Simple answers to complex questions: Why did Apple buy Beats by Dr. Dre?

Apple + Beats

I’m starting a new series called simple answers to complex questions. It’s imagined along the same general principles that undoubtedly led to the principle of parsimony called Occam’s Razor. I will delve into many seemingly perplexing questions which likely has tons of experts or even academics commenting and opining on all sides. And will offer […]

iPad vs. Windows 8

A lesson on the marketing advantages of vertical products Come later this year there will be a battle royal like never before. The question of what mass market computing platform will rule the next business cycle (3-5 years) will be decided, either very quickly, or very slowly (my money on slow). On one side is […]