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Limit (ed/less) Access?
Assuming that Amazon’s Echo is a success, there are a number of variables to contend with. For example, content. It’s clear that the company is pushing for an end-to-end integration via said device; however, what happens if a request for … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Access, Amazon, Blogski, Content, Echo, PG-13, Privacy, Technology
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Echo + NSA = An Orwellian Nightmare?
Agreed, while the thought of having an AI-assistant is arguably every Trekkie’s dream… think about the potential implications in the post-Snowden-era when (inevitably) a bug and/or some sort of malware is introduced into said devices ecosystem? Leaving that and fatalistic … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Amazon, Blogski, Civil Liberties, Echo, NSA, Orwell, Privacy, Technology
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(Test for) Echo…
Amazon’s Echo could be a game-changer; a dud; first-mover advantage / disadvantage and/or somewhere in between… whatever the case may be, AI, and, by extension, humanities’ fascination / reliance on machines just might have taken a giant step forward… er, … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged AI, Amazon, Blogski, Echo, NSA, Orwell, Personal Assistant, Privacy, Sky-Net, Technology
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In Case You’re Wondering…
Yes, Apple’s former-invincibility regarding being immune to malware / viruses, etc. is clearly under threat as evidenced in the PRC where Chinese users have been hit with the aforementioned. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/TJnzzb
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Applications, Blogski, China, Malware, Smartphones, Tablets, Technology, Viruses, Yosemite
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Urban On-shoring.
Bringing jobs back to America – a good thing. Locating them in urban areas most notably considered less than desirable – a (potentially) great thing! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/q17eSC
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Outsourcing, Technology, Urban Renewal
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Laggards…
Does anyone (ever) recall the Reagan’s Administration touting of how the ‘free-hand’ of the market was going to revolutionize America’s Telecommunications Industry? Most people might simply respond, “Me neither.” Nevertheless, hyperbole inclusive other than Ma Bell essentially being reconstituted what’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Blogski, NFC, Pay, Smartphones, Technology
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Space Tragedy.
This past few days have been a very challenging ones for the commercial Space Industry… Nevertheless, it is in times like these that pause, reflection and appreciation is paramount for all those involved who have suffered such heart wrenching losses… (Source) … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Commercial, Intergalactic, Space, Technology, Travel
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Goodbye Moto…
The once-iconic name has gone the way of countless others via the finalized second acquisition (from Google) of the firm by Lenovo… (Source) Read Write: http://goo.gl/fcTuc3
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Google, Lenovo, Motorola, Technology
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Way Overdue!!!
The for ‘far-too-long-now-do-nothing-regulatory-agency-known-as-the-FTC’ has actually done something (i.e., fulfilled their role) regarding calling (no pun intended) out AT&T for their bogus advertising / poor customer service and throttled-down ‘net access speed for those ‘unlimited’ consumers that the firm deemed were … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged ATT, Blogski, FTC, Smartphones, Technology, Telecommunications
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