It’s quite clear that tablet computers are here to stay since the launch of the iPad. But the market has been dominated by a few players (aka Apple, Samsung) and it has been tough for other players and new entrants to make a dent. But Amazon is coming out with a new ‘Kindle Fire’ which …
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After the swine flu, we have finally something to cheer about when it comes to birds, Angry Birds as they may be. Yes, I’m talking about that ridiculous game that has gripped the world. Last I heard, it had broken the 350 million download barrier. Now before the brickbats come my way, let me just …
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Regarding Apple, Steve Jobs once said ‘Good artists copy and great artists steal’. It’s been a legally busy company since, protecting all the stuff it has stolen over the years from being stolen by its competitors. Recently BirdAbroad posted photos of three other such ‘great artists’ with their fake ‘Apple Stores’ selling real Apple products in the city of Kunming …
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The US dollar has been one of the main, if not the main forces for the rapid growth and development of the world since 1950 through easy international acceptance, transact-ability and stability. But in recent times, the efficacy of the dollar is being questioned. Its true value is a mystery, and the currency is on …
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When people around the world think of the dollar or see ‘$’, its the US one that jumps to mind. Conversely, when people think of the US, they think of the dollar. It has a symbol that is probably more well known than the American flag, or even the the full form of USA. That’s …
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