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As with the apology that appeared on Apple’s web site, this “apology” isn’t called an apology and doesn’t contain the word “sorry” or anything vaguely similar. It’s a small, short, factual summary of the case in which Samsung was found not to have copied Apple’s iPad design, along with a link to the ruling we Continue Reading →

While many New York City residents returned to work Wednesday, the city’s cellphone service remains strained — and a source of frustration for those trying to communicate. Much of Lower Manhattan is still without wireless or wireline service, and mobile-phone users across the city complained on Twitter about service problems that seem to be increasing in Continue Reading →

First and foremost, my heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones during this unprecedented event.  The human tragedy coupled with the extraordinary loss of property makes everything else seem unimportant. Continue Reading →

As a futurist I speak and write for a living. The spoken word and the written word are the coins of my professional realm. Now think about that, the phrase “written word.” Wow how we continue to use legacy phrases! We don’t say “typed word” or “dictated word” or “keyboarded word.” As a futurist I always reflect on this. Continue Reading →

Google’s newly introduced Nexus 4 device does not have LTE. Let that sink in for a moment. A flagship device that is meant to represent the best that Android can offer does not have LTE. If you recall, just a few months ago, the Android spin machine was full-tilt on talking about why LTE was Continue Reading →

On Monday at an event in San Francisco, Microsoft unveiled the final pieces of its Windows Phone 8 product. Previously, the company had detailed a number of features of the update to is mobile platform, focusing on developer tools and capabilities. Today, the consumer side of the software was shown off. This post is divided Continue Reading →

Hurricane Sandy killed Google’s planned Monday morning media event in New York City, but that didn’t stop the big G from making some noise today. The company took to its corporate blog to officially announce the much-anticipated Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet, as well as an update to its Android Jelly Bean operating Continue Reading →

Along with a slew of new Nexus devices, Google has just announced Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jellybean. While it doesn’t get a new name of its one, it does get quite a few neat new features. Here’s a rundown. Gesture Typing: The new version of Android will include a new keyboard feature that Continue Reading →

It’s been a long time, but it’s finally here. Google’s big answer to the iPad—the tablet that created an entire market—has officially arrived. A better-than-Retina screen, curves and serious speed. Its name is Nexus 10 and it’s $100 cheaper than the iPad. Learn all about it here. Looking at the specs, it seems that the Continue Reading →

Facebook is the world’s largest social network, reaching 1 billion active users at the beginning of October. People across the globe use Facebook to connect with old friends, share news about their lives and even to maximize their brand’s social reach. In its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, Facebook lists a minimum age requirement of Continue Reading →