Blockbuster’s Buggy Whip

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The bricks and mortar of Blockbuster are proving to be far more burdensome for the movie rental giant.  In the wake of the FCC’s initiative to expand broadband access nationwide (a major distribution channel for Netflix, iTunes, Redbox, and others), the Blockbuster distribution systems appears to be replacing the “buggy whip” a symbol for anything that is hopelessly outmoded. (more…)

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Builders (Re-) Offering “Daisy-Chain” Communication Cabling

Homebuyers Beware

According to an article posted on 3/12/2010 by CEPro, homebuilders are turning up their noses on almost every discipline of home technologies, seeing it as a passing phase.  What do you expect?!?! (more…)

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National Internet Access

http://www.broadband.gov

The Federal Communications Commission [FCC] is preparing to submit to Congress next week a 10-year plan that will redefine the nation’s media and technology priorities by establishing high-speed Internet as the country’s dominant communication network.  Highlights include: (more…)

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Ye Who Controls the Pipe

Reciting a conversation between me and my broker [some +15 years ago], “Ye who controls the pipe, controls the world.”  My comments were made after returning from a project where the corporate client’s objective was to connect their world-wide operation over a single integrated network.  This included, voice, data, and audio visual media (the early years of video teleconferencing).  How times have evolved… (more…)

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Landing Google’s Fiber-optic Network

http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi

Last week on Facebook, an old high school buddy sent an invite to join, “Google on Main – The World’s First & Longest.”  Having no idea what this was about, the IGNORE button was quickly pressed.  How little I knew… (more…)

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PAN’s Reach

Two news releases from the Los Angeles Times caught our attention today; first, social networking (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) applications growing acceptance into the mobile phone markets.  Secondly, was the introduction of applications that allow parents to stay “connected” with family events when obstacles (work, travel, and more) prevent attendance at these functions.  (more…)

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eController: Engine Behind the iPhone Remote

eController was the “app” used by eLifespaces in integrating the multiple electronic systems contributory in the Finalist recognition with CEA’s Mark of Excellence.  First things first, the direct link to the applications is: (more…)

Tags: iPad, iPhone, Mark of Excellence, Technology Ahead
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SmartHomes

SmartHomes were in the news tonight.  On a local new broadcast this evening, there was a syndicated report on the benefits of “smart home” devices available from an online retailer.  Benefits included such things as remote HVAC control, CCTV, lighting control and more.  I could only describe the report as “‘OMG’ Look What We Found.” (more…)

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No More Component (YPbPr) Output

BluRay players will no longer have component outputs on models introduced after December 31^st of this year.  Yes, that this year!  We keep talking about “Sunset Analog” but is anybody listening? (more…)

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Is Structured Wiring Enough?

Structured Wiring (SW), best knows as this box in your closet containing hordes of cables which makes your home a “smart house.”  “Smart house,” what marketing ignoramus came up with that one?  (more…)

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Industry Links

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  Rumor: iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen expected this summer | Apple Talk - CNET News

• New Privacy Concerns
  
  
  
  

  Google’s new privacy policy: Should you be concerned? — Tech News and Analysis

• Bye Bye iPod Classic
  
  
  
  

  Apple may discontinue the iPod shuffle and classic | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

• New Hacker Frontier
  
  
  
  

  Companies See Opportunity in Stopping Cellphone Hackers - NYTimes.com

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