Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Wraith of ‘Khan?’

Google’s first-hire and the third employee of the (now) Internet giant is leaving to be a part of Khan Academy (the not-for-profit, on-line educational organization). Said entity has been backed by the Gates’ Foundation (as a part of a continuing … Continue reading

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(Virtual) Labor Protests…

It’s indeed admirable that protesters intend to submit petitions regarding (some of) the conditions of Apple’s Global Supply Chain. Conversely, it also seems a bit paradoxical that more of this energy isn’t directed at the source as to why this … Continue reading

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It’s Halftime America.

Chrysler’s Super Bowl Ad: ‘It’s Halftime America’ – is truly an inspirational spot of advertising that (whilst being attacked by the American Right-Wing) can be interpreted in countless ways. Nevertheless, here’s a simple orientation: The laissez–faire / free-hand of the market’ … Continue reading

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The New ‘Hotspot’

You know that it is (essentially) a fairly quiet news day when there’s a report regarding Redmond dropping their Start button (in the latest Windows release). That said; what would actually qualify as ‘news’ would be if they were able … Continue reading

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Legacy Issues.

In sum: if Nokia / Microsoft have any real chance of making an impact whereas this alliance is anything more than an ‘also-ran’ within the Smartphone space than adding NFC (as rumored / reported) to their handset(s) is a possible … Continue reading

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The Requisite Jumpstart?

Clearly, only time will tell whether or not Facebook’s IPO will jumpstart and otherwise lackluster / quiet period for this space. Nevertheless, what is true: is building a ‘real’ business is not a harbinger for whether or not the (general) … Continue reading

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I Wanna Rock & Roll…

All Night; and, play Angry Birds every day!? (Source) Slash Gear: http://goo.gl/6EWje

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Be(ing) (B)Old?!

In light of RIM’s ‘Be Bold’ ad campaign one could easily argue that consistent up-time / no extended network outages (such as the one that hit late last year) would be a requisite step towards ‘still being sold’ on this … Continue reading

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Let’s Bet; What Goes Up…

As Facebook’s pending IPO makes the headlines it’s worth reflecting on just how far the firm has come. Moreover, for those that have toiled (e.g., earned ‘sweat equity’) and focused on the long-held goal of an IPO they’ll be a … Continue reading

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