June 2012
65 Stories
The next generation of heat sinks?
Arguably the most important and undervalued component of computer hardware is the fan. We often take it for granted until...
5 years ago, The Guardian predicted massive failure for the iPhone
It happens to every journalist who is willing to go out on a limb and take a chance with reporting....
Meet Viggle: The new app that lets you get stuff for watching TV
So very recently, a coworker and a friend of mine got a new smart phone and has been pretty obsessed...
New website lets users discover the meaning of rap lyrics
The online lyrics industry is one in which “few thought [adding value] could be done,” according to Rand Fishkin. But...
Project Glass: Hot or not?
Most would agree that the technology behind Google Project Glass is pretty impressive and people will definitely buy them, but...
Google Project Glass skydiving, repelling, and biking to the stage
Mark this delivery down as Google winning the internet. Shut up and take my money. In a presentation about Google...
Five industries successfully utilizing mobile payment solutions today
Payment processing is a dynamic field of interest that has taken an evolutionary turn in recent years. Heightened awareness to...
Back to the Future history being rewritten on Twitter, Facebook
There are two sides to the social media coin. On one side, it's the perfect way to get the most...
Mobile is on the rise at amazing rates
Just when you thought that the amazing statistics that surround the growth of mobile usage in the world, someone else...
Interactive kiosks improve customer experience
Kiosks have been around for a very long time. Most customers are familiar with kiosk technology from ATMs to gas...
What can augmented reality do?
Augmented Reality is a stem of virtual reality put in the hands of every person with a smartphone or tablet....
Telecom companies spend billions on advertising
In the competitive world of telecommunications, it's often a matter of name recognition and trust that help people determine which...
Top 5 security systems for 2012
Quiz time: Did you know that a burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds in America? With the average dollar loss from...
Social media and the “ironic” hit
Social media has clearly permeated out lives so much that it is now influencing the other media that we consume....
Why the new Facebook action spec preview tool is a great thing for social marketers
A while back, Facebook launched Sponsored Stories, an offering that allows brands to create ads from updates posted by a...
There are a lot more dead mobile platforms than living ones
Did you know that there are 30 mobile platforms that came and went in the last two decades? Starting with...
3 benefits of playing Empire Avenue
When I first checked out Empire Avenue in May of 2011, I was disappointed. The concept was strong: a stock...
Today’s top tech talking points: Facebook ads, summer travel, misused bus monitors, ousted Acer CEO
We're trying out a new feature on TECHi: today's top tech talking points. If it works out, we'll be doing...
Great mobile apps for summer travel
It's just about time to pick up the suntan lotion, buy a pair of shades, and make plans to hit...
If rumors about WiFi-only Microsoft Surface are true, they just took something grand and made it fail
There is buzz in both directions surrounding the Microsoft Surface. On one hand, it has some nice functionality reported that...
Apple Siri Vs Google Search, the new ‘S’ race
Former CEO, Jeremy Stoppelman, has always been in Apple's guest list as it sends out all its invitations for the...
Why the internet isn’t ready for IPv6
When IPv4 was being developed in 1978, there was no way for its developers to imagine that it would eventually...
Small businesses must take preventative measures to safeguard against hackers
Hackers are becoming increasingly clever and conniving, while small businesses remain shockingly naive about the threat they face from cyber-attacks....
Google Custom Search adds another way for them to make money on your website
It may sound like another example of Google turning evil, but in reality it's just them being smart. Website searches...
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