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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Ethical Smartphones.
An on-line petition ‘demanding’ that Apple build ethical smartphones is making the rounds (which in all probability is a good thing indeed). Nevertheless, the paradox of this entire matter is that the same people who are interested in the rights … Continue reading
No Comment.
While it’s essentially inappropriate; if an apology is in order for when a website gets hacked / hijacked (said website in this instance) let the record show that it is being offered. Nevertheless, what is paradoxical about this entire exercise … Continue reading
For Convenience’s Sake…
In the name of ‘convenience’ Google will begin more closely tracking your online activities (in order to further tailor their ads to any given end-user). In theory; that sounds like perhaps a fairly benevolent development. Yet, in reality it also … Continue reading
And, It Is?
With the claim that he’ll take the firm ‘to the next phase’ RIM’s new CEO has clearly left himself some wiggly-room due to just how ambiguous a statement that is! So what you’re essentially saying is that if you’re able … Continue reading
1999 Revisited: Sustainable?
With Facebook (supposedly) set to file for their IPO as early as next week; the question isn’t whether or not the firm has gained traction (it obviously has) as much as if / whether or not they’ll be able to … Continue reading
A ‘Dark-side’ App?
Apple’s luster looks to take a hit (at the very minimum from a PR standpoint which seems far too lenient) for the continuing reports of (borderline) inhumane working conditions throughout their far-flung supply chain (i.e., the PRC in particular). (Source) … Continue reading
In Another (Parallel) Universe…
While the news out of Cupertino continues to demonstrate foresight; industry dominance and a gamut of other positives (not all as such) Nokia stumbles (akin to RIM) as this former industry leader / pioneer tries to right a ship (that’s … Continue reading
Doubling Down!
Apple’s doubling their quarterly profit is yet another (in an ongoing streak that’s clearly remarkable) milestone whereas nay-sayers must pause to scratch their heads as their fan-base cheers in awe… and, all points in between come to grasp just how … Continue reading
A ‘Radical Impact Maneuver?’
RIM’s decision (today) seems like it is long overdue; too little too late and (perhaps) nothing more than a cosmetic attempt at addressing the firm’s entrenched organizational / structural deficiencies (that have brought it to a stage of what appears … Continue reading
An ‘Open’ Book.
Apple’s 180 (degree) turnaround of their former support of open publishing standards essentially goes the route that any given firm (e.g., industry leader) takes: it’s our way and/or the highway… In other words, for all that they’ve criticized Redmond’s tactics … Continue reading