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Monthly Archives: March 2014
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It’s clear that the on-going (patent) battle between Apple and Samsung is not only showing no signs of abating but continues to be contentious whereas both parties are trying to gain any angle possible (which should really come as no … Continue reading
(Over) Protecting IP?
Arguably, Microsoft has a right to protect their IP (Intellectual Property). Conversely, even someone accused of a criminal act has a right to due-process… Yet, when Redmond acts where there’s a compromise (i.e., essentially circumventing said ‘due-process’) at the expense … Continue reading
‘You’ll Go Blind…’
Perhaps that (old) warning given by countless parents (to their children) cautioning kids of the dangers of sitting to close (in this instance) to the TV had some truth to it… as it seems to have been updated to be … Continue reading
Just How ‘Transparent?’
In light of the on-going NSA surveillance reports (and, questionable practices, etc.) even Google’s biannual ‘Transparency Report’ should give both pause for concern as well as question (yet again) just how transparent the firm actually is? (Source) Google: http://goo.gl/3ifR0p
Glass-farers.
Google’s (announced) partnership with the maker of Ray-Bans and Oakley (sun)glasses could (at some as yet undetermined future date) be looked (back) upon as a watershed moment for Glass regarding both giving it the brand-cache that few nascent (arguably, still … Continue reading
Get (Dis) Connected.
Tired of being tracked by Google, etc.? If so, hopefully, Disconnect will prove to be a possible solution for (truly) searching anonymously. (Source) Disconnect: http://goo.gl/oS3VyN
Myths, Translated.
Even if the ‘urban legend’ surrounding Google Glass is never completed debunked, one thing is for certain: the firm’s attempt at debunking the myths surrounding this (prototype) ‘product’ continues to generate PR (at a minimum). (Source) Information Week: http://goo.gl/fcVFhQ
Not Ready for Primetime?
Contrary to rumor, innuendo and/or urban legend, Google has taken issue with the aforementioned regarding Glass and decided to push-back… That said, a viable question remains: will the 24/7, Social Networking, Always On era Media (and, end-users) actually pay attention? … Continue reading
Party Foul!
Co-opetition in the High Tech Industry has in all probability existed since before said medium was even referred to as an ‘industry.’ Nevertheless, an ex-Microsoft employee’s activities are being classified as ‘stealing trade secrets’ (whereas they obviously went too far). In … Continue reading