Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

Reconstituted…

Posted on November 29, 2012 by John

Given that AT&T is essentially just the recombined parts of how it once was incorporated (sans Lucent Labs which was their former crown-jewel) it shouldn’t really come as any surprise that the firm was rated – last – once again … Continue reading →

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(Cyber-Monday) Hangover

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John

If you’ve been on-the-fence regarding purchasing an e-Reader, you missed out (unless you were paying attention) on Amazon’s Kindle sale (that reportedly went extremely well). Granted, a Kindle is not a Tablet. Nevertheless, even if Amazon is a loss-leader regarding … Continue reading →

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Gotcha!?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by John

For all that Apple’s been in the crossfire regarding their PRC Supply Chain and worker’s rights (or lack thereof) in China, Samsung has been relatively unscathed… perhaps, until now? (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/2oIJd

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Virtual Education.

Posted on November 25, 2012 by John

As records are being broken for Smartphones and Tablets shipped / sold during the 2012 Holiday Season; an obvious question is: how are traditional brick-and-mortar schools going to maintain their station (given the proliferation of such mediums as TED / … Continue reading →

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Your Call Dropped!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by John

If RIM loses the NTSB account (due to reliability issues) it just personifies the saying: When it rains it pours (as BlackBerry continues their downward spiral). (Source) The WSJ: http://goo.gl/O1Sc9

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Rebooted.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by John

In (perhaps) the feel-good story of the day, one of the UK’s first computers is set to make another debut as it has been restored back to working order! (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/nhL1U

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Watching ‘Your’ Tracks.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by John

Optimized CPM (cost per thousand impressions) is Facebook’s way of trying to monetize your activities therein… If you had previously thought that your privacy within the Social Networking realm was really being taken serious – perhaps you’d best think again… … Continue reading →

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A Frivolous Lawsuit.

Posted on November 15, 2012 by John

A hero of the people or a just plain fool? Anyone purchasing a Microsoft product should know by now that their OS is a storage-hog and that no matter the advertised / claimed size that it’ll fill-up sooner than later. … Continue reading →

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Art Imitating Life?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by John

Akin to the nation’s popular dramas; the Samsung family has a feud that in all probability would be befitting of their own (TV) series. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/Q8m9U

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A ‘Ten’ Or Bust?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by John

BlackBerry (remember them?) will debut a new OS in January (2013) that arguably will have to be a major hit (which is no small task) otherwise the firm’s death-spiral might fully spin out of control. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/Za59q

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