2401 Stories
Inspiration highlights innovative initiatives and people influencing the tech industry while narrating the tales behind the ideas. It’s a place to honor originality, tenacity, and ground-breaking concepts that encourage others to pursue their dreams and make them a reality.
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
In October 2010 the photo-sharing mobile software, Instagram, was introduced to the world of smartphone users. Initially, Instagram was only...
Same-sex marriage icon added to Facebook
The standard bride and groom icon that Facebook users were locked into when declaring their marriage on their timeline has...
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?
Sites like Facebook and Twitter allow us to amplify our thoughts and opinions in ways that are challenging for most...
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
So very recently, a coworker and a friend of mine got a new smart phone and has been pretty obsessed...
New website lets users discover the meaning of rap lyrics
The online lyrics industry is one in which “few thought [adding value] could be done,” according to Rand Fishkin. But...
Project Glass: Hot or not?
Most would agree that the technology behind Google Project Glass is pretty impressive and people will definitely buy them, but...
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...
Back to the Future history being rewritten on Twitter, Facebook
There are two sides to the social media coin. On one side, it's the perfect way to get the most...
Mobile is on the rise at amazing rates
Just when you thought that the amazing statistics that surround the growth of mobile usage in the world, someone else...
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?
Augmented Reality is a stem of virtual reality put in the hands of every person with a smartphone or tablet....
Telecom companies spend billions on advertising
In the competitive world of telecommunications, it's often a matter of name recognition and trust that help people determine which...
Social media and the “ironic” hit
Social media has clearly permeated out lives so much that it is now influencing the other media that we consume....
3 benefits of playing Empire Avenue
When I first checked out Empire Avenue in May of 2011, I was disappointed. The concept was strong: a stock...
Today’s top tech talking points: Facebook ads, summer travel, misused bus monitors, ousted Acer CEO
We're trying out a new feature on TECHi: today's top tech talking points. If it works out, we'll be doing...
Great mobile apps for summer travel
It's just about time to pick up the suntan lotion, buy a pair of shades, and make plans to hit...
Your internet may be hurting your brain
The brain is a wonderful creation and the internet is often used to enhance or complement the capacity and recall...