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An Inevitability?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by John

If Apple is truly going the route of a ‘typical, American company’ it speaks volumes about just how fair astray the firm (aside from America’s orientation towards innovation) just might have drifted… The Inquirer UK: http://goo.gl/2z1NIg

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View This!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by John

Perhaps it was inevitable… perhaps not? Nevertheless, a reported Google Street View vehicle’s accident in Indonesia is not necessarily news as much as it as story of some of the challenges of the firm’s on-going effort(s) to allow countless end-users … Continue reading →

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To Infinity…

Posted on September 14, 2013 by John

Congratulations are in order to the entire Voyager 1 Team (most certainly, past and present) for this probe entering the farthest reaches of Outer Space! (Source) Space: http://goo.gl/Rl42EH

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Where’s Jason?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by John

Elm Street might be fantasy; however, being able to explore Galapagos and/or Maldives via Google Maps is now a (virtual) reality. (Source) India.com: http://goo.gl/PHHSLk

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Wave Power.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by John

A wave power generator is another (potentially) promising alternative energy resource that could be utilized by a number of sea-bordering nations globally (aside from possibly being used in fresh water for that matter). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/BUPv4R

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Cupertino’s Latest.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by John

It should come as little and/or no surprise that Apple is flanking the market (i.e., their competition) via simultaneously releasing a low-and-highend, iPhone. (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/rUJfyE

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Finding ‘Virtual’ Riches…

Posted on September 9, 2013 by John

Meet (no pun intended) China’s #1 matchmaker… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/Ps2bCl

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Expanded Capacity.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by John

Kudos are in order to Seagate for making a 500GB (Android) Tablet Storage Device. Granted, the industry-leading Tablet still lags in this area; nevertheless, this is a solid move for a rapidly advancing competitor’s . (Source) Engadget: http://goo.gl/7boIcJ

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The Top 11.

Posted on September 7, 2013 by John

Enclosed is a list of the (supposed) most-desired features of Apple’s upcoming iPhone. One feature is still missing: NFC. Unless one of the major handset manufacturers embeds / endorses it this technology will still remain nascent at best vs. ubiquitous. … Continue reading →

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Free Beer.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by John

Okay, not exactly… Nevertheless, Amazon’s long-rumored Smartphone will supposedly be given away (yes, for no cost) which aside from begging the question: what’s the rub? Also raises the point: how will they make money (from it?) Perhaps like Kindle, the … Continue reading →

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