This article discusses the halt in production of Cisco’s Cius tablet.  The company states that this sudden stop in production is due to the simple issue of lack of sales.  The halt came as a huge surprise to many because in the past Cisco has been a computer power and pioneer and now they find themselves obsolete and unsuccessful.  I found this article extremely intriguing because we just finished up FCP and I was in the tablet computing group and I learned a lot about tablets leaving me to desire more knowledge on the subject.

Hardy, Q. (2012, May 25). Why Cisco Stopped Making Tablets. Retrieved from http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/25/why-cisco-dropped-tablet-making/?ref=technology

This article discusses how Facebook going public will affect the search engine Bing.  Bing has not taken on like it was originally intended too, and Google’s strong hold on the world of search engines brings about a need to change.  Microsoft is now launching a revamped Bing attempting to increase its popularity by linking it directly with Facebook.  This plan is extremely intriguing and I am very excited to see the upcoming unveiling of the new Bing.  Also, I wonder if this is the first step in dethroning the web power that is Google.

Wingfield, N. (2012, May 11). A revamping of Bing in the battle for search engine supremacy. . Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/technology/bing-search-engine-to-be-revamped-as-war-against-google-intensifies.html?_r=1&ref=technology

This article discusses how Harvard and MIT have paired up to now offer online courses at little to no cost to the students.  This article is so surprising considering the ongoing rivalry of these two educational goliaths.  As one might expect these classes have been extremely popular with over 120,000 students enrolling since’ however they are also extremely challenging leading to only 10,000 students remaining in the program after March’s midterm exam.  This article was so intriguing because I would have never expected Harvard and MIT to be the type of schools that would offer high caliber academic courses.

Lewin, T. (2012, May 02). Harvard and m.i.t. team up to offer free online courses. . Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/education/harvard-and-mit-team-up-to-offer-free-online-courses.html?_r=1&ref=technology

This article discusses the growing popularity of technologically produced prescriptions, over the old-fashioned hand written variety.  It explains the endless positives to virtual prescriptions including the immense issue with the atrocious handwriting of today’s doctors.  It illustrates how technologically produced prescriptions alleviate the risk of incorrect medicines and dosages based on the poor handwriting of physicians.

This article interested me because it includes both the fields of technology and the health field. 

Stross, R. (2012, April 28). Chicken scratches vs. electronic prescriptions . . Retrieved from www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/business/e-prescriptions-reduce-errors-but-their-adoption-is-slow.html?_r=1&ref=technology

This article is about the effects of Apple’s increasing popularity on Microsoft.  This article discusses that when all circumstances are taken into consideration Windows is doing far better than what is expected of them.  In fact, Microsoft has recently exceeded its latest profit estimates and is thriving amidst this trying economy and Apple’s continued growth and success.

I really liked this article because I am an owner of both Microsoft and Apple products so I hope than can both succeed now and moving forward.  I liked this article because its sole purpose is to convey both the success of Apple and Windows.

Wingfield, N. (2012, April 20). Microsoft beats estimates as windows makes a stand. . Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/20/technology/microsofts-earnings-surpass-expectations.html?ref=technology

This http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/arts/02iht-design02.html?pagewanted=2&ref=technology">article discusses that Apple’s seemingly endless run on the top of the technological world may be over sooner than we think. It makes a fantastic comparison between how classical cars are nice to look at, but they simply are not practical, it asks the question of will Apple technology soon be placed in the same category as these cars, and be classified as nice, but obsolete.

This article caught my attention because I own and love my iPhone and the thought of it soon becoming obsolete really surprised me because every day I use it I love it more and learn something new about it, and it impresses me more and more.

Rawsthorn, A. (2012, April 02). How the love affair with apple might end . . Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/arts/02iht-design02.html?pagewanted=1&ref=technology

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This article discusses the frightening possibility that the information contained within our iPhone’s is potentially being illegally accessed by hackers via our mobile apps.  Are these apps the best friend of a 21st century human and means of constant entertainment or traps that leave us susceptible to fraud and identify theft.  This is currently being actively investigated by members of congress and this really is a serious cause for concern.

This really frightens me personally because like many of us I own and constantly use my iPhone especially the tons of mobile apps it offers and I will certainly follow this story and attempt to protect myself in any way I can moving forward.

Chen, B. (2012, March 23). Lawmakers ask apple app makers about privacy. . Retrieved from http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/representatives-ask-apple-app-makers-about-privacy/?ref=technology

This new technology discussed in this article is simply astonishing.  It is so intriguing to me that in the near future our computers and internet sites will recognizer typing abilities and will except us on this basis alone rather than typing in a password.  Though this technology as it should right now is only readily available for government use, the future for a technology like this is exciting and full.

This article caught my attention because I am unfortunately someone who often forgets their passwords and the concept that I could just beige work with out a password and then my computer will soon after be able to recognize whether it is me or someone else attempting to access my device.

Stross, R. (2012, March 17). Bypass the password. . Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/business/seeking-ways-to-make-computer-passwords-unnecessary.html?_r=1&ref=technology

This article was written in response to the recent project launched by the government of Pakistan to install a web wall that would monitor the online activity of the entire country.  Acccording to the government, they are striving to maintain a level of public morality.  They also intend to protect national security by implementing this web wall.  This has been tried numerous times through out the world.  Though web walls have never been successful in the past the government of Pakistan believes that they have the technology and power to implement a web wall that will monitor the online activity of the citizens 24/7.  They have already blocked sites such as Facebook and YouTube for limited amounts of time.  This plan has been met head on by extremely active protest.  The question still looms is it allowed or morally right for a government to limit a citizens use of the internet.

This article peaked my interest because of the impact that the internet has on our daily life.  In the 21st century we are constantly connecting to the internet from computers and mobile devices.  The thought that the government would have constant access to my personal online activity seems absolutely ridiculous and unfair to me. Finally, I am extremely eager to see how this all pans out and if this plan is put into affect the impact it will have on the entire nation of Pakistan.

Pfanner, E. (2012, March 02). New york times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/03/technology/pakistan-builds-web-wall-out-in-the-open.html?_r=1&ref=technology

The focus of the article is to convey the thoughts of famous blogger Jeff Jarvis who had an epiphany while flying trans-atlantic last month.  Mr. Jarvis thought that to make your aviation experience both more productive and enjoyable, airline passengers should have the ability to select their seatmates.  Agreeing with his thoughts the Dutch airline KLM has launched a program they call Meet and Seat.  This program allows passengers to upload details from their Facebook or LinkedIn profiles to determine the most compatible seatmate. After you have determined the amount of information you would like to provide KLM will respond back with a hypathetical seat map for you. It is then the passengers responsibility to select an appropriate seat for themselves. Numerous airlines have attempted similar programs in the past with limited success.

This article was very interesting to me becuase last year I did a project on online combatibilty surveys and how they worked with online dating sites, and this article immediately reminded me of this.  Also, this article was interesting to me because I have had bad experiences with seating on planes in which I have had to sit next to noisy children and rude business men.  Finally, I am extremely curious about the possible success of this program and the large impact it could have on the field of commercial aviation.