Monthly Archives: June 2013

iView.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John

Kudos to the world-renowned pianist who walked off stage in protest to his recital being filmed via a Smartphone (as an expression of their own self of artistry). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/AkCLB

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Webvan 2.0?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John

Amazon’s push to expand their on-line grocery presence (via Amazon Fresh) looks to be expanding beyond Seattle (both domestically and internationally) by 2014. Let’s hope that the firm’s disruptive abilities shake the likes of Walmart up (amongst other big-box chains) … Continue reading →

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Not (Right) Now…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by John

Google’s ban on pornographic content raises (no pun intended!) several interesting issues: a) how ultimately has the final say regarding the content that any given end-user views (on their respective devices?); b) censorship issues regarding what’s deemed appropriate for adults … Continue reading →

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You’re Tuned to J-O-B-S.

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John

Score another win for Apple and a potential blow to their competition within this space (i.e., Streaming Music Services). (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/o1ezz

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Forever Avatar.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by John

One wealthy Russian’s dream of immortality… (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/1un4S

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Edible Technology.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by John

Motorola debuted an electronic authentication tattoo and an FDA-approved pill that uses the body to transmit passwords… Aye Captain! (Source) The Register UK: http://goo.gl/MDfkv

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