Category Archives: Press

The real problem with a ‘Silicon Republic’ for Ireland

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Branedy

If Cork, and probably Ireland in general, ever wants to get a leg up on Silicon Valley, or ANY tech center, they will have to get the local booksellers to start carrying books on the subject. YES! I do know … Continue reading →

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Apple’s outrageous share of the mobile industry’s profits

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Branedy

That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? Pie chart: Apple’s outrageous share of the mobile industry’s profits In any other businesses this would be called a RIP OFF! by Apple, but with the Apple-Fanboy base, They can do no … Continue reading →

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Underground War – Whistle Blowers strike back.

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Branedy

I may be the last to see this, a war, underground and undeclared, but a war. The opponents are a bit undefined but there is a clear and escalating combat in the world. I’m not talking about Terrorists, (although the … Continue reading →

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The Big News from Ireland

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Branedy

The Big, I mean the Really big, the really REALLY big news from Ireland is a Runaway Cat Boards Train, Reunited With Owner Through Twitter and again here Cat sneaks on to train, gets lost, is reunited with owner via … Continue reading →

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Amazing Internet

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Branedy

Yesterday I just got a trackback from a new article on Business News, Advices, Quotes And quite a handful of link through’s from there also. The funny part, call it amazing, they were linking to blog post I wrote 18 … Continue reading →

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Nokia Smartphone reality check, Ka-ching!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Branedy

All the bad news, Nokia smartphones dumb down profits Nokia releases Q2 2010 results; profits down, market share flat Nokia Q2 2010 results – profits down but smartphone sales up So lets do a reality check on the facts; Nokia … Continue reading →

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The best Portrayal of Nokia

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Branedy

This article is one of the best portrayals of Nokia’s Perceived fall from grace: The Background Story …But somehow with Apple, the facts no longer matter. The iPhone was the ultimate best phone ever – according to Steve Jobs – … Continue reading →

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I’m truly afraid for the United States

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Branedy

I’m truly afraid for the United States, and I’ll tell you why, when Consumers are more satisfied with Fox News sites than newspapers or any other News Services for that matter, it boggles the mind. I can’t imagine, the only … Continue reading →

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The Press is facilitating a Fianna Fáil Ploy

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Branedy

If you haven’t heard there is a vote in The Dáil on Tuesday, A No Confidence Vote against the Fianna Fáil Government. But listening to RTE and the Newspapers, you would only hear about Fine Gael frontbenchers ousting Kenny . … Continue reading →

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Perfect purposing for an E-Book reader.

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Branedy

With all the iPad hype from the past week or so you would think that the E-Book market was dead. But I have thought of a niche for such things, and it’s one that even the iPad can’t fill. That … Continue reading →

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Gowalla vs. FourSquare vs. Latitude

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Branedy

Gowalla FourSquare, and Google Latitude are all Geolocational applications intended to provide your whereabouts to your friends while out participating with life events. Restaurants, sports, shopping or any other activity outside of your home. And while interesting, they bring into … Continue reading →

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Apple’s iPad, misses the mark.

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Branedy

Since I didn’t bother to comment on what is now a fan frenzy event and the flurry of rumors preceding it, the Apple iPad has now appeared, and I will comment, Meh! Everything that the pad does, I can do … Continue reading →

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Internet Freedom of Speech

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Branedy

I’m always suspicious when a company US games company sues British blogger. What is the point of elevating an obscure blogger to Internet prominence? All this law suit is doing is broadcasting the bloggers opinion further, and if the blogger’s … Continue reading →

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The real Question, from the big Picture.

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Branedy

A fellow Blogger at A Networked World made the connection with another blogger. And Got me thinking about The Real, Next Big Question! He states; …the talking heads all talk about this recovery, but its always a recovery “from” the … Continue reading →

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The truth that RTE does know.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Branedy

RTÉ … a Public Service Broadcaster, a non-profit making organisation owned by the Irish people. RTÉ is a State owned and operated propaganda wing of Fianna Fáil! There is no other way to put it. In a free society, only … Continue reading →

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