Comment Re:not so tight grip (Score 1) 129
I can attest to this. It has been "open" since iOS 3.0, with the caveat that all iPhone accessory devices have to include the Apple-provided authentication chip.
Bookmark Transparency: the good, the bad and the ugly (kappastone.com)
Comment Before doing anything else... (Score 1) 360
I would talk to a local (ideally publicly-funded) technology incubator or small business development center. These organizations have a vested interest in seeing you take your concept to the next level, assuming that the business plan is sound. We work with TechColumbus (our local incubator) quite frequently as sources for development work. They will be the best source for lining up additional funding, talent and anything else you need.
Comment Shameless plug, but... (Score 1) 262
I run a contract technology development firm (KappaStone) based in Columbus, Ohio. We work with start-ups and small companies all the time and I'd be happy to sit down and talk about your concept. Although the bulk of our work is done on a cash basis, we are willing to discuss alternative agreements on a case-by-case basis.
If you have any interest, visit our site at http://www.kappastone.com or give us a call at 800-706-4534.
If you have any interest, visit our site at http://www.kappastone.com or give us a call at 800-706-4534.
Submission + - DoD offers $1 million for wearable power supply (networkworld.com)
coondoggie writes: "The Department of Defense wants to pay you $1 million to come up with a lightweight "wearable power" battery pack for soldiers.The DoD says typical soldier going out for a four-day mission carries as much as 40 pounds of batteries and rechargers in his pack and it wants to fix that. The goal is to reduce the weight for the power system that drives radios, night-vision devices, global positioning systems and other combat gear, including a recharging system, to about 2 pounds per day. The DoD is looking to mimic the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency which has experienced successes using contests to attract competitors to develop innovative unmanned vehicles and other objects. Now the Defense Research and Engineering Office is hoping to tap into that same competitive spirit to develop longer-duration, lighter-weight power supplies. Three prizes will be awarded in November 2008: $1 million, $500,000 and $250,000.
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Feed Hitachi ships its terabyte drive (com.com)
Blog: A terabyte used to sound big. Now you can snap it up at CDW for under 400 clams.
