Betting on Hype Tech
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For the giddy Apple groupies who spent hours, or days, in line for an iPhone, it all came down to the final reward: snagging a new technology for $600 that has yet to prove itself.
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If you buy the spin-du-jour, this is a can't-miss investment. But are the tech powers-that-be again drinking spiked punch?
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You can find tomorrow's winners. Here's how.
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Can investors use CAPS to try to predict the future?
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The uncertain prediction market will get a new player this week when Hubdub introduces a combination news aggregation and predictive platform at the semi-annual Demo conference in Palm Desert, Calif.Demo conferences this year will bring on stage 77 companies with a good idea but not enough capital as they present their products to an audience consisting of VCs and executives from the investment arm of high-tech companies. Hubdub will try to convince one of these audience members that they will not be taking a chance by investing in its technology.The Hubdub platform creates a market around news events, such as how big will the final tax rebate be once it is signed into law by President Bush. Along with the question comes a selection of multiple choice responses.Yes-or-no response questions are also possible, such as, Will Barack Obama gain the Democratic Presidential nomination?The community wages Hubdub dollars to compete on predictions.The point of the game is to see who comes out right most of the time. If you are one of those folks, according to Hubdub officials, you will obviously gain street cred in your area of expertise -- politics, stock market, or technology, for example. Besides gaining some form of respect from your peers, credibility may also lead to more users coming to your Web site or blog. This, in theory, could be shaped into a business where a person's analytical capabilities are worth paying for.During the prediction and wagering process, the Hubdub site aggregates news stories and background data related to the predictions.Leveraging uncertainty appears to be the idea behind another Demo presenter, LiquidPlanner, a startup created by former Expedia, Microsoft, and Intel software engineers.What makes LiquidPlanner different, say company officials, is its use of "probablistic" scheduling tools.Rather than using project dates that are set in stone, the Liquid probablistic engine uses estimates that take into account project variables. This allows project teams to see a more dynamic timeline and understand at any single point where the project is headed with the idea that going down a wrong path can be stopped before it is too late.
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Will these picks be our top investors' latest big wins?
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Digital media is the future. Here's one way to cash in.
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Blog: The two tech titans will share a stage next week at a tech conference.
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Life is but a series of bets. Herewith, a guide to boosting the odds.
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Pairing a bullish market signal with positive CAPS sentiment might make for a winning combination.
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Pairing a bullish market signal with positive CAPS sentiment might make a winning combination.
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A company that could put the va-va-voom in your portfolio this Valentine's Day.
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Bargain hunters may want to keep an eye on this stock.
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The search engine company gets ready to unveil a program to do just that. Also: Make CDs while you order at Starbucks & hellip;. Nokia takes a Wall Street hit & hellip;. and more.
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Fool Paul Elliott takes a chance on biotech -- with somebody else's money.
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The game of chance can help us become better investors.
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Hefty valuations = a bet on the future.  That future is clearly open source + SaaS, based on the multiples people are willing to pay.