.com/economist-luddites-robots-unemployment-2011-11

If we are nearing a tipping point on technology truly replacing major service industries – can we survive another wave of unemployment?  It doesnt seem outside the realm of possibility the Apple’s Siri and IBM’s Watson could really make inroads into replacing low level service jobs – further swelling the ranks of the disenchanted unemployed.

If you have a few minutes – take the time to read the Economist article referenced – it presents interesting scenarios.