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June 2, 2010 • 10:07 PM 1

Looks like Google is trying to pull a Walmart

Walmart is the world’s largest retailer, as Google is the world’s largest Internet company. When Walmart decides to refuse to do business with a specific brand, it has major repercussions for that brand. As of early this year, Google has decided that it will phase out Microsoft Windows as its operating system, and focus on Linux or Macs. Apparently employees (any of the 10,000) who want to stay on Windows, need approval from the CIO (Chief Information Officer). Pretty intense.

Clearly a mixture of the new Chrome platform and the hackers in China, have provoked Google to react in this way.

It’s incorrect to assume that Mac operating systems are any safer than Windows.

“…the reality is that the primary reason Macs aren’t attacked and compromised more often is that the platform with 92 percent market share promises malware developers a significantly higher return on investment than the platform with 5 percent market share.”

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/192419/security_lessons_learned_from_pwn2own_contest.html

As of last week, Apple surpassed Microsoft in market value…Google is phasing out Windows…looks like everyone is bullying Microsoft. Where’s the love?

Filed under: Business, Tech, 5 percent market share, 92 percent market share, Apple, CIO, Google, Google China hacking, Google Chrome, Linux, Mac OS, Windows

May 31, 2010 • 1:33 PM 0

Why blame common sense, when you can sue Google?

Apparently it’s easier to blame others, rather than blame yourself.

So this woman from Los Angeles is visiting Park City, UT, and decides to utilize Google Maps on her BlackBerry to find a walking route.

We all know that Google maps isn’t always exact in their directions, and Google even points this out…so why this woman wouldn’t ask someone in Park City for tips on areas to explore..fine. Anyway, the route led her to a rural highway, and she was apparently hit by a car. Now I understand, being hit by a car may not be her fault, but if she started noticing that the route she was being led onto, did not seem like it was meant for people to walk…I’d ditch the technology and turn around (but that may just be me).

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20006379-71.html?tag=mncol;posts

Filed under: Business, Tech, Google, Google Maps, Park City, technology

May 31, 2010 • 1:19 PM 4

If I had 50 cents for every iPad sold

…to date, I’d be a millionaire. Literally.

Apple has sold over 2 million iPads since they were debuted 2 months ago.

While I am not an economist, I think it’s safe to assume that the economy is turning up…or maybe people have $499 lying around and don’t know what to do with it?

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iccbdwWgHfgGbkvYx1sdaJq6kjQQD9G1UABO0

Filed under: Business, Tech, 2 million sold, Apple, iPad

May 27, 2010 • 11:06 PM 0

Apple understands customer service, Facebook is learning

The customer is always right…right?

Anyone who has ever visited an Apple store knows that there are no cash registers, everything is electronic. So when Diane Campbell, who saved up her money to buy an iPad, tried to buy one in cash, she was turned away. Not letting her case go, she blabs to the media, who blow up this story way out of proportion.

But, because of Ms. Campbell, Jobs reverses Apple’s policy (within days). Now everyone can buy an iPad with cash. Problem solved. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20005481-17.html

While Facebook’s Zuckerberg attended an Ivy, he’s been a little slow on the uptake. He didn’t completely understand the importance of catering to his customers when they complained about privacy settings (for weeks now). Because after all, without Facebook’s members, the site has no use. It’s safe to assume that Zuckerberg finally ‘gets it’. http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/05/24/daily65.html?ana=e_pft

Filed under: Business, Marketing, Social Media, Tech, Apple, Diane Campbell, Facebook privacy settings, ipad in cash, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs

May 25, 2010 • 11:27 PM 2

Deleting cookies are as useful as eating them

Turns out that deleting your browser cookies from your computer, doesn’t actually do anything at all. So, if your intention is to delete your virtual footprint, SURPRISE! your virtual footprint is still there.

Without further adieu, I would like to formally introduce you to flash cookies and supercookies. Both of these cookies are stored outside of the browser’s control, so you can’t find them to delete them, and so they remain on your computer

Do not fear, do you really think I’d end the post like this?

Click on the link below to find ways to go around flash & supercookies, and protect your info.

http://www.cio.com/article/594867/10_Tips_for_Safer_Browsing_Supercookies_and_New_Dangers_?page=1&taxonomyId=3089

Filed under: Business, Tech, browser, cookies, deleting cookies, flash cookies, supercookies, virtual footprint

May 24, 2010 • 9:21 PM 2

The Jetsons have arrived!

Remember watching the Jetsons, and thinking, ‘I wish I had a robot that could do my work!’ Well, that time has nearly arrived.

Soon we won’t be blaming the economy for the lack of jobs, but rather these awesome robots.

From yard-work…http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/05/23/4803811.htm

…to (get this!) copy-writing!!?? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/business/23novel.html?ref=technology

Technology is…great….

Filed under: Business, Marketing, Tech, carbon footprint, computers creating ads, Husqvama, Jetsons, LawnBott, Marketing, PaperG, PlaceLocal, robotic mower, software building display ads, technology

May 22, 2010 • 3:04 PM 0

Like the human version of the carrot and the donkey

This is going to be the best invention ever! It’s like the human version of the carrot and the donkey.

The idea of the gym is not exciting on its own (completely personal opinion), and without an accompaniment of my own personal soundtrack of choice, preferably one with hip-hop beats, it’s nearly impossible to step foot into one.

Hopefully Georgia Tech and Piezodyne get a move on with this invention…because I’d like to pre-order mine.

http://www.cio.com/article/594243/Walking_Could_Recharge_Your_Smartphone_Or_MP3_Player?source=CIONLE_nlt_insider_2010-05-20

Filed under: Business, Random, Tech, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, harvest energy, Piezodyne, Piezoelectric charges, PZT, Tech

May 21, 2010 • 12:03 AM 0

Too many choices can be confusing

You’d think that big brand names would know the best way to leverage technology, right?

Here’s the deal – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has decided to join the masses of retailers by opening an online store. They say that they’re just conducting research on online shopping, but really…can we really believe that?

On the one hand, yes, maybe they are just conducting research, but can’t they utilize their current distributors’ sites to do that? If all big branded consumer product makers took to selling their products on their own sites..just think of the damage to wholesalers, distributors, and retailers… P&G, really, now is not the time for this…

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/94247864.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUJ