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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Music Streaming Services: When the Artists Fight Back., on the site 9 years, 6 months ago
I don’t think Tidal will be able to beat out rivals like Spotify, Pandora and even Itunes radio. As Jada pointed out, one of the biggest draw for Tidal competitors is that their is a free version available to consumers. One of Tidal’s advertise feature is high quality audio that isn’t compressed like other services, unfortunately I don’t think…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Is this our Future?, on the site 9 years, 6 months ago
I don’t think smart home technology and having all our gadgets be connected would be bad thing. The security aspect of of it is overblown in my opinion. If your home doors and windows are remotely control, sure, someone might hack it and break in. however its also very easy for someone break your windows and lock pick your doors to break in right…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Google Chromebit… the future of computers?, on the site 9 years, 6 months ago
I think these mobile computing devices will be a hit but it won’t replace devices such as laptops, tablets or a desktop mainly because the limitation of what it can actually do. These types of devices, i believe will be most popular for people who what to turn their living room into a entertainment hub for media consumption, this would give them a…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Are millennials missing out by scrapping cable TV subscriptions?, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I agree with Craig Moffett that many millennials will not come back to the cable ecosystem because now that they know and use services such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and other streaming services, their perceived value of cable has diminish to a point where it is no longer worth it regardless of how much money they make. According to the…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Facebook dives deeper into the connected home, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
I definitely think that Facebook has the resources both financially and technologically to compete with the big tech companies ( Google, Amazon, Samsung, Apple) in the IoT market. Facebook makes its living on collecting and know its user’s information, and by entering the IoT market, they will be able to gather even more information from its…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 7 months ago
Uber launch in New York City in 2011 and 4 years later, they now have 14,000 registered Uber cars compare to 13,500 yellow taxis in New York City. With the hype surround Uber since its launch with some analyst […]
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 1, on the site 9 years, 7 months ago
Personally I don’t think online classes will every be able to replace a traditional live in person class. There are too many distractions today especially for a student. Students could have an online class session open while browsing Facebook, watching videos and playing games at the same time. This takes away the student’s focus. In a…[Read more]
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 7 months ago
Amazon has purchase 2lemetry, a start-up which focuses on tracking and managing IP enabled devices and connected machines. 2lemetry has a platform call Kinesis which processes and analyses high volume data streams from any number of sources in real time. Other 2lemetry development includes using its platform in the retail environment where retailers would be able to sends shoppers alerts of offers, deals and messages to their connected phone.This purchase could be a great move for Amazon which already has its foot in the IoT industry with their home automation hardware such as smart locks, thermostats, home assistant, and lights. With the platform that 2lemetry developed, Amazon would be able to connect all its devices together with each other and the user more efficiently and seamlessly.
We discuss in class the potential security concerns about having everything in our life connected to the internet. However, we also discuss the misconception that tradition locks would be safer than a smart lock, with that said, do you feel that having everything in our life such as locks, windows, appliances and home connected would make us a bigger target to hackers? Would this technology actually make our life more convenient or is it just another add on accessory to our smartphones?
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Honestly, I think if a hacker wants to get into something, they will find a way to do so. Therefore, I’m not sure if having all our home securities makes us a bigger target. Like we discussed in class, if a robber wants to get into a house, they would find a way to pick a lock or whatnot, so if home security eventually turns more and more technological, I think robbers would find other ways (like hacking) to break in, if they really want to. I think for the most part, this technology could be convenient because most people are always in a rush and on the go; having everything on a smartphone and tablet can be an easy, efficient way to make sure your house is locked and secured.
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 8 months ago
Ebay has launched a new open source tool call Pulsar to help them collect and process data from users and business events in real time. Ebay had been using Hadoop which collects data for user behavior analytic, however Ebay create Pulsar because they encounter new cases that demands collection and processing of large amounts of data that needed be be done in real time in order to allow its systems to react to user’s activities as soon as they happen.
Ebay states that Pulsar has successfully been use in the the company to build solutions and solve problems in different areas such as advertising, internet marketing, billing, and business monitoring.
The article states that Ebay is not the first company to create its own data processing systems. Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and LinkedIn have all created their own systems to meet their own demand. This makes me wonder, will more companies start to develop their own system specifically for their data needs, like Netflix maybe? Will they created other systems for other areas such as a CRM or even a ERP? Is there a big advantage for companies to create their own systems instead of using a third parties?http://www.ebaytechblog.com/2015/02/23/announcing-pulsar-real-time-analytics-at-scale/#.VOu5RvnF-7K
venturebeat.com/2015/02/23/ebay-launches-pulsar-an-open-source-tool-for-quickly-taming-big-data
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This is a very interesting topic, and a subject that will certainly influence consumers. I fully expect other companies to develop or purchase technology which allows them to process and react to user activities in real time. This, at the moment, will provide companies with a competitive advantage, however, is it not long until this technology is also a commodity? Will all consumer business eventually have to implement this technology as a cost of doing business?
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 8 months ago
Over the past couple of years, there is a growing movement in the consumer television market. With the rise of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, many people are ditching their high price cable or satellite service. However, some people miss some of their favorite channels like ESPN, CNN and kids networks. There was no way to get these channels without cable or satellite until now, Dish Network has launch a new service call SlingTV that will give consumers channels such as ESPN, CNN, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network and more all for a price of $20 a month with no commitment. User will be able to stream these channels, live from their computer, phones, tablets and media players. The average cable bill in the US is $70 a month but with Dish Network’s $20 service, SlingTV could be the answer to core cutter’s problems, low price for channels they want and none of the channels they don’t watch.
Do you think this new service could compete with the likes of Comcast and DirectTV? Can you see more people ditching their cable service for this or other similar services? What can cable companies do to to counter this?http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/15/cutting-the-cord-sling-tv-review/23194453/
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This is a service I have been dreaming about for years! As a college student with a tight budget, the cost of cable is way over the amount I’m willing to spend. I think this type of service will revolutionize the way cable TV is viewed and paid for. However, the one reason I could see customers keeping cable is the On Demand service. Would SlingTV offer something similar or would customers be on their own for shows that they missed?
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Yes, Sling is definitely a brand new competition to Comcast and other cable companies for many reason. First users who have cable only watch maybe 10 channels and the rest are just there. I feel like having sling channel it has best of both worlds. It has all most watched channels and for $20 dollars a month with no commitment is key. I believe this can really effect Comcast and make them lose key consumers and gain many other. These other users are college students. I feel like they are the untouched market who just want to watch a few channels. But they don’t buy cable because it’s expensive but with Sling this can change. Cable companies will have to decrease rates or offer packages like give them a 10 channel options and a 50 channel options. This can really help Comcast get new consumers and eliminate Sling.
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Chau M. Tran commented on the post, Is Apple going to give Spotify a run for their money?, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I don’t think Apple would be able to compete with the likes of Spotify or Pandora mainly because Apple’s service would be limited to its ecosystem only. With Spotify or Pandora, it is available on almost all platform which allows it to reach more people.
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 8 months ago
Google already has a hand in search, video, hardware and numerous other ventures but might be adding a new one to its business. Google is reportedly thinking about becoming a wireless service provider that will challenge the likes of AT&T and Verizon, partnering itself with T-mobile and Sprint to use their networks as a Google service. According to analyst, Google might be a viable threat to the two giant wireless providers due to the fact that they could undercut the prices of both providers because Google wants user’s data rather than money. If Google does in fact enter into the telecommunication business, they are banking on the fact that customers would be willing to share their data in exchange for low cost as they do with some of Google’s free services (Google Docs, voice, search, Youtube). Would you mind sharing some information with Google if it meant lower phones bills? How big of a competitor do you think Google could become to AT&T and Verizon?-
Thanks for posting this article.
This is a great opportunity for Google to enter wireless business.
We all know that Google has limitless ambitions and they are planning to play Sprint and T-Mobile against each other to get a really low price, so Google can offer a really low price.
I would not mind my data to be shared with Google since we already know that most of the Google apps are already done so. However, this is not pleasant news for existing companies in the wireless industry such as AT&T and Verizon, and how much the move will bring down prices and increase network speeds. I hope to see that Google’s plans are successfully leading the better development in the industry.
Thanks
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 9 months ago
Over the past 2 years, the popularity of crypto-currency has risen greatly, especially bit-coin with companies such as overstock.com and Dell accepting bit-coin as payment. However, one of the main concern with bit coin is that it isn’t government regulated which means there are no official consumer protection.
Now, Coinbase a start up that has raise $75 million, with investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, the New York Stock Exchange, and BBVA, a major Spanish bank. Coinbase is currently approved in 24 US states and is trying to become the biggest bit-coin exchange in the world. By presenting itself as the first US regulated bit-coin exchange, Coinbase is hoping to make bit-coin more consumer friendly and less risky. Although Coinbase is not insured any government of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, they do have insurance with a different company, this would give trades some assurance that they wont lose everything if something does happen.
I wouldn’t consider investing in bit-coin for two main reason. First, the price is too volatile. In 2013, it was trading at over $1000 but now, in less than two years, it is currently at $265, that big of a drop is just too risky for me. My second big concern is the security of exchanges that does the trades, because it wasn’t regulated by any government (until now with Coinbase), if the company that handles the trades were hacked and the bit-coin were stolen there was no protection for consumer. This happen with an exchange in Japan call Mt.Gox, which loss about $500 million worth of bit-coin in a security breach.
http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/01/coinbase-launches-first-regulated-bitcoin-exchange-in-us/
Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.
http://nypost.com/2015/01/26/coinbase-first-regulated-us-bitcoin-exchange-opens/
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Chau M. Tran wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 9 months ago
President Obama has taken the stance that data encryption should exist for consumer communication such text messaging. email and phone calls, which companies such as Apple and Google has implemented in their hardware and software. However, he wants the government and police to have access to these records if they believe that an individual is a threat to security.
In my opinion, I believe that a user’s private messages and data belongs to them and only them. Allowing the government to access them would defeat the purpose of encryption in the first place. Although the idea behind it is well intended, it could lead to misuse such as what happen with the NSA and its employees, spying on citizens without cause.
My main concern with giving the government access would be, if they were searching for evidence that a person was planning to committed a specific crime but didn’t find evidence of it but they did find other illegal items, could the government bring new charges based on those new findings. Another concern I have is, if the government wants to access encrypted data to prevent a crime, would they also access the data to clear a person of a crime if that person ask them to?
http://www.bankinfosecurity.com/cameron-obama-a-7809/op-1
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2015/01/16/obama-sides-with-cameron-in-encryption-fight/
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I very much agree with your stance on this matter. It’s difficult to imagine this data not being misused once access to it is granted. With recent concerns such as the NSA issue, I would be surprised if the President received a great deal of support for this cause. User privacy must be protected and the use of data encryption to secure this privacy must be enforced. The article was a very interesting read, thank you for sharing.
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I’m of the mindset that if the government wants the information they’re going to get it either way. I agree with both of your points in that the data should be encrypted, but for a variety of reasons other than government access. Chau, you bring up a good point regarding whether the government’s access would limit the user to only being liable for information relevant to the warrant. I do feel that if a crime is so severe that a warrant needs to be issued for the data, then their access should be limited only to relevant information. If they stumble upon something else it should be a non-issue, but I doubt that’s how it would pan out.
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Chau M. Tran changed their profile picture 11 years, 7 months ago
I take Uber and other cab services regularly and think there are several flaws within the organization that regulations will have to try to resolve. For one, there is no time constraint for the consecutive hours worked for Uber drivers. This can pose as a safety threat for passengers in the car if the driver is tired and I would hope that a regulation is soon proposed so this does not happen. Additionally, if more laws are passed regarding inspections this could limit the amount of uber drivers available. I don’t think it will hurt the market however since there will always be indididuals who want cheaper rates. Companies will be willing to enter the market then.