Information Technology – Page 11 – Into the West

Article: For Apple, Switching Suppliers Meant Chasing Cheaper Labor

For Apple, Switching Suppliers Meant Chasing Cheaper Labor

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/technology/2013/07/apple-switching-suppliers-means-chasing-cheaper-labor/67706/

So glad I don’t own any Apple products.

Article: New Nexus 7 brings on HD

New Nexus 7 brings on HD

http://reviews.cnet.com/google-nexus-7/?subj=cnet&tag=title

Good review. But I may have to pass on buying one. No microSD support! Unbelievable!

Article: Google announces thinner, lighter Nexus 7 with higher-res screen starting at $230

Google announces thinner, lighter Nexus 7 with higher-res screen starting at $230

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/new-nexus-7/

This will probably be the replacement for my stolen Nook Color.

Article: Watch Photoshop Genius Bring Retro Snapshot Back To Life

Watch Photoshop Genius Bring Retro Snapshot Back To Life

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/23/vintage-photo_n_3635795.html?ir=Technology&utm_hp_ref=technology

Simply amazing. I need to ask my son if he’s that good with PhotoShop.

Article: In The World Of Air Travel, Not All Passengers Created Equal

In The World Of Air Travel, Not All Passengers Created Equal

http://www.npr.org/2013/07/08/200086955/in-the-world-of-air-travel-not-all-passengers-created-equal

Animal Farm at the airport.

Article: SolePower charges smartphones by harnessing walking power

SolePower charges smartphones by harnessing walking power

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57592593-76/solepower-charges-smartphones-by-harnessing-walking-power/?subj=cnet&tag=title

This may be my next (second) KickStarter project I support. Great idea.

Article: Google And Others Reportedly Pay Adblock Plus To Show You Ads Anyway

Google And Others Reportedly Pay Adblock Plus To Show You Ads Anyway

http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/06/google-and-others-reportedly-pay-adblock-plus-to-show-you-ads-anyway/

Not happy about AdBlock Plus selling out to whitelist advertisers. Any one know of a competing option with more backbone?

Article: Health care information technology blossoms in Kansas City

Health care information technology blossoms in Kansas City

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/02/4325231/health-care-information-technology.html

Almost scifi but more science. Cool and exciting.

Article: 10 Incredibly Simple Things You Should Be Doing To Protect Your Privacy

10 Incredibly Simple Things You Should Be Doing To Protect Your Privacy

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/08/23/10-incredibly-simple-things-you-should-be-doing-to-protect-your-privacy/

Good advice. One or two on this list I need to add to my normal routine.

Article: Cybertruth: Disable Java? Tech experts say yes

Cybertruth: Disable Java? Tech experts say yes

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cybertruth/2013/06/24/disable-java-no-1-web-threat-cybersecurity-hacking/2447305/

I tried living without Java enabled in my browser but it prevented me from using nearly all my regular sites. lf this truly is the next battlefield, then developers need to convert or switch to a more secure alternative.