Author Archives: John

Domo.

Posted on August 4, 2013 by John

Japan’s launch of the first, talking space-robot is a nascent step that could go a long way towards assisting humans with intergalactic exploration (in the present and future). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/Dtr4mL

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What Would Steve Do?

Posted on August 3, 2013 by John

Interesting… perhaps the American Government can actually do the right thing. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/0tCW6Q

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3-D Self-portraits.

Posted on August 2, 2013 by John

Yes, that’s correct. You too can own one too (for those that feel that a photo / video isn’t enough)… perhaps, being vain is more commonplace than humans care to admit… (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/hmCdFY

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Calling Montgomery Burns.

Posted on July 31, 2013 by John

Although Windows continues to be a cash-cow for Redmond, Ballmer’s on-going underwhelming performance as a CEO is not only pause for concern but when coupled with the dual-dud of failing to launch a viable Smartphone and a Tablet (when their … Continue reading →

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Cyber-Mail.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by John

An American Internet Security Expert has foiled an attempt to frame him as a drug-dealer… a plan that was concocted on-line no less! (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/KJRGXh

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The 3 R’s…

Posted on July 29, 2013 by John

Reading, Writing, and Redmond? Is Microsoft’s Educational (Surface: great name but a bust of a product) tablet push a threat to Apple and/or a real bonafide initiative? (Source) Canberra Times: http://goo.gl/ZNo94P

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In This Corner…

Posted on July 28, 2013 by John

A positive review is one thing… translating such into sales whereas Apple’s (current) market dominance is seriously threatened / overtaken is another… (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/PQp3U5

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Glogging

Posted on July 27, 2013 by John

Yes, that’s right, glogging (which is blogging via wearing a pair of Google Glasses). (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/FoUjWn

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Failure Required?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by John

Yes, that’s correct – NASA purposely designed a test to simulate a crash of a space-probe (and was successful at doing so!) (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/K4RHoI

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Career-Funding.

Posted on July 25, 2013 by John

Yes, that’s correct. Now, you too can ‘crowd-fund’ your career… for a price… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/Bz736i

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