Rocco Penn — Historical articles

The long hair. The mustache. The lack of a turtle neck. 32 years ago, Steve Jobs gave a presentation that wasn't like the ones he has been famous for the...

Speed is relative. Internet speed is extremely relative, which is why Verizon has been touting the impressive speeds that their network is providing to...

If this is the future of retail, I'll be shopping online more often. Takashimaya, a department store in Tokyo, is working with Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro from...

There are definite distinctions between users of various social sites. They're often easy to spot based upon their look (Tumblr), activities (FourSquare),...

Social media and the internet in general had dramatic effects on the election in 2008. This year is proving to give even more influence to online opinions...

Gadgets and gizmos are top of mind when people start talking about technology. It's in the phones that we carry. It's at our desks in our offices and at...

It's clear that online payments are the future. Many pay for nearly everything online, but there are still security and convenience concerns that keep...

There are several questions that programmers must answer when deciding on their language of choice. Depending on who you ask, the passions towards one...

Every year, IBM takes a stab at telling the future by examining what they're working on in their 5in5 series. This year's list was surprisingly bland...

The concept of "Factory Outlets" was a brilliant one. For better or for worse, they are dying a rapid death thanks to the internet and the rise of "Flash...

Big races, big crowds, and big bets have been associated with Opening Day at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA, for decades. Traditionally opening the day...

The internet took us by storm and changed the way we live our lives. Social media came along and had nearly the same type of impact. In business, it could...