August 2013
20 Stories
The US is right in its aggressive cyber-security efforts
There's another uproar brewing over the Snowden leaks that has Americans taking to social media voicing their disapproval. They're classifying...
MIT students find shock therapy works against Facebook addiction
The internet is loaded with plenty of ways that people can waste time. For some, it's not that big of...
Facebook’s first foray into physical gifts fails
They wanted to play in the world that Amazon and other companies have dominated for a while. They weren't asking...
Confessions of a binge viewer: how technology took the cliffhanger waiting period away
I can't wait until House of Cards, Netflix' award-winning series, comes to an end. When the final season is announced...
What would Woodward and Bernstein say?
Washington Post Company CEO Donald Graham cites the “economics of the print industry” in his decision to sell the Post...
Top 5 videos to boost your mood
Everyone could use a lift now and then. YouTube is more than just a treasure trove of silly Korean music...
Unexpected ways Google Glass can enhance your life
No piece of new technology this year has attracted as much interest, controversy, parody, and speculation as Google Glass. Wearable...
Mobile gaming development trends in 2013
Hardcore gamers might insist that nothing beats the experience of playing on a console or PC, but it seems that...
How to buy technology accessories
Technology has offered large number of business experts the skill to finish the work quickly and with the higher amount...
PlayStation 4: Is 12G Truly Necessary?
Technological advances in gaming show no signs of stopping. With that said, I understand the need for such things as...
Mac Pro set to be released Fall 2013
The wait is almost over. Apple has started airing a teaser video from WWDC that reveals the sleek new look...
The necessity of server clustering
Disaster recovery and backup are elements in a worst-case scenario that businesses have to consider as part of their IT...
Drug discovery in the digital era: how computers are helping to design better drugs
The image of scientists slaving over test tubes may soon be behind us as pharmaceuticals enter the digital age. Computers...
The cost of being Batman, 1939 vs 2013
Wouldn't it be great to be Batman? Rich playboy by day. Gadget-toting crime-fighter by night. It's the type of lifestyle...
Cybercrime: main targets in 2013
Cybercrime, “When the hunter learns to shoot without missing, the bird learns to fly without perching.” This is an age-old...
Does hiring a CMO mean a new chapter for Facebook?
For the first decade, Facebook hasn't needed much marketing. It spread like a virus once it was unleashed onto the...
Even Congress can’t get access to NSA information
If you feel like you're being left in the dark about the practices of the NSA, you're not alone. Even...
Design and types of GPS tracking units
A GPS tracking unit is a device which uses global positioning systems in determining the specific position or location of...
Casting call for Batman: top 5 candidates for the new film
Comic Con has been making headlines the past few weeks. At Comic Con, producers are known for releasing film, TV,...
3 great programs for editing your videos
Years ago, home videos were a way to document a growing family and relive memories. These primitive, basic videos created...