Author Archives: John

Anti-Monopoly Probe.

Posted on July 29, 2014 by John

It shouldn’t come as any real surprise that Microsoft is being investigated for anti-monopoly (business) practices in China… what does come as a (bit of a) surprise is how long the PRC took to get around to conducting said investigation. … Continue reading →

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Beijing Calling…

Posted on July 28, 2014 by John

A raid and/or an ‘unannounced’ visit? Depending upon the source, it could be either as Microsoft’s recent (negative) press woes in China continue… (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/exlhla

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Loca-TOR?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by John

In light of Putin’s on-going crackdown on Civil Liberties, it should come as no real surprise that Russian officials have announced a contest (open to Russians only) to fund proposals for cracking the Tor network. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/UARxJ9

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Proprietary Gear.

Posted on July 26, 2014 by John

Amazon’s ‘Fire’ is clearly the missing-link (for the firm) regarding how they’ve lacked the ability to push their content via a dedicated (hardware) device. (Source) Venture Beat: http://goo.gl/YMlHdp

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‘Get a Grip’

Posted on July 25, 2014 by John

Apple’s Tablet dominance is slipping (which should really come as little / no surprise given all of the ‘me-too’ alternatives that have entered the market space since said devices’ introduction). (Source) PC World: http://goo.gl/mUiFK4

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Wish Granted…

Posted on July 24, 2014 by John

Despite the firm’s size, Google is reportedly complying with the majority of their European ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ requests. (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/45E72K

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Got Bandwidth?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by John

Believe it or not, with more intended Mars-based Rovers (which means that more data will be sent) and a gap with launched probes, NASA is seeking assistance with addressing / solving a potential data-streaming delay (that the agency is trying … Continue reading →

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Going Mobile.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by John

More people are now accessing the Internet via a mobile device in China than a more traditional route (i.e., a PC) which should really come as no surprise. The other issue that should also come as no surprise is the … Continue reading →

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Running the ‘Gam-blet’

Posted on July 21, 2014 by John

If the firm can break the impasse on game-access, Nvidia’s Shield Tablet (powered by Android) with an optional controller could be the first series ‘shot-across-the-bow’ for taking this platform out of the domain of game consoles. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/Viyxa8

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Pushing Back.

Posted on July 20, 2014 by John

Dark Mail (as profiled) is an earnest effort to circumvent NSA-snooping (in the post-Snowden era) whereas privacy concerns are paramount (despite the unfortunate overall degrees of global, public apathy / indifference, etc.) In sum, civil societies rise and fall based … Continue reading →

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