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ANALYSIS

Will AI-Enabled Processors Spark a PC Supercycle This Year?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has heralded the start of a technological revolution. This frenzy questions whether AI will, in the next year or two, set in motion a desktop and laptop "supercycle." ...

PRODUCT REVIEW

Beatbot AquaSense Pro: Just in Time for Summer, the Ultimate Robot Pool Cleaner

With the advent of innovative technology, mundane tasks like cleaning are becoming increasingly effortless, which is where the Beatbot AquaSense Pro pool cleaning robot enters the scene ...

Pundit Predicts Apple AI Will Be Bound to iPhone, Analysts React

Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., cited some benefits associated with running generative AI solely on a device. "It provides consumers with enhanced privacy," he told TechNewsWorld. "Sensitive data can be processed locally without needing to be transmitted over the internet."

MicroStrategy Adds New AI-Powered Self-Service Business Analytics Feature

"Giving more employees access to business intelligence data can benefit a company by fostering informed decision-making across departments, enabling agility in responding to market changes, and promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making," added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif...

OPINION

The DOJ’s Flabby Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple

After spending more than 25 years in the technology space -- including 17 years in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley -- few things flabbergast me. But then came Thursday’s announcement from the Department of Justice with its antitrust lawsuit against Apple ...

Apple, Google Talks Could Bring Gemini AI to iPhone

Apple users could benefit from a Gemini licensing deal because it integrates Google's advanced search algorithms into their ecosystem, thereby enriching search functionality, maintained Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "It ...

OPINION

HP Amplify Event’s Second Act Was Worth the Wait

After attending the HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024 in Las Vegas last week for three days, I can state unequivocally that I have rarely participated in a technology event where my initial reaction changed so dramatically within the first 24 hours ...

Musk’s YouTube-Like TV Venture Faces Strong Challenges From Incumbents

Musk's track record of disrupting industries with ventures like Tesla and SpaceX demonstrates his capacity for bold innovation. Yet, the streaming market is fiercely competitive, with established players like YouTube dominating, added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif...

Majority of Consumers Feel Safe With DIY Home Security: Parks Study

Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., pointed to several reasons for the professional services bounce back following the pandemic "Initially, the pandemic likely spurred a surge in DIY installations due to lockdowns and increa...

REVIEW

The Orbi RBE973 Wi-Fi Router Really Is That Good

Despite all the hoopla around 5G over the past few years, Wi-Fi technology remains essential for keeping people connected ...

Qualcomm Chip Closing Performance Gap With Apple M3 in Leaked Benchmarks

The Snapdragon X Elite 1800 has the potential to be a market disrupter, predicted Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif "Its touted performance could challenge traditional CPU dominance, spurring innovation and competitive prici...

Gartner Predicts 25% Dip in Search Volumes by 2026

To adapt to the changing search landscape, marketers may pivot towards diversified approaches, allocating resources to alternative platforms such as social media, content marketing, and influencer collaborations, added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif...

ANALYSIS

Apple Vision Pro Impressions: One Week Later

No one alive today witnessed the invention of the printing press, telegraph, and telephone -- monumental technologies that reshaped communication. In the last century, few innovations have reached such transformative heights. Against this backdrop, Apple Vision Pro stands out as a unique, integrated hardware and software experience that might just survive the test of time...

Vision Pro Revives One-and-Done App Purchases

The straightforward revenue generation aspect of the paid download model is attractive to some developers because their apps often cater to niche markets that require specialized functionality, added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst of SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif...

‘Child Flag’ System Needed To Protect Teens From AR/VR: Report

Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst with SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., recommended AR/VR stakeholders take more interest in self-regulating themselves "Companies need to commit themselves to managing the content in a more controllable way," he told TechNews...

ANALYST COMMENTARY

Did CES Produce Any Serious Competition for Apple’s Vision Pro?

As Apple gears up for the much-anticipated release of its potentially revolutionary product, Vision Pro, speculation mounts regarding the tech giant's potential challengers in the immersive tech market ...

Paranoia in the Home: 1 in 3 Americans Worried About Their Smart Gadgets Being Hacked

Given the proliferation of smart devices in the home, added Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif., this is an incredibly under-reported topic “The increasing integration of smart devices into daily life raises concerns about ...

Alliance Raises Curtain on Wi-Fi 7

From a technology standpoint, Wi-Fi 7 is a big deal because it achieves faster throughput through several key technologies, maintained Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in San Jose, Calif “The use of advanced modulation schemes, such as 4K-Q...

CRM Advances With AI Powers Amid Data Privacy Challenges

The concept of CRM evolving into a "customer personal assistant" is feasible and aligns with the broader trend of AI-driven personalization and automation, according to Mark N. Vena, CEO and principal analyst at SmartTech Research. However, its success depends on various factors, including the organization's resources, technology infrastructure, and available data quality...

OPINION

2024 Tech Industry Predications: A Few May Surprise You

As we stand on the cusp of 2024, technology continues its relentless march forward, shaping how we live, work, and interact with the world around us ...

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