Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

Tongue-tied!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by John

With all due respect; while on one hand it seems paradoxical that Japan would create a device to cause people to cease speaking… on the other hand, it also doesn’t seem that far-fetched. Whatever the case may be, said invention … Continue reading →

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Brainiacs…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by John

The UK has launched a public consultation on the ethics of technology that enhances brain function (and the application of said medium on humans). The positive-side of this initiative is (hopefully) generating greater public interest within this field (and further … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by John

Networking’s importance cannot be understated… which as obvious as said point is it’s becoming increasingly vital due to the proliferation of Smartphones and Tablets… and, in many of the OECD nations (e.g., America) lines speeds are still woefully lacking parity … Continue reading →

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From Handshake To Handset.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by John

One year to the day; Nokia and Microsoft have come full-circle (from a handshake to a handset). The question now is: does handshake to handset equal hard cash (aside from marketshare / relevance / innovation / mass adoption, etc?) (Source) … Continue reading →

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Guilt By Association.

Posted on February 26, 2012 by John

Just the mere report of Facebook and a lack of respecting end-user’s privacy (usually) elicits a negative vibe (aside from the bad PR) as this firm’s track-record is any but stellar (putting it mildly) regarding this issue / matter. (Source) … Continue reading →

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Key Qualifier: Could…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by John

Microsoft Windows 8 could be great… sure, why not? However, after how many generations of said OS, isn’t it long past time that statement is actually fact versus hyperbole? (Source) Information Week: http://goo.gl/XUEhk

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The ‘Top’ Dog?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by John

Nokia (finally) has something to ‘brag’ about (in Q4 the firm became the largest selling Windows Phone 7 handset maker). Okay, before the company breaks out the champagne to celebrate… here are a few qualifiers: – Only 2.7 million Windows … Continue reading →

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First Amendment Meet Facebook.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John

The could get very interesting (regarding both the precedent as well as in all probability follow-on legal wrangling). (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/vgtTE

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Brought To You By…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John

Many of the same folks (firms) that caused an uproar regarding (Smartphone) privacy issues have also agreed to partner (now) with the State of California to enforce standards on mobile apps… Is this a PR move; actual compliance and/or a … Continue reading →

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Finding ‘Nano’

Posted on February 19, 2012 by John

Quantum computing took another big leap (or… rather perhaps a ‘small‘ one) with scientists creating a one-atom transistor (yes, that is actually working!) (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/xftL7

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