1. Gas Buddy Having pay loads of cash for gas is one the most prominent complaints on the minds of Americans right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to know where to buy the cheapest gas at all times? The app Gas Buddy locates the cheapest gas stations in a user’s area for convenience. Not only does this app show people how they can save money, but it’s free as well. It is available for Android, Balckberry, iPhone, and Windows Phone 7. 2. Kelly Blue Book People that feel overwhelmed when going to a car lot to purchase a new or used car should keep the Kelly Blue Book app handy. It is a perfect guide for examining…

With the technology industry booming, major tech cities have sprouted up all over the U.S. Besides allowing for the creation of new companies because of the available resources, these cities also help the local economies by creating new jobs. …

The internet has become part and parcel of our daily lives; an addiction of sorts. Whether we want to shop, socialize, study, transact, read the news, watch movies, listen to music etc, the internet has become a one-stop-shop. Little wonder why the clamor for faster speeds and better up times is at unprecedented levels. According to the Wikipedia, the average speed of American broadband is a whooping 4.93Mbit/s as at June 2011.  Though his may seem quite fast, when put into context, America is still lagging behind as it is ranked as the 26th in the world with the fastest being South Korea with 17.62Mbit/s….

Everyone has been fooled at one time or another. We see a movie, a video, an app, a program, or any other variation of advanced graphic technology that makes us question whether it’s real or not. YouTube is rife with videos that are doctored in ways that make them look real. This is a problem. Some of these videos would have easily passed an authenticity test as recently as two decades ago. Even before that, special effects such as those in Star Wars were quite convincing over three decade ago. Today, we simply can’t trust what we see on television or computers. There are even technologies that would…

New technology bombards companies by promising to change their workflows, productivity, and revenue every day. More times than not, however, very few technological implements actually serve a specific need.   How can companies zone in? How can your company find out if the new technology being offered can help? Buy it and test it! Don’t be afraid to invest in your business if you really feel that something is going to help you be more productive. Be quick to cut and run, though. If you haven’t implemented the new tool in thirty days, cancel or return it. Do not allow yourself to be suckered…

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…

The rise of business technology In the business world, things have been changing rapidly for many years. We have seen the rise of cloud file servers, working at home or coworking, and mobile computing. Zincubate offers expert critiques of the best technology available to help you build and grow your business.   Technology trends for business Zincubate.com is the tech for business solution. Zincubate was conceived by Atilus CEO Zach Katkin with the intention of sharing technology with busy professionals. It is a site that helps you keep up with tech advancements and shows you how to apply…

For the past ten years, small businesses have been the stronghold of domestic job creation in the United States. Currently, there are more than 27 million small businesses in the U.S., but only one in ten small business startups will succeed. 80% of new businesses fail within the first three years, and the remaining businesses will be slashed in half by the five year mark. But there’s a silver lining in all this failure — entrepreneurs with multiple attempts at starting a business are the most likely to succeed. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. The average technology entrepreneur…

Televisions used to be big and clunky, just like computers and cell phones were when they first hit the shelves. Nowadays it seems the thinner the television set is, the better. Most of us also look for crisper, clearer, and brighter resolution in our TVs, which has ultimately changed the way televisions are made. …

Quiz time: Did you know that a burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds in America? With the average dollar loss from a robbery up to $2,119, homeowners and renters need to take caution. While there are many different security measures you can put into place, you need to make sure your home is properly protected. Today’s technology is improving at an increasing rate, and with these advances, new improvements are have also been made to security system technology. Here are the top five security systems for your home in 2012: 1. LifeShield security system: Wireless security is the best protection you…