There are many key factors we must take into account regarding how we are to sustain technology now and for the future. Some of our Technologies key ingredients include some of the 17 rare ingredients found scattered across the world. China in particular has been known for its abundance of supplies for rare earth minerals yet has recently reported that they too are running low. How Does Rare Earth Minerals Affect Technology? Some may not know that many of our electronic devices such as smartphones, computers and gaming systems are reliant on rare earth minerals to reduce the weight in our smaller…

Currently in the United States we have two leading cellphone operators, Android and iOS. And we all know it’s about being connected and social nowadays, so which one is the most social of the two? To start off, there are 500 million activated Android devices and 410 million activated iPhone devices. But keep in mind, there are many types of Android phones available and the iPhone only has about 5 upgrades available. Facebook takes the lead on the highest ranked social application on Android phones. Followed closely by Google+ and Instagram. However, the higher ranking social apps on iPhone are…

Due to the amount of technology we have here on earth we don’t often think of how much of it is out there… out within our universe. …

You have a blog and need to host it somewhere and when you search for companies so many show up that you are unsure which are actually the best hosting sites. You want to pay for quality and for little to no down time or at least a speedy recovery. …

Ever wonder why some of your Facebook posts get more views than others? Or how certain posts are chosen to show up in individual newsfeeds? There are many questions we all have about how Facebook works and this infographic provides some insight. …

You need to think outside the box in a 360 degree angle when it comes to your startup and your cash flow needs to be included in order for your idea to take off. Money is always on the minds of business owners, creating a company from the ground up is no easy task and keeping tabs on your business’s finances can prove difficult yet remaining informed about your cash flow is what will keep your dream of having a tech startup alive. …

Everyday you’re confronted with germs, bacteria, and viruses that have the potential to make you very ill. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to stay away from all these germs, but it is possible to kill a significant amount of these germs and prevent the spread of unwanted bacteria. Every year in the United States food borne illnesses cause 76 million illnesses, 325,00 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths. However, not only food borne illness will cause you to become sick. There are germs crawling all over your everyday used items. Before you even leave your house to start your day, you’re confronted…

Over time, these two independent industries have become interconnected. Technology continues to advance and with their help, so do movies. The Tech industry develops cool and new gadgets that allow for better movie viewing, as well as, advancements in computer graphics that provide movies with a better picture quality. Here’s an even closer look at how the tech industry has pushed film making forward. This infographic from Visual.ly comes to us via San Antonio Nissan Dealers and explores “A Comparison of the American Movie and Tech Industry”. Click to enlarge. …

If you’re sitting in class fidgeting with an idea that is sure to launch your career, then the time to start is now. Kickstarter has a record of solid success stories under its belt at this point, and its 2012 pledge projection just edges out the National Endowment for the Art’s 2012 budget, proving the power of a young and motivated public. But research shows that school-affiliated projects raise more funding than most Kickstarter pitches, so if a postsecondary institution has got your back, this is the time to plan your pitch. Your school may even feature its own curated page on the Kickstarter…

There are many distractions during the work day, but one of the biggest culprits is undoubtedly social media. That quick check of Facebook, can sometimes turn into an hour or so. On average, workers are interrupted once every 10.5 minutes and 28% of the day is spent on interruptions and recovery time. Also, 23 minutes is the average time it takes a worker to get back to their assigned task. And to think, 45% of workers believe they are expected to work on too many things at once. It might be time to stray from your Facebook for a while and focus on your task at hand. Not only does being distracted affect you…