Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

T-Minus…

Posted on December 9, 2014 by John

NASA’s New Horizons space Probe is now reportedly within striking distance of Pluto – way to go – let’s hope the mission is incredibly successful!

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The ‘Patriot’ Act?

Posted on December 8, 2014 by John

With latest news of the NSA super-snooping (Aurora-Gold) via having compiled details of 70% of global cellular networks, reviewing what the NSA’s actual charter is long overdue… Yet, it seems that the mere questioning of such draws such pushback that … Continue reading →

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Auroragold.

Posted on December 7, 2014 by John

If the latest Snowden accusations prove true, truth is not only stranger than fiction but Sky-Net is essentially becoming a reality (due to humankind’s own creation!) 1984 seems to be not just the 30th anniversary of a year and/or and … Continue reading →

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Woken Up!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by John

NASA’s New Horizons (Pluto Space Probe) has been awoken in advance of encountering the planet. Mission Control is awaiting (confirmation) word back that all systems are go…

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Anticipation…

Posted on December 5, 2014 by John

New Horizons (NASA’s Pluto Space Probe) is slated to be reactivated within the next 24 hours in preparation for encountering this planet!

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Beep, Beep…

Posted on December 3, 2014 by John

Driverless cars are moving to the next-stage of prototyping as evidenced by 4 UK cities being selected as test sites. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/w3mDcx

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Cyberhacking

Posted on December 2, 2014 by John

The seriousness of Sony’s IT systems being hacked should not be understated given that the F.B.I. is involved. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/JQXwUe

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5G.

Posted on November 30, 2014 by John

With many challenges still facing 4G, let’s hope that the next-generation of connectivity lives up to the reported hype! (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/4TamiQ

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Retro-tech!

Posted on November 29, 2014 by John

Behold the wonder of a 70-year-old computer that runs on water! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/88xPvg

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‘Paperback Timer?’

Posted on November 28, 2014 by John

Sony (remember them?) has designed an e-paper watch that aside from being fashionable could usher in a renaissance for the firm if it is: a) a commercial success and/or b) a sign that the company is still capable / committed … Continue reading →

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