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Re: VR and OTT
Today's New York Times had one more story that underscored how folks are avoiding public markets all together--and how the likes of UBer, Snap et. al are relying on Sovereign Wealth Funds/VC's to fund expansions and have the ridiculous valuations that they are--which leaves the "little people" out of the picture.
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 6:21:51 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
> "What is a bit disturbing, though, is how the powerful are becoming ever so.."
It's amazing how many billion-dollar startups there are, though. Perhaps they're propped up with VC funds, but still, it's pretty incredible how the multi-billion dollar companies can still be threatened by a <2yo company.
Re: VR and OTT
He was focused on the US Tech Giants per se--but we have a lot of contenders to add to it (including Baidu/Alibaba on the tech side & beyond). What is a bit disturbing, though, is how the powerful are becoming ever so--although they have to continue to stay hungry to flourish.
mhhf1ve
1/5/2017 3:59:25 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
> "the "frightful five" will be dominant.."
Hm. Amazon, Apple, Alphabet/Google, Facebook, & Microsoft? I'm not so sure about that prediction. I'm thinking Baidu or some other Chinese mega-corp might take a spot. I suppose if we're *just* talking about the US market....
But then why not make the list a bit longer and include Monsanto, Exxon, etc...?
Re: VR and OTT
Unfortunately what Farhad Mahjoo said today in his NY Times column as the "frightful five" will be dominant--our challenge is to make sure we are not consumed--despite all the hype at #CES2017 & beyond--as I hope all take a note of this as we deliberate transformation throughout 2017:
http://i.chinadaily.com.cn/newsdata/news/201701/05/433614/article.html
mhhf1ve
1/4/2017 11:19:33 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
> "some cool gadgets introduced and reported by the Washington Post is quite an eye opener.."
Hmm. Levitating speakers and a few robots that are aiming to indoctrinate our children.. yup, we're doomed.
I don't think this is the best we can do.. I hope Elon Musk delivers his future for us. :P
mpouraryan
1/4/2017 10:52:02 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
Gaming, though< (and I hope you don't take this the wrong way @Bayte) is only one "part" of the puzzle--the advances in iOT being seen and other cool stuff being done is an indication of the possiblities--and that should be at the heart of the embrace of transformation.
batye
1/4/2017 10:47:59 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
@mpouraryan I would say we gonna know if people buy into it or not... as everyone trying to grab gamers attention...
mpouraryan
1/4/2017 10:40:27 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
Glad you enjoyed it @Bayte--some of these should prove especially keen for a gamer like yourself. What would be interesting to see what will "stick" and be "sustainable"?
batye
1/4/2017 10:38:44 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: VR and OTT
@mpouraryan yes, you are right... thanks for the link, very interesting reading...
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