This glass monocle features a wirelessly connected computer built into it. Scheduled for release in 2014, Project Glass holds so much promise Apple and Microsoft have competing projects. Geekery Apple augmented reality google media Microsoft project glassI will be speaking at xPotomac this February 25. Co-organizer Patrick Ashmalla and I are presenting together on Google Project Glass and augmented reality. Here’s a sneak preview of our session. half-inch display allows you to take and share photos, chat and access information like calendars and maps on the Web. MORE >>

wireless market 1Q2012. Apple iPhone continues to lead mobile video messaging usage, increasing from 7.4 Featured Mobile Advertising & Marketing Mobile Commerce Mobile Search Apple Chetan Sharma Mobile Marketing Mogreet New York QR code retail SamsungThe majority of mobile local search click actions were calls in 1Q2012. According to a report released by xAd, placing a call to a local business was the leading secondary action after a mobile-local search ad click. 58 percent of secondary actions post-search click led to calls, ahead of maps and directions (36 percent). MORE >>

Sonos' mission is to deliver the highest quality music from any source to any part of your home, wirelessly. The company's beautiful Apple-like speakers have played a major role in my home's decor for the better part of 18 months, ever since I got my first S5, later added on two more units, and even a wireless dock to play songs from the iPod Touch. As new services like Rdio and Spotify have debuted, Sonos has been lightning-fast to support them, to get users fast access to their music. Something about premium quality and premium prices going hand in hand. Huge win. MORE >>

For years, tech influencers and bloggers have been accused of being blindly in love with Apple. These men and women live to gush about Apple products and bash Microsoft and others in the process. This headline on msnbc.com stopped me cold: Windows 8 Does What Apple Doesn’t. PC is still what most computer companies want to sell, especially the ones that are crazy jealous of Apple’s products (and profits). Hipcricket also won consecutive annual pioneer awards from CTIA — The Wireless Association. There is even a name these devotees: fanboys. MORE >>

Finally, IDC told BusinessWeek that Apple has gained share in mobile ad network revenue primarily because of the $1 million or more needed to be ponied up by brands or agencies. According to IDC, Apple will end the year with 21 percent of the market. Apple has been getting pushback for offering a closed network via iAd – ads available only on Apple devices. HOW I SEE IT: Marketers will be further interested in Apple when they count new iPads sold for the holidays. Hipcricket also won consecutive annual pioneer awards from CTIA — The Wireless Association. MORE >>