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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

Feb 5, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Current Gas Prices Top $3 in All 50 States

With gas prices above $3 a gallon in all 50 states, will people travel less and will fewer packages be shipped because of the increased fuel costs?

Feb 4, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

McDonald's Coffee vs. Starbucks -- Can McCafe Make a Dent?

McDonald's has been in the premium coffee business for five years and has yet to dent Starbucks' business. But that's not stopping the chain from continuing to push its McCafe brand.

Feb 4, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can Amazon Be the Source for Cheap Textbooks Students Desperately Need?

Rising textbook prices are making affording college even harder for struggling students and their families. Is it possible to cap those costs and bring the price of classroom books down?

Feb 3, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can Lenovo Make Motorola Phones Matter?

Google's sale of Motorola's smartphone business to Lenovo surprised many, but, is Lenovo the perfect company to rebuild this once mighty brand?

Feb 1, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Zynga Moves Away From Facebook, Toward Mobile

Zynga is trying to move its business model away from being dependent on Facebook and has made a major purchase to help the company get there.

Jan 31, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How Will Facebook's Paper App Affect the Business of the Social Network Titan?

By launching its new Paper app on Feb. 3, Facebook is not only taking on apps like Flipboard and Zite, it's taking on itself.

Jan 31, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Sam's Club vs Costco: Do Lower Prices Trump Employee Happiness?

Wal-Mart, which owns the Sam's Club warehouse club, has come under fire for its labor practices, but a fresh round of layoffs at Sam's Club may have been needed to keep the brand competitive with its bigger rival Costco.

Jan 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Bigger iPhones and Minor Tweaks Won't Change Apple's Fortunes

Apple can keep making money by tweaking its product line, but real growth will happen only if it comes up with another blockbuster product.

Jan 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What a College Football Players Union Could Mean for the NCAA

A group of Northwestern football players is fed up with how the NCAA treats players and is looking to start a college athlete union.

Jan 29, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Microsoft's Surface Sales Rebound

Early sales numbers for last year's launch of Microsoft's much-hyped and well-advertised Windows 8 tablet/laptop hybrid were awful, but the latest report suggests the tide may be turning.

Jan 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Dish Network Continues to Make Money Despite Customer and Employee Hatred

Dish Network is rated poorly by both customers and employees, but being unpopular does not mean being unsuccessful.

Jan 27, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Grammy Winners Can Expect Serious Sales Boost

The traditional record label-based-music industry may be dying a slow painful death, but its showcase evening, the Grammy Awards, still make a business difference in actual "album" sales.

Jan 27, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Can McDonald's Healthy Menu Options Make the Fast Food Chain Relevant Again?

Ronald McDonald is not smiling as sales for his namesake chain have fallen. Is it possible that the company needs a massive change in strategy to move back to growth?

Jan 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What Will it Take to Get Americans Buying Electric Cars?

Support for fully electric cars has been slow to come -- at least when it comes to consumers buying or leasing them. Perhaps a new lower-priced option with a longer range can change that.

Jan 23, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Could Facebook Really Lose 80% of its Users?

It seems absurd to think that Facebook could burn out by 2017, but a group of researchers think it's not only possible, but likely.

Jan 22, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How Would Amazon Package Your Order Before You Place It?

Two-day shipping not fast enough for you? Amazon just received a patent that shows the online retailer is looking at ways to start shipping a package to you even before you order it.

Jan 22, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Games Aren't Driving Xbox One or PS4 Sales

With both Microsoft and Sony releasing next generation console systems for the 2013 holiday, it appears the reason driving consumers to buy them has changed.

Jan 21, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is 3D TV Dead or Just Dormant?

Once anticipated as the next big thing, 3D TV has fallen out of favor. Can it make a comeback?

Jan 21, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Teens Are Leaving Facebook, But Does it Matter?

Teens are fleeing Facebook for other social media services, but unlike a number of its predecessors as the hot social media site, the company appears to be thriving despite the loss.

Jan 17, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Was Netflix the Big Winner at the Golden Globes?

Netflix may have only won one award at the Golden Globes, but the company went a long way toward gaining mind-share with potential customers and striking a blow at rival HBO.

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