Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

Transcending Boundaries.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by John

China’s Baidu teaming up with the French Telco Orange is yet another indication regarding how serious the PRC is regarding increasing their desired sphere of influence within the Middle East and (in particular) Africa. (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/YAjMF

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Is It Worth It?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by John

With the cost of the latest / newest BlackBerry nearly $800.00… are consumers going to be wowed (let alone come back to the fold?) (Source) CES: http://goo.gl/QOkpS

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‘Asha’ Rules!?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by John

Nokia’s budget handset (Asha) is outselling their high-end / premium offering (Lumina) by a 2-to-1 margin… which bodes well for volume sales but obviously does little for moving the company up the value chain (as well as shifting people’s overall … Continue reading →

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Infidelity: Japanese-style.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by John

Newer is not necessarily better when it comes to people that want to (potentially) be unfaithful, cheat and/or juggle multiple (dating) partners. (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/VyYVs

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Dear Leader Follows Him.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by John

The reason why North Korea is following one American on Twitter is anyone’s guess? (Source) Mother Jones: http://goo.gl/bhGGJ

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Robotic Legos.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by John

The third generation of Mindstorms is set to be released later this year… which, simply put, is a fantastic medium for allowing creative minds (both young and old) to embrace this excellent teaching tool! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/1gZT2

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Fotobar.

Posted on January 6, 2013 by John

Polaroid… most people will barely recall a name that was once synonymous with photography has come up with an idea that just might bring the firm back: a printing cafe. Think the Apple store model but for actually printing out … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Media.

Posted on January 5, 2013 by John

The enclosed posting is – yet another – clear indication of just how important it is to: be careful regarding what one posts online! (Source) The Washington Post: http://goo.gl/ghLiA

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Going Bananas!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by John

Corning (yes, the long-time makers of classic American cookware) a firm that seemingly has (since) reinvented itself to now become largely known as ‘the makers of Gorilla Glass’ are set to debut GG3 (so to speak) at the annual CES. … Continue reading →

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Sayonara 2012!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by John

The (technology) year in review… (Source) MIT: http://goo.gl/K5HMA

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