Friday 3 August 2012

Here’s why tablets (yes, tablets!) will replace the smartphone

This item strikes a chord for me. For some time I have been thinking in terms of a large screen phone (in the 5, 6 or 7 inch range) to replace my iPhone/iPad combination.

http://gigaom.com/mobile/heres-why-tablets-yes-tablets-will-replace-the-smartphone/

5.3 inch Galaxy Note
http://gigaom.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-note-impressions-phone-tablet/

5.5 inch Galaxy Note II
http://gigaom.com/mobile/heres-why-tablets-yes-tablets-will-replace-the-smartphone/

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Wind & solar price crunch

http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/wind-and-solar-price-crunch?utm_source=Climate%2BSpectator%2Bdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Climate%2BSpectator%2Bdaily&utm_source=Climate+Spectator&utm_campaign=05343ff854-CSPEC_DAILY&utm_medium=email

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Shale gas extraction on the rise in Australia (transcript & podcast)

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2012/s3559469.htm

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It’s a huge mistake to remove password prompt for free apps in iOS 6

http://www.macworld.com.au/blogs/its-a-huge-mistake-to-remove-password-prompt-for-free-apps-in-ios-6-65522/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mountain+Lion+reviewed+iPhone+5+tipped+for+Sept+12+iOS+6+password+concerns+and+more&utm_content=Mountain+Lion+reviewed+iPhone+5+tipped+for+Sept+12+iOS+6+password+concerns+and+more+CID_85b2fb17ba7cec14f23b45c8feb6b557&utm_source=Email+marketing+software&utm_term=Find+out+why

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Steve Jobs almost leaked the original iPhone to FedEx employee

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/steve-jobs-almost-leaked-the-original-iphone-to-fedex-employee#more-29393

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WalMart celebrates 100th California solar installation

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/01/walmart-celebrates-100th-california-solar-installation/

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Scientists warn Congress about disastrous effects of climate change

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/08/congress-climate-change/

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Robot sport — Sporting robots are still slow. But their inventors are making rapid strides

http://www.economist.com/node/21559391

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