Editor's Pick: 2015: Looking Back at an Amazing Year

2015: Looking Back at an Amazing Year

Rob Enderle Dec 21, 2015 5:00 AM PT
	I'm kind of surprised it took us so long to figure out that an iPod-like product with a Siri-like voice interface would be a massive hit in the home. As I write this, the numbers suggest the breakout product this holiday is the Amazon Echo. It once again showcases that if you create something that is plug-and-play easy and does at least one thing folks want to do well, it will be a hit. [More...]

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