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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Goodbye Moto…
The once-iconic name has gone the way of countless others via the finalized second acquisition (from Google) of the firm by Lenovo… (Source) Read Write: http://goo.gl/fcTuc3
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Google, Lenovo, Motorola, Technology
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Way Overdue!!!
The for ‘far-too-long-now-do-nothing-regulatory-agency-known-as-the-FTC’ has actually done something (i.e., fulfilled their role) regarding calling (no pun intended) out AT&T for their bogus advertising / poor customer service and throttled-down ‘net access speed for those ‘unlimited’ consumers that the firm deemed were … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged ATT, Blogski, FTC, Smartphones, Technology, Telecommunications
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Smart Bike Lanes.
The installation of glow-in-the-dark bike lanes in Holland (charged by sunlight) is an idea that is long overdue as well as one that is reportedly being pitched to the UK (America, okay, California are you listening?) (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/rllhYm
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Alternative Energy, Biking, Blogski, Solar, Technology
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Rent vs. Buy…
If the enclosed report is actually true (leaving piracy aside) the Industry’s Titans are way behind the curve… (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/zGrNKY
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Blogski, Buy, Content, DRM, Piracy, Rent, Technology
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Coming Up For Air?
After 2 years and $2 billion in losses (a fairly standard move by Redmond) Microsoft’s Surface has finally turned a profit. The question now is: is this a sustainable trend and/or a pre-Christmas holiday blip? (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/lhSv5o
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Microsoft, Surface, Tablets, Technology
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Inexcusable!
As the Gamer-gate controversy continues, the ultimate tragedy seems to be three-fold: 1) the inexcusable attacks on women; 2) the silence of the major Gaming companies; and, 3) the reflection on contemporary society whereas the old adage is still unfortunately … Continue reading
Anti-Facebook…
Social Networking meets non-data mining minus online ads is perhaps one way to describe ‘Ello.’ Launched in August the (nascent) platform already boasts a million users (with 3 million waiting to join) and $5.5 million dollars of VC-backing. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/dks9XB
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Ads, Blogski, Data Mining, Privacy, Social Networking, Technology
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Battling Inside Out.
Believe it or not, there is actually one (US) Senator that is pro-privacy as well as in favor of repelling one of the more draconian / Orwellian aspects of the post-9/11, Patriot Act… (which, arguably, had little to do with … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, NSA, Privacy, Snowden, Surveillance, Technology
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iPRC Hack?
After a few months of what was at least non-news regarding potential Chinese governmental hacking, it looks as though with the launch of iPhone 6 in the PRC that might have changed… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/dXLWDi
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Blogski, China, Hacking, iPhone6, PRC, Smartphones, Technology
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