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The Future Norm…

Posted on June 30, 2012 by John

According to Google, ‘wearing computing will be the norm…’ which begs the question: can someone change their name to @ now? (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/JzM1F

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There’s An App For That Too.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by John

Of course everyone knows that the ‘big news’ in America today was Google releasing their Chrome browser (for their main Smartphone rival’s platform). (Source) Ars Technica: http://goo.gl/gyZxo

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Now Available.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by John

Flipboard for Android is both welcomed and in all probability overdue… (Source) The Droid Guy: http://goo.gl/H8liM

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A Fractured OS!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by John

If the degree that Android users have a different OS on their handset is any indication (embarrassment aside) Google has got a major issue on their hands regarding just how fragmented their market is from end-users to manufacturers to (most … Continue reading →

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Staying Open…

Posted on May 19, 2012 by John

For those paying attention; it seems a bit odd / surreal that as a stipulation for approving the Google / Motoola merger China has mandated that it remain free and open… both of which the PRC is anything but… Granted, … Continue reading →

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Easier Said Than Done!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by John

Now that Google has publically stated that they intend to end fragmentation (of their OS) it will be interesting to see how / if they are able to pull this off. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/2FFDf

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So What’s Next?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John

Oracle’s loss of their case against Google begs the question… will the company attempt to file another one? Given that upwards of $1 billion in damages were claimed it is highly likely that Larry’s legal team are trying to find … Continue reading →

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Street View (Or, ‘Screw You?’)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by John

Wow; Google was fined a ‘whopping’ $25,000 for violating privacy laws regarding their Street View data collection… just another example of a High Tech firm essentially ‘paying for the cost doing business’ by how they ‘handle’ your data. In other … Continue reading →

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It’s Personal?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by John

Google’s posting of the FCC report on their (reported) violations of privacy (as per the firm’s Street View functionality) is (perhaps) either: a) an audacious snub to the government’s regulatory powers; and/or: b) just a Public Service gesture? In sum, … Continue reading →

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Houston, We’ve Got A Problem.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by John

Actually, if Google’s by-laws governing how any given end-user consents regarding how the firm plans to (essentially) mine their data said blog posting / title looks to be anything but a ‘local’ issue (as it’ll in all probability be a … Continue reading →

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