Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

‘Hacked-Com’

Posted on January 12, 2015 by John

While potentially not as damaging (perhaps even as embarrassing as Sony’s recent experience) nevertheless, America’s Centcom Twitter account was hacked (i.e., cyber-vandalized) whilst President Obama giving a speech on cyber-security!

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Viva la France (II)!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by John

If only humanity always embodied the spirit of solidarity and unity… think of the possibilities!!!

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So Close…

Posted on January 10, 2015 by John

While this attempt failed, Space X came close to completing an ocean landing of a reusable, rocket engine!

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The ‘What-If’ Machine.

Posted on January 9, 2015 by John

Aside from humans being such, the interdisciplinary field of Computational Creativity is exploring the degree to which we can employ computers within the creative process. (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/8jEpDW

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Cyber-Backlash…

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John

According to a recently released, full-transcript of his PBS interview with Edward Snowden, America’s techno-salvo whereas the nation worked with Israel to sabotage Iran’s Nuclear is the sort of activity that the nation spends more time (i.e., being on the offensive) … Continue reading →

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Viva la France!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by John

#JeSuisCharlie

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Highway to Hell?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by John

An Australian ISP had to temporarily shutdown some of their servers due to extreme heat conditions in Perth! Perhaps said move will garner the attention of countless climate-change naysayers!? (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/F7fDJr

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Pushback.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by John

Kudos to Sony’s executive brass for both publicly speaking out about the hacking incident that the firm experienced as a follow-up for releasing the film that was supposedly at the center of said incident.

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Fashion + Smart = Pop?

Posted on January 4, 2015 by John

As 2015 begins, Withings just might be the first smart watch maker to have a bonafide hit on their hands. (Source) Slashgear: http://goo.gl/saa1jq

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Smartphone Vitamins?

Posted on January 2, 2015 by John

A disposable, cardboard (more environmentally-friendly) Smartphone (Tablet) battery with a 2, 4, and/or 8-hour charge? An innovative idea whose time has come. (Source) Fast Company: http://goo.gl/TbrcVV

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