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Artificial intelligence – working hard, so we can hardly work

Artificial intelligence – working hard, so we can hardly work

In 2011, robot sales hit about 160,000 units, translating to $8.5 billion in sales—this was by far the highest level...

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...

3 signs it’s time for a dedicated server

3 signs it’s time for a dedicated server

Small business owners know they need an internet presence, but what many people don't realize--often until it's too late--is that...

3 ways the internet is revolutionizing invention

3 ways the internet is revolutionizing invention

The process of invention may be intrinsic to human nature and almost entirely unique to humankind, but the process of...

5 things American Idol can teach businesses about social media

5 things American Idol can teach businesses about social media

There are a lot of ways that Hollywood has changed the way we use the internet. On one side, the...

Microsoft is naive if they really believe these technologies will connect families

Microsoft is naive if they really believe these technologies will connect families

The technology that Microsoft has been envisioning for the future is astounding, realistic, and will give us the opportunity to...

Tardigrades survive just about anything and scientists still don’t know why

Tardigrades survive just about anything and scientists still don’t know why

They can survive temperatures near absolute zero or as high as 300 degrees. The crushing pressure at the bottom of...

How LED lights are made

How LED lights are made

LED lights are small, but integral components in our technology. From tiny blips of light that serve as electronics indicators,...

Yahoo leaves ‘digital media’ image to promote itself as a “technology company’

Yahoo leaves ‘digital media’ image to promote itself as a “technology company’

A rose by any other name...Digital media. It didn't really mean much outside of offering content to people for consumption....

Watch 12 incredible minutes of footage from the cockpit of an F/A-18

Watch 12 incredible minutes of footage from the cockpit of an F/A-18

With a top speed of Mach 1.8, an impressive assortment of missile and bomb configurations, and a 20mm M61 Vulcan...

The future of money

The future of money

The planet Earth has seen its share of crises, from natural disasters to full out war. But among the most...

History of the ATM

History of the ATM

One of the most convenient technologies of our time, ATMs have a surprisingly rich history that most would never think...