Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

More Than Just Slow…

Posted on December 29, 2012 by John

No offense to the makers of a NYC Subway App (that informs commuters of the train schedule) however, this is a classic example of how (in many areas) America is woefully lagging behind. Granted, a lot of this is largely … Continue reading →

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Plying Residents Continually.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by John

As the ‘net continues to evolve the tension between keeping it open and more tightly controlling it is perhaps the most evident in the PRC where the government just mandated that all citizens (fully) identify themselves online (e.g., whenever said … Continue reading →

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Made in Africa!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by John

Congratulations are in order for the (reportedly) first Smartphone / Tablet that’s been designed in Africa (the hardware itself was manufactured in China). Long story short, Africa’s rapid technology adoption (particularly in mobile banking over the past decade) has continued … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by John

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. – Benjamin Franklin.

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(A) Really Interesting Moment.

Posted on December 22, 2012 by John

BlackBerry’s ($) woes continue… (Source) Money: http://goo.gl/5YOe1

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Baked or Mashed?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by John

Boeing’s experiment using a decommissioned jumbo jet and sacks of potatoes (that supposedly mimic humans) is a rather interesting (yet, supposedly effective) way to test out an in-flight Wi-Fi system. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/ePOsW

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by John
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Man Machine.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by John

The mind is indeed a powerful thing as evidenced by a woman who used hers in order to command a robotic arm (completely at her disposal)… which could be another step towards more fully utilizing technology to assist humans with … Continue reading →

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Ending Misery.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by John

If you think (that) your shopping habits are supporting sustainable causes… perhaps you just might have to reconsider… (Source) MIAFW: http://goo.gl/20QXC

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How Soon IS When?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by John

Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and not clothed. This world in arms is not spending … Continue reading →

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