Monthly Archives: August 2014

Fin-Cam.

For those who’ve waited for researchers / scientists to mount a camera on the back of a shark (in order to better track this amazing creature’s habits) the wait is over. Now, whether or not humanity can actually reverse their continued … Continue reading

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Prioritizing Security?

While it does sound admirable and ‘the right thing to do’ given how the firm rigged results based upon key words, etc. it seems like a formality that Google’s announcement whereas the firm will prioritize secure websites will (at some … Continue reading

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Primate DRM.

Yes, that’s right. An endangered crested black macaque that reported snapped a selfie is the center of a dispute regarding DRM, public domain and ownership, etc. What’s absurd about this entire ‘controversy’ is the whole issue revolving ownership in and … Continue reading

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‘Behind Us’

The aforementioned statement could be taken a number of ways (three of which come to mind): A. True. BlackBerry’s worst days are actually behind the firm. B. False. The firm’s best days are actually over. C. Both. For the idealists … Continue reading

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Sunk?

Google’s mystery barge is apparently not immune to just being sold for scrap (outright) vs. embodying the (supposed) bold initiatives to showpiece some of their new technology (including Glass)… that was the rumored brainchild of why the firm purchased said … Continue reading

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Tracked.

Add wearable technology to the (seemingly ever-expanding) list of ways in which unsuspecting end-users can be tracked (and potentially subject to malware, etc.) (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/oQJ0oM

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Long Overdue.

In today’s real news: America’s (largely, do nothing but bicker in a partisan-fashion) government actually cooperated and shockingly passed legislation (unanimously no less) allowing the nation’s (beleaguered) consumers to legally unlock their mobile phones… Now, if more pressing issues such as a deteriorating infrastructure; … Continue reading

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