Negroponte Unveils Second Generation OLPC

Just a few months after shipping the first laptops, the One Laptop Per Child project (OLPC) is getting ready for round two. Chairman Nicholas Negroponte just unveiled the second generation laptop, going by the name XO-2 or XOXO.

So here’s what it’ll look like. (Note the Matrix-like picture language? Ah, good times.)
Needless to say, from […]

The LEGO Lesson: Embrace Your Fans

In Forrester’s Josh Bernoff / Charlene Li blog, Josh relates this story by Jake McKee (formerly Lego) of how Lego changed by engaging with AFOLs (Adult Fans Of Lego, sometimes referred to as ALE: Adult Lego Enthusiasts). There’s a lot to learn in this story - particularly for companies with a top-down corporate culture. Here’s […]

Do You Know How to Use the Web to Innovate?

The internet isn’t just a means to send email and look up information. It’s a powerful tool for all kinds of networked communication. But it’s also a great tool to innovate - in your product, your business, or your organization.
Lately, I’ve had a number of chats with my buddies and collaborators Max Senges and Thomas […]