Android is coming along smoothly

Today is the last day of The Mobile World Congress which takes place in Barcelona.  Makers of everything mobile (as in phones, not as in real estates opposite) are showing off their stuff at this event.  Also, there are many announcements, news, and releases tied to the dates of the congress. It seems like a … Continue reading Android is coming along smoothly

Can rapid development become ultra-rapid development?

I have this side theory that increased speeds of development are parts of what defines a new era in technology (you can read more about my theory on eras of technology in “What Did You Change Your Mind About in 2007?“). There were days, when to program a computer you actually had to build it … Continue reading Can rapid development become ultra-rapid development?

A blessing and a curse

Quoting comment in Slashdot discussion: The truth is both a blessing and a curse. It takes a lot of work to realize the truth and most people will not challenge themselves. Once you learn the truth, however, you are cursed with trying to explain it to others. This clearly explains the high density of Open … Continue reading A blessing and a curse

Limassol getting rid of abandoned cars

Via Google News I came across this article in Cyprus Mail, which talks about the new regulation from Limassol municipality for removing abandoned vehicles.  Interestingly, I thought about it a few times already.  There are many abandoned cars in the city, and they often add to the parking problem that is getting worse and worse … Continue reading Limassol getting rid of abandoned cars

Online identity, relationships, Google, and Social Graph API

Web Worker Daily covers the release of Google Social Graph API. These are pretty exciting news. With so many websites to join, users must decide where to invest significant time in adding their same connections over and over. For developers, this means it is difficult to build successful web applications that hinge upon a critical … Continue reading Online identity, relationships, Google, and Social Graph API