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Mark Lowenstein

Mark Lowenstein

Author

Managing Director, Mobile Ecosystem

Latest articles by Mark Lowenstein

Technology
Uber needs a win. It could start by helping people in ‘food deserts’ access healthy foods.Uber needs a win. It could start by helping people in ‘food deserts’ access healthy foods.
Technology

Imagine if Uber could say, “We enabled one million food-shopping trips for low-income Americans who lacked good transportation options.”

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Here’s what a Clinton or Trump presidential victory means for tech regulationHere’s what a Clinton or Trump presidential victory means for tech regulation
Technology

She has a detailed platform, with an emphasis on expanding broadband availability. He’s likely to be more pro-business and anti-regulation.

By Mark Lowenstein
Has consumer tech forgotten the baby boomers?
Technology

Millennials, millennials, millennials!

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
My love-hate relationship with MediumMy love-hate relationship with Medium
Technology

By turns liberating and maddening, Medium has potential as a next-generation instrument for writers and readers. But it also embodies a lot of what’s wrong with the web.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Here comes 5G — but first, a reality checkHere comes 5G — but first, a reality check
Technology

With last week’s 5G-related announcements, the U.S. is again poised to be a leader in the development and deployment of next-generation wireless technology.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Net neutrality: Wireless should be looked at through a different lensNet neutrality: Wireless should be looked at through a different lens
Technology

Wireless operators’ execs are scared $#¡†less about the impact of video on their networks.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Time for Google to have consumer-facing customer serviceTime for Google to have consumer-facing customer service
Technology

It’s nearly impossible to contact Google for help. No direct email. No phone support. Not even chat. You’re basically on your own.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Is the Term ‘Mobile First’ Becoming Outmoded?Is the Term ‘Mobile First’ Becoming Outmoded?
Technology

Let’s face it: If we were naming the smartphone today, we’d call it a portable computer, rather than a smartphone.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Cellular and Wi-Fi Need to Get Along BetterCellular and Wi-Fi Need to Get Along Better
Technology

Some significant usability challenges exist that must be addressed before a “Wi-First” service, as I call it, is ready for prime time.

By Mark Lowenstein
Technology
Could Apple Be Doing More for Families?Could Apple Be Doing More for Families?
Technology

As Apple gets into additional product categories, managing all these apps and content across devices and groups will also become more complex.

By Mark Lowenstein