Archive for September, 2011

Many US states do not understand education on the internet

Sep 18 by Connor Livingston | 1 comment

The internet allows us to learn in ways that were never possible before. It helps us reach an educational potential in most things that is greater than live training alone. There are, however, exceptions. Certain things just shouldn’t be taught online. Gun safety, for example, should require more »

With Google Flights, they continue to spread into... everything

Sep 17 by JD Rucker | add comment

In 2007, I did a seminar about data collection. I told a room of people that Google is not in the search business. They’re in the information business. As such, their goal is to be the knowledge base for the whole world. They want to spread into nearly every vertical. With enough data, it will make sense more »

Cute old couple learning to use a webcam show technology has no age restrictions

Sep 17 by JD Rucker | 4 comments

We’ve always known in the social media age that babies can be instant hits on YouTube. Now, thanks to Bruce and Esther Huffman from McMinnville, Oregon, we know that the other end of the age spectrum can be just as adorable. While playing around with their new computer in their retirement community, more »

With initial developer API released for Google+, FarmVille can't be too far behind

Sep 17 by Scarlett Madison | add comment

Google’s first entry into social gaming wasn’t spectacular. By allowing a handful of partners to develop, they were only able to yield 16 games total for their social network, Google+. Compare that to bigger sites like Facebook with thousands of games and even smaller sites like Tagged.com who have hundreds of games, more »

To @Techcrunch: Please move on

Sep 17 by Connor Livingston | add comment

It was big news two weeks ago. Somehow, Michael Arrington’s CrunchFund jump and the subsequent drama that has unfolded since has stayed at the top of tech news for longer than Steve Jobs resigning as CEO of Apple. Accusations are flying. People are quitting publicly. Resignations are being accepted publicly. Analysis of the resignations and the acceptance of the resignations are being posted publicly. This has gotten out of hand. Techcrunch is not the only publication more »

Subways to power cities of the future

Sep 16 by David Lux | 1 comment

Flywheel technology is creeping into motorsports as way to store energy that’s otherwise wasted. The technology ultimately makes racing cars more efficient and more powerful at the same time. However, flywheels may soon be incorporated into subway systems to bring affordable power to sprawling cities. Each time a subway train hits its brakes, a massive more »

Consoles vs PC gaming

Sep 16 by Rocco Penn | 4 comments

The battle has long waged between different gamer types. Which is better, console or PC gaming? That’s a question that likely won’t be answered in this generation, but we can all keep trying. Since 2009, PC game revenues have increased while console game revenues have decreased. 2010 marked the more »

The 4 most influential X Ray technicians

Sep 15 by Greg Voakes | 1 comment

We often take the ability to see inside the human body for granted, and why wouldn’t we? X-ray technology is well over a century old. But imagine you live in a time where science isn’t really sure what an atom is and the discovery of electrons is merely a glimmer in some frisky physicists’ eyes, and you begin more »

BMW proves that all-electric scooters can be sexy

Sep 15 by David Lux | 1 comment

BMW has already announced a new eco sub-brand that will exclusively consist of electric cars and hybrids. But BMW has its sights set on electrifying its motorcycle lineup as well. The BMW Motottad Concept E is an all-electric emissions-free scooter that made its official debut this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 60-volt concept more »

The textbook of the future

Sep 15 by Greg Voakes | 1 comment

While many have a soft spot for the feel of the printed page, it’s hard to see a future where textbooks aren’t delivered to students digitally. It’s not just the benefit of taking the literal weight of textbooks off students’ backs — digital textbooks offer an opportunity to enhance the entire more »

Android takes to the sky in Boeing's new Dreamliner

Sep 15 by David Lux | add comment

Boeing’s long-delayed 787 Dreamliner has finally finished flight testing and is ready for delivery. Airlines looking to add the 787 to their fleets will benefit from the plane’s advanced technology, which makes it far more efficient than comparable aircraft. Passengers will also benefit from technology more »

Will the Facebook subscribe button be a tool for businesses?

Sep 15 by Connor Livingston | add comment

Facebook is going the way of Twitter and Google+ in the way they allow people to view others’ feeds. By introducing the subscribe button, Facebook is allowing users to follow people within their stream even if they are not friends. It is much the way that Twitter has always been and is akin to what Google+ offers in allowing more »

Is social media having an impact in business?

Sep 14 by Rocco Penn | 1 comment

We know where to look to see what Johnny had for breakfast, how little Timmy slid into 3rd base, and what’s happening with Lady Gaga. There is no doubt that social media has connected us to our friends, family, and current events in ways that we couldn’t even imagine a decade ago. When it comes to business, more »

Windows 8 at BUILD

Sep 14 by JD Rucker | 2 comments

It’s the most exciting release by Microsoft in years. Windows 8 is actually making the Apple-loving blogosphere open their eyes and cheer out loud. Will it be successful? Will it come out too late? In the coming months we will see how this pans out, but for the first time in a long time, Microsoft is hot. You more »