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As internet criminal activity decreases, botnets skyrocket
Everyone has heard of hackers, viruses, and spam. What fewer people have heard of or understand are botnets despite statistics...
The best places to work in Silicon Valley
Jobs are scarce in most sectors. Silicon Valley is one of those rare areas where the top tech talent is...
How local search has evolved
There was a time not too long ago when a search on Google for "ice cream parlor" done in Newark,...
Is Facebook changing the entire college experience?
There is little doubt that Facebook has emerged as a dominant form of communication for college-age people. For many, it's...
The technology behind Acura
When people think about luxury cars and the technology behind them, they often look to the German vehicles as the...
Banners aren’t dead. They just suck.
Most people have grown accustomed to ignoring banner ads. There are browser plugins that block them and filters that hide...
Was Solyndra the exception or the rule for the solar industry?
Many politicians in both parties are pointing to the Solyndra debacle as proof that we're either handling the solar energy...
How social media has evolved the role of the ad executive
Social media has had a tremendous effect on many aspects of life and work over the last couple of years....
Tech jobs in high demand as the talent wars heat up
The down economy is keeping many people across America and the world unemployed. One area that is not seeing the...
Rich people spend 30% more time online than everyone else
The way we all consume media has changed dramatically over the last decade and even more so over the last...
Twitter’s most asked celebrity: Justin Bieber
If you use Twitter regularly, there's a good chance that you've seen something about Justin Bieber in your Twitter stream....
7 jobs that robots could probably do better (and cheaper)
Today's advancements in technology have made automation a part of our daily lives. Many of the tasks that were once...
Where tech is born – the MIT Media Lab approach
In the oft-siloed world of grad school, MIT's Media Lab leads the way when it comes to creating environments that...
A quirky look at social networks: “If they were your neighbors”
Let's look at the lighter side of social media. With so many privacy concerns rolling around, turmoil around the world...
Facebook for business is (finally) showing results
There have been questions over the last few years about the validity of social media as a marketing or business...
Full disclosure is becoming a normal thing in social GPS tracking and check ins
While the privacy war wages on one end of the spectrum with people, companies, and even governments going after Facebook,...
Visualizing Reddit: The community as it stands around the world
People who are not part of the Reddit community are likely unaware that it is the launching point for...
Dancing, gambling, and underwear give deeper insights into humans
Looking at individuals and breaking down their traits, how one inclination affects another habit, and why we choose to do...
Many US states do not understand education on the internet
The internet allows us to learn in ways that were never possible before. It helps us reach an educational potential...
Is social media having an impact in business?
We know where to look to see what Johnny had for breakfast, how little Timmy slid into 3rd base, and...