Author Archives: John

Restored.

Posted on May 29, 2014 by John

In the post-Snowden-era whereas ‘national security’ issues have been anything but earnestly debated, it is good to see Turkey’s highest court overruling the banning of YouTube as both unlawful and to be restored. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/MUwUlS

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The ‘Beats’ Go On…

Posted on May 28, 2014 by John

With another rumor proving inevitable, Apple’s purchase of Beats for $3B raises the question (yet again): has Cupertino become the new Redmond? (Source) Rolling Stone: http://goo.gl/JU55Nc

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Self-driving.

Posted on May 27, 2014 by John

Google (which seems to have a hand in pretty much everything tech-related currently) has announced that the firm is planing to ‘build their own self-driving cars’ which begs the question: will the company track any given driver’s habits in order … Continue reading →

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‘Stick Around’

Posted on May 26, 2014 by John

While popular in Asia, sticker-based texting has yet to really ‘stick’ (pun intended) in America. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/CiYwFN

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3-Times a Charm?

Posted on May 25, 2014 by John

With already being ‘0-for-2’ within the Tablet-space, Redmond’s has to be not only feeling the pressure of their (legacy) hardware failures but arguably having their final chance at ‘getting this release right’ (which based upon the preliminary reviews seems that the … Continue reading →

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3-D Tablets.

Posted on May 24, 2014 by John

Although this medium has (still) yet to fully take commercial-hold in Hollywood, widespread adoption (while still not a guarantee) within the mass market could both revolutionize both this space as well as Hollywood’s (overall) approach to this (languishing) technology. (Source) … Continue reading →

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Open Access, PLEASE!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by John

Duopolies (in the example of Comcast and Verizon in America) continue to prove to be the bane of the nation’s (home) ‘net access (due to high prices / slower speeds, etc.) That said, let’s hope that Google Broadband is more … Continue reading →

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Imagine That.

Posted on May 22, 2014 by John

If Google does produce a 3D imaging tablet, this has the potential to be a ‘game-changer’ (as the overused saying goes) within this market segment. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/7yzV3A

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e-Busted.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by John

Add eBay to the (ever) growing list of major hacking targets. (Source) Venture Beat: http://goo.gl/Hhq1X4

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Not-420 Friendly.

Posted on May 20, 2014 by John

Despite shifting public and legislative sentiment (in America) the (supposedly) ‘Grand Theft Auto’ of ‘Pot’ games has been pulled by Apple (which reaffirms their tight corporate policy on game-compliance)… but this move does not fully explain why said game was allowed … Continue reading →

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