Author Archives: John

Legacy Issues.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by John

In sum: if Nokia / Microsoft have any real chance of making an impact whereas this alliance is anything more than an ‘also-ran’ within the Smartphone space than adding NFC (as rumored / reported) to their handset(s) is a possible … Continue reading →

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The Requisite Jumpstart?

Posted on February 4, 2012 by John

Clearly, only time will tell whether or not Facebook’s IPO will jumpstart and otherwise lackluster / quiet period for this space. Nevertheless, what is true: is building a ‘real’ business is not a harbinger for whether or not the (general) … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Rock & Roll…

Posted on February 3, 2012 by John

All Night; and, play Angry Birds every day!? (Source) Slash Gear: http://goo.gl/6EWje

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Be(ing) (B)Old?!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by John

In light of RIM’s ‘Be Bold’ ad campaign one could easily argue that consistent up-time / no extended network outages (such as the one that hit late last year) would be a requisite step towards ‘still being sold’ on this … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bet; What Goes Up…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by John

As Facebook’s pending IPO makes the headlines it’s worth reflecting on just how far the firm has come. Moreover, for those that have toiled (e.g., earned ‘sweat equity’) and focused on the long-held goal of an IPO they’ll be a … Continue reading →

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Ethical Smartphones.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by John

An on-line petition ‘demanding’ that Apple build ethical smartphones is making the rounds (which in all probability is a good thing indeed). Nevertheless, the paradox of this entire matter is that the same people who are interested in the rights … Continue reading →

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No Comment.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by John

While it’s essentially inappropriate; if an apology is in order for when a website gets hacked / hijacked (said website in this instance) let the record show that it is being offered. Nevertheless, what is paradoxical about this entire exercise … Continue reading →

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For Convenience’s Sake…

Posted on January 29, 2012 by John

In the name of ‘convenience’ Google will begin more closely tracking your online activities (in order to further tailor their ads to any given end-user). In theory; that sounds like perhaps a fairly benevolent development. Yet, in reality it also … Continue reading →

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And, It Is?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by John

With the claim that he’ll take the firm ‘to the next phase’ RIM’s new CEO has clearly left himself some wiggly-room due to just how ambiguous a statement that is! So what you’re essentially saying is that if you’re able … Continue reading →

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1999 Revisited: Sustainable?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by John

With Facebook (supposedly) set to file for their IPO as early as next week; the question isn’t whether or not the firm has gained traction (it obviously has) as much as if / whether or not they’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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