Description: Developers are writing programs for the motion controller that lets it be used as a 3D camera, holographic puppet generator and other uses Microsoft never foresaw. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 12/23/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2010/12/22/t_tt_kinect_hacks.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: What are some of the entertainment product applications for this developing technology? How will the added-value… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Will Apple sour in 2011?
Description: Readers of ‘The Buzz’ are surprisingly bearish on the technology giant despite a super 2010. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 12/23/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/12/23/n_bz_apple_aapl_2011.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasoning that supports further increases ahead for Apple and those that don’t. What do you think will happen to Apple stock value?
End the Ethanol Insanity: Ed Wallace
Description: Ethanol damages engines and is not a viable alternative to fossil fuels, but farmers and lobbyists don’t want you to know that. Source: Businessweek.com  Date: 12/23/2010 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/dec2010/bw20101221_927461.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the highlights of this report. Why do you think there is so much controversy over this economic policy? Who are the… Read more »
Someday, Store Coupons May Tap You on the Shoulder
Description: CLIPPING coupons is a hassle. Intentionally. If shoppers were to redeem any more than just a sliver of them, manufacturers would have a self-created financial catastrophe on their hands. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 12/25/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/business/26digi.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Summarize the development of coupon use by consumers? How will technology affect this pricing strategy… Read more »
Madoff victims could soon get billions
Description: Madoff victims might finally get their hands on their stolen billions. The court-appointed trustee trying to recover Madoff’s loot has brought dozens of lawsuits but so far hasn’t been able to compensate victims. That might soon change. A court hearing is set for Jan. 13 that could unlock more than one-third of the $20… Read more »
