Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

Please Santa!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by John

All I want for Christmas is for Verizon to simply get out of the way (e.g., to not block Google’s nascent effort at prompting mobile payments in America due to their draconian / walled-garden approach) to applications… in this instance … Continue reading →

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Redmond’s Renaissance.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by John

According to the enclosed article; Microsoft’s future will be based upon their success in ten specific areas… which is 1) hard to predict, and, 2) equating to no pressure, right? (Source) eWeek: http://goo.gl/y3ljO

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Who; Us?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by John

It should really come as no surprise that Carrier IQ has pushed back regarding the claims leveled against them for (unauthorized) smartphone tracking of countless mobile users the world-over. Nevertheless, what could be argued as being surprising is that nobody … Continue reading →

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Another (Law)suit…

Posted on December 3, 2011 by John

In light of the Carrier IQ story that broke this past week; it should really come as no surprise that a (US) lawsuit was filed claiming that said software is a violation of wiretapping and computer fraud laws (which one … Continue reading →

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The Spy Who ___ed Me: Opening Pandora’s ‘Tech’ Box.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by John

The enclosed accusation / disclosure (akin to WikiLeaks) of how Western and Eastern high-tech firms sell their wares to the highest bidders (including repressive governments and/or regimes) is certain to draw the ire of critics and proponents alike regarding a … Continue reading →

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The BBC Micro.

Posted on December 1, 2011 by John

Reflections on the 30th anniversary of a device that greatly impacted / shaped the formation of (perhaps) Britain’s first-generation of hackers, nerds and geeks. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/ZbNCS

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‘e’ Shadowing…

Posted on November 30, 2011 by John

If you think that your Android-OS smartphone is safe and secure (from malicious threats such as any / all correspondence being monitored / tracked, etc.) think again… (Source) Tech Spot: http://goo.gl/5VhUI

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The ‘FCC’ Has Awoken!?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by John

Wow; is the FCC – FINALLY – becoming the regulatory entity that it is suppose to be (e.g., looking out for the best interests of American consumers?!) Perhaps the fact that they panned AT&T’s claim of ‘job creation’ (among other … Continue reading →

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Better Than New?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by John

An exact replica of a Stradivarius (violin) has been built using data captured of an original via X-Rays… which could be a harbinger for all sorts of viable commercial applications whereas rare / vintage, etc. items (iconic guitars; toys and/or … Continue reading →

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Predictive Analysis.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by John

‘Footpath technology’ is (perhaps) the most recent entrant regarding how retailers can track any given consumers movements / patterns (within a shopping mall; store, etc.) that’s likely to come under increasing government scrutiny (especially if it is employed on unsuspecting … Continue reading →

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