Monthly Archives: December 2012

Sayonara 2012!

The (technology) year in review… (Source) MIT: http://goo.gl/K5HMA

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Easier Said Than Done.

If the (enclosed) 5 projections for Google in 2013 turn out, it’ll certainly be an interesting year for the firm. (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/l3B1j

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More Than Just Slow…

No offense to the makers of a NYC Subway App (that informs commuters of the train schedule) however, this is a classic example of how (in many areas) America is woefully lagging behind. Granted, a lot of this is largely … Continue reading

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Plying Residents Continually.

As the ‘net continues to evolve the tension between keeping it open and more tightly controlling it is perhaps the most evident in the PRC where the government just mandated that all citizens (fully) identify themselves online (e.g., whenever said … Continue reading

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Made in Africa!

Congratulations are in order for the (reportedly) first Smartphone / Tablet that’s been designed in Africa (the hardware itself was manufactured in China). Long story short, Africa’s rapid technology adoption (particularly in mobile banking over the past decade) has continued … Continue reading

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Google Enterprise?

Yes, that’s right… and this from a firm that just 2 (short) years ago was barely considered a viable Office (Application) option; however, A LOT has indeed changed… (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/NVMdn

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Merry Christmas!

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. – Benjamin Franklin.

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2013 (Fanboy) Predictions.

As if Apple does not already dominant the 2012 news-cycle… why not look ahead, right? (Source) Tech Radar: http://goo.gl/Fgryf

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The X Factor?

Plans are rumored to be in the works for the next big-thing from Google-rola… which would essentially be their first real product launch since they acquired Motorola outright. (Source) WSP: http://goo.gl/CByLG

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(A) Really Interesting Moment.

BlackBerry’s ($) woes continue… (Source) Money: http://goo.gl/5YOe1

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