The Zander Report

From 7/9/10 CNN.com...
In 1973, Martin Cooper and his team at Motorola built the first cell phone.  Cost:  $3,900 and 50 cents per minute to talk!  Here's a summary of a recent interview with Martin who is now 81 years old.
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From 6/16/10 CNN...
As companies use cloud computing to store video games, more & more games will be played on portable devices like the iPad...  resulting in "cloud gaming" becoming a "console killer."
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From 6/4/10 WSJ...
In his new book, "The Shallows", Nicholas Carr says "when we go online, we enter an environment that promotes cursory reading, hurried and distracted thinking, and superficial learning."  Is the Internet turning us, and our kids, into fast-twitch airheads incapable of profound cogitation?  Find out more in this book review.
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From 5/26/10 CNNMoney.com...
Microsoft's dominance as the tech industry's most valuable player is over.  On Wednesday 5/26/10, Apple's market capitalization edged past its rival's.  During the five year period, 2005-2010, while Microsoft stock price remained relatively flat, Apple stock appreciated almost 600%.
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From TED.com
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a "clearinghouse" that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers.  Topics cover all aspects of business, technology, society, culture, entertainment, global issues and more.  Watch, learn & enjoy!
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From 5/10/10 CNN.com...
Second Life is an online virtual world where people lease virtual land.  Some "residents" of this world pay real money $ for this digital real estate where they build homes and sometimes run businesses that make real money $.  But now, a federal lawsuit questions whether people actually "own" the property.
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From May 2010 Time Inc...
See Time's annual list, photos and stories about the world's most influential leaders, thinkers, artists and heroes for 2010.
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From 4/13/10 CNN...
Nominees for the 2010 Webby Awards were announced today.  Winners will be handed out June 14 and will feature 5-word acceptance speeches.  The Webbys honor excellence on the Internet in four categories:  Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video and the Mobile Web.  This year, voting is open to the public until 4/29 at webby.aol.com.
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From Mattel...
For the first time ever, Barbie asked the world to help her select her next 2010 career, and after a worldwide online voting campaign including Twitter and Facebook entries, the winner of the popular vote is Computer Engineer!  Checkout her new wardrobe and accessories.
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From 3/29/10 Crain's NY Business...
Welcome to Crain's Forty Under 40 class of 2010.  Despite the tough economy, Crain's has identified a dynamic group of New Yorkers who have excelled in their respective fields, from fashion to finance to the world of nonprofits.  Read their stories and watch their videos.
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