Author Archives: John

Not Your Grandfather’s Firm…

Posted on July 9, 2014 by John

Based upon the firm’s storied history, IBM’s $3 Billion Research Initiative could usher in the next-era of advanced computing (and the expanded eco-system to support it). (Source) IBM: http://goo.gl/Ue7GvF

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‘Stab-Proof?’

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John

Macabre references aside, Apple apparently has spent roughly $600 billion (yes, Billion) dollars buying sapphire in order to replace their current Gorilla-Glass offering (in advance of releasing the latest / greatest iPhone). Just think how far this amount of money and … Continue reading →

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VQR.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by John

Google is clearly not going to sit-by idly when it comes to revealing who is at fault for slow delivery speeds (hint: Internet Service Providers) as evidenced by the enclosed website (whereas any given end-user can track said issue, etc.) … Continue reading →

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Not Surprising.

Posted on July 6, 2014 by John

Losing one’s Smartphone (or most anything for that matter) is never an enjoyable experience. Nevertheless, losing it in 280,000 pounds of grain that was shipped from middle America to Japan and back (via a worker who found it in Nippon) is … Continue reading →

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Behaving Ethically?

Posted on July 5, 2014 by John

Given how said ‘founder’ essentially co-opted the company should it really come as a surprise that Facebook acted ‘unethically?’ (Source) The Guardian UK: http://goo.gl/uuD4du

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July 4th.

Posted on July 4, 2014 by John

Happy Birthday America!

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‘Emotional Contagion’

Posted on July 3, 2014 by John

Facebook’s (arguably, illegal and certainly unauthorized) ’emotional contagion’ study warrants more than just a fine. However, the challenge / issue, etc. (aside from attempting to literally shut them down) is: what sort of punishment is worthy of this unprecedented incident? (Source) … Continue reading →

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Bad Form.

Posted on July 2, 2014 by John

Facebook’s ‘experiment’ regarding tinkering with end-user’s news feeds illustrates not only how powerful technology is in influencing / shaping people’s lives but the paradox therein: technology both enables and enfeebles everyone to various degrees. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/bcWQFP

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Team USA.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by John

You made countless people proud! Thank you!

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Us Too.

Posted on June 30, 2014 by John

Although a late-entrant count Panasonic as another vendor whose entered the Educational space (with their hybrid laptop / tablet offering). (Source) ZD Net: http://goo.gl/nNuP1v

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