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(Test for) Echo…

Posted on November 7, 2014 by John

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 →

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In Case You’re Wondering…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by John

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

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Urban On-shoring.

Posted on November 4, 2014 by John

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

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Laggards…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by John

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 →

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Space Tragedy.

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John

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 →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by John
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Goodbye Moto…

Posted on October 30, 2014 by John

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

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Way Overdue!!!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by John

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 →

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Smart Bike Lanes.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by John

The installation of glow-in-the-dark bike lanes in Holland (charged by sunlight) is an idea that is long overdue as well as one that is reportedly being pitched to the UK (America, okay, California are you listening?) (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/rllhYm

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Rent vs. Buy…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by John

If the enclosed report is actually true (leaving piracy aside) the Industry’s Titans are way behind the curve… (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/zGrNKY

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