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Jan Dawson

Jan Dawson

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    Latest articles by Jan Dawson

    Apple’s route to virtual reality
    Technology

    A series of subtle indicators hint that Apple is indeed taking VR seriously, and is laying the groundwork for a future product in the space.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Echo and Home are endpoints, not the endgameEcho and Home are endpoints, not the endgame
    Technology

    Amazon is pursuing the same vision as Google — that of a virtual assistant that’s truly virtual, inhabiting all the different devices we interact with throughout the day.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The smart home is stuckThe smart home is stuck
    Technology

    Its addressable market is pretty small, composed of innovators and early adopters.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Why is Facebook doing so well?Why is Facebook doing so well?
    Technology

    And where does it go from here?

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The Limits of BotsThe Limits of Bots
    Technology

    It’s important to stay grounded as we evaluate chat bots as a potential successor to today’s app model.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The Live Video ObsessionThe Live Video Obsession
    Technology

    Armies of smartphone-toting citizens are today’s Zapruders.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The emerging virtual-reality product paradeThe emerging virtual-reality product parade
    Technology

    It’s too early to call winners and losers for this market -- most of these products aren’t even in consumers’ hands yet.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Where an iPhone SE Would Fit in Apple’s LineupWhere an iPhone SE Would Fit in Apple’s Lineup
    Technology

    Why would Apple want to release a four-inch phone?

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Facebook’s Trojan Horse Commerce StrategyFacebook’s Trojan Horse Commerce Strategy
    Technology

    Think about what you’d need to have in place to build a successful e-commerce business.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Apple’s Principled StandApple’s Principled Stand
    Technology

    This case is actually about brute-forcing a passcode, and not about encryption itself.

    By Jan Dawson