Monthly Archives: November 2011

‘e’ Shadowing…

If you think that your Android-OS smartphone is safe and secure (from malicious threats such as any / all correspondence being monitored / tracked, etc.) think again… (Source) Tech Spot: http://goo.gl/5VhUI

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The ‘FCC’ Has Awoken!?

Wow; is the FCC – FINALLY – becoming the regulatory entity that it is suppose to be (e.g., looking out for the best interests of American consumers?!) Perhaps the fact that they panned AT&T’s claim of ‘job creation’ (among other … Continue reading

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Better Than New?

An exact replica of a Stradivarius (violin) has been built using data captured of an original via X-Rays… which could be a harbinger for all sorts of viable commercial applications whereas rare / vintage, etc. items (iconic guitars; toys and/or … Continue reading

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Predictive Analysis.

‘Footpath technology’ is (perhaps) the most recent entrant regarding how retailers can track any given consumers movements / patterns (within a shopping mall; store, etc.) that’s likely to come under increasing government scrutiny (especially if it is employed on unsuspecting … Continue reading

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Apple vs. Microsoft: Personal Assistant Spotlight.

Redmond would in all probability benefit more from focusing on the (actual) functionality of their Smartphone technology versus the marketing-hype as proven – once-again – by this ‘head-to-head’ (no pun intended) competition with Apple… (Source) CNN Money: http://goo.gl/j0g0Z

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‘Bleak’ Friday?

AT&T and T-Mobile seem headed for a break-up (before they officially united) which (will) hopefully demonstrate two points: 1) that the DOJ / FCC, etc. are actually working on behalf of consumers; 2) said beneficiaries will actually have better choices … Continue reading

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Holiday Well-wishes!

With Thanksgiving marking the ‘official’ kick off of the (2011) holiday season… the potential / prospect of retailers offering a discount bonanza could bode well on two accounts: 1) (obviously) for consumers; 2) for retailers themselves. Let the frenzy begin…

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A Little Slow.

Perhaps better late then never; yet, the FCC’s announcement that they’re going to review the proposed AT&T / T-Mobile merger smacks of political-grandstanding more than actually looking out for the best interests of American consumers… (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/eFOK2

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Buffy the Smartphone Slayer?!

Facebook’s long-rumored Smartphone is supposedly due in 12-18 months with HTC as the maker of said model (code-named, Buffy). Simply put: while the opportunity for the firm is certainly there (considering that Facebook is accessed regularly by roughly 350 million … Continue reading

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Redmond’s About Face!

After initially criticizing the unauthorized use of, etc., Microsoft has completely reversed themselves (the firm actually went so far as threatening legal action against the earliest hackers who altered Kinect) by now offering to incubate said medium’s ideas (that are … Continue reading

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