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Microsoft patent appeal, Firefox UI, Firefox market share, Blackberry outages, Yelp, New LG phone
News, tips and information impacting your life through technology.
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What’s New in Tech!
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Microsoft loses patent appeal; Word and Office to be barred from sale starting January 11
- Firefox 4 Windows UI update
- Firefox 3.5 surpasses IE7 market share
- Blackberry outages
- Yelp buy out by Google
- Yelp turns down offer
- Yelp turns down offer
- New LG phone with projector accessory
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Impacts of Radio Shack Bankruptcy
On Episode 252 of The Waves of Tech, we talk about the endless possibilities associated with the recent news of the Radio Shack bankruptcy and store closures. Amazon, Sprint, and Google are rumored to be taking over the brick-and-mortars. We focus on a move the Postal Service is making in some regions of the nation in reaction to changes in communication methods. As we enter 2015, the FCC is posed to make a ruling on net neutrality. Their ruling will shape the future of Internet usage. Enjoy the show and continue to ride…the waves of tech!
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Netflix Garnishes 14 Emmy Nominations
We talk in-depth regarding the news of Netflix garnishing 14 Emmy nominations. This feat is monumental considering Netflix is the first non-televised program to be nominated for the prestigious award.
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Is Multi-Tasking A Good Thing
We question our own ability to multitask, discuss the etiquette of using technology, and explain how one company’s digitized check-in process is nothing but user friendly.