The many faces of innovation need diversity at work

The days of middle-aged caucasian males running American businesses are behind us. Today, it takes talent from around the world of every race, gender, and ethnic group to propel a company to the next level. Social media and other collaboration tools have aided in the process of creating a global workforce for many companies. The… Continue reading The many faces of innovation need diversity at work

Microsoft joins forces with with Barnes and Noble against Amazon, Apple

There are certain brick and mortar outlets that simply refuse to go down without a fight. Barnes & Noble is one of them and they are partnering with a powerful force to help them make up ground with their Nook eBook reader: Microsoft. As subsidiary that is currently unnamed will see and investment of $300… Continue reading Microsoft joins forces with with Barnes and Noble against Amazon, Apple

Will online shopping ever be safe?

As the madness of the holiday season dies down and the New Year gains pace, retailers will renew the cycle of offering new attractions to entice shoppers into parting with their hard-earned cash in exchange for physical and digital goodies. From New Year’s Eve to Valentine’s Day, there is no lack of opportunities for shoppers… Continue reading Will online shopping ever be safe?

Trolls and critics and spambots: Surviving the people of the web

Unless a friend printed this article out for you, chances are you’re online right now. Billions of people are connected to the internet at one time or another and are able to truly express either their real personalities or the personalities that they are unable to let out in the real world. As a result,… Continue reading Trolls and critics and spambots: Surviving the people of the web

An iPhone with a keyboard was considered for original Apple smartphone

Those of us who have owned an iPhone are familiar with the multitouch keyboard and overall interface of Apple’s smartphone. According to ex-Apple executive Tony Fadell, an iPhone with a physical keyboard made the final list of 3 prototypes before getting scrapped just before launch in January, 2007. According to Apple Insider: Fadell, who officially… Continue reading An iPhone with a keyboard was considered for original Apple smartphone

How social networks have changed our world

During the last ten years, social networks have evolved from simple communication hubs to veritable agents of change; galvanizing thousands of people over political discourse, creating and changing industries, and all in all, transforming people’s lives. Just couple of years back, many people dismissed Facebook as a place for kids to share their rants/pictures. Today,… Continue reading How social networks have changed our world

MIT develops “superhydrophobic” glass that repels fog, water, glare, and zombies

Leave it to the brains at MIT to improve something that most of us take for granted: glass. Their “Fog-free glass” is a nano-textured, multifunctional variation that resists fogging, virtually eliminates glare, and self-cleans. In the video below, you see water droplets bouncing off the superhydrophobic surface without leaving a, well, droplet. Imagine the applications… Continue reading MIT develops “superhydrophobic” glass that repels fog, water, glare, and zombies

Where the startup jobs are hiding: in plain sight

In 2011, the boom of startups following in the footsteps of an economy showing signs of recovery filled the pages of craigslist looking for talent. While other sectors were still struggling with unemployment, the tech startup world was competing for top people. Now, with the economy looking even better (despite bad gas prices) and tech-related… Continue reading Where the startup jobs are hiding: in plain sight