Microsoft Infographic Looks Back On The Past 10 Years Of Technology

Microsoft Infographic Looks Back On The Past 10 Years Of TechnologyWithout a doubt technology has improved greatly over the years. In fact 10 years ago there were things that did not exist that we are currently taking advantange of today, and to a certain extent wondering how we managed to live our lives without them.

Technology like smartphones, 4G LTE internet on our phones/tablets, social media, and so on comes to mind. Microsoft seems to think so as well and has since released an infographic in which they show just how different things were 10 years ago. (more…)

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    Judge Rules That IP Addresses Aren’t Conclusive Enough To Determine Pirate’s Identity

    Judge Rules That IP Addresses Arent Conclusive Enough To Determine Pirates IdentityOne of the ways copyright holders are able to determine where copyright materials have been downloaded is by tracing the IP address, which in most cases usually reveals information about that person, like their name, phone number, home address, and so on.

    For the most part that is how copyright holders, like record labels and movie studios, track down people who might have been pirating their property, such as through torrents. However in a recent ruling by a judge, it seems that he might have set a precedent in which IP addresses will start to lose their potential as a way of tracking down a pirate. (more…)

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    Google Teams Up With Maker Of Ray-Ban And Oakleys For Future Glass Models

    Google Teams Up With Maker Of Ray Ban And Oakleys For Future Glass ModelsThere are some who might find Google Glass to be a little strange in its design. I personally find it very striking and unique, not to mention very futuristic. However given the hostility that people have been facing over it, perhaps designing it to look more discreet could be the way to go.

    Perhaps that’s something Google has realized or perhaps it’s just another step towards making Google Glass more fashionable, but according to a recent announcement, Google has revealed that they have teamed up with the Luxottica Group who has eyewear brands like Oakleys and Ray-Ban under its banner, just to name a few. (more…)

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