Monthly Archives: August 2012

Their Market Period.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by John

For all of the on-going reporting about patent litigation (within this space) one point is clear: Apple’s Tablet dominance in China is undeniable. (Source) All Things D: http://goo.gl/OD3DS

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Think Different; Think Again!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by John

In the aftermath of the (widely-reported) hacking of a Wired Reporter’s iCloud passwords, Apple has suspended over-the-phone Apple ID password resetting. Fair enough. Perhaps the origin of this entire mess goes back to the iCloud transition late last year… at … Continue reading →

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Bravo, Curiosity!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John

NASA gets the GOLD Medal for successfully traversing 352 million miles / 567 million kilometers and landing a probe the size of a compact car within their designated quadrant. In sum, WOW (putting it mildly!!!) Even the “Spiders From Mars” are … Continue reading →

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Hindering Help…

Posted on August 5, 2012 by John

In one of this past week’s strangest bits of news – a man who wrote a program designed to assist people with purchasing tickets to events at the London Olympics has had said program blocked!? Sad but true… (Source) BBC: … Continue reading →

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Go Green (Now!)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by John

As the Scorching Summer of 2012 burns on, one has to wonder: how soon is when? In other words, when will a coherent / unified push towards more fully utilizing alternative / technology energy resources actually begin? Before / after … Continue reading →

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Revealing Their Secrets…

Posted on August 3, 2012 by John

Apple is finding itself in a position that Steve Jobs’ would detest: having to publicly disclose inside secrets (regarding their on-going legal battle against Samsung) that has set the rumor and innuendo-spheres into a frenzy… (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/shKag

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Holding Out.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by John

AMEX holding out from being a part of Google Wallet’s latest upgrade could be interpreted as: a) no partnership being established between the two firms; or, b) AMEX is potentially planning on launching their own mobile payment solution; c) security … Continue reading →

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PR = Predictive Response(s)?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by John

Samsung has (now) found itself on the hot seat in the ‘Court of Public Opinion’ regarding releasing documents (e.g., non-admissible evidence) in their on-going battle with Apple. Conversely, at the same time, Apple has also been accused of ‘letting their Smartphone … Continue reading →

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