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YouTube stars, then and now

YouTube stars, then and now

YouTube makes stars out of ordinary people. It happens every day. In many cases, it's not intentional, such as with...

And so it begins: Google, Yahoo, Microsoft quietly back CISPA

And so it begins: Google, Yahoo, Microsoft quietly back CISPA

We thought that the nonsense was behind us when we stopped SOPA. The only thing we really did was teach...

How Google Glass works

How Google Glass works

Google Glass is the new head-mounted computer being released by Google later this year. The device uses a clever prism...

Is Shodan, the hacker’s search engine, really that scary?

Is Shodan, the hacker’s search engine, really that scary?

When people worry about protecting themselves from hackers, it’s usually their computer that they’re concerned about. No one concerns themselves...

With Gmail approaching a decade, here’s how it has evolved

With Gmail approaching a decade, here’s how it has evolved

It's hard to believe that it's already been over 9 years since Gmail was opened up in beta. When it...

Social media is on your resume whether you want it to be or not

Social media is on your resume whether you want it to be or not

Oh, Google and Facebook. Thanks to the two giants of search and social, you can't really hide very easily anymore....

What the President’s Google+ page tells us about the network

What the President’s Google+ page tells us about the network

President Barack Obama's team is very active on social media. The Facebook page that carries his name has new posts...

26 key points to know prior to building a website

26 key points to know prior to building a website

So, you're considering building a new website. You have an idea for a product, you're starting a new company, or...

Why the second generation Nexus 7 tablet is a huge win for Google

Why the second generation Nexus 7 tablet is a huge win for Google

From a software perspective, Google has been doing very well. Their Android platform for smartphones is dominant and on tablets...

Best tech April Fool’s Day jokes of 2013

Best tech April Fool’s Day jokes of 2013

April Fool's Day is pretty annoying for the unprepared. The flood gates of false announcements, buyouts, and new products fill...

10 apps to make you a genius

10 apps to make you a genius

Ever get the urge to learn something new? Well you aren't going to become a genius by sitting around watching...

Google’s April Fool’s Day joke for YouTube to determine #bestvideo ever

Google’s April Fool’s Day joke for YouTube to determine #bestvideo ever

Oh, those pranksters up in Mountain View, CA. Every year they roll out several April Fool's Day jokes. Last year's...

Google+ dimensions and sizing cheat sheet

Google+ dimensions and sizing cheat sheet

Every time a social network makes a change to their layout, design firms around the world groan about how they...

Google gets patriotic, will have Glass built in the US

Google gets patriotic, will have Glass built in the US

With all the attention Google Glass is getting before it's even launched, one would think it was an Apple product....

With Walmart delivery on the horizon, Google’s world domination is at hand

With Walmart delivery on the horizon, Google’s world domination is at hand

This isn't a big deal. It's nothing new from a retail perspective and most will wonder what took Google so...

Is the end of the Apple era starting?

Is the end of the Apple era starting?

It's easy to point fingers. It doesn't take a genius to look at trends and start spouting doom and gloom....

The Google Glass effect

The Google Glass effect

It's not a coincidence that Google is the target of numerous attacks from journalists, politicians, and even bar owners. The...

West Virginia lawmakers pushing to ban Google Glass while driving

West Virginia lawmakers pushing to ban Google Glass while driving

It's a good thing that Google is building a driverless car because lawmakers are already sending shots across the bow...

17 Amazing Facts About Wikipedia

17 Amazing Facts About Wikipedia

A world where every question has an answer at your fingertips. Whether you are a student racing against a deadline,...

Why content is the pinnacle of online marketing

Why content is the pinnacle of online marketing

There's a saying in online marketing that has been around for a while. "Content is king." The truth is this...