The Social Analyst

2013 is the year of the voice command

Ben Parr — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:59:37 PDT

Thanks to Google, Apple, Microsoft, Nuance and a few other tech giants, voice recognition has reached a place where it's consumer ready.

4 biggest challenges facing Google Glass

Ben Parr — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:24 PDT

Google Glass faces four big issues it must overcome to transform itself into a mainstream product.

The truth about driving under the influence of Google Glass

Ben Parr — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:57:29 PDT

CNET contributor Ben Parr argues that using Google Glass shouldn't be banned from our highways.

Jony Ive, iOS 7, and what Apple can learn from MySpace

Ben Parr — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 PDT

commentary Apple's hardware design guru has been charge of iOS and its design for less than a year. His signature simplicity will soon be making its appearance in the mobile OS.

Choosing an investor: 5 tips from 5 entrepreneurs

Ben Parr — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:13:51 PDT

Five entrepreneurs offer their tips on how to choose the right investors for your startup.

Facebook Home and the next stage of iPhone vs. Android

Ben Parr — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:00 PDT

analysis Facebook Home signals a new era in the war between Android and iPhone, and right now Google has the advantage.

Ouya, apps, and the future of gaming

Ben Parr — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:55:30 PDT

The "appification" of gaming has now come to the console. Hardcore games are next, says Ben Parr.

Death knell sounds for RSS, and Google knows it

Ben Parr — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:16:23 PDT

CNET columnist Ben Parr contends that there is no place for RSS in the modern era of consumption.

A year later, AOL is heading in the right direction

Ben Parr — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:00:00 PDT

After a year of activist investors and departures, Tim Armstrong has turned AOL into a well-tuned machine.

The Sheryl Sandberg I Know

Ben Parr — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:00:00 PST

CNET columnist Ben Parr talks about why the Sheryl Sandberg he knows isn't superhuman and why that's a good thing.