If the (enclosed) 5 projections for Google in 2013 turn out, it’ll certainly be an interesting year for the firm.
(Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/l3B1j
No offense to the makers of a NYC Subway App (that informs commuters of the train schedule) however, this is a classic example of how (in many areas) America is woefully lagging behind. Granted, a lot of this is largely attributable to the nation being a ‘car-culture’ yet, in Tokyo (for example) where Public Transportation is a part of the majority of the population’s lifestyle this story would be very old news (e.g., said apps have been widely available / utilized for quite some time now!)
(Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/xbaQG
As the ‘net continues to evolve the tension between keeping it open and more tightly controlling it is perhaps the most evident in the PRC where the government just mandated that all citizens (fully) identify themselves online (e.g., whenever said individual signs up for any sort of service, etc.)
(Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/F6ZyC
Congratulations are in order for the (reportedly) first Smartphone / Tablet that’s been designed in Africa (the hardware itself was manufactured in China). Long story short, Africa’s rapid technology adoption (particularly in mobile banking over the past decade) has continued to propel the continent / spur a new generation of entrepreneurs forward!
(Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/CVfFE
Yes, that’s right… and this from a firm that just 2 (short) years ago was barely considered a viable Office (Application) option; however, A LOT has indeed changed…
(Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/NVMdn
A good conscience is a continual Christmas. – Benjamin Franklin.
As if Apple does not already dominant the 2012 news-cycle… why not look ahead, right?
(Source) Tech Radar: http://goo.gl/Fgryf
Plans are rumored to be in the works for the next big-thing from Google-rola… which would essentially be their first real product launch since they acquired Motorola outright.
(Source) WSP: http://goo.gl/CByLG
BlackBerry’s ($) woes continue…
(Source) Money: http://goo.gl/5YOe1
Boeing’s experiment using a decommissioned jumbo jet and sacks of potatoes (that supposedly mimic humans) is a rather interesting (yet, supposedly effective) way to test out an in-flight Wi-Fi system.
(Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/ePOsW
