Monthly Archives: November 2014

Limit (ed/less) Access?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by John

Assuming that Amazon’s Echo is a success, there are a number of variables to contend with. For example, content. It’s clear that the company is pushing for an end-to-end integration via said device; however, what happens if a request for … Continue reading →

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Echo + NSA = An Orwellian Nightmare?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by John

Agreed, while the thought of having an AI-assistant is arguably every Trekkie’s dream… think about the potential implications in the post-Snowden-era when (inevitably) a bug and/or some sort of malware is introduced into said devices ecosystem? Leaving that and fatalistic … Continue reading →

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(Test for) Echo…

Posted on November 7, 2014 by John

Amazon’s Echo could be a game-changer; a dud; first-mover advantage / disadvantage and/or somewhere in between… whatever the case may be, AI, and, by extension, humanities’ fascination / reliance on machines just might have taken a giant step forward… er, … Continue reading →

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In Case You’re Wondering…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by John

Yes, Apple’s former-invincibility regarding being immune to malware / viruses, etc. is clearly under threat as evidenced in the PRC where Chinese users have been hit with the aforementioned. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/TJnzzb

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Urban On-shoring.

Posted on November 4, 2014 by John

Bringing jobs back to America – a good thing. Locating them in urban areas most notably considered less than desirable – a (potentially) great thing! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/q17eSC

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Laggards…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by John

Does anyone (ever) recall the Reagan’s Administration touting of how the ‘free-hand’ of the market was going to revolutionize America’s Telecommunications Industry? Most people might simply respond, “Me neither.” Nevertheless, hyperbole inclusive other than Ma Bell essentially being reconstituted what’s … Continue reading →

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Space Tragedy.

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John

This past few days have been a very challenging ones for the commercial Space Industry… Nevertheless, it is in times like these that pause, reflection and appreciation is paramount for all those involved who have suffered such heart wrenching losses… (Source) … Continue reading →

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