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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.

Skype for iPad coming soon?

Skype for iPad coming soon?

If the insinuation of this leaked video can be believed, Skype will soon be launching its very own iPad app....

96% of small businesses rely on mobile technology

96% of small businesses rely on mobile technology

Mobile devices have become an integral part of every day life for millions of people. Small businesses are following this...

Where ‘toy’ ends, and ‘badass’ begins

Where ‘toy’ ends, and ‘badass’ begins

Add to your personal list of things that don't need to exist (everyone keeps one of those, right?) this remote-controlled...

Big names top list for insecure data storage on apps

Big names top list for insecure data storage on apps

App watchdog group ViaForensics has been running popular Android and iPhone apps through their system to see who is encrypting...

Google, Apple ordered by Taipei City to offer 7-day free trials on apps or face fines

Google, Apple ordered by Taipei City to offer 7-day free trials on apps or face fines

Local branches of Apple and Google stores in Taipei City have been given two weeks to offer free 7-day trials...

Solar powered laptop concept could have us cutting the cord

Solar powered laptop concept could have us cutting the cord

The needs to go green, be mobile, and be productive collide in Andrea Ponti's concept design for solar powered laptop,...

Who cares about privacy on smartphones?

Who cares about privacy on smartphones?

It's been a hot topic lately, but does anyone really care? We now know that Apple, Google, and Microsoft are...

How Apple could make “iCloud” revolutionary

How Apple could make “iCloud” revolutionary

Now that we know that Apple is set to announce their "iCloud" service, it's time to start a-wondering what the...

Personal jetpack breaks 3000 feet

Personal jetpack breaks 3000 feet

Despite dozens of designs and millions of dollars spent over the decades on engineering a true, usable personal jetpack that...

Microsoft is making money on phones… by patent trolling

Microsoft is making money on phones… by patent trolling

Microsoft always knew they would be successful in the mobile phone industry. With the Windows Phone 7 not making the...

Oh, look, it’s another new e-reader!

Oh, look, it’s another new e-reader!

Barnes & Noble has something new up their sleeve, and it's in the form of a new six-inch Nook. This...

Interaction design taken way, way, way too far

Interaction design taken way, way, way too far

I'm not trying to say the folks at the Hasso-Plattner Institute are crazy, but guys: the folks at the Hasso-Plattner...

Mobile privacy at top of mind for users

Mobile privacy at top of mind for users

As Apple, Google, and Facebook face more scrutiny over their mobile privacy policies from the government, the concerns continue to...

Lego Super-8 camera only further proof that Lego really can solve every problem

Lego Super-8 camera only further proof that Lego really can solve every problem

I dream of a world wherein we've built everything out of Lego, simply because we can. A post-apocalyptic future after...

Finally, something that Color is good for

Finally, something that Color is good for

It isn't common for a startup to be met with as much scorn and criticism as Color. Even before it...

Getting your Oona on

Getting your Oona on

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/23246515[/vimeo] It's a camera mount! It's a smartphone stand! It's a dashboard GPS adapter! It's a chunk of aluminum with...

Why businesses do (or do not) need their own app

Why businesses do (or do not) need their own app

The question often gets asked by businesses to their marketing firms, "Do we need an app?" The rise in popularity...

Because YouTube is just too damn fast

Because YouTube is just too damn fast

In a head-scratchingly bass-ackwards marketing decision, you can now send recorded videos to friends and family (and enemies, I guess...

Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books

Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books

Every computer, hair dryer, and electric car that needs juice to operate takes a toll on the infrastructure of the...

Why I regret the day I purchased anything but an iPhone

Why I regret the day I purchased anything but an iPhone

I've been a huge supporter of Android over the past year. Ever since I purchased my Droid X, things have...