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This section honors the most innovative technological innovations, ranging from robots and drones to ground-breaking devices. It keeps readers motivated by the limitless possibilities of human creativity by showcasing future ideas and visionary concepts that push the envelope of what is possible.

ATT responds to Sprint’s suit

ATT responds to Sprint’s suit

One might think that AT&T was expecting Sprint to file suit against their plan to buy T-Mobile based upon the...

“The Circular Economy” makes sense, hits home in the tech world

“The Circular Economy” makes sense, hits home in the tech world

There are very few environmental perspectives that grab our attention. In 2011, we know we need to recycle, to not...

Sprint follows DoJ, Sues to Halt T-Mobile Purchase

Sprint follows DoJ, Sues to Halt T-Mobile Purchase

Just in case the United States Department of Justice is unsuccessful in their bid to stop AT&Ts attempt to purchase...

How businesses are using apps

How businesses are using apps

You don't have to be a tech geek to know about apps. Just about anyone with a smartphone or a...

Backpacks: what was in them before versus today?

Backpacks: what was in them before versus today?

Everyone knows that technology is advancing. What we use today is so different from what we used a year ago,...

The mobile malware menace

The mobile malware menace

As mobile technology continues to become more prevalent in use and present in our hands, so too do the "bad...

Could you survive a weekend at the gadget-free hotel?

Could you survive a weekend at the gadget-free hotel?

For many in western society, being connected has become a constant state of being. We carry our smartphones everywhere. We...

Android, iOS approach 70% combined smartphone market share

Android, iOS approach 70% combined smartphone market share

The drive towards domination of the smartphone market continues for Apple and Google as they approach a combined 70% choke...

The smartphone effect: 1991 vs 2011

The smartphone effect: 1991 vs 2011

There is little doubt that technology has changed things completely for western society in the last two decades. Computers are...

NASA visualization of a black hole devouring a star

NASA visualization of a black hole devouring a star

In late March 2011, NASA's Swift satellite alerted astronomers to intense and unusual high-energy flares from a new source in...

Voice calls are still the biggest complaint of cell users

Voice calls are still the biggest complaint of cell users

J.D. Power and Associates is reporting in their U.S. 2011 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study that performance levels for networks...

Mind-Blowing fact: there were over 900 million mentions of the Copa America Tournament on Twitter

Mind-Blowing fact: there were over 900 million mentions of the Copa America Tournament on Twitter

If the statistic is true (and there's no reason to believe otherwise - heck, it's on the internet!), then there...

The Sprint iPhone

The Sprint iPhone

Whether it's a reality or simply another example of the fast-turning iPhone 5 rumor mill, it's news either way: Sprint...

HP’s failure is Microsoft’s win as 1000 webOS developers migrate

HP’s failure is Microsoft’s win as 1000 webOS developers migrate

The vultures are circling the failed webOS-powered hardware victims, particularly the developers who have been making their money around building...

Why choose? Quadshot RC aircraft is a helicopter AND an airplane

Why choose? Quadshot RC aircraft is a helicopter AND an airplane

Those who frequent Starbucks have had a quad shot drink before. This is not one of those. Instead, it's a...

The current state of digital education

The current state of digital education

The promise of the internet 2 decades ago was that it would help to reshape the way we do things....

In mobile search, there can be only Google (for now)

In mobile search, there can be only Google (for now)

Every month, StatCounter comes out with their ranking reports that are combed over by bloggers to find trends, see changes,...

The tablet takeover

The tablet takeover

With a growing number of people buying tablets every day, the clear progression is for the devices to start taking...

Stephen Colbert’s head sent into space by MakerBot

Stephen Colbert’s head sent into space by MakerBot

MakerBot, the company that brought us the 3D printer to "democratize manufacturing" has been making the news a lot lately...

iOS vs Android: Key Insights for App Developers and Businesses

iOS vs Android: Key Insights for App Developers and Businesses

The iOS vs Android fight rivalry has evolved far beyond emoji battles and text bubble colors, it's no longer just...