Blogs: Cloud

Let’s all take a big step forward together and admit it, we’re tired of hearing about “The Cloud.”  Almost everywhere you look there is an article, interview, product release, or discussion on the topic.  Actually there is little else being discussed.  It seems to be a mandatory business for technology companies to be in, and for startups to focus on.  I agree with a lot of it, however it’s not the silver bullet to every situation! 

Apple's fast expansion of its US-based data centers in conjunction with its purchase of indoor mapping service firm, WifiSLAM together suggest plans for new breeds of connected service as it seeks to differentiate itself from consistently imitative competitors.

What is the difference between old-fashioned local clients and the current cloud applications we are coming to favor, such as, oh, say, Google Reader? You know -- the ones that are going to disappear because the company that produces them decides they are no longer important?

The Chromebook Pixel isn't your average computer -- so why did Google make such a costly cloud-centric device? Believe it or not, it actually makes a lot of sense.

As we look at the Chromebook Pixel, I thought it'd be worth addressing a few of the most common myths about Google's cloud-centric platform.

Curious about Google's Chromebook Pixel? Check out this quick hands-on preview of the device.

Google's Chromebook Pixel is all about the cloud -- but it doesn't have to be. It's relatively easy to get regular Linux up and running on the device.

After months of speculation, Google's touchscreen laptop is here -- so is the Chromebook Pixel actually worth its $1300 price tag?

Apple has dominated digital music far longer than some pop careers, but its dominance looks more threatened than ever before as Amazon launches its AutoRip service, which lets you purchase the CD, download the MP3 and stream your music at will -- covering all your purchases back to 1998...is this the end of iTunes Music?