A former record label executive criticized me for appearing negative 99% of the time. That said, there are many things I am excited about in the technology business.
MiFi: A battery-powered device the size of two drink coasters makes your wifi device work anywhere your mobile company offers 3G. I use it to stream music in my car, make VOIP calls, let my kids play games on their laptop, and as a network connection in airports and hotels.
VOIP keeps getting better: My phone company wants $3.50/minute to call Singapore. Gizmo5 has low per-minute rates with no connection fees.
Upcoming legal cases: UMG v Veoh, UMG v Divx, and EMI v MP3tunes are all coming before Judges in the next few months. The DMCA is a critically important law and until Judges say it means what it says, labels will continue to sue.
Meraki: Wifi mesh devices that automatically connect and provide complete coverage with zero setup. Kindle: The built-in, always-on, no-monthly-fee network access is how all devices will work in the future.
--MR
