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Daniel B. Kline

XMFDanKline

@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

May 3, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will Google Docs for the iPad Trump Microsoft's Office 365?

Office for iPad took a long time, but now that it's here Google needs to change strategies and the company has done so.

May 2, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Could AT&T Buy DirecTV to Challenge Comcast?

AT&T has discussed acquiring the satellite television company and the move could benefit consumers.

May 2, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How Clippers Sponsors Could Benefit From Donald Sterling's Racism

The quick lifetime ban handed down to Donald Sterling by the NBA makes things clearer for sponsors who have dropped their support of the team.

May 2, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is T-Mobile Growing at Sprint's Expense?

A tough-talking CEO has pushed T-Mobile into the forefront of the battle for mobile phone customers, and Sprint may be the company suffering the most.

May 2, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How Hulu Plans to Compete With Netflix

Hulu may not be as sexy as Netflix, but the company has announced some impressive numbers about its user engagement as well as some interesting plans for the future.

May 1, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

The Multi-Billion-Dollar War for Streaming Video to TVs is Heating Up

The growing number of people streaming video content to their televisions should increase the intensity of the battle of the digital streaming devices as companies attempt to control people's living rooms.

May 1, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will Taco Bell's Fast Casual Restaurant U.S. Taco Co. Be a Match for Chipotle?

The company that brought you the Waffle Taco and the Gordita is looking to go a little upscale.

May 1, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can Microsoft Make the Xbox One Successful in China?

Microsoft will bring its console to the potentially huge Chinese market, which has a growing middle class and a hunger for video games.

Apr 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will iPhone 5 Help FreedomPop's Phone Service Disrupt the Mobile Industry?

FreedomPop has an entirely different approach to the smartphone market that may win some customers away from the big four of AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

Apr 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can Microsoft's Original Shows for Xbox Compete With Netflix and Amazon?

The Xbox One maker is joining the increasingly crowded original content space, but the move might not be as risky as it seems.

Apr 29, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will the Live-Action Barbie Movie Be a Hit?

The popular toy is being brought to the big screen with the idea it can become a hit franchise

Apr 29, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Microsoft Using Nokia to Go After Cheap Cell Phone Market

Microsoft has been gaining market share with its Windows 8 phones but its acquisition of Nokia should allow the company to add customers in developing countries.

Apr 29, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Amazon Shipping Costs Are Becoming an Increasing Problem

Rising shipping costs show why the online retailer is looking at everything from its own trucks to drones in its battle to keep delivery costs in check.

Apr 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why GameStop is Closing Over 120 Stores

The video game retailer has to stop being a video game retailer if it hopes to survive.

Apr 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What the FCC's Net Neutrality Proposal Could Cost Consumers

New rules would likely force more streaming content companies to pay internet service providers for better access with consumers ultimately footing the bill.

Apr 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Google Is Copying Facebook in the Battle for Mobile Advertising

Mobile advertising is a two-company race with Facebook making big gains on catching up to Google's dominant place in the market.

Apr 27, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will Cable and Satellite Drop WWE Pay Per Views?

WWE cut its pay-per-view partners out of the loop when the company launched its streaming network, a move that might come back to haunt the company.

Apr 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will AT&T Be Able to Compete in a Crowded Streaming Video Marketplace?

AT&T is partnering with The Chernin Group to invest in streaming video, bringing the companies into what is already a crowded field.

Apr 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why the Number of Apple Stores Could Triple by 2016

Apple plans to triple the number of retail outlets it has around the world.

Apr 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Microsoft Is Already Dropping Support for Some Windows 8.1 Users

If Windows 8 users don't upgrade to the latest version, they will become vulnerable to viruses and other security breaches.

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