A lots of choices and confusions still remain when it comes to buying a HDTV. Although Plasma TVs have given a way for the LCDs, a lot to be still considered between a LCD and LED. And not to mention the up and coming 3D Tv.
Please click on the following link to read the article on this issue.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/24/AR2010112402612.html
Source: The Washington Post
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Technology As We See IT
This week's technology snippets focus on the following topics:
Snippet # 1
Tech Review, November 15, 2010
Topic:
Social networking
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Description:
This article describes Facebook’s attempt to offer a web-based email like yahoo or Gmail with johndoe@facebook.com format. The users will also be able to integrate their existing email accounts with Facebook messaging environment. This is a grand attempt for the company as industry analysts speculate that the company is on its way to bite into the advertising revenues of Google, Yahoo, and other internet-based email service providers. Facebook’s email service is not available to public yet. But despite all the speculation and hoopla, Facebook’s anticipated email service has some limitations. It has no subject line and has no traditional IMAP email protocol support, which offers a robust and a secure email infrastructure.
Why do I like it:
I like this article because it illustrates not only Facebook’s continued domination of the social networking market but also its technological innovation to create an integrated platform of communication.
Snippet # 2
CNet News, November 18, 2010
Topic:
Web 2.0
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Description:
You didn't see the real nature of industry competition unfolding on the Web 2.0 Summit stage, that's for sure. But the malaise may be overblown; Valley veterans should know better than anyone else that when a company grows big and becomes more focused on staying big than on innovating, it's screwed. The pace of development in the industry means another will step in faster than you can say "Microsoft." Investors who've pumped ungodly amounts of money into stupid ideas will feel the burn. There may be setbacks, but things really can keep moving forward.
Why do I like it:
I like this article because it describes the longevity or the lack therof of internet technology.
Snippet # 3
The Washington Post, November 15, 2010
Topic:
Spectrum/net-neutrality
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Description:
The spectrum for public use, 500 megahertz, will not last long. The broadband companies are asking government for an additional 500 megahertz of spectrum. The republicans are not interested in this issue and they have just gained the majority in the House through a colossal power shift. So what does that leave the future of net-neutrality? Consumers’ craving for fast internet has broadened as more hand held devices such as iPhone and iPad saturate the spectrum market. Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman and a strong advocate for net-neutrality is aware of the potential spectrum problem. According to The Washington Post he has “warned of a "looming spectrum crisis" - particularly in dense, urban areas - as more and more Americans go online using wireless networks.” The issue of net-neutrality must be resolved. A lot is riding on this.
Says Genachowski, “The future of our mobile economy depends on spectrum … If we don't act to update our spectrum policies for the 21st century, we're going to face a spectrum crunch that will stifle American innovation, economic growth, and job creation."
Why do I like it:
I like this article because it illustrates the timing of the debate of net-neutrality, particularly in light of the new power shift in Congress.
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