Entries Tagged as 'Trends'

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Companies in Culture

I’ve noticed a number of things have changed in the corporate world over the last couple of years, many of which are bound to have a lasting impact on popular culture. Of these, many will have a lasting impact on public perception as well. For instance, Ford has suddenly taken a turn as America’s favorite [...]

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Google TV in Beta Testing

Google announced today that it, like many other companies have already done to various degrees of success, is getting into the internet television business. Partnering with Sony, Intel, and apparently Logitech, the Mountainview, California, company has announced that they will be adding software and hardware support for web browsing, Netflix, and online media viewing under [...]

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Video Rental Alternatives and the People They Love

So with the announcement that Blockbuster is getting close to bankruptcy, it looks like we’re at the end of the road for DVD rental retail stores. It’s not that these strip mall icons are going to vanish completely, but with newer, and better, alternatives taking the lime light these days, the DVD retail option just [...]

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Social Networking in Plain English

One of the issues I’ve always had with social networking online is understanding how to network with people outside of my immediate contacts. It’s really more of an art than a science, as many people you meet may never see you face to face. I believe Bill Gates once said that he gave up on [...]

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Sony Revolution?

I was reading an article the other day on how Sony was attempting to gain a greater position in the Apple market, with the introduction of new technology centering around media friendly products such as e-reader devices, smart phones, and online applications. It’s more an expected play at this point, since this technology is a [...]