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Jan Dawson

Jan Dawson

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    Latest articles by Jan Dawson

    Technology
    Apple Is Back in ContentApple Is Back in Content
    Technology

    Apple has never really been a content provider before -- it has always simply acted as a channel for third--party content -- so this is a significant shift.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Ecosystems and ControlEcosystems and Control
    Technology

    Not all ecosystems are built around operating systems like Android, iOS and Windows.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The Power of Personalities at Tech CompaniesThe Power of Personalities at Tech Companies
    Technology

    Powerful individuals at tech firms can come to personify the company, for better or worse.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The Challenges Google Needs to Deal With at I/OThe Challenges Google Needs to Deal With at I/O
    Technology

    It’s developer conference season --- here’s a long to-do list for Google.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The TV Industry’s Lack of ImaginationThe TV Industry’s Lack of Imagination
    Technology

    So many ways to watch, so few family-oriented choices.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    Amazon’s International Growth ChallengeAmazon’s International Growth Challenge
    Technology

    The retail giant is spreading itself too thin.

    By Jan Dawson
    Technology
    The Last Piece of Apple’s TV Puzzle: Local and SportsThe Last Piece of Apple’s TV Puzzle: Local and Sports
    Technology

    Even as everything else moves to DVR, on-demand and online viewing, sports refuses to be time-shifted.

    By Jan Dawson