Monthly Archives: March 2015

Alibaba…

Posted on March 10, 2015 by John

Only time will tell if the PRC has actually made good on their pledge to cut-down on counterfeiting in China? After all, it was only one day after (not before) Apple’s Spring Forward Event that bogus iWatches began to appear!

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Step Right Up!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by John

On balance, Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event (and formal iWatch release announcement) looks to have been a success.

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Watch Out…

Posted on March 8, 2015 by John

Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event is expected to establish the parameters for the firm’s iWatch (amongst other announcements and offerings).

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‘Strike-Week’

Posted on March 7, 2015 by John

At least 56 people were arrested in the UK as a part of 25 separate operations against cybercrime. Hype-aside, it is still somewhat reassuring that the old adage, ‘crime doesn’t pay’ still might apply in the midst of seemingly ever-increasing, … Continue reading →

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All Grown Up?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by John

With Apple’s upcoming inclusion to the DJIA, under Captain Cook the firm continues to change (the jury is still out on whether it is for the better or the worse!)

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Facebook Slander…

Posted on March 5, 2015 by John

Exercising caution regarding what is posted on Social Networking mediums is paramount… especially, in a nation like UAE where an American expat is set to be tried for breaking cyber-slander laws on March 17th.

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Hacked!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by John

Add Mandarin Oriental Hotels as the latest firm hit by a credit card data, malware attack.

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Ageism?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by John

Tinder’s new tier-based pricing policy smacks of ageism regarding the intended targeted audience that the firm is focused on.

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Phone-charging Furniture…

Posted on March 2, 2015 by John

Yes, Ikea has unveiled a range of such at Mobile World Congress…

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Live Long…

Posted on March 1, 2015 by John

One can begin to reshape the landscape with a single flower. – Spock.

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