Category Archives: Convergence for a Converging World

A Done Deal.

Posted on October 16, 2011 by John

Now that Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype is official… how many people the world-over are left wondering: how much time will pass (if it does indeed happen) before it is no longer free; or working with non-Windows platforms, etc., right? Granted, … Continue reading →

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Sam-stung?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John

Chalk-up Holland as the latest country that Samsung has been rebuffed in court (whereas a ruling went against them and in favor of Apple). (Source) Reuters: http://goo.gl/Zbi0p

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Sam-sunk?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by John

S. Korea’s flagship electronics giant continues to get beaten in the court of law (as well as in some instances the court of public opinion) regarding their on-going patent litigation with Apple (with the Cupertino based giant essentially taking them … Continue reading →

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D’oh!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by John

The ‘hits’ just keep coming for RIM… unfortunately, they are of the wrong sort as their current network outage (and the firm itself) bumble and stumble (which makes them look even more inept) towards Day 3… (Source) MSNBC: http://goo.gl/Yk80W

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Afterlife Influence…

Posted on October 8, 2011 by John

Google and Samsung have announced that they are going to postpone releasing new smartphones next week in light of Steve Jobs’ death. (Source) Wall Street Journal: http://goo.gl/1RjHP

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A Parallel Universe.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by John

On a day when all eyes (well, those that pay attention to this space anyway) are / will be on Apple’s latest and greatest products making their debut; Microsoft’s Zune is yet another (failed) product that’s being put out to … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch-up (Forever?)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by John

The upcoming week looks to clearly belong to Apple… (indeed, this is the idiot savant stating the obvious)… Meanwhile… back in Redmond… Microsoft can’t win for losing at this juncture (okay, hyperbole aside their current lot / woes are essentially … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Dumb!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by John

Verizon has sued the FCC (in America) yet again… which should not come as a surprise. This is a company (like others within this space) that charges any given consumer roughly $400.00 for an early-termination fee (should they decide that … Continue reading →

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Three’s Magical.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by John

Amazon’s newest Kindle (Fire) is still David vs. Goliath (when it comes right down to it) however, with the price; browser (which is genuinely unique) and robust content (via Amazon itself of course) this offering looks to have (at least) … Continue reading →

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The Telephone Call.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by John

As the backlash (due to consumer complaints in America and the EU) rising cost structures (from inflationary pressures and the less than desirable nature-of-the-beast) that is working in said environment and competition from other destinations become greater and greater factors; … Continue reading →

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