Author: JD Rucker

2010 was the year of the iPhone (again) as more Americans who planned on purchasing a smartphone intended to buy an iPhone – about 1/3rd. The 1st quarter of 2011 shows a clear shift in smartphone envy as Android is now the OS that 31% of Americans intend to buy next versus 30% planning on going iOS according to a quarterly survey by Nielson. Recently purchased smartphones People surveyed in March who had purchased a smartphone in the previous 6 months indicated that half of them had bought Android phones. While much of this success can still be attributed to the number of phones and carriers that support…

Is your “app”etite getting quenched? Apparently not, as the growing world of mobile app development is creating a tremendous need for more powerful, faster mobile devices. From phones to tablets, we are watching the world shift to quick-delivery, multi-functional apps that harness the power of touch screens and ever-present internet connections in help us accomplish tasks, have fun, and learn. This infographic by ShoutEm breaks it down for us. Click to enlarge. Brought to you by ShoutEm – Mobile App Builder…

When the tables turn, comedy often ensues. Such is the ironic case of Righthaven.com, the “copyright troll” that attempts to seize cash and domains from bloggers and other publications who repost pictures and stories from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. For a year, Righthaven has filed claims that by printing the material of which they own the copyright, they are entitled to anything from a few thousand dollars up to the domains themselves where the content was posted. Thanks to GoDaddy, we can laugh a little at them. Apparently, they either failed to supply the proper registration information…

The year is 2054. While preventing murders before they happen is the plot device driving the movie “Minority Report,” one of the most memorable aspects of the movie was the way that advertisers found and targeted people. As people passed by virtual billboards, retina scanners would identify them and target ads specifically to their needs. Is this close to the reality of our not-too-distant future? That’s the question that our friends at BuySellAds tackled when they put together the infographic below. First, take another look at the scene from the movie: Augmented reality. Facial (and eventually…

Proponents on both sides of the fence will argue feverishly about how the benefits of their chosen energy preference are better for the environment and the economy. Fukushima put a damper on the arguments for nuclear and the solar community is coming out full force to remind everyone about it. Case in point: this infographic by our friends at 1bog. In it, you’ll see some of key points that make their argument strong in a hypothetical format. Some may consider it unfair to look back with 20/20 hindsight and say “shouldacoulda” but one can’t help to wonder if the situation would be completely different…

With Apple in the process of suing Samsung for stealing the design used for iPhone and iPad, some interesting images have surfaced on the Internet that may reverse the claim: It just goes to show that if you’re going to go after someone, you should be sure that they don’t have a counter-claim against you….

There are many reasons why people get into hacking. Some want to change the world, to fight for the little guy, to make corporations and governments pay for their crimes against humanity. Others just think it’s cool. Regardless of the initial intent, hackers often go into other areas. It’s not a black and white skill – some can be harmless while others are malicious. Some even do it for good reasons. Understanding the different intentions and motivations can make for an interesting study into these enigmas of the online world. This graphic by our friends at ZoneAlarm does just that – breaks down…

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were on top of the basketball world in the 80s. They fought back wars against each other and the rest of the NBA, capturing 8 championships between them. While they were finishing up their careers, a young man was building the Chicago Bulls into a team that would win 6 championships in 8 years. Facebook is to the Internet as Michael Jordan was to basketball in the early 90s. Pick one – Larry or Magic – and you can make them the Google of the 80s and early 90s. Strong, magical, often unbeatable, but getting a little long in the tooth and desperately needing a rejuvenation or retirement….

Those of us who use Google products such as Gmail, Google Docs, and (of course) search may not be aware of how much it has become embedded in our business and personal lives. It’s like the Sun – always there but often taken for granted. Can you imagine a world without Google? Most would say yes, but if you really think about, it may be hard to imagine. Something or someone else would have to take the places of the various products with the gaping holes left in its absence. This graphic by our friends at SingleGrain Internet Marketing Blog takes the “what if” and visualizes it for us. A Googless world – yes,…

There is simply no way to write a story about a Commodore 64 revival without getting a little choked up. You see, it was the first computer that I ever worked on, the first computer game I ever played, and it got me through the early years before I discovered Apple. In short, the Commodore 64 was my “blankie.” It’s back and now with modern functionality as you can see by the images below. Head over to Commodore and buy one. Not sure what it can be used for, but the memories, oh sweet memories. (via: Walyou)…