The technologies listed for 2008, Twitter and Kindle, were still very important in 2009. The real deal changers for 2009 are Facebook, Google Android and Amazon Cloud computing.
Although I am not an avid Facebook user since it is not in my comfort zone from a privacy and control of content perspective, I can not dismiss the vast adoption. I am also a reluctant user. Facebook has over 400 million users and on it’s way to be the third ranked web property world wide based upon unique visitors worldwide. Many people are running their life from Facebook. Simply amazing.
The feature rich and nearly platform Google Android is changing the smart phone market. The iPhone and the Application store paved the way for the Google Android phone available from most cell providers and the many ever growing Google applications from many application stores.
Amazon has created a successful and practical implementation a cloud computing service available to the consumer and Industry. With many services, from server nodes to storage, a published API and a growing developer community, Amazon has create a service for the masses. I am updating my blog here from my Amazon cloud computer.
The Amazon Kindle 2.o
The Kindle is a deal changer in the world of printed media. It is just a matter of time this type of technology will replace our newspapers, magazines and books. Of course there is a place for the printed word, but I have to believe it will be more ad hoc and on demand in the future with services like those from “On Demand Books”.
Twitter and The 2008 Presidential Campaigns
Twitter is another deal changer. By 2008 the micro-blogging concept of 140 characters or less on Twitter took hold so strongly our newly elected president used the technology for his campaign and continues to use it. This has and will continue to change the way we get and interpret our news and information.
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iPhone/iPod touch and the Safari Browser
The iphone/ipod touch and specifically the Safari browser have got to be one of the greatest consumer innovations of 2007. The biggest mistake was not to include wireless syncing with your Mac or PC’s iTunes.
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Stand next to a running lawnmower, a faucet or a sizzling sauté pan; walk down a noisy street side or leave the music playing in the background while you drive down the expressway – it just won’t matter.
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