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The rapid growth of apps

The rapid growth of apps

Many of us wake up in the morning and even before we set our feet on the floor, we grab...

The future of mobile business and consumer apps

The future of mobile business and consumer apps

Mobility is a must these days. Especially in the business world. Smart phones lead the way for mobile devices and...

Why has email lasted so long?

Why has email lasted so long?

Many of us grew up writing letters long-hand and sending them via the Post Office. It wasn’t until 1965, that...

Easter Island may hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s

Easter Island may hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s

There is no cure or proven treatment for Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating form of dementia that cause challenges with memory,...

How Much Time Do We Spend Each Month On Social Networks?

How Much Time Do We Spend Each Month On Social Networks?

Did you know that on average we spend only 3 minutes per month on Google+? The number is somewhat shocking...

RIM is not in a “death spiral” according to their CEO

RIM is not in a “death spiral” according to their CEO

Research In Motion has been the whipping post for tech bloggers for a couple of years, now. We've taken our...

General Motors considers trying Facebook ads again

General Motors considers trying Facebook ads again

General Motors couldn't have picked a worse time to pull out of paid advertising on Facebook when they announced their...

Why has Latin America proven to be ripe for social media marketing?

Why has Latin America proven to be ripe for social media marketing?

According to a report by comScore, Latin America could be the best region to target with a social media marketing...

Instagram’s rapid user growth visualized

Instagram’s rapid user growth visualized

In October 2010 the photo-sharing mobile software, Instagram, was introduced to the world of smartphone users. Initially, Instagram was only...

Google+ isn’t a social network, according to Google. So what is it?

Google+ isn’t a social network, according to Google. So what is it?

Apparently the creators of Google+ don’t appreciate people referring to Google+ as a social network. Even though you create circles...

IBM developing staph-killing “ninja polymers” that attacks physically rather than chemically

IBM developing staph-killing “ninja polymers” that attacks physically rather than chemically

One of the biggest risks with drugs such as antibiotics that chemically attack bacteria and other harmful organisms is that...

Are you at your best or worst on social media?

Are you at your best or worst on social media?

Sites like Facebook and Twitter allow us to amplify our thoughts and opinions in ways that are challenging for most...

Facebook email debacle is just another example of why the company isn’t ready

Facebook email debacle is just another example of why the company isn’t ready

They're just not ready. They weren't ready for their IPO.They're not ready to get into the hardware business with a...

The next generation of heat sinks?

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

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

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...

Google Project Glass skydiving, repelling, and biking to the stage

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

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...

Interactive kiosks improve customer experience

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?

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....