News and Analysis

• Yep, we got our first ticket for driving with Google Glass on.
• Investors aren’t trusting some of the world’s biggest banks – and they’re Chinese.  Remember when people realized they couldn’t trust US banks?
• A guide to spotting statistics being misused.

– Steven “Yeah not wearing those” Savage

The news has apparently gone to crazytown today.

Sears is super-doomed and may start selling parts off.  It’s only time until some kind of death or buyout.  I’m not even sure how relevant they are anymore economically, but a collapse will have effects.

Lenovo welcomes Ashton Kutcher as a designer.  I really got nothing to say here.

The Nintendo Wii U is selling poorly.  I have to agree, it’s time for them to share games.  I’ll say it again – Pokemon on every platform == money.

Intel is in talks to turn it’s Web TV project to Verizon.  Verizon’s got a powerful presence.  Could also mean some job opportunities at Verizon (and not at Intel).

– Steven “Kutcher, Really?” Savage

There’s a Junior Designer need at Cards Against Humanity.

Goodreads in Amazon’s hands does not have people happy.  I can’t say I’m surprised.

DC Comics is moving to Burbank.  Part of the further Hollywoodization of comics I’d say.  Also maybe to run away from people annoyed at the new 52.  Might be some job opportunities for you!

Facebook buying Blackberry?  Not sure myself, but they’ve been flailing and Blackberry is . . . well Blackberry.  Could this also bring a Facebook presence into Canada?

Sky is taking on Netflix.  A bit of gutsy move.  But I want to watch this in case . .

I also want to watch Al-Jazerra America’s expansion.  Because American news isn’t so hot internationally, I think they (and others) see a vulnerability.

Remember when I was cynical about smartwatches?  About 1/3 of the Samsung ones are being returned.  So I remain cynical.

– Steven “Doesn’t Even Own A Watch” Savage