Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

3D Scanning.

Posted on August 22, 2013 by John

The ‘next big thing’ is set to be released in October as 3D desktop scanning becomes commercially available… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/v6MIMd

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An ‘Endless’ Tap.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by John

As America’s (and, the world’s) integration with technology marches on and the Orwellian-reality of Big Brother watching continues to be revealed – is it worth asking: If life is imitating art we have the capacity to envision otherwise – why … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn’s Devolution?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by John

LI’s decision to drop their age-requirement from 18 to 13 is bound to cause an uproar. Leaving how paramount it is to protect children aside (if that’s even possible) while there are indeed aspiring business / entrepreneurial professionals, etc. (under … Continue reading →

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Questionable…

Posted on August 19, 2013 by John

Unless the collective brain-trust (does this include and/or exclude Ballmer?) knows something that the overall market does not (i.e., consumers who have thus far essentially rejected the Microsoft-Nokia alliance) the rumors of a Windows-based, Samsung handset make little sense. (Source) … Continue reading →

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With ‘Friends’ Like That…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by John

Going right to the source, i.e., posting to Mark Z’s Wall is certainly one way to get Facebook’s attention (especially, when they’re essentially ignoring a security issue and the person that’s raising it, etc.) (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/9BLFZ1

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Me (Us) Too: Redux!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by John

If the enclosed report is true, another (potential) round of patent litigation (aside from continued accusations of blatant copying by Samsung will in all likely ensue)… It’s not an iWatch (even though one has yet to debut) but the comparisons … Continue reading →

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It’s A Man’s World…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by John

Bustle.com: Founded by a man (who’ll be the CEO) but ‘run’ by women. Perhaps a good idea; however, not to diminish it… BUT (arguably) why isn’t a woman the CEO (which would seem befitting given their target audience: women!) Is … Continue reading →

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UNLIKE.

Posted on August 14, 2013 by John

Leaving the negative PR-aside (if that’s even possible) if the enclosed report is even remotely true – SHAME on Sheryl Sandberg / Facebook for the QUANTUM-level of HYPOCRISY (herein!!!) (Source) Valley Wag: http://goo.gl/4HQzMV

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Fail-In-Slow-Motion.

Posted on August 13, 2013 by John

Now that the inevitable (the) ‘firm-has-been-put-up-for-sale‘ phase of their (corporate) life-cycle has occurred, here’s a brief look back at (RIM) one of the Tech Industries’ (recent) downward spirals. (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/mG9T6X (Source) The Age: http://goo.gl/xTEbLT

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Buying Direct.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by John

ZTE’s new Smartphone built on Mozilla’s Firefox (the latest entrant into an ever-crowded field) will be sold direct-to-consumer via eBay. Let’s see if said tactic proves fruitful (aside from whether this handset will be a success). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/cPU6fP

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