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“QR-acked”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by John

Score one for those with malicious intent whereas QR-codes are being used to hack Google Glass(es) via simply looking at a photo with said technology therein (through the glasses themselves). (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/B4L2Q

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Don’t Be Evil, Right?

Posted on June 30, 2013 by John

As Google’s Reader draws to a close other firms are looking to capture this service’s fan-base… (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/eevb9

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We’re Everything…

Posted on June 27, 2013 by John

Seemingly going the route of Redmond; Google is developing both an Android-based (OS) Game Console and a wristwatch… while the latter is easily a flanking move (against, you know who) the former is a curious move in light of the … Continue reading →

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Broken Glass?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by John

Google’s Glass (still yet to become widely available) continued to raise concern regarding privacy issues (as evidenced by an Open Letter to the firm from various global data authorities). In light of the on-going NSA surveillance news, this should really … Continue reading →

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Pushing Back.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by John

At least one major Technology firm is pushing back although they’ve also been largely compliant in assisting government(s) with eavesdropping on countless people… will it matter? The Guardian UK: http://goo.gl/Qr8PP

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Up.

Posted on June 14, 2013 by John

Google’s prototyping of using balloons to beam ‘net access to remote areas demonstrates at least one consistent theme (of the company): that they are not going to wait for governmental intervention to solve an issue that they could do so … Continue reading →

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Not (Right) Now…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by John

Google’s ban on pornographic content raises (no pun intended!) several interesting issues: a) how ultimately has the final say regarding the content that any given end-user views (on their respective devices?); b) censorship issues regarding what’s deemed appropriate for adults … Continue reading →

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Edible Technology.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by John

Motorola debuted an electronic authentication tattoo and an FDA-approved pill that uses the body to transmit passwords… Aye Captain! (Source) The Register UK: http://goo.gl/MDfkv

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We’re Back?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John

Hopefully, Google’s announcement regarding producing Motorola’s Moto X (in Texas) is actually more than PR-spin but a genuine sign that high-end, electronic manufacturing is returning to America (after a very long absence!) (Source) CNN: http://goo.gl/kXHec

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Embracing Your Inner Dork.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by John

Bluetooth – check. Tiara – why not? Laser beams – Is that legal? You get the picture… while many are indeed humor send-ups regarding Google Glass accessories don’t be surprised that a market for these (upon commercial release of Glass) … Continue reading →

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