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Tailored-Malware.
Yes, that’s right… just when countless end-users might’ve thought that they had seen-it-all comes the latest and greatest (until otherwise noted) scam to bilk unsuspecting users… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/6XS7DG
Seeing’s Believing?
With Google Glass adding prescription frames and insurance coverage to their ‘hardware’ how soon is it before: a) they’re widely released; and, b) they become this generation’s Ray-Bans? Alternatively, will they (however unlikely) be a bust? (Source) Latin Post: http://goo.gl/vvU3DF
Getting Closer.
Google and Samsung have reportedly agreed to cooperate vs. sue each other on a wide-range of patents… which in corporate-speak in all probability means: let’s use our collective forces in an attempt to take down our biggest rival. (Source) NY … Continue reading
Burger; Fries & Ride?
Google’s patent of ‘ad-tech’ linking a restaurant discount with a free taxi-ride could be the next significant step for location-based search becoming more ubiquitous (as well as jump-starting NFC towards getting commercial / consumer acceptance and application). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/DVhaZt
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Chrome-gate?
A bug discovered in Chrome – yet to be patched – for a browser with roughly 15% of total marketshare presently allows for electronic-eavesdropping of conversations – even when not using a / the / your computer! (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/oIODBx
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Highway Star?
Nobody’s gonna take my… Perhaps the very first Trivial Pursuit subject regarding wearable technology (or, Google Glass at the very least) as a San Diego woman was found not guilty for driving while wearing said technology. Let the copy-catting begin… … Continue reading
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‘Glass’ Integration.
Hyundai’s planned integration of Google Glass into their next-generation of automobiles is another sign that wearable technology continues to come of age / move towards becoming more ubiquitous, etc. Nevertheless, let’s hope that said step will not be another distraction … Continue reading
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Framework.
While the focus (up until this point in time) has largely been on what the ‘hardware’ (i.e., actual glasses might look like) enclosed is a sketch / an outline of potentially how the actual applications that one might employ with … Continue reading
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Budget?
It’s good to see Motorola continue to turn the corner with their latest Moto Smartphone offering (especially one that’s unlocked amongst a number of other nice features). (Source) Value Walk: http://goo.gl/kTKcoJ
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Clampdown.
The continued / on-going pressure on Google to ‘erase’ critical / unflattering, etc. data whereas Public Officials are called into question is yet another example of the Orwellian NSA-era that’s gripping much of (the current) public discourse (or lack thereof … Continue reading