It seems that the 2 superpower are involved in an acrimonious debate.
As to who is really the one dominating the market, transforming it into their own monopoly.
There were many slams at Apple at that event, but by now you've heard the big sound bite from Vic Gundotra, Google's vice president of engineering: that Apple represents a "draconian future, a future where one man, one company, one device, one carrier would be our only choice."
Google is a destination. It wants everything to flow through its doors. Now having dominated the Internet search door, it is creating or expanding new ones in the form of browsing software, operating systems for desktop and mobile, and a host of other services
It seems that both Google and Apple wants to dominate the entire market.
Apple wants to make it the iMarket while Google wants to make it the SearchMarket.
So who will prevail at the end?
Well, I guess Google should stick to their search empire while Apple should stick to their applications empire.
At the end of the day, if both of these brobdingnagian powers collaborate or even form a coalition, it might just lead to a brand new breakthrough for the technology industry.
So stop fighting already please, co-operate and show the world the power of synergy !
Credits -marketwatch
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Android beats iPhone to the punch with video calling
Besting Apple's next iPhone by at least a few weeks, Fring announced today the general availability of its Fring 2.1 software for Android. With a front-facing camera phone like the Sprint EVO 4G, you can now make video calls to your Skype contacts on their computers or other devices with front facing cameras.
The video quality isn't fantastic -- compare to a significantly-compressed YouTube video. Audio is the same. Fring promises better quality in upcoming releases.
That being said, you now have a mobile teleconferencing solution built into your Android phone
Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 4/HD hardware leaks have had front-facing cameras and Video iChat has been found in the beta code. They are widely expected to announce this functionality at their WWDC in June.
Credits -cnn
The video quality isn't fantastic -- compare to a significantly-compressed YouTube video. Audio is the same. Fring promises better quality in upcoming releases.
That being said, you now have a mobile teleconferencing solution built into your Android phone
Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 4/HD hardware leaks have had front-facing cameras and Video iChat has been found in the beta code. They are widely expected to announce this functionality at their WWDC in June.
Credits -cnn
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
SNSD is Perfect Beauty
I'm sure I don't need to elaborate more.
The pictures speak a thousand words.
Furthermore, I'm pretty sure that almost everyone has heard of the group SNSD, So Nyu Shi Dae.
Of course, their leader Taeyeon pawns !
Enjoy their sexy dance below
Credits -yuri88, -asianfamily, -iloveohkpop, -blogspot, -mrkpop
The pictures speak a thousand words.
Furthermore, I'm pretty sure that almost everyone has heard of the group SNSD, So Nyu Shi Dae.
Personally, I like Yoona and Yuri
Of course, their leader Taeyeon pawns !
Enjoy their sexy dance below
Credits -yuri88, -asianfamily, -iloveohkpop, -blogspot, -mrkpop
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Bonds and how the prices shift
How much do you guys know about bonds? The Treasury ? Well, here's a simple fact.
Bond yields move inversely to prices and a basis point is 0.01%.
Fears about Europe's ability to address its large debts fueled a massive shift towards the relative security of U.S. debt and away from assets deemed riskier. Still, some analysts say problems in Europe are unlikely to carry fundamental shockwaves to the U.S., where the economy has been steadily recovering.
You see news about China trying to sell off their Europe bonds for fear that the Euros will continue to plummet in the time to come. Let's analyse this conundrum.
Why does China wants to sell the bonds, which is to say the debts of Europe? Well, simple, that's because Europe is in a crisis right now and currently, it is actually taking up loans and rescue packages just to pull through this period.
Normally, bonds and debts are extremely safe because there is no way the government will go on default. In layman terms, there is no way the government will be unable to pay off their debts when the dateline arrives. Hence, it is almost 100% safe to purchase the bonds.
Naturally, when the economy is precarious and when the stocks start to become volatile, people turn to U.S. debts and bonds for shelter.
They purchase bonds with reasonable yields and they sit back and relax, waiting for their yields at the monthly payoff session.
However, when the economy recovers and stocks start to become bullish, people will flock to the stock markets as they are tempted by the way higher returns. Although it's still fundamentally riskier than bonds, people believe that it's worth the risk.
In this situation, the prices of the bonds fall, and naturally the yields rise. This boils down to the principle of Supply and Demand. When people stop buying bonds, the supply of the bonds rise and naturally the prices of the bonds fall and in turn, the yields rise in an attempt to attract the bidders once again.
There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to the determination of the prices of bonds. For instance, let us look at the debts of the United States of America, when the stocks in America are looking healthy, naturally the prices of the bonds will fall.
However, we need to look at it on the international level as well. For example, the European debt market, China's move on the currency policy, North Korean and South Korean's dispute, Dubai's recurring debt and Japan's central bank. So many things to look out for when it comes to bonds. Each and everyone of these factors play an important role in the determination of the price of these bonds.
Do read up more on your own to find out more about how the prices of bonds move.
:)
Credits -marketwatch, -marketoracle, -socioecohistory, -glennz
Bond yields move inversely to prices and a basis point is 0.01%.
Fears about Europe's ability to address its large debts fueled a massive shift towards the relative security of U.S. debt and away from assets deemed riskier. Still, some analysts say problems in Europe are unlikely to carry fundamental shockwaves to the U.S., where the economy has been steadily recovering.
You see news about China trying to sell off their Europe bonds for fear that the Euros will continue to plummet in the time to come. Let's analyse this conundrum.
Why does China wants to sell the bonds, which is to say the debts of Europe? Well, simple, that's because Europe is in a crisis right now and currently, it is actually taking up loans and rescue packages just to pull through this period.
Normally, bonds and debts are extremely safe because there is no way the government will go on default. In layman terms, there is no way the government will be unable to pay off their debts when the dateline arrives. Hence, it is almost 100% safe to purchase the bonds.
Naturally, when the economy is precarious and when the stocks start to become volatile, people turn to U.S. debts and bonds for shelter.
However, when the economy recovers and stocks start to become bullish, people will flock to the stock markets as they are tempted by the way higher returns. Although it's still fundamentally riskier than bonds, people believe that it's worth the risk.
In this situation, the prices of the bonds fall, and naturally the yields rise. This boils down to the principle of Supply and Demand. When people stop buying bonds, the supply of the bonds rise and naturally the prices of the bonds fall and in turn, the yields rise in an attempt to attract the bidders once again.
There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to the determination of the prices of bonds. For instance, let us look at the debts of the United States of America, when the stocks in America are looking healthy, naturally the prices of the bonds will fall.
However, we need to look at it on the international level as well. For example, the European debt market, China's move on the currency policy, North Korean and South Korean's dispute, Dubai's recurring debt and Japan's central bank. So many things to look out for when it comes to bonds. Each and everyone of these factors play an important role in the determination of the price of these bonds.
Do read up more on your own to find out more about how the prices of bonds move.
:)
Credits -marketwatch, -marketoracle, -socioecohistory, -glennz
Monday, June 14, 2010
J&J Goes overboard
The quality and safety violations that led to the shutdown of a Tylenol plant were extremely serious, and could lead to tough action by regulators on drugmaker Johnson & Johnson.
"This inspection report is pretty close to being the worst I've seen. It suggests that basically the FDA found an issue with almost every system at the plant," said Lebo, who had previously worked for Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical sourcing group in 2002. Lebo said he left that job after nine months because the work required too much travel.
The report also said that McNeil failed to follow up on 46 consumer complaints received from June 2009 to April 2010 "regarding foreign materials, black or dark specks." Neither the FDA nor Johnson & Johnson would provide more details about the complaints.
I'm really dissapointed. I can't believe that J&J actually ignored those complaints and moved on like it wasn't their fault. In business, follow-ups are of paramount importance, if not the sine qua non of business. You have to listen and follow up on various issues to find the link between various issues.
One problem can't be solved unless the root of the problem is found. If you just leave it dangling there, it will naturally be exacerbated along the way and as time pass, it will spell deep troubles for the company.
Also, this is definitely not the first scandal surrounding the product, Tylenol. In fact, it has been way too many times where J&J is actually recalling that product.
The very first time occured back in the 1980s and J&J was ironically famous after that incident for they handled it impeccably. They managed to gain back the trust of their customers and eventually they made it big.
However, it is an unconscionable mistake to take the consumers' trust for granted. As the old adage goes, "Once bitten, twice shy." Just count the number of times the product, Tylenol has been recalled. Naturally the trust level of the consumers towards the product has plummeted.
If J&J is found to be guilty for all the safety breaches, it might spell real doom for the company. The other healthcare companies will tend to be fractious during this period. When you are down, people will exploit the opportunity to bring you down altogether.
Credits -marketwatch
"This inspection report is pretty close to being the worst I've seen. It suggests that basically the FDA found an issue with almost every system at the plant," said Lebo, who had previously worked for Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical sourcing group in 2002. Lebo said he left that job after nine months because the work required too much travel.
The report also said that McNeil failed to follow up on 46 consumer complaints received from June 2009 to April 2010 "regarding foreign materials, black or dark specks." Neither the FDA nor Johnson & Johnson would provide more details about the complaints.
I'm really dissapointed. I can't believe that J&J actually ignored those complaints and moved on like it wasn't their fault. In business, follow-ups are of paramount importance, if not the sine qua non of business. You have to listen and follow up on various issues to find the link between various issues.
One problem can't be solved unless the root of the problem is found. If you just leave it dangling there, it will naturally be exacerbated along the way and as time pass, it will spell deep troubles for the company.
Also, this is definitely not the first scandal surrounding the product, Tylenol. In fact, it has been way too many times where J&J is actually recalling that product.
The very first time occured back in the 1980s and J&J was ironically famous after that incident for they handled it impeccably. They managed to gain back the trust of their customers and eventually they made it big.
However, it is an unconscionable mistake to take the consumers' trust for granted. As the old adage goes, "Once bitten, twice shy." Just count the number of times the product, Tylenol has been recalled. Naturally the trust level of the consumers towards the product has plummeted.
If J&J is found to be guilty for all the safety breaches, it might spell real doom for the company. The other healthcare companies will tend to be fractious during this period. When you are down, people will exploit the opportunity to bring you down altogether.
Credits -marketwatch
Sunday, June 13, 2010
BEAST B2ST
Beast is my favourite boy group.
I love their music. Totally my type of music.
Criterias : Catchy - Repetitive, Loud, Great dance, Dramatic.
See for yourself. Play the video. You will not regret it.
Beast's Shock - Everyday I shock SHOCK !
Credits -youtube, -daequest, -fanpop, -moonlightunes
I love their music. Totally my type of music.
Criterias : Catchy - Repetitive, Loud, Great dance, Dramatic.
See for yourself. Play the video. You will not regret it.
Beast's Shock - Everyday I shock SHOCK !
Credits -youtube, -daequest, -fanpop, -moonlightunes
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