Big Bang of Convergence 430
joNDoty writes "Businessweek is running a story predicting 'This is going to be the most disruptive period in the past 50 years." The period they are talking about is the digital age of convergence, where every software/hardware manufacturer is racing to link cell phones, tvs and computers into universal devices 'that can't be categorized as tech or consumer electronics.' 'The result is a Big Bang of convergence, and it's likely to produce the biggest explosion of innovation since the dawn of the Internet.' Overrated? Perhaps, but +1 insightful nonetheless." Sure, your fridge will tell you you need milk, but convergence is not necessarily a good thing.
I agree. (Score:5, Funny)
Linking (Score:4, Funny)
Please don't converge my fridge (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Look at Your Remote Controls (Score:5, Funny)
Digital Convergence? (Score:5, Funny)
Viriiii (Score:3, Funny)
I should go into business selling whole-home anti-virus licenses. Good for 10 communicating devices per license. Renewable monthly.
-Kelt
FOOLS! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I agree. (Score:5, Funny)
Synapse? (Score:5, Funny)
No, thanks (Score:5, Funny)
My VCR watches TV for me when I'm not there, my oven can cook dinner for me when I'm not there, and my checking account can pay bills automatically if I'm not there. With all this convergence, will my possessions need me anymore?
Re:Slackjawed Marketers... (Score:3, Funny)
Maybe now we can keep those AMD chips cool.
Re:bah (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Convergence (Score:5, Funny)
*cough* Apple *cough*
go'head kill me.
Re:Viriiii (Score:3, Funny)
I would be happy with antibacteria for the fridge. I'd never have to worry about those "mystery" packages ever again.
Great... now my toaster will spam me too (Score:4, Funny)
Just imagine a date coming into your place... (Score:3, Funny)
"Problems down there? TRY CIALIS!"
Or you go to the kitchen to get something to drink...
"We've got the largest selection of dolls!"
Like I'd want any of my appliances trying to sell me penis enlargement pills.
Convergence? Yes!! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Convergence (Score:3, Funny)
Re:bah (Score:2, Funny)
You call ninth place "pretty damn good"? And how does it feel being fifth [champcarworldseries.com] in your own country's car racing championship? Or do you consider the leading country, Canada, part of the USA?
Re:I agree. (Score:3, Funny)
I don't need milk! (Score:3, Funny)
I'm going to be pissed if I can't program in vegan options. I don't need my fridge trying to puch animal products on me.
FRIDGE: "Your soy milk is past due Dave. It is time to buy milk."
ME: "Shut the hell up and open the damn pod bay door!"
Re:Actually...Convergence happened ALREADY (Score:2, Funny)
My fridge is wrong. (Score:1, Funny)
Strangely enough, I've stopped recieving email telling me I'm out of cheese.
Re:So Sorry- I've only got one. (Score:5, Funny)
Easy solution...
Get a better, upgraded wife.
Re:So Sorry- I've only got one. (Score:5, Funny)
1. beauty
2. intelligence
3. Geekiness
4. Cooking
5. Cleaning
6. Likes sex
Pick yours, but if you want one with Geekiness built in, you'll have to compromise with a lack of other features.
Oh, this is just wonderful... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:So Sorry- I've only got one. (Score:1, Funny)
Easy. Send me your wife.
Have her bring the money.
It's the money, silly. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:So Sorry- I've only got one. (Score:1, Funny)
My wife only has one slot, but there are two alternative ports. Not all wives have ports that are compatible.
Re:So Sorry- I've only got one. (Score:1, Funny)