Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

On Cloud 9?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by John

Pirate Bay’s move to cloud-based computing could have some really interesting ramifications… such as: legal jurisdiction, how / who to serve cease and desist to as well as a potential for an increase in P2P file-sharing as their IP is … Continue reading →

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Is There Anything Below the Surface?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by John

Redmond’s set the release date and price for their (long overdue, me-too) Tablet… the question many are wondering is: does the world really need another tablet (most notably, one from Microsoft?) Given the pre-holiday, shopping frenzy debut they’re clearly counting … Continue reading →

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A $20 Billion Solution?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by John

Softbank’s investment whereas the firm will take a 70% stake in Sprint could be a game-changer in at least two respects: one) the potential for kicking AT&T / Verizon in the seat of the pants regarding their (current) American-market duopoly; … Continue reading →

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Not Boxed In!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by John

The idea of a $20 bicycle (especially, if it is able to be mass produced successfully) is brilliant! (Source) NPR: http://goo.gl/F63LL

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Things Could Get Interesting.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by John

If the reports are indeed true, Softbank’s investment in Sprint just might shake up the stodgy AT&T / Verizon duopoly that’s dominated / negatively impacted the American Mobile landscape for far too long now. (Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/j3MVH

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iRemote?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by John

Perhaps Apple should abandon their TV plans and get into the remote control business (argues one analyst). (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/vVvFj

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Curiosity.

Posted on October 10, 2012 by John

Meanwhile back on Mars… Curiosity made an interesting discover of a rock that scientists claim they’ve never seen on the planet before (which just so happens to be common in rift zones on Earth). Perhaps this is yet another example … Continue reading →

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A Major Plunge!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by John

Being sold for $5 million dollars after having been valued at roughly $2 billion (a few months ago) demonstrates just how challenging it has been to move this space past the nascent stage towards a wider (even niche application). (Source) … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Massacre.

Posted on October 8, 2012 by John

In what appears to be a (sordid) first, hackers have raided World of Warcraft and have virtually (no pun intended) wiped out all of the characters inhabiting the cities therein. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/dyJfT

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The Self-organizing Computer Course.

Posted on October 6, 2012 by John

Enclosed is an excellent TED Talk that presents an interesting take on what works and what could be called into question regarding the current state of institutionalized higher learning; the importance of failure and a medium for collaboration and harnessing … Continue reading →

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