Author Archives: John

A ‘Dark-side’ App?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by John

Apple’s luster looks to take a hit (at the very minimum from a PR standpoint which seems far too lenient) for the continuing reports of (borderline) inhumane working conditions throughout their far-flung supply chain (i.e., the PRC in particular). (Source) … Continue reading →

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In Another (Parallel) Universe…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by John

While the news out of Cupertino continues to demonstrate foresight; industry dominance and a gamut of other positives (not all as such) Nokia stumbles (akin to RIM) as this former industry leader / pioneer tries to right a ship (that’s … Continue reading →

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Doubling Down!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by John

Apple’s doubling their quarterly profit is yet another (in an ongoing streak that’s clearly remarkable) milestone whereas nay-sayers must pause to scratch their heads as their fan-base cheers in awe… and, all points in between come to grasp just how … Continue reading →

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A ‘Radical Impact Maneuver?’

Posted on January 23, 2012 by John

RIM’s decision (today) seems like it is long overdue; too little too late and (perhaps) nothing more than a cosmetic attempt at addressing the firm’s entrenched organizational / structural deficiencies (that have brought it to a stage of what appears … Continue reading →

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An ‘Open’ Book.

Posted on January 22, 2012 by John

Apple’s 180 (degree) turnaround of their former support of open publishing standards essentially goes the route that any given firm (e.g., industry leader) takes: it’s our way and/or the highway… In other words, for all that they’ve criticized Redmond’s tactics … Continue reading →

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Case Closed?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by John

The massive push-back from both the business as well as consumer-side of the ‘net debate regarding on-line piracy seems to have swung in the favor of the upstarts that battled against the corporate behemoths (at least for now). Nevertheless, this … Continue reading →

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That Don’t Move Me…

Posted on January 20, 2012 by John

Nike+ FuelBand is their latest foray into the growing convergence between athletic-wear and digital services (gadgetry). And, if their past track record is any indication the firm might just have another big hit on their hands (as what was once … Continue reading →

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The ‘Real’ Battle?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by John

According to the HBR, the core battle of SOPA boils down to: those that innovate versus the establishment (e.g., the corporate status quo… who paradoxically were once on the side that they’re fighting against!) (Source) HBR: http://goo.gl/t57tW

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Just Say ‘No!’

Posted on January 18, 2012 by John

It’s good to see (read) that regardless of what side of any given issue that someone might be on (SOPA in this instance) that the freedom of self-expression still has a place within a functioning democracy (despite how said construct … Continue reading →

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Praise Worth Noting!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by John

It’s not everyday that the co-founder of Apple recognizes a major competitor’s OS; however, today was that day. (Source) Reg-Hardware: http://goo.gl/aZHMd

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