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Google’s Newest Move in the Phone Game

December 7th, 2010 | Author: Steven R Hernandez

Overview

In the android-powered phone game it seems as though Google is still fighting for supremacy. They are planning to release their new phone the “Nexus S” which will exclusively feature the latest Android platform, Android 2.3. Google is partnering with Samsung for the release of the phone.

A few specs of the phone include:

-4-inch contour display

-1ghz hummingbird processor

-Rear and front cameras

-16Gb of internal memory

-And near field communication technology

And several specs of the new android operating system are:

-User interface tweaks

-Near field communication support

-New keyboard and text selection

-VoIP calling

Personal Opinion

It seems as there is nothing too special about this phone besides the new operating system. All new waves of phones will contain the front-facing camera and it seems like a new android-phone comes out every month. The only thing that may be sustaining about this new phone is in fact the new version of the Android OS. Although some tweaks were corrected, it seems as though the interface remains the same and there is no real tangible essence of “newness”. Personally, I believe this phone is not going to be as successful as predicted although it will open the door for the next generation of sustaining Android phones.

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Tags: consumer opinion, Innovation, nexus s, phone, steven hernandez, technology |

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Google maps, google news, google earth,…..google cars?

October 25th, 2010 | Author: Steven R Hernandez

Google has announced their latest project, which seems to have already been in place for some time now. Google announced that they have invented and have been experimenting its new self-automated cars. These cars are manned by trained professionals, whom are there to record information as well as take the wheel if ever necessary. These cars are equipped with all kind of software and hardware (radar sensors, video cameras, laser range finders) which detect other cars in its vicinity, while also using google maps to guide itself to the destination which is originally programmed. Google also has announced that the automated cars have already driven over 140,000 miles (in traffic) so far with occasional human intervention. Seven of the cars have actually made it to the 1,000 mile mark without any intervention necessary. Google’s reasoning behind this project is to avoide traffic accidents as well as decrease fuel emissions. The cars, which can detect surrounding cars, will be able to drive as close as possible to the other cars on the road, which will increase the space efficiency on our highway system.

Innovative Thoughts?

I definitely believe this is a new-market disruptive innovation. This idea may lower or even eliminate the age for having a driver’s license. Through the perfection of this innovation, anybody will be able to get into a car and program the destination and sit back and enjoy the ride. Imagine not having to worry about designated drivers, dropping anybody off, picking anybody up, or even getting up to run errands. I foresee the future of this innovation as an evolution in the transportation system as well as a huge change in retail industry. Imagine ordering food or products from a local company and all you have to do is program your car to go to the company and come back with the materials you ordered. Obviously, the industry would have to change to suit the new automated cars. Eventually stores would be required to create a drive-thru system which would allow the consumer to send over their car and get the correct supplies placed into the correct car and then sent back to the consumer. This all will come in time though, but the major change of this innovation would hit the non-consumer market.

Non-consumers who for some reason cannot drive a car will now be able to enjoy the pleasures of driving an automobile without having to actually drive. With this new technology, anybody will be able to get behind the wheel of a car and take to the road without having to worry about accidents, wasting gas, and traffic. If this idea ever takes off, I believe it will impact the way many people live, commute, and work.

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Tags: google, google car, Innovation, self-automated car, technology |

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Underwater “Air”plane?

September 20th, 2010 | Author: Steven R Hernandez

Sir Richard Branson is at it again! He has already tackled air and space travel, but this time he is off to conquer another frontier…the SEA.

This machine can hold 2 passengers and a pilot and maneuvers as if you were flying through the water. It is the first of its kind to hit the market earlier this year. So the obvious question would be- Is this the perfect example of innovation? With submarines, yachts, jet skis, and speed boats already in the market, how much of an impact would this new machine make?

To rent this beauty out it would take a nice little chunk of change out of your pocket (about $25,000/week to be exact). So would people even bother trying this new craft out? Or is this the beginning of a new wave of underwater exploration devices?

I personally believe that like most other luxury vehicles, this may become huge in the market and we will start to see low-end innovation versions of the product. Maybe a one-seater underwater plane that people could purchase at a lower price or maybe this can become an attraction at amusement parks or aquariums. Either way I say that this is definitely innovative and I believe that Richard Branson along with the engineering company (Hawkes Ocean Technologies) are introducing a new, modern, innovative way to get the “common” people involved in underwater exploration.

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