New Roomba Knows Its Way Around

New Roomba Knows Its Way Around

“Since it was introduced, [the Roomba] has been increasingly packed with some cool technology,” said Susan Schreiner, senior analyst with C4 Trends. “The Roomba is a good solution for those who need a cleaning service or something that helps users...
IoT: The Next Big Retail Opportunity

IoT: The Next Big Retail Opportunity

Susan Schreiner (susan@c4trends.com) is the founder and editor of C4Trends.com and a veteran journalist who covers developments in consumer technology. She is also a CE industry and events analyst. Two of the latest buzzwords are Internet of Things (a.k.a., IoT) and...
Microsoft Spiffs Up Skype Mobile Apps

Microsoft Spiffs Up Skype Mobile Apps

Skype is not likely to make much headway in the market because “it depends on the demographics,” said Susan Schreiner, an analyst at C4 Trends. Skype is “still a major brand internationally, but kids and millennials are all looking for free,”...