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136 years of failed tech predictions

136 years of failed tech predictions

May 1, 2011

When people make predictions about future technologies that come true, they are seen as visionaries. When people miss terribly with...

Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books

Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books

April 30, 2011

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

The Apple ad machine through the years

The Apple ad machine through the years

April 28, 2011

If there's one thing that Apple has done exceptionally well over the past decade, it's advertising. They have built a...

Inside the Mind of a Customer Support Agent

Inside the Mind of a Customer Support Agent

April 28, 2011

If there's one major complaint that almost every tech company in the world has to deal with from time to...

The current state of mobile apps

The current state of mobile apps

April 25, 2011

Is your "app"etite getting quenched? Apparently not, as the growing world of mobile app development is creating a tremendous need...

Did Minority Report predict the future of advertising technology?

Did Minority Report predict the future of advertising technology?

April 24, 2011

The year is 2054. While preventing murders before they happen is the plot device driving the movie "Minority Report," one...

Mac people vs PC people

Mac people vs PC people

November 18, 2022

There is little doubt that the self-perception of "Mac people" and "PC people" are often completely different, just as the...

Flaming the fire of the solar vs nuclear debate: Fukushima

Flaming the fire of the solar vs nuclear debate: Fukushima

November 18, 2022

Proponents on both sides of the fence will argue feverishly about how the benefits of their chosen energy preference are...

Imagining a World Without Google

Imagining a World Without Google

April 7, 2011

Those of us who use Google products such as Gmail, Google Docs, and (of course) search may not be aware...

The Evolution of the Techie Dorm Room

The Evolution of the Techie Dorm Room

April 5, 2011

For centuries, the dorm room has been a venue where students sleep, study, and occasionally have some fun. They have...

As Online Education Grows, Does It Really Make More Sense?

As Online Education Grows, Does It Really Make More Sense?

March 31, 2011

The pros and cons of educating students online have been debated since the dawn of the Internet. It has proven...

The Cheese is a Lie: How Scammers Bait Their Victims

The Cheese is a Lie: How Scammers Bait Their Victims

March 27, 2011

If you haven't received an email from a Nigerian Prince, you either don't check your email enough or you don't...