The former Apple executive who oversaw the creation of the iPod, Jon Rubinstein was tapped to breathe new life into HP, but has now become a symbol for all the dramatic and bumpy transformations HP has undergone over the past few years.READ»
It’s still officially in velvet-rope mode, but Twitter’s enhanced profile pages are heavily in play for those brands among the first to sign up. So how are the early reviews? HP, Best Buy, and JetBlue reveal how they're using the new service so every tweet sings. READ»
Hewlett Packard’s Catalyst Initiative is helping kids across the world learn how to solve some of the seemingly most intractable global challenges. Catalyst also demonstrates the problem-solving capabilities of HP technology; expands markets by increasing education rates and wealth; and builds relationships and goodwill with customers. READ»
Two new studies are offering a sneak peak into the future of the Internet: 24/7 digital surveillance of citizens is about to become affordable for repressive regimes worldwide. Do NOT text a friend about this. READ»
Marketers are eager to get on Facebook's latest product, which went live to the masses Thursday. For some brands, however, that's a terrible idea.READ»
Apple's competitors are mimicking the company's designs on everything from tablets to laptops. There's short-term benefit here for consumers looking for inexpensive Apple alternatives this holiday season. But more significantly, it demonstrates how much Steve Jobs's legacy has impacted device makers--and how lost they'd likely be without Jobs's vision.READ»
Hundreds of nearly identical laptops, MP3 players, smartphones, and TVs--many from the same manufacturers--clutter the shelves of our stores and our lives. Enough already.READ»
With Leo out, and Meg in... Will HP's future look different after the reshuffle thanks to different CEO styles? To test the notion, we've looked at the words these two executives use in business...READ»
HP is rapidly devolving from a leading PC manufacturer into a can't-look-away soap opera. Getting back on track requires innovation in its development and execution of corporate strategy as much as development of new products. READ»
Irene Fizzled, But NYC Was Well Prepared. We've yet to learn why Irene didn't turn into the mega-storm that meteorologists were expecting. But in the aftermath, civil engineers are lauding the foresight of city officials and their ...READ»
How'd HP do it? Seemingly by just slashing the price to $99. But even at bargain basement prices, consumers want usability. For other also-ran tablets who aspire to nip at Apple's heels, there's a lesson here in finding the sweet spot between price, design, and function. READ»
Today, top HP-er Phil McKinney took to his blog to lay down the "7 immutable laws of innovation--follow them or risk the consequences." Did HP follow the laws?READ»
Only a month on the market, and the device that HP said would give Android and Apple a run for their money is already finished. Rumors were confirmed today that HP will discontinue its TouchPad tablet as well its WebOS phones. Reports indicate the company plans to instead focus on software and services, while distancing itself from hardware. READ»
While the tech world focuses on the strategy behind Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, we take a look at what the move means for the way we think about our smartphones, and the way they work.READ»
In a move that's stunned the tech world, Google has just announced it's buying Motorola. The reasons why are manifold, so we've boiled them right down for you:READ»
