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Daniel B. Kline

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@worstideas

Daniel B. Kline is an accomplished writer and editor who has worked for Microsoft on its Finance app and The Boston Globe, where he wrote for the paper and ran the Boston.com business desk. His latest book, "Worst Ideas Ever," (Skyhorse) can be purchased at bookstores everywhere.

Recent Articles by Daniel B. Kline

Sep 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

As the Battle Heats Up Between Amazon and Google, Which Needs the Other More?

Tech companies are often both competitors and partners. For Amazon and Google, the advantages of continuing to work together -- even if they're both working toward hurting the other -- outweigh cons of not doing so.

Sep 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

3 Reasons the BlackBerry Passport Will Fail

Though the smartphone maker has lost most of its market share, it's still trying to reach consumers.

Sep 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is Sony Betting Its Future on PlayStation 4 and Games?

Not much is going right for the company so it's doubling down on an area which has been doing well.

Sep 23, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can Offering Amazon Prime Help AT&T Sell Cable Subscriptions?

It's an odd match, but if you look a little between the lines, it might make sense.

Sep 23, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Here's Why Amazon Inc's Gaming Strategy Is Destined to Fail

The company is taking a different approach to games than its competitors in the space.

Sep 22, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

The Home Depot, Inc's Data Breach Will Not Doom Its Business

The chain has handled its breach better than Target handled a similar issue, but falling consumer interest in the topic of security may make the affair a non-story.

Sep 22, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What Do 50 Million Amazon Prime Members Mean for the Company?

The online retailer makes more money from its paying members, and there may be more of them than people thought.

Sep 22, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Is Microsoft Corporation Still Pushing the Xbox 360?

It's about more than the games as Microsoft wants to operate a store in your living room

Sep 21, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Sprint's iPhone for Life: Good Deal or Gimmick?

Sprint is offering Apple's new iPhone 6 with a different deal than its competitors.

Sep 20, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

AT&T and Verizon Fight FCC Over Faster Broadband Requirements

The two internet service providers don't agree with proposed rules that could lead to faster internet for many.

Sep 20, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What's in Store for the Starbucks Verismo Single-Serve Coffee Maker?

Starbucks has struggled to gain traction in a U.S. market that is dominated by Keurig's K-Cup brewers.

Sep 18, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Sprint's $100 Family Share Pack Excludes a Key Group of Customers

The company has a bold new plan to help it gain customers from rivals, but it won't extend the deal to people already using its service.

Sep 16, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Amazon.com Does Its Bit to Help Save the U.S. Postal Service

The relationship with the online retailer has been a rare positive for the beleaguered government entity.

Sep 15, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Could T-Mobile Really Pass AT&T in Mobile Subscribers?

CEO John Legere has moved past targeting Sprint and is now looking toward a loftier rival.

Sep 15, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

HBO vs. Netflix: Can the Streaming Leader Be Taken Down?

Time Warner may offer HBO Go as a digital streaming service which would not require a cable subscription. Should Netflix be worried?

Sep 14, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Netflix vs. Hulu Plus: Is the Battle Already Over?

The two companies started as rivals, but one has pulled ahead, which could ultimately be good for the other.

Sep 14, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon End Subsidized Phones?

One carrier has already eliminated the practice, and the others are all offering alternatives to the long-standing practice.

Sep 14, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Comcast Is Now Working Harder to Annoy Its Customers

Like a kid with a bad reputation in school, Comcast should be on its best behavior, because everyone is watching.

Sep 11, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will a New Layout Save MSN.com?

The homepage has a new look and a new concept that ties it more closely with Windows 8.

Sep 10, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is Netflix Planning to Take on YouTube?

The digital streaming service is reportedly testing adding short clips on its app.

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