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Too Far Gone?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by John

While it might sound admirable that Google has stopped scanning student accounts that are associated with education (Google Apps for Education) the issue of privacy (in the post-Snowden-era) is far from resolved. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/AujHSO

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Next Up.

Posted on April 29, 2014 by John

As Google continues to go the route of Microsoft (in and as far as) ‘seemingly-having-their-hands-in-as-many-pies-as-possible’ their Android OS debuting on a laptop was an inevitability. (Source) IT Portal: http://goo.gl/PW6zJN

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Google-

Posted on April 25, 2014 by John

Given that Google is still used (overwhelmingly) for searching vs. social, most end-users (even casuals ones) will in all probability welcome the firm’s move to relax Google+’s ‘sort-of-Skynet-like’ integration (which is an excellent way to put how invasive said service … Continue reading →

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Broken Glass…

Posted on April 6, 2014 by John

With Google’s attempt at trademarking the name, ‘Glass’ (for Google Glass) being shutdown by the USPTO… will the moniker become ubiquitous in the same manner (of speaking) that aspirin did for example? Moreover, even if the firm is (seemingly) ahead … Continue reading →

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Well-Nested.

Posted on April 2, 2014 by John

Turning ‘unloved’ household applications into beautiful devices is one thing. Networking said devices whereas they reduce energy consumption via learning end-users’ physical location / room-usage, etc. and adjusting room thermostats (i.e., saving both money and fossil-based fuel usage) accordingly is … Continue reading →

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Just How ‘Transparent?’

Posted on March 27, 2014 by John

In light of the on-going NSA surveillance reports (and, questionable practices, etc.) even Google’s biannual ‘Transparency Report’ should give both pause for concern as well as question (yet again) just how transparent the firm actually is? (Source) Google: http://goo.gl/3ifR0p

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Glass-farers.

Posted on March 26, 2014 by John

Google’s (announced) partnership with the maker of Ray-Bans and Oakley (sun)glasses could (at some as yet undetermined future date) be looked (back) upon as a watershed moment for Glass regarding both giving it the brand-cache that few nascent (arguably, still … Continue reading →

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Myths, Translated.

Posted on March 23, 2014 by John

Even if the ‘urban legend’ surrounding Google Glass is never completed debunked, one thing is for certain: the firm’s attempt at debunking the myths surrounding this (prototype) ‘product’ continues to generate PR (at a minimum). (Source) Information Week: http://goo.gl/fcVFhQ

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Not Ready for Primetime?

Posted on March 22, 2014 by John

Contrary to rumor, innuendo and/or urban legend, Google has taken issue with the aforementioned regarding Glass and decided to push-back… That said, a viable question remains: will the 24/7, Social Networking, Always On era Media (and, end-users) actually pay attention? … Continue reading →

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Tango-ing.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by John

One of Google’s current projects whereas mobile devices are used to create 3-D constructs of space and motion is an excellent example of the symbiosis between exploration (i.e., education) and potential application (i.e., commercialization) that made Silicon Valley unique. (Source) … Continue reading →

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