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  1. Verizon's Widgets are so Bazaar

    A plethora of devices are becoming connected. Samsung announced its Televisions would offer Blockbuster streaming. Blu-ray players are increasingly coming with Netflix. The Xbox 360 will soon connect to Twitter and Facebook....

    July 15, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  2. Google's Chrome OS Wounds Windows, Undermines Android and Lets Apple Advance

    The launch of Google's Chrome OS will not be a Windows killer, although it will hurt Microsoft. In fact, it will actually hurt Google's own Android. The biggest winners will be Apple, which is poised to benefit from the war brewing between Google and Microsoft, and the consumer, who will get a lot more netbook choices.

    Jul. 8, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin | CO-AUTHORS: Carl Howe  

  3. The Amazing Technology Race Proves the Importance of Anywhere

    Navigating the global connectivity waters is a challenge for vendors and consumers because every country is at a different point in its deployment of Anywhere infrastructure. The Amazing Technology Race highlights the difficulties in these various environments and how to overcome them. Only by understanding how connectivity is affecting the world can companies craft consumer-friendly strategies for products and services to meet their global needs.

    Jun. 30, 2009 | Report | by Vince Vittore | CO-AUTHORS: Joshua Martin  

  4. Viva la Best of Breed

    With more than 40% of respondents to Yankee Group's consumer survey saying they are likely or very likely to buy a smartphone as their next device, device manufacturers must wonder if best of breed devices will become extinct. Their concerns are legitimate....

    June 25, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  5. Will Consumers Ax the Coax or Pay in Perpetuity?

    Long has it been discussed that consumers will cut their coaxial cables for video service and enjoy the blissful vistas of Internet content. But consumers are not yet ready to do this, and new pay TV services such as placeshifting could turn the tide against coax cutting.

    Jun. 23, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin 

  6. Really Anywhere

    I am currently at 30,000 feet flying to San Francisco aboard Virgin America. At the same time my PC is powered up, my laptop has Wifi (pretty fast, too), and I am posting blogs, checking e-mail, tweeting, and soon will be watching Hulu....

    June 8, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  7. Winners and Losers at E3

    Many firms look at the console primarily as a gaming device. Here at Yankee Group we prefer to view the console as a multimedia gateway providing access to a world of entertainment....

    June 8, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  8. Blackberry Gains, iPhone Loses, and Palm Stalls

    Blackberry does it again! Last month I blogged that those (based on Yankee Group's consumer survey) likely or very likely to buy a multimedia handset as their next device would opt for a Blackberry more often than an iPhone....

    June 4, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  9. Anywhere Consumer: 2009 U.S. Survey Suite, Wave 1-3

    The Yankee Group Anywhere Consumer: 2009 U.S. Survey Suite is an online methodology of 1205 U.S. consumers. The types of questions asked include: Who do you buy your services and devices from?, How do you research?, Where do you buy? (channels), How do you pay (bundling, prepaid, postpaid, family plans)?, How much do you pay?, Why did you buy? Why will you buy?, How good are your service providers?, How do you use connectivity?, How do you get content?, How do you pay for it?, What would make the experience better?, How will the economy impact consumption patterns?

    Jun. 3, 2009 | Survey | by Joshua Martin 

  10. Anywhere Consumer: 2009 U.S. Survey Suite, Waves 1-2

    The Yankee Group Anywhere Consumer: 2009 U.S. Survey Suite is an online methodology of U.S. consumers. The types of questions asked include: Who do you buy your services and devices from?, How do you research?, Where do you buy? (channels), How do you pay (bundling, prepaid, postpaid, family plans)?, How much do you pay?, Why did you buy? Why will you buy?, How good are your service providers?, How do you use connectivity?, How do you get content?, How do you pay for it?, What would make the experience better?, How will the economy impact consumption patterns?

    Jun. 2, 2009 | Survey | by Joshua Martin 

  11. The PS3 beating the 360 in the battle for multimedia supremacy?!

    Rumors are swirling regarding the impending announcements at E3, which starts tomorrow in Los Angeles. So far the world is convinced there will be a new PSP , Wii Fit Plus , and maybe a slimmed down PS3....

    June 1, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  12. A September Boon for Zune

    I, like many others have often asked if Microsoft should get out of the Zune business. Their first generation hardware was little more than a rebranded Toshiba Gigabeat and the second generation offered a less than gasp inducing improved navigation button....

    May 27, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  13. The iPhone Effect: Smart Phone Features Come of Age

    Consumer demand for smart phone features have exploded over the last two years. Handset manufacturers and service providers have a huge opportunity to attract buyers with multimedia features and upgrade them to otherwise unattractive data plans.

    May. 26, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin 

  14. Connected Consumers, Connected Devices: 2009 U.S. Forecast, Part 1

    With more than 60 percent of U.S. households expected to have a home network by 2013, the market for connected devices will grow rapidly. Embedding Anywhere connectivity into devices offers unprecedented access to consumers, while also upsetting established power structures and business models. This forecast sizes five U.S. segments of the connected device universe through 2013.

    May. 7, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin 

  15. A Few App Stores Too Many

    Yankee Group predicts the market cannot bear more than five successful application stores. An app store's success will demand a confluence of factors.

    Apr. 30, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin | CO-AUTHORS: Andy Castonguay  

  16. Does everyone want a smartphone?

    These days it seems one cannot escape a conversation before the topic of app stores is broached. Perhaps this is because I am a tech analyst (providing this reason a good likelihood of accuracy)....

    April 23, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  17. My Flip Test

    Hardware and software have long been separated. But in the increasingly converged world the two are becoming indistinguishable, merging into a unified user experience. Such is the philosophy with Pure Digital's Flip Video....

    April 20, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  18. Anywhere Consumer: 2009 U.S. Survey Suite, Wave 1

    The Yankee Group Anywhere Consumer: 2008 U.S. Survey Suite is an online methodology of 1205 U.S. consumers. The types of questions asked include: Who do you buy your services and devices from?, How do you research?, Where do you buy? (channels), How do you pay (bundling, prepaid, postpaid, family plans)?, How much do you pay?, Why did you buy? Why will you buy?, How good are your service providers?, How do you use connectivity?, How do you get content?, How do you pay for it?, What would make the experience better?, How will the economy impact consumption patterns?

    Apr. 8, 2009 | Survey | by Joshua Martin | CO-AUTHORS: Carl Howe, Christopher Collins  

  19. Blockbusted: Is this the end of Blockbuster?

    The Internet has been rife with speculation about the imminent demise of Blockbuster Video. It's easy for popular wisdom to assume that Blockbuster is a relic of a bygone era, out shined first by Netflix and then by digital distribution. Popular wisdom would be wrong....

    April 7, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  20. Sizing the Connected Universe

    I don't frequently use this medium as a means to discuss impending research, but as I have just completed a project that I think will be of particular interest to those concerned or excited about the opportunities connectivity affords I felt compelled to take to the blog....

    March 31, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  21. No Shame: Today, I joined Twitter

    Usually it takes me much less time to break my new years resolutions, but my strenuous objections to joining Twitter finally succumbed today. The pressure of having to be witty for the 300 to 500 words a blog requires is just too high....

    March 23, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  22. Cisco seeks to add more humans to its network

    Today, Cisco announced intentions to acquire Pure Digital, makers of the Flip Video . In short, there are lots of questions about this acquisition and its cost. How will Flip fit into the product portfolio? How will Cisco help Flip?...

    March 19, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  23. Who needs a netbook? Not Steve Jobs...

    Sorry, but with all these Apple events over the years I have finally run out of witty euphemisms about Apples and worms....

    March 17, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  24. Debunking the Myth of Ubiquitous Connectivity

    Offering ubiquitous connectivity is the long-term goal for the CE world and with it, there are promises of new business models, interactive services and consumer behavior. But do the economics of offering UC exist today, and if not how will such an era unfold?

    Feb. 27, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin 

  25. Does Hulu like Piracy?

    After being an analyst for a number of years, the excitement about new products and services begins to wane. Wide eyed optimism rescinds into the shadows, rarely seeing light save for the occasional transformative technology....

    February 19, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  26. Can RIM save Sirius?

    Rumors are swirling that Sirius XM is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. The prospects of saving millions of dollars from a merger were not enough to offset the exorbitant fees they paid for talent they were desperate to secure from the other. Launching satellites isn't cheap either....

    February 12, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  27. The Kindle: A whisper of an announcement

    Jeff Bezos has done his best Steve Jobs impersonation this morning. But despite the hype, the Kindle 2 represents only a modest upgrade focusing instead on fixing the Kindle's flaws at the behest of ushering in a new age for readers....

    February 9, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  28. Amazon apes Apple

    A well known company is having a top secret event that has been the buzz of the internet and mainstream media for days as speculation has mounted on what will be announced. Sound familiar? Only this time it's not Apple getting the CE world in a tizzy it's Amazon....

    February 2, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  29. Is the Boxee box coming soon?

    Many of you have certainly heard of Boxee by now as I (and many, many others) have been unabashedly discussing the elegance of their user interface for some....

    January 23, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  30. Peeking at connected business models

    What business model works best when selling a product that relies on connectivity? There are two primary options available: 1. Bundle connectivity into the price of the hardware (i.e. Amazon Kindle, Eye-Fi SD Cards) 2. Sell a subscription service (i.e....

    January 21, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  31. Western Europeans Want Their Anywhere

    Western Europeans want to be Anywhere (and are willing to pay for it, too!). And this desire will upset the existing balance of power if entrenched companies do not deliver.

    Jan. 16, 2009 | Report | by Joshua Martin 

  32. CES 2009: Get Connected, Get Consistent or Get Out of Here

    The connected world has arrived and without offering compelling user interfaces, consistency across an ecosystem or simplicity, getting consumers to opt into your ecosystem will be impossible.

    Jan. 12, 2009 | Note | by Joshua Martin 

  33. The Branded ECiscosystem

    Locking consumers into a branded ecosystem has been a major obstacle for CE companies and service providers not named after a certain red (or green) fruit. A consumer may have a Sony Playstation 3 but it is not necessarily connected to a Sony Bravia HDTV....

    January 7, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  34. CES Epiphany 1 - Is embedded mobile wifi a mistake?

    As I stand in a netgear press conference seeing the launch of a mobile broadband router I am struck with an interesting notion. What if embedded connectivity is the wrong path?...

    January 7, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  35. Getting to the core: More thoughts on Apple

    It looks like Steve Jobs isn't the only person to effectively pull off the "one last thing" trick anymore. The sounds one could hear at the end of Phil's speech were the death knells for DRM. Ding dong ding dong the witch is dead....

    January 6, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  36. CES 2009: Connected Electronics Show

    The magical time of year when all the shiny new gadgets are put on display for an ogling public is nearly upon us. Tomorrow Las Vegas will be the mecca of technology as the tech industry converges in the desert. The theme of CES 2009 (and MacWorld too) will be connectivity....

    January 6, 2009 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  37. Podcast: Top 10 Anywhere Consumer Predictions for 2009 The Top 3

    Yankee Group consumer analysts Josh Martin, Carl Howe, and Chris Collins are joined by Jeffrey Breen Yankee s CTO to add two more predictions to Yankee Group s Top 10 predictions for 2009....

    December 29, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  38. Podcast: Top 10 Anywhere Consumer Predictions for 2009 #5-#4

    Yankee Group consumer analysts Josh Martin, Carl Howe, and Chris Collins are joined by Jeffrey Breen Yankee's CTO to add two more predictions to Yankee Group s Top 10 predictions for 2009....

    December 22, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  39. Placeshifting to go platinum?

    For many years Sling Media has been the darling of the media and warranted unbridled zealotry from its niche segment of consumers but there was always something missing. Something that could truly take Sling to the next level....

    December 19, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  40. On Piracy II: Taking down the Jolly Roger

    On this Yankee Group Podcast, Josh Martin, David Vorhaus, Vince Vittore and Jeffrey Breen discuss how broadband content can help thwart those salty dogs of the sea while allowing content owners to keep their dubloons....

    December 16, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  41. Lions and Tigers and Bears in 3D (Oh My)!

    On this Yankee Group Podcast Josh Martin, Vince Vittore, Dave Vorhaus, and Jeffrey Breen discuss the future of Pay TV and discuss whether you will ever be wearing those red and blue 3D glasses in your living room....

    December 12, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  42. Time for a Power Play!

    At Yankee Group we often to discuss the notion of Anywhere as a liberation from wires, schedules, and fixed locations. The freedom is wonderful but it comes at a price - the ever present need for a power up....

    December 10, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  43. On Podcasting: Yankee Group Invades iTunes

    As you may have noticed, we have begun broadcasting podcasts through the Yankee Group blogs. Today I am happy to announce that these podcasts can also be found on iTunes, thanks to the tireless efforts of Jeffrey Breen....

    December 3, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  44. Here's Mobile Tuesday

    First there was Black Friday. Then oh so subtly we were referencing Cyber Monday. Now, with much aplomb there is another term being added to the vernacular: Mobile Tuesday . I'm serious. While the effort is being led by a small company it furthers the notion of expected discounts....

    December 3, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  45. Podcast: Will Black Friday be a White Knight for Retailers?

    In this Yankee Group podcast, Andy Castonguay, Josh Martin, Josh Holbrook, and Jeffrey Breen discuss the future of Black Friday....

    November 28, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  46. Podcast: Reaching Across the Living Room

    In this Yankee Group Podcast, Josh Martin, Andy Castonguay, Josh Holbrook, and Jeffrey Breen tackle what the Xbox Experience means, how Playstation 3 fights back, the prospects of Boxee, how Netflix is making waves, the viability of Blu-ray, and the future of the connected home.

    November 26, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  47. Podcast: Will "Free" music be a Zune boon?

    Microsoft continues to tweak the Zune's music subscription plan, but is time to pull the plug on the brand? Yankee Group Senior Analyst Josh Martin and Chief Technology Officer Jeffrey Breen discuss the history -- and the fate -- of Zune.

    November 21, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  48. Are you Experienced?

    Today, Microsoft launched the much hyped Xbox Experience. The new Experience is an attempt to both improve gaming but as importantly, if not more sit will position the Xbox as more than just a gaming console.

    November 19, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  49. Can you hear me now?

    How many times will that tired phrase grace news and blog headlines today? Well, at least once and I'd venture to say quite a bit more as people wake up to realize the much ballyhooed Google mobile application update with voice search has finally launched....

    November 18, 2008 | Blog | by Joshua Martin

  50. Longer CE Product Lifecycles Need Not Mean Less Revenue

    Properly preparing for the business-model-shattering ramifications connectivity brings will yield success even as device sales slow, but getting ready is a long process. Plan, partner and prepare--today.

    Nov. 13, 2008 | Note | by Joshua Martin 


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