Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Future Norm…

Posted on June 30, 2012 by John

According to Google, ‘wearing computing will be the norm…’ which begs the question: can someone change their name to @ now? (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/JzM1F

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Getting The Heisman!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by John

The on-going battle between Apple and Samsung (in America most certainly) is showing little sign of abating… And, given today’s ruling it looks to have taken another legal-turn in Apple’s favor (which will clearly be contested by Samsung given the … Continue reading →

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There’s An App For That Too.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by John

Of course everyone knows that the ‘big news’ in America today was Google releasing their Chrome browser (for their main Smartphone rival’s platform). (Source) Ars Technica: http://goo.gl/gyZxo

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DRM-Dread.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by John

Although Apple announced that iTunes will expand into 9 additional Asian nations it should come as no surprise that China and India were omitted (due most likely to licensing / piracy-issues). (Source) LA TImes: http://goo.gl/ysS4o

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Making Their Own Smartphone…

Posted on June 26, 2012 by John

With the release of their new Surface tablet, rumor has it that Redmond will actually produce their own hardware e.g., an actual Microsoft Smartphone. Why not… everyone else seems to making one now, right? (Source) Digital Trends: http://goo.gl/L5SXN

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Growth Through Acquisition…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by John

By dropping $1 billion, Microsoft has now found itself with another (what it hopes / must have assessed to be) asset to expand their limited presence within the social networking space (with Yammer this time ’round). That said, much like … Continue reading →

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Now Available.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by John

Flipboard for Android is both welcomed and in all probability overdue… (Source) The Droid Guy: http://goo.gl/H8liM

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You’re Out!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by John

Okay, not as in the baseball kind of out but as in the lawsuit got tossed without the ability to refile their respective claims… which just goes to show that Apple is not always capable of warping reality towards their … Continue reading →

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Is This Lawsuit Even Valid?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by John

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against LinkedIn (due to their recent password security breech) which begs the question: does this bring new meaning to the word frivolous and/or does said filing actually have merit? (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/9jmGF

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Eight Is Enough?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by John

And, they’re off… Okay, actually Redmond’s latest OS isn’t quite off yet (it is slated for release this fall). Nevertheless, given the challenges that Microsoft is / has been / continues facing the pressure is on them (and Nokia; PC … Continue reading →

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