Jeremy's Blog

Technology at Universal Studios

2006-04-11T06:47:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I was in Orlando and made a stop into universal studios. I was impressed at all the advancements they had in technology since the last time I had been there. THe rides were great and one stands out in particular. There was a SPiderMan ride that used visuals and glasses to make a virtual experience. I thought it was very cool and creative how they made it all come together. Also, all the lockers around inversal now were opened with a fingerprint instead of a code. I thought that was pretty neat as well.

Apple Fighting Battles in Court

2006-04-04T09:20:00.000-07:00

Apple is in a courtroom battle on two fronts overseas. In Europe, Apple Corp is suing for trademark violations. They are contending that the computer Apple brand has no infringed on a 1991 agreement not to enter the music industry. Also, France is trying a case that says that Apple is violating antitrust laws enacted by the european union. Apple has said it might just remove its product from France as the French market makes up only two percent of Apple customers. I think that Apple will end up being alright financially when everything is said and done. They will hire excellent lawyers and move on.

Net Presence A Must

2006-03-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

I am in the process of interviewing for jobs out of college. It seems that companies with nice website instantly gain more credibility to me as job prospects. The way a company can express itself on the web makes a huge difference. When I see a nice clean website I immediatley make a subconcious positive association with the company. It does not matter what they are selling or how strong the company actually is, at first glance I just feel good about the company. I think it is imperative that companies create internet sites that paint the most positive picture for that company if they hope to stand a chance at success in the future.

High Definition Pictures

2006-03-07T07:03:00.000-08:00

Samsung has a new digital camera that can now display high def photos. Unlike a normal high mega pixel camera, this onei s specifically designed to show all your imperfections in crystal clear high def. I think that camera technology is going to get better and better and soon enough even the most elementary camera in the future will be comparable to the $1,000 digital cameras of the past. We are in an exciting time for digital cameras as online sites such as facebook and webshots are posting so many pictures on a daily basis.

Online Gambling

2006-02-28T05:49:00.000-08:00

There are so many sites that are doing online gambling now. Businesses are using the internet and basing their gambling sites out of nations where gambling is allowed. Without the ease of connection the internet provides, it is likely that the gaming sites would not be allowed to be based out of the U.S. Each site tries to make sounds and the look of the gambling feel like you are in a regular casino. This is a multibillion dollar a year industry and I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

MySpace and Helio

2006-02-21T06:38:00.000-08:00

A phone service is coming out made from the creator of EarthLink and Boingo. THis phone will link up to MySpace.com to provide information about what the person is doing. One can send pictures from their phone directly my space and vice versa. The phones will be high end models that are currently in use un Korea. The CEO of the venture thinks that there are many great possiblilities. Analysts are calling this the year of the vurtual networks, as both ESPN and disney have come out with networks mobile networks of their own.

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Fabulous 4th Post

2006-02-07T07:32:00.000-08:00

I want to talk about ipods again. It is crazy to see so many accesories for the thing. Go to the gym and everyone has an armband with an ipod in it. The other day I saw a belt buckle designed for the ipod. I suppose that the only limit is creativity. Here is the latest thing ive seen, a purse with ipod speakers and holder. Pretty cool I guess, but who really needs it? http://www.techgadgetforums.com/files/new_ipod_bag.jpg

Super Bowl

2006-01-30T15:32:00.000-08:00

With Superbowl XL in the midst I thought I'd talk about the magic lines that they put on tv that dont really exist. These lines mark the first down and line of scrimmage, indicate certain players on the field, show red zone stats and much more. It is really cool how they can superimpose these images on top of the actual game footage. Now they are getting more advanced and putting advertisements in the stands and on the scoreboard. As time goes on I dont think that there is anything stopping this cool technology except imagination. It will be interesting to see what networks can come up with next to enhance, as well as bombard the audience with sponsors and advertisements.

Post #2

2006-01-23T18:00:00.000-08:00

I find it interesting that apple is starting to use intel chips. I think that this will do both great things for Intel and Apple, as the synergy that occurs when the products are combined will be very great. Macs are gaining alot in market share and with this move I think that they will continue to climb in the computing industry.

First Post

2006-01-12T17:45:00.000-08:00

I don't know what to say so I will just talk about my first week back on campus and my observations. It seems as if more and more ipod yielding students are walking around campus, ear buds wedged in tight and oblivious to the rest of us. I even gave in and for the first time took my ipod to campus. I think its bad idea, taking away from interaction that might otherwise take place had someone not been blasting out to the latest Ludacris tunes.