Author Archives: John

Not Done Yet.

Posted on August 11, 2014 by John

Microsoft’s decision not to dump their ‘low-end’ phones proves (at least) the following: one) the firm is still planning on leveraging Nokia’s brand (which was a dominant player in developing markets; and, two) the company is seemingly still attempting to … Continue reading →

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Fin-Cam.

Posted on August 10, 2014 by John

For those who’ve waited for researchers / scientists to mount a camera on the back of a shark (in order to better track this amazing creature’s habits) the wait is over. Now, whether or not humanity can actually reverse their continued … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing Security?

Posted on August 7, 2014 by John

While it does sound admirable and ‘the right thing to do’ given how the firm rigged results based upon key words, etc. it seems like a formality that Google’s announcement whereas the firm will prioritize secure websites will (at some … Continue reading →

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Primate DRM.

Posted on August 6, 2014 by John

Yes, that’s right. An endangered crested black macaque that reported snapped a selfie is the center of a dispute regarding DRM, public domain and ownership, etc. What’s absurd about this entire ‘controversy’ is the whole issue revolving ownership in and … Continue reading →

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‘Behind Us’

Posted on August 5, 2014 by John

The aforementioned statement could be taken a number of ways (three of which come to mind): A. True. BlackBerry’s worst days are actually behind the firm. B. False. The firm’s best days are actually over. C. Both. For the idealists … Continue reading →

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Sunk?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by John

Google’s mystery barge is apparently not immune to just being sold for scrap (outright) vs. embodying the (supposed) bold initiatives to showpiece some of their new technology (including Glass)… that was the rumored brainchild of why the firm purchased said … Continue reading →

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Tracked.

Posted on August 2, 2014 by John

Add wearable technology to the (seemingly ever-expanding) list of ways in which unsuspecting end-users can be tracked (and potentially subject to malware, etc.) (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/oQJ0oM

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Long Overdue.

Posted on August 1, 2014 by John

In today’s real news: America’s (largely, do nothing but bicker in a partisan-fashion) government actually cooperated and shockingly passed legislation (unanimously no less) allowing the nation’s (beleaguered) consumers to legally unlock their mobile phones… Now, if more pressing issues such as a deteriorating infrastructure; … Continue reading →

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The List Grows…

Posted on July 31, 2014 by John

Add USB’s as yet another piece of technology that can be hacked (which, unfortunately, should really come as little and/or no real surprise). Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the greater question (regarding this issue) is how long this has … Continue reading →

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Carrying On.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by John

Engineers have taken a step towards developing a robot that learned to keep going with a broken leg (as it reported reprogrammed itself within less than two minutes). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/JufY3U

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