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Bob O'Donnell

Bob O'Donnell

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    Technology
    We’ve seen so many scary movies about robots we can no longer be objective about themWe’ve seen so many scary movies about robots we can no longer be objective about them
    Technology

    From “The Jetsons” cartoons to the “Terminator” movies, we all have preconceived notions about robotics.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    Of course Apple could build a self-driving car — but should it?Of course Apple could build a self-driving car — but should it?
    Technology

    Bottom line: Apple could really use a completely different kind of hardware hit.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    We all thought having more data was better. We were wrong.We all thought having more data was better. We were wrong.
    Technology

    “Little data” is not exactly a sexy, attention-grabbing topic. But is more and bigger data really better?

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    With its Galaxy S8, Samsung is building a powerful platform without an OSWith its Galaxy S8, Samsung is building a powerful platform without an OS
    Technology

    Samsung is uniquely positioned to deliver the most comprehensive connected hardware (and connected home) story of almost any company in the world.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    Augmented reality can save the idea of 3-D experiencesAugmented reality can save the idea of 3-D experiences
    Technology

    Depth cameras with integrated AR will drive the creation of the first significant new product category the tech world has seen in some time: Augmented-reality headsets.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    The future of advanced-edge computing is actually in autonomous carsThe future of advanced-edge computing is actually in autonomous cars
    Technology

    Companies like Intel, Nvidia and Qualcomm see connected cars as essentially “the” computing device of the next decade or so.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    Most U.S. workplaces still use ‘old-school’ tech like email and phone calls to communicateMost U.S. workplaces still use ‘old-school’ tech like email and phone calls to communicate
    Technology
    Silicon Valley is awash in wealth. It should stop outsourcing its lower- and middle-income jobs.Silicon Valley is awash in wealth. It should stop outsourcing its lower- and middle-income jobs.
    Technology

    For all its focus on social justice and other progressive concerns, the tech industry displays a rather shocking lack of interest in economic inclusivity.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    Voice-driven devices are much more than smartphones without a screenVoice-driven devices are much more than smartphones without a screen
    Technology

    They are very different animals, with very different types of software requirements.

    By Bob O'Donnell
    Technology
    We’re on the cusp of some of the biggest changes in technology in yearsWe’re on the cusp of some of the biggest changes in technology in years
    Technology

    Here’s a big-picture perspective on what I saw at CES 2017.

    By Bob O'Donnell