Monthly Archives: December 2013

The ‘Empire’ Strikes Back?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by John

If the enclosed report is true (that the NSA can turn an iPhone into a spying device) citizens / consumers, etc. the world over are essentially a part of 1984 (as the NSA looks to make being a volunteer in … Continue reading →

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Access, Get Your Access Here!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by John

The BBC is reporting that one of their network servers was hacked and access to it was up-for-sale on the black market (which might be a first in the activities of cyber-criminals regarding malicious intent). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/v1n1d7

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In This Corner…

Posted on December 30, 2013 by John

Three East Asian ‘chat-apps’ (WeChat, Line and KakaoTalk) are not only jockeying for supremacy throughout the entire region but are also making inroads against Facebook as they all offer a competitive (and viable) alternative to US-based players within this space. … Continue reading →

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Sybase 2.0?

Posted on December 29, 2013 by John

John Chen’s previous success at turning Sybase around will certainly be tested as he attempts to do the same thing with BlackBerry… the question is (amongst many): is it too late? Given his thinking regarding trying to get the firm’s … Continue reading →

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Weighing In.

Posted on December 28, 2013 by John

With two contradictory rulings by lower courts, the probability that The Supreme Court may eventually rule on the constitutionality / legality, etc. of the massive NSA metadata collecting continues to increase. Hyperbole aside, any semblance of a return to Civil … Continue reading →

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The ‘Cloud’ Strikes Back…

Posted on December 27, 2013 by John

Actually, St. Nick came through… however, Nintendo’s Network is unable to follow suit (currently) due to high-volume slowing down / choking those owners of the Wii U from connecting with it. Looking at the bright side (of this snafu) it … Continue reading →

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An Isolated Incident?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

The fine Taiwan leveled against Apple (for fixing iPhone pricing) could be a one-off and/or the tip-of-the-iceberg regarding the firm’s global policies. (Source) Financial Times: http://goo.gl/0OfhHg

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by John

Christmas at my house is always at least six or seven times more pleasant than anywhere else. We start drinking early. And while everyone else is seeing only one Santa Claus, we’ll be seeing six or seven. – W. C. … Continue reading →

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Paid More; Got Less…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by John

SoftBank is reportedly looking to acquire T-Mobile which seems curious given that Deutsche Telekom AG purchased it previously (i.e., perhaps they couldn’t do anything / see any real longterm value in buying it and are now trying to cut their … Continue reading →

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Budget?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by John

It’s good to see Motorola continue to turn the corner with their latest Moto Smartphone offering (especially one that’s unlocked amongst a number of other nice features). (Source) Value Walk: http://goo.gl/kTKcoJ

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