Monthly Archives: November 2014

Ad-Free.

Posted on November 20, 2014 by John

Google’s ‘Contributor’ allows end-users to pay a nominal-fee (at this juncture anyway) in order to view ad-free websites… look for lots of copy-cat ideas to continue as the ‘net matures and firms seeks additional revenue streams. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/hSQ9OA Google Contributor: http://goo.gl/HGaTnp

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LinkNYC.

Posted on November 19, 2014 by John

Given how woefully inadequate (which might not be a strong enough word… befittingly) pathetic, America’s Wi-Fi access is, let’s hope that New York Cities’ plan to replace 10,000 pay phones with Wi-Fi kiosks is more than just hype! (Source) LinkNYC: http://goo.gl/pPymIV

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Biting the Hand…

Posted on November 18, 2014 by John

Nokia’s announcement of their N1 Tablet seems to have taken everyone by surprise including Microsoft (which purchased their mobile-devices business). Like Surface, which has been a commercial failure, whether it is a hit-or-miss is unknown. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/tkFJ1R

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Landing a ‘Big’ Fish!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by John

This is an example of an almost surreal success-story; irrational excess and/or perhaps a bit of both (and, then some!) Whatever the case may be, this firm’s success demonstrates that consumers associate with micro-brands… how long before they become ‘uncool’ … Continue reading →

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How Orwellian!

Posted on November 16, 2014 by John

The ever-increasing, bizarre, post-9/11 American paranoia just seemingly keeps getting more and more surreal… way to go AT&T; thanks for NOT protecting your subscriber’s identities! (Source) Seattle Times: http://goo.gl/mrRsR2

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It’s More Fun to Compute!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by John

Congrats to a 5-year old whose now formally recognized by Microsoft as the youngest, computer specialist in the world! (Source) BBC:  http://goo.gl/RVfEHB

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Embracing the Enemy?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by John

Leave it to Redmond to tout the merits of Skype (one of countless acquisitions that Microsoft has made throughout the years) whereas the ‘featured’ guest was no other than Apple’s MacBook!? (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/h5W8KY

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Out-of-This-World!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by John

Landing a space probe i.e., comet on the surface of a comet… nothing short of incredible! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/kVpVgX

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Just in Time.

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John

Has anyone else noticed that Amazon’s Echo just so happened to be released right before the Christmas season (as if the firm would’ve timed it otherwise!?) Merry Snooping…

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Pushing Prime.

Posted on November 10, 2014 by John

Given that Amazon Prime subscribers (if selected) can purchase Echo for $100.00 off, one has to wonder: a) how many additional (Prime) subscribers the firm has gotten since this announcement; b) how much more content the firm is hoping to … Continue reading →

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