Let’s Get Ready to IT Rumble

Ben Kunz posted an article on the Business Week website where he details what he calls the “splinternet.” Basically, all the mobile devices that are flooding the market each have their own applications that are not real compatible with other devices.  Kunz mentions the iPod and the Droid phone along with Amazon’s Kindle reader.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have one device that would work in conjunction with other operating systems.  I love technology, but we as consumers need to start figuring out what we want and what we will tolerate.  Do you want to have 5 different devices just so you can take advantage of the internet?

Get Flash(ed) later this year

Adobe announced today that plans are still on track to release Flash 10.1 for smart phones later this year.  Flash is used to play videos and games on Blackberries, Androids and other smart phones.  Unfortunately, Apple’s iPad and iPhone will not be on the list of compatible gadgets. So if you’re looking to get spruced up videos or play the latest games on your mobile device, Flash 10.1 will be out later this year.