Author Archives: John

Dear Leader Follows Him.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by John

The reason why North Korea is following one American on Twitter is anyone’s guess? (Source) Mother Jones: http://goo.gl/bhGGJ

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40 Billion (AND Counting!)

Posted on January 8, 2013 by John

Apple’s iTunes (juggernaut) hit the 4o billion download mark as this medium is showing no signs of abating any time soon! (Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/6xUBz

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Robotic Legos.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by John

The third generation of Mindstorms is set to be released later this year… which, simply put, is a fantastic medium for allowing creative minds (both young and old) to embrace this excellent teaching tool! (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/1gZT2

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Fotobar.

Posted on January 6, 2013 by John

Polaroid… most people will barely recall a name that was once synonymous with photography has come up with an idea that just might bring the firm back: a printing cafe. Think the Apple store model but for actually printing out … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Media.

Posted on January 5, 2013 by John

The enclosed posting is – yet another – clear indication of just how important it is to: be careful regarding what one posts online! (Source) The Washington Post: http://goo.gl/ghLiA

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Going Bananas!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by John

Corning (yes, the long-time makers of classic American cookware) a firm that seemingly has (since) reinvented itself to now become largely known as ‘the makers of Gorilla Glass’ are set to debut GG3 (so to speak) at the annual CES. … Continue reading →

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‘Good Will’ Goes Far?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by John

Perhaps it isn’t deja vu all over again (as the saying goes) regarding the FTC’s (Anti-Trust) investigation of Google… Unlike, Redmond’s experience times have obviously changed… So what gives?; the Internet Boom has long since gone bust; decentralization; a continued … Continue reading →

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See Me…

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John

Although the company has (at this juncture) no idea how they’ll actually be used (hint, hint: commercialized in all probability) Google’s Glasses could (still) turn out to be one of the most intriguing tech-stories of 2013. (Source) The Inquisitr: http://goo.gl/01Q5x

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by John
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Sayonara 2012!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by John

The (technology) year in review… (Source) MIT: http://goo.gl/K5HMA

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