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In an effort to make more dazzling user interfaces it’s important to remember that the product is supposed to be used by real people, not… Read More »Usability matters

I did’n’t expect that the table would turn this fast, but if you have the combination of companíes that have lost their mojo (both Nokia… Read More »More on the Nokia/Microsoft collaboration

I didn’t quite get there, but at least I was able to send MIDI commands to a connected synthesizer via a Web page in Netduino.… Read More »MIDI over LAN, kind of…

Here’s a video showing the Netduino connected to LAN and running a tiny Web server that I’ve set up to control an RGB LED in… Read More »Netduino remote control

I’m experimenting with Netduino Plus, primarily for learning how .NET Micro Framework and C# can be used for control, sensing, telematics etc applications. The first… Read More »The power of abstraction

The stock market didn’t like the Nokia/Microsoft announcement at all. Nokia’s stock fell ~20%. The stock market sometimes shows sign of intelligence. I didn’t find… Read More »The Nokia/Microsoft announcement aftermath

Note the broad collaboration. It’s not just about licensing a mobile platform, but also services, and both ways. Hopefully they will also vastly improve on… Read More »Nokia + Microsoft = true

This indicates problems with both Symbian and MeeGo, as they would otherwise be obvious choices. I’ve already ruled out Symbian of course, but it seems… Read More »Will Nokia go for Microsoft?

Technically it’s been done, but the Verizon model lacks a SIM card. That would be easy to add (provided space) in a more general and… Read More »iPhone with both GSM and CDMA

Most likely so. People are used to get digital stuff for free, but might be enticed to pay for new game levels, additional content, additional… Read More »In-app payments to increase Android revenue?