Author Archives: John

A Done Deal.

Posted on October 16, 2011 by John

Now that Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype is official… how many people the world-over are left wondering: how much time will pass (if it does indeed happen) before it is no longer free; or working with non-Windows platforms, etc., right? Granted, … Continue reading →

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Sam-stung?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John

Chalk-up Holland as the latest country that Samsung has been rebuffed in court (whereas a ruling went against them and in favor of Apple). (Source) Reuters: http://goo.gl/Zbi0p

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A Non-befitting Tribute.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by John

A quality problem: overwhelming demand. A non-quality solution: not being able to meet said demand. A PR-upside: lots of buzz being generated. A PR downside: lots of buzz being generated… A founder rolling in his grave: indeed, mostly likely, that’s … Continue reading →

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Sam-sunk?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by John

S. Korea’s flagship electronics giant continues to get beaten in the court of law (as well as in some instances the court of public opinion) regarding their on-going patent litigation with Apple (with the Cupertino based giant essentially taking them … Continue reading →

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D’oh!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by John

The ‘hits’ just keep coming for RIM… unfortunately, they are of the wrong sort as their current network outage (and the firm itself) bumble and stumble (which makes them look even more inept) towards Day 3… (Source) MSNBC: http://goo.gl/Yk80W

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Another Headache!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by John

As if RIM does not already have enough challenges: a) an unenthusiastic (albeit loyal) customer-base; b) dwindling sales due to re-releasing essentially the same handset (over the past few upgrade cycles); c) encryption / national security challenges from the Middle … Continue reading →

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Did You Get My ‘iMessage?’

Posted on October 10, 2011 by John

When you consider that (for example) a company like Verizon rakes in $7 billion (yes, BILLION) dollars per year on text-messaging fees alone it will be very interesting to see how (American) mobile carriers respond (i.e., in all probability try … Continue reading →

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Tapping Our Collective Expertise.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by John

As the tech-world slowly tries to return to normal (a relative term) the tributes to Steve Jobs continue to dominate the news (which is no surprise). Towards that end, one publication has gone on the record regarding the ‘tributes that … Continue reading →

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Afterlife Influence…

Posted on October 8, 2011 by John

Google and Samsung have announced that they are going to postpone releasing new smartphones next week in light of Steve Jobs’ death. (Source) Wall Street Journal: http://goo.gl/1RjHP

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What’s Next?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by John

As the tributes continue to pour-in from around the world; countless people are paying their respects not so much to the ‘cult of Apple’ as much as to the symbolism of what Steve Jobs personified / represented (particularly at a … Continue reading →

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