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Congratulations 2013 Graduates!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by John

Go Trojans! Fight On!

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Tech Utopia.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by John

While Google’s perspectives on backstabbing, etc. in Silicon Valley are indeed accurate… it is naive (at best) to think that as long as economic-determinism is involved that it’ll change (in this and/or any other industry). (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/E71Ib

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$6 Billion Dollar Vision?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by John

Speculation is that Google Glass (and other wearable computing devices) could spawn a $6 Billion App Market; of which, one cannot help but wonder how much of $X Billion will directly contribute to the economy vs. being based upon speculative … Continue reading →

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(It) Must Change?!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by John

Whether or not Apple will heed the caution within the enclosed article is yet to be seen… Nevertheless, at a minimum, it makes for some good rumor and/or innuendo. (Source) The Mac Observer: http://goo.gl/vEyQ4

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by John
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‘Hack’ & the City…

Posted on May 10, 2013 by John

Count a fairly high-profile author as the latest victim… How many ‘countless’ others have had a similar experience? (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/mN3CE

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Re-emerging.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by John

Nokia, remember them? Although the company is no longer the global, market leader they are still very much a player in some of the emerging markets (whereas a lot of end-users buy used handsets / pay-as-they-go, etc.) The firm’s release … Continue reading →

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Wave This.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by John

With the Smartphone (platform) continuing to chip-away at the (once-dominant) Game Console space, Sony announced today that they are eliminating their $99.00 Developer Fee. Whether this will help the ailing firm turn their fortunes around is yet to be determined. … Continue reading →

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Biohacking.

Posted on May 7, 2013 by John

Giving the term, ‘green light’ a whole new meaning. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/0xIlG

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How Would He Know?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by John

Bill Gates’ expertise on “iPad Frustration” parallels how Redmond missed the boat on Smartphones – laughable yet seemingly clueless. After all; does he even own / use an iPad (with enough frequency) to make this (ridiculous) assertion? (Source) Information Week: … Continue reading →

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