Category Archives: Information

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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‘an chuid eile’ of the world

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Branedy

I have been having discussions all over the net about smartphones and feature phones and the vast marketplace for non smartphones in the third world. A market that Nokia is big in, but is not well supported with things like … Continue reading →

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Posted in Broadband, Facebook, Information, Internet, Nokia, Social Networks, Twitter, World Events, iPhone, lifestyle, telecommunications | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

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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Posted in Apple, Economy, Education, Honesty, Information, Marketing, Nokia, Press, Recession, Statistics, iPhone, telecommunications | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

More Pseudoscience in the Press

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Branedy

This video at the BBC U.S. Site that claims Technology ‘rewires’ our brains Is yet another Pseudoscience attempt to baffle with Bullshit, the viewer. It comes off all Super Tech and is really no better than claiming that “Technology destroys … Continue reading →

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Posted in Conspiracies, Education, Family, Health, Honesty, Information, Internet, Medicine, Psychology, Science, Social Networks, The Future, Truth, lifestyle, telecommunications | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Apple Antenna Spin

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Branedy

Apple’s Antenna woes stemming from the poor design of the iPhone 4 are well known. But what has just gotten under my skin is this PC World article Antenna Expert: Apple is Right, iPhone 4 Signal Woes Overblown. The article … Continue reading →

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Atheism in the world

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Branedy

I was reading a Digg article about atheism, and I was sure the percentages of the population were incorrect. So Googleing up an answer gave me the best answer yet. There is a great deal of room for debate as … 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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My iPad projection chart

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Branedy

This is a simple projection based upon sales-to-date, plus next months iPad 3G launch, and an estimated 10,000 units a week sales through the end of the year. The only real variable here is if (and that’s a BIG if) … Continue reading →

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iPad Virtual Keyboard censorship

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Branedy

This thought has come to mind as there are many voices out there who have commented on the iPad’s ‘virtual Keyboard‘. Many have found it hard to type on and found themselves unable to touch type on it as the … Continue reading →

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Internet freedom of speech and Irish Neutrality.

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Branedy

While reading this article 5 Reasons Why Online Freedom of Speech Does Not Exist I was encouraged that a person of Arabic decent wrote it. And is spot on about the real lack of freedom on the internet. And a … 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 Privacy myths

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Branedy

One of the enduring myths of the internet is the one involving privacy. This article on CNN titled U.S. enables Chinese hacking of Google takes umbrage at the notion that everyones email is secret and private. And while this myth … Continue reading →

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Ireland offline, as in no broadband.

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Branedy

If anyone wants to know the benefits of having an Internet connected population only needs to skim this article Economic Benefit of Getting Everyone Online in the UK – Digitally excluded households are missing out on average savings of GBP560 … Continue reading →

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The YES! vote.

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Branedy

One thing, If the Yes vote is supposed to be the right (as in correct, AND good) Vote. Why is so much money being spent to Buy the Yes Vote! Shouldn’t the Yes be self evident? And don’t say that … Continue reading →

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