Author Archives: John

‘Cider’ Please.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by John

Postgraduate researchers (at Columbia) have developed software allowing Apple and Google apps to run side-by-side (on the same devices). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/qfE9aD

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Power Japan Plus.

Posted on May 18, 2014 by John

Launched this week, it would be great to see Japan score a major hit as both a Start-up as well as providing a potential breakthrough battery technology. (Source) Power Japan Plus: http://goo.gl/Wxur2Y

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Truce.

Posted on May 17, 2014 by John

In a (rather) sudden, about-face, Apple and Google have agreed “to end all mobile technology patent litigation…” and pick-up the tab for all expenses after “the dismissal is final at the district court level.” (Source) Jurist: http://goo.gl/waL8wv

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Braille-Phone.

Posted on May 16, 2014 by John

This is a fantastic idea that’s arguably long-overdue. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/u4z0PZ

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Origami Bike.

Posted on May 16, 2014 by John

A bike that folds down to the size of an umbrella could be a harbinger for less pollution and improved physical health (in crowded urban environments) due to accessibility / portability / sedentary lifestyles / storage, etc. (that otherwise present … Continue reading →

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More For Less.

Posted on May 15, 2014 by John

The era of dismissing, cheap-without-any-real-features Smartphones just might be drawing to a rapid end. (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/3KTrXK

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Beam Me Up.

Posted on May 14, 2014 by John

Star Trek references and the crudeness of this prototype-aside, a (UC Davis) researcher has created a VR-version of themselves. (Source) Tech Crunch: http://goo.gl/uyySjr

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Crowd-funded Ads.

Posted on May 13, 2014 by John

It’s good to see that American Democracy is not yet dead: crowd-funded ‘net Neutrality ads just might prove that it can experience an on-going renaissance. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/zUpUw9

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Democracy: Active & Informed!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by John

While the legislation and a formal vote is still pending, the enclosed article illustrates how / that the General Public can actually influence what their (governmental) representatives do (based upon active / engaged Public Opinion!) (Source) NDTV: http://goo.gl/BnW6r5

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by John
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