Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

A New Low?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by John

Lenovo’s pre-installing adware on their latest laptops / PC is seemingly another Orwellian-step in greater (consumer) surveillance period (versus the bogus notion of pop-ads based on browsing habits!)

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by John
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Testing?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by John

Perhaps Carnegie-Melon’s computer-glitch that sent 800 bogus letter of acceptance emails  calls into question… think about it, how would any given student feel if they thought they were accepted only to find out later (via email no less) that it was … Continue reading →

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No-Fly Zone…

Posted on February 16, 2015 by John

As it now stands, FAA-rules will prohibit ‘Amazon and you’re drone‘ (i.e., the firm’s plans to deliver with said medium) to become a reality…

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by John
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Happy Friday the 13th!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by John
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T-eaVesdropping?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by John

In light of criticism regarding how their televisions listen (i.e., use voice recordings) Samsung’s ‘Smart’ TV just might be a little bit too ‘smart’ due to a third-party bug that’s causing a (silent) Pepsi ad to be played several times … Continue reading →

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Here Comes…

Posted on February 10, 2015 by John

The Desert Sunlight Solar Farm is both a 550-megawatt farm that’s not just one of the world’s largest installations but is capable of powering more than 160,000 California homes!

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The UFD.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by John

If anyone is not familiar with The Unknown Fields Division this organization is worth checking out! TUFD: http://goo.gl/iY7UlQ

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Drone Waiters.

Posted on February 8, 2015 by John

Under pressure to slow immigration and criticism that low-cost labor is one of the main culprits (never mind low wages and/or perceived status) Singapore is piloting (no pun intended) the use of drones in restaurants as a way to maintain … Continue reading →

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