In a September 2017 live streaming event, Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to reduce the risk of election interference by increasing transparency and security at Facebook. This...
The Russian investigation as to whether a foreign entity attempted to influence an American presidential election took an interesting turn in September 2017. Several media...
In 2017, Google fired James Damore, a software engineer who authored an internal memo about women in tech and his belief they don't belong in technical jobs. This firing is a...
Smart watches hit the consumer market full of potential, promising devices with easy portability designed to make everyone's life a little easier. As of late 2017, smart...
As rents rise in major city centers, biotech companies are starting to move out of urban areas and into suburban locations. Although cities offer a variety of conveniences, the...
Expect to hear the term machine learning frequently now that cloud computing and advanced computer software are in the mainstream of technology. Discover what it means for your...
Technology companies have been relying on outsourcing to reduce costs while improving efficiency and focus since the 20th century, and traditionally these outsourced positions...
2-in-1 laptops have gained quite a bit of attention from consumers. Combining the convenience and portability of tablets with the power and versatility of laptops, 2-in-1...
With cybersecurity and data breaches making news virtually every month, there's one thing that app developers, IT departments and tech firms should keep in mind. Cyber...
A continued shortage of skilled programmers leaves many companies in desperate need of these professionals. While programmers of every experience level are in a good bargaining...
Thanks to a growing nature of open source, where tech companies go to solve problems with their APIs and products, one huge entrant into this market may decline and go away....
The Python programming language started in 1991 as a way to automate certain coding processes and to quickly prototype applications in one or more computer languages. Since...
In an attempt to remake itself into a forward-thinking tech company that doesn't necessarily rely on operating software for its cash cow, Microsoft is turning to artificial...
Smart glasses take wearable technology to the next level, but what kind of impact can smart glasses make in the enterprise world? Read on for five surprising facts you may not...
Serverless architecture is another "next big thing" in the world of digital technology. As of June 2017, the technology is so new that app dev coders are having a hard time...
Smartphones and other mobile devices have become a staple of modern life, but with the mobile revolution comes a whole new set of cyber security threats. Learn the top five...
Quantum computers sound like the stuff of science fiction, but they are rapidly moving out of the lab and into the world of practical application. As scientists and programmers...
There are a lot of quirky games you can download to your smartphone as an app. One such app game, called "Blue Whale Challenge," is a combination of malware and a sick and...
We live in a digital world. Computers, smartphones, and tablets are staples in today's offices. These devices allow us to work faster and more efficiently, which is beneficial...
In the age of constant internet access, the lines between personal and business matters are blurred — chances are, your employees use their work devices to check personal...
What happened to Twitter? The social media giant took the internet by storm, allowing users to send short messages to followers, disseminate news, post videos and share...
Programming and coding continues to be one of the hottest trends for 2017 in terms of hiring. High-paying jobs at top companies and six-figure freelancing opportunities are...
The combination of new technology and outdated privacy laws makes it easier than ever for corporations and government agencies to monitor and collect details about your online...
With the repeal of key online privacy laws imminent as of April 2017, many consumers are wondering how to keep their browsing history from being sold to the highest bidder. The...
Since the campaign trail, talk of a tech policy agenda under the Trump Administration has been largely absent, leaving many industry professionals wondering in which direction...
A college degree is a prerequisite for nearly all professional positions — but it's not enough to stay competitive. To keep up with constantly changing technology,...
An upgrade to 5G represents the next evolution of a wireless network. Unfortunately, the tech world may not have all of its elements in place for such an expansion, even though...
As anyone who followed the 2016 presidential election knows, fake news can have a serious impact on how people think, act, and vote. In response, some technology leaders are...
If you are passionate about the latest technologies coming out of Silicon Valley, you may be excited about the idea of getting a job with a technology giant, such as Facebook...
America's H-1B visa program allows employers to bring in top talent from other countries as a way to bolster their staffs. Tech companies use temporary work visas to bring in...
Cloud computing is a hot new trend in business IT. However, there are also benefits to using on-premise solutions for data storage and IT resources. Hybrid cloud solutions...
Fake news made big news in 2016 when mainstream media outlets reported on false news stories circulating around the American presidential election. These stories came to light...
The U.S. Department of Energy intensified the race to develop an exascale supercomputer when it doled out $39.8 million in grants to achieve the task by 2023. However, the...
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to strengthen American's cyber defenses against possible attacks as part of a press conference he held in mid-January ahead of his formal...
Politically, culturally and economically, trying to forecast the fate of 2017 brings about more questions than answers. The election of Donald Trump as President of the United...
Lower back pain, poor blood circulation and poor physical stamina are just a few reasons why many workers have abandoned their cushy desk chairs and traditional work desks in...
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, in light of Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election, called on tech firms to bolster electronic encryption and...
Google has long had a reputation for being a younger person's organization, and it's perhaps unsurprising that a case has been bought against it for age discrimination....
The unexpected election of Donald Trump as U.S. president has left everyone wondering what's next. Some major cultural and economic shifts are to be expected, but a few other...
With the potential impact from the Dyn cyberattack still making itself felt in the cybersecurity world, it's no surprise that companies and researchers are starting to consider...
Following the presidential election of 2016, Twitter set up an anti-harassment tool to help victims of hate speech avoid having offensive posts sent to them. An individual user...
As the Trump administration gets ready to move into the White House, tech groups are eager to have an influence on the administration's technology policy. Although the Trump...
Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common, and no individual computer or company-wide network is completely safe. Even powerhouse companies such as Microsoft, eBay and...
The dark web is an online space containing content that even the most popular search engines can't find. Content in the dark web is intentionally hidden, so standard web...
Advancements in technology have not only transformed how businesses operate, but have also impacted the need for IT departments. Although information technology employees were...
Are we witnessing the end of the personal computer? Sales of consumer PCs continued the trend of quarter-on-quarter declines during the third quarter of 2016, and the tech...
Insider data theft is a real risk for most businesses. With technology permeating every level of organizational structure, there are many places where data can be leaked, and...
Your car isn't quite as smart as you, at least not yet. Statistics show that Wi-Fi connected cars and trucks are increasing rapidly thanks to manufacturers and aftermarket...
As technology advances, the world faces new issues that were never before considered. Drones, for one, raise plenty of legal concerns, for both private citizens and for...
As technologies change and older security systems become more vulnerable to a wide variety of attacks, your security needs to keep pace with emerging technologies. This is even...
Digital technology is everywhere. It's in telephones, music, retail shopping, health devices and banking. Companies that produce appliances, automobiles, batteries and just...
A well-designed technology initiative can revolutionize your workplace, allowing your employees to work more efficiently and boosting productivity across the organization. On...
Many jobs exist within the computer programming industry, but the field is also full of highly qualified job candidates, making it a very competitive arena. Obtaining a...
As applications grow more complex, smart devices have become more complicated and expensive. Purchasing a smartphone, a smart watch, and smart glasses costs thousands of...
An emphasis on STEM careers — careers in science, technology, engineering and math — has not only prompted prospective college students to seek training in these high-demand...
In the 2016 presidential election, campaign teams not only have to think about their political strategies, but also protect their candidates from the possibility and altogether...
Since its launch in the United States on July 6, 2016, "Pokemon Go" has made a splash in the mobile world. In the hours after its launch, it quickly jumped to the top of the...
An accident that claimed the life of a Tesla Autopilot user in May 2016 presents a test for the makers of the technology behind self-driving vehicles. The safety of autonomous...
Large Silicon Valley firms offer IT workers some of the best jobs in the United States due to their large staffing budgets, amazingly popular products and high brand...
Technology continues to change human lives for the better. The World Economic Forum pinpoints 10 emerging technologies that are ready to have a meaningful impact on society....
Google Chrome is the world's favorite web browser in terms of market share, and it's a valuable tool for users who love its flexibility and tools. One downside to Chrome,...
Microsoft and LinkedIn decided to join forces in a mega-acquisition worth $26.2 billion. The software giant agreed to buy the social media company as a way to give Microsoft...
Twitter has long been a favorite social media platform for advertisers, but with the photo-sharing giant Instagram on the rise, the tides may be changing. A Strata survey...
Following public concern over the connection between terrorist attacks and social media content, Microsoft has amended its terms of use to ban terrorist content on all of its...
The current race for presidential candidates has arguably been one of the more interesting ones in recent history. More than ever before, this race has all the makings of a...
Amazon Echo has some competition in the fledgling virtual agent market. Designers of Google Home bet they can compete with Amazon and even surpass the tech giant. Coupled with...
The term "big data" has been a buzzword among companies seeking an advantage in contemporary business models. Without data on customers, supply chains and manufacturing...
IT concepts at the office have changed drastically thanks to the Internet. Instead of creating a database architecture from scratch at work, IT employees may spend more time on...
The printing press in the 1430s, the steam engine in 1712, the telephone in 1876 and the Internet in the 1960s — all technological advances that have had a hugely significant...
When you build your own PC, the best motherboard to go with it depends on several factors. You want speed, of course, but then you need to decide what chips and processors fit...
The issue of a hacked iPhone made national headlines when the FBI sued Apple to unlock a device used by Syed Rizwan Farook, the perpetrator of a deadly shooting rampage in San...
Move over, autonomous cars. After more than six months of preparation, a fleet of self-driving trucks motored through four different European countries during a challenge...
Thanks to the advent of streaming services, video content on network and video sharing sites, as well as on-demand programming, cable television appears to have a tenuous...
More and more devices have wireless connections, and experts collectively call these devices the Internet of Things. Like it or not, businesses, employers, workers and...
The Internet of Things opens up many exciting new opportunities for companies, but it also poses security challenges that businesses must address. By adding IoT devices to...
The Internet of Things involves connecting any electronic device to the Internet with wireless connections, such as phones, wearable devices, watches, kitchen appliances and...
The Internet of Things has exploded onto the scene as devices link to each other using wireless communications. This concept affects how your company runs, earns money and...
It is no secret that the Internet of Things has transformed how businesses operate. Technology, cloud-based applications and social media have broadened the reach for companies...
At the top of each year, it's valuable to take a look at annual predictions so you can adjust your career and skill-building strategy. Tech predictions affect not only the...
Thanks to innovations in computer technology, including cloud computing and data mining, the concept of machine learning aims to make huge strides in 2016. Once-vaunted tech...
Two Yahoo investors, in separate letters to the chairman of the board, have publicly spoken out against CEO Marissa Mayer's plans for the company just three years after she...
Many moviemakers, film directors and special effects gurus base science-fiction technology off of real-world gizmos, gadgets and concepts. Star Wars technology is no different,...
Most individuals use social media networks to post and share a variety of information, from photos of last night's dinner to interesting news stories or family updates....
Industry experts generally acknowledge Google as the king of Internet search, especially as it relates to advertising revenue. When combined with data mining, this everyday...
Sales of tablet computers continue to decline towards the end of 2015 as part of a larger trend that started in the last quarter of 2013. Industry experts once predicted that...
Battery charging for mobile devices, laptops and even electric vehicles can take several minutes or a few hours. Although lithium-ion batteries represent a huge technological...
Despite competition from bigger smartphones and smaller laptops, tablets remain an attractive choice for many consumers, including young professionals and gamers. The best...
Google began testing self-driving car prototypes in California and Michigan in the spring of 2015. By 2021, when Americans get behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle,...
Video conferencing is a great tool for many businesses. It allows employees and customers of the business to interact effectively no matter where they are. Businesses are...
When it comes to cloud computing, the United States has a lot of advantages over other countries. Unfortunately, other countries have much better privacy protections in place...
IT jobs no longer center on making sure your office's computer systems and database architecture can handle workloads. Cloud computing changes the entire IT landscape thanks to...
In many cases, a software patch is necessary to fix a security problem or make a program more useful to end users. Unfortunately, some companies also use patches to collect...
As a system administrator, you have several hats to wear on a daily basis. You work with computers and servers all day while trying to keep managers happy and your staff...
A company based in Seattle has developed a new method of 3-D printing that could revolutionize the way we think about manufacturing. The Glowforge 3-D laser printer can print...
Several companies plan to take virtual reality technology from the gaming world and use special imaging systems as business applications sometime in 2016. Instead of...
Before wireless technology and mobile applications took over connected workplaces, an IT career usually meant making sure the technology within an office had the correct...
From the 1920s through the 1940s, futurists attempted to glimpse into what mankind may invent by the year 2000. People imagined colonies on the moon and Mars, future technology...
Researchers at the University of Cambridge created a mother-like robot able to determine which of its "offspring" are best suited to work on real-world engineering principles....
It is important to stay on top of technology trends when trying to advance your career or stay relevant in the tech field. Tech skills change as new programs and platforms are...
Tech giant Google has decided to rebrand itself into several different subsidiaries based on the revenue-generating capabilities of various departments. Major Google products...
A great email has the capacity to open doors to new opportunities, initiate partnerships, and establish a line of communication between you or your company and other...
Necessity, it seems, is the mother of invention when it comes to improving Internet access across the globe. Before the end of 2015, Facebook plans to launch an unmanned drone...
IBM Watson represents a huge developer platform designed to make the computing giant a player in the ever-growing mobile apps industry. This community includes more than 280...
A controversial tax levied in Chicago makes cloud computing more expensive for users. Starting July 1, 2015, consumers pay an extra 9 percent as part of the Chicago cloud tax...
Developers and computer programmers rely on several programming languages to deliver relevant software, apps and websites to consumers. One often overlooked language, called R,...
NASA and the International Space Station announced the agency remains ready to use the technology of the final frontier. Astronauts on the orbiting laboratory plan to test the...
Microsoft technology frequently relies on software that people use on personal computers, such as operating systems, office products and tools for Internet exploring. This...
Researchers in Vienna, Austria, have developed an artificial leg that allows an amputee to feel stimulation at the body's contact point with the prosthetic technology. The...
Companies such as Google, Nike and Apple have developed a range of wearable tech devices, many of which can monitor health and fitness to improve the wearer's well-being. While...
The use of open source databases by tech companies has grown steadily since 2005. Part of the reason stems from the community of programmers who work together to solve...
Google has been touting the success of its self-driving car program for several years. The tech giant claims its 23 vehicles have test-driven more than 1.7 million miles, with...
Several automobile manufacturers count having an electric car in their lineups. A few engineering teams, most notably from Google, have a driverless car that represents the...
Mechanical octopus tentacles may help surgeons perform operations in the future thanks to new technology developed by Italian doctors. This type of surgical technology...
The tech industry has traditionally struggled to attract women, but a new generation of female coders could bring change to this typically male-dominated field. Tech companies...
Uber, the online ride-sharing service that competes with taxi services in hundreds of urban areas worldwide, has joined the bidding war for Nokia Here. Uber's bid of $3 billion...
Running watches and other wearable fitness devices track a myriad of information about your workout, including the length of your stride and the number of steps you take per...
More and more, consumers hear about connected devices, such as smartphones, tablets, wearable technology and smartwatches. The Internet of Things, or the overall concept and...
Additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, helps companies create custom products and unique parts after designing such items on a computer. The process saves time, money and...
The so-called information age began in the 1980s as computers became affordable for average Americans and personal computers appeared in every home. Wireless connections,...
Thanks to recent high-profile incidents at retailers such as Target and Home Depot, consumers have developed a keen awareness of security breaches. For businesses, the...
Automated telephone calls, colloquially called robocalls, no longer appear on American caller IDs during busy election cycles. Thanks to Voice over Internet Protocol calls, or...
As the star member of the nüvi family of GPS units, the Garmin nüviCam LMTHD is much more than a simple navigation device. From its user-friendly touch interface to the...
Companies use dedicated social media accounts to interact with customers, engage with the general public and announce important initiatives to a wide audience. This type of...
Complex devices that run on solar power could revolutionize the technology industry by eliminating the need for batteries, electrical outlets and electrical grids. An...
Companies often have customers that place big orders, bringing in steady revenue. Owners negotiate contracts, get the project management team on board and agree to have a...
From shopping to fitness tracking, consumers are constantly on the lookout for the latest gadget that promises increased convenience and control. Many of the most exciting...
Researchers at Stanford University claim to have created an aluminum battery that completely charges a cellphone in just 60 seconds. The breakthrough could lead to...
The next generation of solar energy, capable of charging small devices, may come in the form of smart glass installed in windows for homes, commercial buildings and other...
Your smartphone certainly enhances your productivity and connectivity in ways that few other inventions have ever done in history. But if you had to get more specific and...
Wearable technology has become big business for several tech companies, and not just for Google, Nike and Apple. A slew of devices that can be worn by runners and cyclists...
Computer hackers can wreak havoc on your network in a short amount of time, leaving your company vulnerable to security issues. A data breach can also hurt your reputation and...
Internet trends change when devices that view websites alter the way people view information and as online companies meet customer demands. Whether someone manages one company...
Just a few years ago, saying good bye to your cable company would have been unfathomable, but today, millions of consumers have turned to streaming services as an alternative...
Technology-related degrees such as computer science and engineering offer high income and flexibility for those who pursue them, but women receive less than 20 percent of...
Information security has become a buzzword with consumers thanks to high-profile data breaches at Target, The Home Depot and other national chains. Despite these changes,...
As cars become more sophisticated, computer software updates for vehicles become extremely important. Automobile software helps a vehicle run more efficiently, provides...
Mobile devices are everywhere, from tablets to smartphones and netbook computers. To keep up with demand, two major microchip makers unveiled new projects at the start of 2015....
Customers have a number of options, especially when it comes to media and entertainment, which is why many consumers have chosen to ditch cable TV services and opt for cheaper,...
Facebook has announced its acquisition of The Find, a shopping search engine. The move, which has made waves within the technology and retail industries, seems to indicate a...
Some tech geeks believe the Apple Watch represents a new era in mobile technology. Instead of business apps on a tablet or smartphone, computer software on a small watch comes...
Rumors of a Google wireless network have been in the media for years, and until recently, none of the hearsay had been confirmed by Google. In March 2015, however, a top Google...
Telecom consumers around the world could soon be enjoying lightning-fast 5G mobile networks, as manufacturers compete to offer swifter speeds. Reports from the Mobile World...
Since its launch in late 2010, Instagram has made a splash in the world of digital photography. As of December 2014, the app reported more than 300 million users. As its user...
Checking the reliability of computer software can be a laborious task. Programmers and computer scientists often inspect programs line by line, going over every piece of data,...
Most Android smartphone users are aware that many phone features, such as the display, are notorious smartphone battery drainers. Many popular apps for social media, gaming and...
Net neutrality has been a debate topic within the Federal Communications Commission for a decade, ever since the Internet became popular with most consumers. The regulatory...
Cyber security issues represent some of the greatest threats to the United States' economy in the 21st century. Massive data breaches, website hacks and stolen information have...
Uber, the company that made finding a ride easy with its popular mobile app, has launched a new meal delivery service in Barcelona. UberEATS, which launched in February 2015,...
Since Steve Jobs handed control of Apple to Tim Cook, the company has taken a different approach to development and business practices. With its new leadership, Apple adopted a...
In early February, the Internet came alive with news of spying televisions, namely, the Samsung SmartTV. To streamline the user experience, the television is built with a voice...
Many kids love to play with the latest technology, but some dangerous mobile apps pose risks to young users. By familiarizing themselves with these risks, parents and...
Tablet computers have become increasingly popular for their portability, lightweight construction and ease of use. Several computer manufacturers recently unveiled a few...
As ultra-fast computers become faster, these machines have come to depend on multi-core processors to handle the workload of millions, or even billions, of operations performed...
Microsoft announced on Jan. 30 that consumers will test Windows 10, protecting businesses from any new bugs. By allowing consumers to install the latest Windows updates before...
No one in either a technical or strategic role in business is likely to underestimate the importance of big data, but many organizations overlook the value of data preparation...
Security leaks regarding sensitive data made headlines in 2014 thanks to hackers and thieves who exploited systems at Target, Sony, Home Depot, eBay and Apple's iCloud, among...
When Apple Pay was introduced in the fall of 2014 with the release of the iPhone 6, the tech company hoped the service would revolutionize the way people shop. Six months after...
Data analytics is nothing new. It is, however, being increasingly employed by companies to identify opportunities, both within corporate personnel frameworks and on the sales...
Google Glass was once hailed as a technological revolution, but Google's latest announcement suggested that the Internet giant might be dropping the project, at least for the...
When Microsoft first demonstrated its new Windows 10 operating system, it debuted brand new wearable technology called Windows Holographic. This hardware and software detects...
Talk about a Throwback Thursday. MySpace, the site that turned millions of us on to social media in the mid-2000s before suffering a precipitous decline into obscurity, is...
2015 promises improvements on current technology as well as some groundbreaking developments. The 2015 International Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas highlighted what...
Business have always thrived on strategic partnerships, business alliances in which both companies bring something to the table and both profit from the partnership. Making...
A future with self-driving cars is closer to reality. Google announced that a test fleet of 150 vehicles started production at a facility in Detroit, a move that culminates six...
As more and more companies deal with the aftermath of major data breaches, it is apparent that company cyber attacks are a very real possibility for both small businesses and...
Although Bitcoin took steps toward becoming a legitimate currency in 2014, its value dropped to the extent that it was the year's worst performing currency. Bitcoin's value...
Although most people are still struggling to get used to Windows 8, more than 1.5 million technology fans have signed up to test drive Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview....
Every industry has its own way of ringing in a new year. For example, Hollywood ends and begins each year with a bevy of award programs. In the tech world, a new year means the...
Futurists, information scientists and computer scientists at Stanford University have begun a 100-year study into the possible effects of artificial intelligence on human...
When Microsoft Windows 10 comes to market, the software giant's ubiquitous, oft-criticized and under-supported web browser Internet Explorer may not be invited to the party. A...
Ride-sharing company Uber has experienced an almost meteoric rise to success in the past few years. The bigger it has grown, however, the more controversial its methods have...
Open-source software, once the domain of serious development enthusiasts, has expanded well beyond its former boundaries in recent years. Rather than a second-rate choice for...
When comparing all of the social networks available today, it's easy to guess that Facebook is still number one, and it would seem likely that Twitter would be right behind in...
Starting in 2015, Iowa residents will have the option to download a copy of their driver's license to a mobile application for free. This smartphone license is the first of its...
Temperature can have a significant impact on CPU performance. Although modern CPUs have been designed to avoid catastrophic failure at high temperatures, overheating can still...
When the recession hit in 2008, IT hiring slowed significantly. Sure, the IT industry was still voted "most likely to develop" in the Wall Street yearbook, but it certainly...
Internet users may see Facebook in China in the near future after a prominent government leader visited Mark Zuckerberg in the United States on a recent trip. Facebook's CEO...
For years, iPads have been the most popular classroom technology. However, during the third quarter of 2014, more Chromebooks were shipped to schools in the United States than...
A new algorithm developed by a team at MIT may revolutionize the way computers and humans learn together to solve problems. This algorithm, a special computer program that...
The Advanced Storage Technology Consortium released a new report in November 2014 that outlines what technology will be used to create a 100 TB hard drive by 2025. This new...
Microsoft plans to present more information about its new Windows 10 operating system in late January 2015 following the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Although...
Although social media has brought enormous benefits for both individuals and businesses, it has also opened up a channel for bullying and abuse. In a landmark legal case, bad...
Twitter users accessing the site with mobile devices have a new way to obtain a more personalized experience on the popular social network. The site is collecting information...
Google Chrome plans to block users from utilizing its Chrome plug-ins starting January 2015. For the remainder of 2014, Google will gradually phase out every aspect of plug-ins...
Alluring extra perks seem to be the latest front line in the battle by tech companies to attract and retain top talent. Perhaps the best example of this trend is the offer by...
Ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber are looking to change the way people get around. In the past, public transportation was often the only way to get from place to place if you...
Businesses in today's global economy rely on some sort of technology to earn profits, keep customers happy and save money on staffing costs. Business owners and managers need...
Starting in 2014, Yahoo is replacing Google as the default search engine on the Firefox Web browser. The Mozilla Foundation, creator of Firefox, is ending a nine-year...
In 1961, the U.S. government began using social security numbers to identify its employees, and the following year, the IRS asked taxpayers to include these numbers on their...
Net neutrality is a hot-button phrase as activists try desperately to keep the Internet from falling into the hands of cable and phone companies. However, despite the fact that...
SMART stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It's a tool that is included in hard drives to alert users to a potential hard drive failure. Recently,...
After death, most people are no longer leaving boxes of handwritten letters or volumes of paper journals, but they are leaving behind digital assets. Many people are dying or...
Company culture has a significant impact on a business' atmosphere and daily activities. When you fit with the culture, work is often more pleasant and welcoming. For...
As technology pushes the Internet into every aspect of daily life, broadband speeds are a growing concern. The infrastructure used by the majority of cities in the United...
The 18-year-old creator of the WorldState app, Patrick Finnegan, argues that many members of the millennial generation have a compelling desire to improve the world around...
In October of 2014, a number of Chinese iCloud accounts came under attack from an unexpected hacker — the Chinese government. Allegedly, government officials captured users'...
The subject of pay equality between men and women is becoming more and more of a buzz topic in the modern world. Microsoft, one of the biggest companies in the world, has come...
In the past several years, 3D printing has been touted as the latest and greatest disruptive technology for a variety of industries. As printers become more sophisticated,...
Technology is changing rapidly, with new products coming out nearly every month. For consumers and technology professionals, the next five years should be exciting. With...
Bionic technology, which helps paralyzed people to move again, is developing at a rapid pace. This technology gives hope to people who have been paralyzed as a result of injury...
A lot of companies prefer to promote from within, and you may be missing out on several opportunities for promotion throughout the year. If you are looking to further your...
Cable is struggling. Providers are finding that many broadcasting companies are going over the top in order to provide content to consumers with no cable package requirements....
Netflix stock tumbled 27 percent in early October 2014 because the video streaming giant failed to sign up as many new subscribers as the company predicted. Netflix blames the...
People will take precautions about what companies they give their private information to if they think that it is not handled securely. If a person expects a business to...
Maria Rodale, CEO of Rodale, Inc., argues if women designed cars, practical automobile features would include comfortable armrests, a small trash can, a refrigerated section...
In late 2014, technology giant HP announced that it would be splitting into two companies. The move comes as part of the company's massive restructuring efforts. Though the HP...
A recent public showdown between Eric Schmidt of Google and Tim Cook of Apple has brought the Apple vs. Google rivalry into the spotlight once again. This time, the debate...
For local merchants, payment processing has traditionally been a hassle. Some companies charge fees as high as 4 percent for every transaction, cutting into profits and making...
Microsoft recently gave consumers a preview of its new Windows 10 operating system, scheduled for release in 2015, but there's something wrong with this picture. Windows 9...
The surprising news on Windows 9 is that it will be Windows 10. If that sounds a little too much like "The Matrix," there's a good reason for this: Windows 95 and Windows...
Data centers have recently reported an increased rate of hard drive failures. Some brands are failing at a much higher rate than expected, prompting questions about the...
Lenders have found a new way to ensure that borrowers keep up repayments on their auto loans. Thanks to a new device, lenders can remotely disable a vehicle if the borrower...
Smartphones have transformed personal photography, making it easy to capture high-quality shots without carrying around a bulky camera. Phone cameras have some limitations,...
Technology is an ever-evolving field. Technological positions such as mainframe programmers, system admins, help techs and IT managers are seeing a decrease in available job...
Healing powers are the stuff of comic books and science fiction. However, if a new Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program comes to fruition, the U.S. military may...
As technology becomes increasingly complex, many companies struggle to keep pace. Even technological giants like IBM are not exempt. In September 2014, IBM announced it would...
For modern professionals, it is impossible to avoid voicemail. When you are uncomfortable with recording your own voice, leaving a voicemail message can feel excruciating. By...
As virtual reality becomes more popular in gaming and technology cultures, peripherals such as Oculus Rift become more widely used in entertainment spaces, including TV shows...
Attaining the right IT certifications is a great way for workers in the field to find more employment opportunities and achieve higher pay. According to data found in the 2014...
Sales and marketing are some of the fastest growing industries since the recession hit in 2008. These two industries are expected to increase available jobs by 33 percent...
According to the research firm Strategic Analytics, an estimated 200 million workers worldwide used mobile apps in 2013. Since the popularity of mobile apps has grown...
As the expected release date for the Apple iPhone 6 draws nearer, rumors are flying about the new design. According to most sources, the new model is considerably different...
Microsoft plans to unveil the newest version of Windows, provisionally called Windows 9, in as soon as one year, according to leaked documents from the technology giant....
These days it's important to stay on top of what's emerging digitally, and tech blogs, print publications and broadcast media are just a few ways to do it. The Internet is...
Ninety-nine percent of all malicious apps target devices running the Android operating system, according to a report published in 2013 by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs....
Cellphones are a wonderful tool for keeping parents in contact with their kids. However, parents have a right to be concerned about what their kids are looking at online....
A leaked document from Microsoft has suggested that the next version of Windows — provisionally named Windows 9 — will be released in the second or third quarter of 2015. This...
As autumn looms, mobile fanatics are anticipating the next step forward in cell phone technology: the release of the iPhone 6. Although Apple has not formally announced the...
Mobile tech has taken nearly every industry in America by storm; technology companies, retailers, and service professionals have all been swept up in the portable whirlwind....
Tech jobs are always in high abundance, which creates an impression that if you have the tech skills, you should be receiving plenty of offers for tech positions. Yet, many...
If you're looking for sales jobs and are willing to relocate for work, consider the trends in the tech jobs market around the country as a barometer for sales jobs to come. An...
In a move to increase online security, Google has announced that it is now using HTTPS as a ranking signal. Webmasters who use HTTPS for their site will experience better...
If you're normally an office-dweller, it can be challenging to get used to the idea of staying productive while working remotely, whether it's while traveling, from home or at...
Technology is an integral part of most business enterprises, and that technology is only useful if it is up-to-date and working properly. The tech support team responsible for...
Quality project management is crucial to an innovative and prosperous technology business. Successful project managers lead teams of members with different backgrounds, skills...
Cellphones have revolutionized communications in the 21st century. Phones are almost like personal assistants, helping you schedule your day, communicate on the go, keep track...
?Technology: How to Stay Productive While Working Off-Site If you're normally an office-dweller, it can be challenging to get used to the idea of staying productive while...
?Technology: Three Tips for Technology Project Managers Quality project management is crucial to an innovative and prosperous technology business. Successful project...
Although computer security experts have long been aware of security issues related to USB storage devices, new research shows that an internal flaw in the firmware of all USB...
There has been a lot of talk around Google's Android L, the 2014 mobile operating system for Android phones. Although its features include increased efficiency, enhanced...
Many technology professionals work independently, with less inter-departmental and client interaction than other colleagues. This isolation can make professional networking a...
According to figures released by Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president and head of Android and Chrome, the number of active Android users has reached one billion. While...
Sales of several popular tablets dropped in the last quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014. Industry experts predict that a combination of market saturation, larger...
Nintendo began as a small venture into selling handmade card games in 1889. The innovative gaming company has stood the test of time and is now a leader in the video game...
Invented in the early 1990s, the smartphone was first mass-produced for the consumer market in 2007 when Apple unveiled the iPhone. Android and Windows operating systems soon...
Workplace satisfaction is highly correlated with the type of boss under which an employee works. In the tech industry, getting a bad tech boss means anything from slowed...
A Facebook study conducted by data scientists in January 2012 has raised plenty of controversy for its manipulation of the news feeds of more than 600,000 users in an attempt...
Software development is a painstaking, detail-oriented process, and it is crucial that your employees are on their game; even a small mistake can be costly, both in terms of...
Tech projects often have multiple moving parts, which can present a challenge for a small team. When you are forced to juggle more than one project, the process becomes even...
The Heartbleed bug, an OpenSSL security hole that left nearly 66 percent of the Internet vulnerable to cybercriminals when it was discovered in April of 2014, may not be a...
Your employees' digital security can have an unexpected impact on your company; if just one employee account is breached, it can put your confidential data at risk. To keep...
Google's code campaign, designed to inspire and attract more girl coders to the field, has pledged $50 million in its effort to support women in computer science programs....
Over the course of the past decade, mobile computing has seen an explosion of growth, with millions of customers now relying on their tablets and smartphones to connect to the...
For technology professionals, the to-do list is never completed — there is always a colleague who needs help or another project that needs attention. When your tech project...
Technology makes it easier for companies all over the globe to do business. However, many organizations run into problems when they try to adopt a new business technology, a...
From a first-world perspective, the Internet is a world-wide phenomenon, connecting all corners of the globe. However, there is still a significant portion of the world's...
Apple has long been one of the largest and most innovative forces in home computers and related technology, from the original Apple I computer to highly anticipated future...
In the past few weeks, Apple news has been making the rounds. After acquiring Beats Electronics in May, Apple revealed the latest iOS 8 software at the annual Worldwide...
A secure password can make or break a company; a single employee with a weak password can put your company's confidential and sensitive data at risk. By coaching employees on...
Before the release of each new Apple iPhone model, the media and tech industry start to buzz with possible new features and capabilities. As the expected launch date for the...
In any given company, one or two tech stars stand out from other employees in terms of productivity and success. This type of career success rarely comes by chance; it is...
The Internet is one of the most important networking tools of the modern age, but a 2014 court ruling has put net neutrality, one of the most important set of rules protecting...
In many technology companies, project plans are not utilized as a valuable part of the planning process. They may be too full of data, too vague or too unfocused to be useful....
Despite advances in password systems, choosing and remembering passwords are still major user interface or UI issues. In fact, the very advances that make passwords more secure...
The growth of broadband technology has been one of the great technological success stories of the century. From small beginnings, broadband technology has matured into an...
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments relating to two cases, each with the potential to drastically transform the search and seizure rules under which police are allowed to...
The appointment of Satya Nadella on Feb. 6, 2014 as Microsoft's CEO signals a significant change in direction for Microsoft's future. Nadella, who formerly headed Microsoft's...
With a renewed emphasis on cost-cutting and budgetary restrictions, many modern offices no longer devote funds to updating office technology. If your own business is tight on...
An article written by venture capitalist Chris Dixon titled "The Decline of the Mobile Web" has renewed interest in the highly debated topic of the future of Web browsing....
Being able to read your IT resume like a tech recruiter is one of the most useful tools for ensuring your resume is appealing. Recruiters know what makes resumes stand out or...
Windows XP users should take note: Official support for the Windows XP operating system ended on April 6, 2014. This affects all users of Windows XP, whether you use it for...
The 2014 Healthcare.gov open enrollment period has ended, but technical issues plagued the site right up until the last day of enrollment. The next enrollment period is...
The U.S. Military is working to create a next-level fighter jet known as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which would be used by the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force to...
Microsoft offers a royalty free Windows license for developers who use it for small computing devices with screens under 9 inches. This offer includes Windows Phone. If you...
There are many reasons why employees need to share files with each other. Sometimes, employees need other team members to read and sign off on a document and other times...
Wearable technology is no longer something of the future. Some of the largest tech companies have developed new wearable devices available to the public. Although there is some...
Do you have mobile app design skills? These skills are in high demand, especially as more and more businesses expand their Internet resources to include mobile apps. It is easy...
Technology jobs are widely available in our modern world, but knowing how to build and maintain a website is only half of the battle. Nowadays, tech jobs require solid...
Sending an email seems like a secure process. Type in your user name and password. Then, compose the message and press send. Email privacy, however, is not as secure as some...
If you use any computer device, you more than likely have MS Office available. Microsoft estimates that one-in-seven people in the world, roughly a billion, use Microsoft...
Working as a software developer is one of the most promising IT jobs for a future career. Demand for software developers is expected to grow at a rate of 22 percent between...
The development of the massive open online course platform edX by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University means many more people have access to...
According to an oft-quoted maxim, the rate of technological advances in contemporary society doubles approximately every 18 months. These calculations are partly based on the...
Generally speaking, a network engineer performs infrastructure design on a company's computer network. This includes hooking up all of the computers to the Internet and setting...
Recent industry changes have people talking about the future of the communications industry, and many people are wondering which company will remain standing when some markets...
The idea of ditching their laptops for lighter, more portable tablets has crossed the mind of many small business owners. In fact, many business owners have purchased tablets...
An enterprise architect creates an information technology strategy with a holistic focus. Unlike traditional information technology workers, who often deal with a company's...
An online technical presentation is an excellent way to present complicated material in an engaging and interesting way. Providing technical information orally with pictures...
Thirty years ago on the campus of De Anza College in Cupertino, California, Apple Inc. officially announced the Mac desktop computer. The announcement was made at a...
An ideal job search focuses on exploration and discovery of opportunities more than it does on the simple, yet boring, practice of searching for available positions. For IT...
Starting your own consulting business is a great way to use your tech skills without having to adhere to someone else's work schedule and policies. If you want to start a tech...
Less than three months into its initial public offering, the popular social networking site Twitter unveiled its first earnings report to mixed reactions. Its user base grew at...
At the end of 2013, retail giant Target announced that a security breach had exposed the personal information of more than 70 million customers. Since then, many businesses...
It's easy for information technology professionals to ignore trends in hiring. When you are searching for IT jobs, however, knowledge of the latest trends can work to your...
Coding is an important skill in today's digital age. Learning to code may seem like an incredible step, akin to learning a new spoken or written language. Syntax and vocabulary...
In January, the technology jobs company Dice released a report about recruiting technology talent, with surprising results. According to the report, technology hiring in the...
Computer ergonomics are essential for anyone who spends long hours sitting at a desk and typing on a keyboard. The tools you choose and the way you use them dramatically affect...
Robots are taking our jobs. That's the headline of many news outlets that attempt to sensationalize the impact of technology on the middle class and workers in America. The...
Tech students and IT professionals looking for different career options might want to consider the path of the software developer. The job topped the US News and World Report...
In November 2013, employers posted a record number of job openings in anticipation of a busy holiday season. Not all of those jobs were in retail, however—plenty were for jobs...
The best tech jobs are always going to be the ones in demand. The need for highly skilled workers goes a long way toward making technology jobs recession resistant. In a time...
Over the past few years, television manufacturers have tried to introduce several new technologies and products such as 3D TVs into the market. Smart TVs are one of the newer...
Desktops were once the dominant form of computing for professionals, but laptops gradually gained favor among the workforce. Now, tablets—originally considered consumer...
Bots help automate many tasks that allow Internet sites to run smoothly. Internet bot programs are often designed by tech professionals for specific business purposes, but...
An interesting trend has developed among small and medium sized businesses in recent years: they're moving away from suburban areas and back into crowded downtown...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tech jobs weren't hit hard by the recession. The BLS reports that information technology jobs saw a 1 percent drop in 2009 but...
The digital frontier has reshaped the technical job marketplace and made skilled tech professionals invaluable for organizations seeking to compete in the modern business...
Professionals in the information technology industry regularly face new challenges as methods of organizing data and making the most of stored information change. Effective IT...
Using a job application template will save you a lot of time when applying for multiple positions, but you should always customize the template for each potential employer....
Picking out and using the right keywords for resumes is one of the most underrated skills a jobseeker needs to have. Keywords for resumes don't just fall from the sky, after...
Cloud applications, smartphones, and other technology tools have made it easier for employers to move toward the idea of a mobile workforce. As a result, many companies have...
You’ve been working in IT for some time and you’re eager to move up. You’ve laid out a long-term plan for advancement and have been following it religiously. But somehow,...
How often do you find yourself sitting at your desk getting drowsy and start to doze off? Would getting caught doing so put an end to your job? How about those times when you...
You've probably heard about the billion-dollar valuations of popular websites such as Twitter, Pinterest, and Spotify. However, what may surprise you is the lack of profits...
Automotive sales are often treated as a key indicator of consumer confidence, which is itself a key measure of the depth and duration of economic downturns. Despite aggressive...
Just about everyone, regardless of the field of technology they work within, realizes the importance of staying up to date on new implementations and advances in order to stay...
It’s happened before. And experts see it just around the corner—the big tech bubble is about to burst—leaving even more job seekers frustrated and those currently employed to...
Tech workers are tasked with keeping many different devices working properly. From routers to personal digital assistants and tablets, tech repair experts must know how to...
If you’re a recent grad or a relative newbie on the job, chances are you’ll be asked to do some grunt work—repeatedly fill the copy machine, fetch the boss’s morning Starbucks,...
Being prepared to answer questions can always be a nerve racking thing for those not as comfortable with doing so. Whether they are raised during an interview session, or after...
If you’re just starting your career and don’t quite know the ropes, a mentor can help you. He or she can guide you through the often difficult moves you need to succeed,...
Wonder why you haven’t been able to land a decent job? It’s your cover letter. You may have an in-demand STEM degree, great internships, and a stratospheric GPA, but if HR...
If you want to find out how something new works, a competitive product that’s beating the pants off yours, you do what many tech companies do—you reverse engineer it. You take...
So, you've finished your degree in Computer Science or another IT-related field, but didn't manage to get an internship at an IT company to practice your skills. Internships...
When it comes to new technology, consumers can't get enough; the latest and greatest tech products often outshine older models just months after their debut. While the effect...
If you’ve been working at a job for several years and seem to be going nowhere—no promotion, no challenging tasks, feeling like a drone—it’s time to re-evaluate your situation...
From time to time, research companies crunch the numbers and compare the data in order to release lists based on many factors. In the recent CNN Money article entitled “Best...
Tech professionals who can't write clearly are laboring under a handicap. The world's technical jobs are increasingly being done, at least in part, online, and writing skills...
The Watson computer, named after Thomas J. Watson, former chairman and CEO of IBM, was specifically developed to compete on the game show Jeopardy! However, more recently,...
The days of riding to the top with perfunctory performance and a little schmoozing are long gone. Today, the climb upward is a highly competitive step by careful step process....
Technological advancements seem to make changes in the way we do things in the world almost annually. Year by year, the advances in technology seem to change the little things...
You passed the gauntlet of HR interviews, group interviews, and department head interviews, and you finally landed your first “real” job. You know this will be different than...
Microsoft can be the most frustrating company sometimes. From its earliest days, the company has valiantly struggled to be all things to all users with every OS since the...
The job market has been in the tank for years now. And from what I have read and heard in the past, the various plans the White House has put into effect in the past have...
After years of banning tablet use during takeoff and landing, the Federal Aviation Administration has decided to allow travelers to use some electronic devices throughout...
If you’re eager to land a high paying job right out of college, it often pays to listen to people with the foresight to know where the jobs are in this decade. As Ben was...
As the holiday season draws near, the pressure is on to find holiday gifts for coworkers. In technology companies, where employees are often more aware of new tech products...
Recently, a new trend has emerged among employers that could benefit many eager job seekers. Some employers, it seems, have come to the realization that the jobs they’re...
If you’re 50 or over and find yourself out of work due to a layoff or firing, you have some sobering choices to make. Times have changed. You can no longer just send out...
Times change, and, sadly, technology makes some things obsolete. Every decade or so we can look back and see such changes as time flies by. And so it is now for the large movie...
Let’s say you got your BS in Computer Science a few years ago, landed an entry level job and worked your way into a web content management position. You were happy doing that,...
If you think high fashion and high tech don’t mix, you’ll have a surprise waiting for you when you make your next career move. Selling couture means connecting with young, tech...
Tis the Season – for a job. The holiday season is upon us, and that means many companies will be hiring additional staff to get through the rush of these last few months of the...
Over the past few years, Google made changes to its algorithm to help eliminate keyword stuffing and make search results more user friendly. As the company became more focused...
It's become a cliché that there aren't enough women in tech jobs in the United States. Various responses have been made to this accusation, from denying there's any disparity,...
According to annual cloud-computing surveys conducted by North Bridge Venture Partners, the number of businesses confident in cloud servers and services jumped 37 percent from...
In today’s tough job market, looking for a job in IT can be both challenging and taxing. You send out dozens of resumes and cover letters, each slightly skewed to the job...
The New York Times recently wrote, “Computer science is an incredibly promising major, especially for a young woman. That and engineering are among the college degrees that can...
You took that first real job out of college because you wanted to make some money and finally get out of your parents’ house. And, of course, there’s that massive college loan...
Technology can be a key ingredient in the growing of almost any business, and many companies are doing just that, even ones that you may not quickly identify as technology...
If you are looking at switching from iOS to Android in the near future, you may want to reconsider. The popular operating system has many advantages over its competitor, even...
According to Reuters, the total amount of planned layoffs for September was actually down 20 percent from August’s 50,462 layoffs. Every state’s numbers are different. The...
Times are still pretty tough out there for recent college grads. Many are unemployed or underemployed, using only a fraction of the talents and knowledge they acquired in...
In a relatively short period of time, mobile phones went from being obscure technology to industry disrupters that have transformed the way people live, work, and communicate....
If you’re going to get up and go to work every morning, you might as well work for a company that’s a game changer, one that’s breaking new ground in technology and the way it...
Things seem to be continuing to slowly improve in the tech career path, at least in some areas. The area with the nation’s leading growth in tech jobs is San Francisco...
You graduated last June and you’re still out of work. Your grades are good. You sent out a ton of resumes. But all you get are phone calls from friends and family—no HR...
Yes, job searching can be a real bear of a time. The longer you are unemployed, the more stressful things can be, and that can play havoc with your emotions. Depression can set...
It's not new technology that scares people. It's the idea that the government—and hackers—can use the latest technology to obtain personal information. Even though many people...
If you've been weighing the pros and cons of implementing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy in your office, you're not alone. For the past few decades, information...
For many Americans, careers are a constant scramble for the top. They dream of bigger houses, fancier cars, trips to foreign latitudes. The thought of more-better-bigger drives...
A silent arms race exists between data security professionals and the hackers who keep them busy. With every advance in password protection technology, those who have no...
Updated versions of software programs and hardware often make it easier to stay productive, but the cost of upgrading old technology may be too much of a burden for some...
Most of us already know of the importance of social media in today’s job search, and that is especially true when it comes to keeping things professional online. There is...
You hate Mondays more than most. You dread coming into the office, sitting in your 6x6 cubicle with the pushpin photos of you in Hawaii or Mazatlan. They serve as a sober...
In 2012, Google bought Wildfire, a company that helps businesses manage their social media marketing across a wide range of platforms. Among professionals that follow...
There's always a discrepancy between technology and general business, but it's often most visible during a technology implementation. Following a few technology tips for good...
Many people in the tech industry are deciding to work as independent contractors in lieu of getting jobs. There are many benefits to working as a tech contractor, but you can...
You tossed your mortarboard in the air thinking you’d have a job before it hit the ground. You sent out resumes, went on a few interviews, but the results were always the...
Let’s face it, when it comes to IT, there are just too many IT people chasing too few jobs. In today’s fiercely competitive economy, only the most experienced, degreed,...
As things continue to progress at increasingly fast paces, the need for the employees to stay on the cutting edge of technology is important, and so the playing field seems to...
Think of Nike as having the soul of Apple (no pun intended). If you want to join a forward thinking company that’s really pushing the envelope in sports tech, Nike is a good...
Texas is known for a lot of things such as NASA, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Alamo. While the state leads in many areas, including oil and agriculture, it appears the tech...
Most everyone knows that having an IT or other related technology job is a great place to be, since things are constantly moving forward and growing in those fields. As long as...
When there’s no wind in your sails and you’re going nowhere fast, sailors say you’re “in irons.” If that’s what your career trajectory feels like, you’re not alone. Many grads...
You worked hard to get your degree. You also studied hard to get your credentials. But now you’d like to move up the ladder, perhaps to a supervisory or management position. A...
Ask any two people who have Android phones to compare their models and chances are, those models will be different. Unlike Apple-based systems where there are tens of potential...
Searching for a new job is one of those times in life where you have to put your best foot forward and be at your very best in order to sell yourself in the market. However, in...
Salary negotiations can make even veteran workers worried. Whether you've just made it past the interview stage or have been working at the same company for years, negotiating...
The technology used to help ensure account security and protect against hackers and malware is constantly changing. This evolution is necessary to keep up in the virtual arms...
In this fast paced, ever changing economy, career planning is no longer a straight line from college degree to CEO. The new rules favor a mix of daring and caution, preparation...
If you’re going to slave away at a 9-to-5 job for the next 30 odd years, you may as well pick a great place to work. Granted in this economy, any job may seem great if you’re...
With vehicle sales climbing steadily in the post-recession market, tech skills are in high demand in the automotive industry. With possible 2013 vehicle sales in the...
With the economy being so tough, everyone is having a hard time finding a career. For those who are fresh out of school starting their career, the main battle tends to be not...
The competition for jobs, particularly IT jobs, is fierce in this economy. Colleges are cranking out tech grads faster than Big Macs at McDonald’s. If you want to land a decent...
If you’re just out of college in your first job, you may have yet to encounter the toxic office. If you’ve been working for awhile, you’ll recognize the toxic situations so...
People of all age groups are now faced more and more each day with new technology that is almost mandatory to survive on the job. Sure, there are probably a handful of jobs out...
According to US News and World Report's Money Careers column, virtually every organization will need IT managers. Their need will be particularly acute in financial, insurance...
Printing out your resume and snail mailing it to prospective employers will soon be as obsolete as the tie clip. Headhunters and HR managers are increasingly looking at your...
The typical cliché view of tech-type people is that they are quirky nerdy, smarty-pants males. The tech world tends to be perceived as a man’s world, even though that is not...
The United States may be on the road to financial recovery, but unemployment rates are still not as low as they were before the recession began in 2007. Relatively few sectors...
If you’re looking for a job and you want to “fit in,” you should learn as much as you can about the company culture before you sign on the dotted line. After all, you’re going...
If you want to advance your technology career, now is a great time to look for new opportunities. The demand for software engineers and data analysts is at one of the highest...
We hear it all of the time - the technology field is constantly changing and growing. Many say technology careers have longevity. How does one step into a tech career without...
You’ve been working in IT for a few years and you figure it’s time you got noticed for that promotion. Yes, times are tough and you should be grateful to be gainfully employed....
Technology has turned modern society into an "always on" culture. When you combine that with the ever-increasing demands of employers, achieving a healthy balance between work...
If you’ve been working for a while, you may feel that something is missing, that maybe your career is going in one direction and your life is drifting off in...
Nintendo developers have created some of the most memorable characters in gaming history, which has helped the company build a strong reputation in the industry. Because video...
Microsoft recently made waves when it announced the Xbox One would have some restrictions related to connectivity and content sharing. Although the Xbox is one of the most...
The economics of work are changing. In April, the number of part-time workers jumped 278,000 to a total of 7.9 million. Working a part time job may not shower you with company...
A.O. Scott and David Carr recently posted a New York Times video Q&A “Sweet Spot” discussion on the topic of tech jargon, and made some very good observations about why people,...
For the first time in history, people from all four generations are rubbing shoulders with each other in the workplace. Though there are definite benefits to having such an...
You always said you wanted to see the world. But your parents talked you into going to college first—to get a better job. So you did that. Now you and your sheepskin holding...
You’re a recent college grad and you’ve tried everything to get a job—all the usual stuff: cover letters, resumes, networking, college career center, job boards, the works....
Like most career paths, job searching in the tech industry has a usual process that everyone gears themselves up in preparation to face. Often times it is some kind of...
If you’re still in college and want to “test the waters” before making a specific career commitment, you may have considered interning with a company. Trouble is, many call for...
Last week, I wrote on the importance of a multigenerational workplace, and how age and experience are a good team. However, there can be some truth still in the fact that not...
You applied to dozens of jobs with no luck. Your cover letters are honed to perfection. And your resumes are fine tuned to every job. The few interviews you’ve landed went...
The Apple's Developers Conference gave the giant technology company the chance to talk about its past and what the future holds. The company, which announced its new operating...
Truth: There are a large amount of new graduates entering the work force. Truth: There are a large amount of currently unemployed older/experienced workers competing...
If you’re over 50 and looking for a tech job, you’ve no doubt run into the brick wall of age discrimination. These days, HR managers and recruiters will couch it under terms...
If you’re a senior or recent grad eager to find a job, you may have noticed that your college career center is a little overworked and understaffed. It’s an unfortunate fact in...
It's almost impossible to imagine a company succeeding in today's world without offering its products online. Online goods are the wave of the future, and companies, from Nike...
With Skype and other video conferencing tools becoming increasingly popular, your potential employer may ask you to participate in a video job interview. While it may sound...
Technology is ever-changing, and therefore so must your skill sets. It is far too easy to get set in your ways, and continue doing things the way you have done them for years....
If you’re a job seeking recent grad fretting over your GPA, you may be surprised to learn that one of today’s top high-tech employers regards the academic metric as unimportant...
Times are tough for recent college grads seeking full-time jobs. More are accepting internships to get their careers off the ground. Some are even settling for unpaid...
It seems sometimes that Google announces one funky new device after another in its bid to out-Apple Apple. But this year was different. This year's Google conference was far...
The gaming industry has seen a decent stream of revenue over the past decades. However, with the huge growth of mobile devices, gaming has been able to reach more people than...
Whether you regard them as skilled job finders or simply group them as “headhunters,” recruiters can guide your IT career success. This is especially true if you’re a recent...
Workers in their 50s are about 20% less likely than workers ages 25 to 34 to become re-employed, says a 2012 Urban Institute study. Nearly two-thirds of unemployed workers age...
We all know that the job market is still having a hard time, and there are so many people looking for those few available positions. It takes every little thing that can be...
Individuals coming out of tech-related degree programs, including programming, IT, and engineering, can benefit from the real-world experience and training of seasoned...
In the ancient days of corporate internships, ties and dresses were de rigueur. You were a newbie nobody who spoke only when spoken to. It was assumed you knew close to nothing...
According to the recent report released by Microsoft, their new Internet Explorer 10 is the most energy efficient browser. According to the tests run by the Center for...
If you’re a recent IT/engineering grad who finally landed a job, the last thing you want to deal with after four or five years of term papers and lectures is more of the same....
These days, technology candidates pursuing sales-related careers are increasingly being confronted with role-playing tests during their job interviews. Austin Merritt,...
As an influx of educated, technically savvy talent floods the job market, it's important for older tech professionals to remain relevant in the workplace. Keeping up with new...
Whether you have a computer science degree or an information technology degree, competition for jobs is fierce in the technology field. Recent graduates must know how to use...
Hundreds of thousands of students will be getting their sheepskins this month. Many will seek the career that inspires their passion. As Donald Trump has often been heard...
For those of us old enough to remember the days before the Internet, its growth and our dependence on it seems to have progressed very quickly. For those not old enough to...
Things are changing in all kinds of areas of the job search, even the job fair side of things. Tech firms like Twitter and Facebook took part in a very untraditional career...
Your stellar resume got you that all-important phone call. And you hit a home run during the interview with the recruiter. Now it’s crunch time—negotiations for salary and...
When you are a new graduate, and ready to begin tackling the interview process, what can you expect? Here are a few ideas from two graduates who experienced and had success in...
Technology professionals rely heavily on project management to meet deadlines and ensure that their final or ongoing work functions exactly as desired. Many different methods...
As a recent technology graduate, you’re eager to send out resumes and land that first full-time tech job. But who to send them to? The "monster" job sites? Newspaper ads? You...
No matter how much time you spend working on a project, you can't normally do it all by yourself. You usually need to reply on support staff and administrative staff to pull...
The unemployment rates for college graduates has dropped some over the past few years, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it still hangs in there at about...
If you’re a software programmer with a “few miles on the odometer,” it can be tough landing a job in this tight economy. One anonymous programmer offered some sobering...
You have the education, and you have landed the interview. Now it is really time to become the ultimate salesman of yourself. So, what are some tips to help you succeed in the...
Many industry experts agree that unit tests have been proven valuable and are worth completing thoroughly; however, adequate trials do require a significant amount of coding...
In modern companies, complex technology is an inevitable part of everyday operations. As many managers discover, it can be difficult to explain the roles of technology and...
Technology experts have seen major changes in how both the business and personal side of electronics have changed over the years. While server-side implementation may have...
During your job search, it is fairly common knowledge that social media plays a role. While it is not only just a great way to network, many companies are using it more and...
You just graduated with a technology degree and you’re ready to start sending out resumes. Your resume is looking good—lots of summer tech jobs, solid GPA, and interesting...
As the role of technology in the modern world changes, workers in the field look for ways to express themselves and share their opinions. For many people, starting a technology...
If you are one who follows the tech market, you know that the world of PCs seem to be dying out as the phrase “the death of the PC” is growing more commonplace as the decline...
The Internet—once confined to quarters in California—has become an international exploration device. Thanks to satellite access, getting online in the middle of a South...
Some people have a natural feeling of ease when it comes to stressful situations like job interviews, but that is by far the exception and not the rule. Even those who go in...
If you’re getting your tech sheepskin this June, should you go with a big firm or startup? Clearly there are pluses and minuses to both. Big Firms Still a Big...
The two o’clock crunch is known to office workers everywhere. It’s that time span after lunch but before going home when everyone’s energy level seems to crash. Even the most...
It's a bold statement to say that something "just works," but it's a claim that Apple's iCloud makes, much to the derision of iCloud developers. The key problem: it just...
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that made a big splash upon its release in 2012. For technology professionals, this micro PC has the potential to revolutionize the...
I recently wrote about how some companies now use social media platforms, not just as a supplement to the resume, but how in some limited cases, as an actual replacement for...
South by Southwest, or SXSW, is a set of festivals that happens every spring in Texas. At SXSW 2013, professionals and fans gathered to experience the latest developments in...
Designers can get caught up in the job search process and put more emphasis on updating their resumes than their portfolios. Both pieces are equally important when it comes to...
The cloud is a dream come true for businesses and their IT departments. As a tech professional in today’s fast-paced environment, you probably know better than anyone how vital...
Good news for this year’s crop of tech grads looking for work: According to NACE's Job Outlook 2013 survey, employers expect to hire 13 percent more new college grads from the...
Network security solutions are changing constantly, and new threats are recognized every day. If you are in the technology industry, you know the importance of finding...
Today’s job search process sounds a lot like the plot to a sci-fi movie. Candidates’ resumes are processed with a tracking system, handed over to robots to be sent through a...
The economy is slow, as we all know. But the technology field seems to be handling it a little better than some fields. According to AOL Jobs, approximately 1 in 7 of the new...
Big changes are coming to the world of Information Technology (IT). If you’re not prepared for what’s coming, you may be going to a lower level job. The traditional IT...
When it comes to job hunting, technology continues to change the way we do things. The day of printing out our resumes continues to be reduced by electronically submitting them...
Whether you're a programmer with graphic skills or a graphic artist with programming skills, the subtle differences between a web designer and a web developer can be confusing...
Everyone who is a regular on Facebook – which is a large percentage of the populace it seems – surely knows what it means to “Like” something. Most understand that to do so is...
Oscar winners, start up founders, prize winning programmers and tech company CEOs step aside. After “five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging...
Maybe it’s the phrase “nonprofit” in and of itself that deters tech workers from applying at dot-orgs instead of dot-coms. The label gives off the vibe that there is no money...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are becoming self-aware. They’ve come to realize what many of today’s systems engineers now know to be true: humans have reached their...
Our government’s cyber-security is still a hot topic as more and more news of attacks are reported. Over the past few weeks I have written on the DoD’s plans to combat this...
These days, the competition for IT jobs is fierce. But even harder is advancing your IT career. Degrees, certifications and experience may not be enough to move you to the next...
People are noticing bright green squares popping up across their Facebook pages and wondering what’s going on. It’s not another secret message sent around to fool one gender or...
I remember back during my time in college, when I was told by career services to consider the option of seeking an internship. I never gave it much serious thought, but now...
In an effort to respond to growing needs for increased Wi-Fi access, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) might throw automakers' plans for vehicle to vehicle (V2V)...
Google's newest invention, Google Glasses, has caused quite a stir in the world of technology and has caused many gadget lovers to wait with bated breath for the chance to buy...
A few weeks back, I wrote about the plans for our government to expand the cybersecurity task force to counter the increased threats to the infrastructure. As Chloe Albanesius...
During last year's election, negative advertisements from candidates were used to sling mud at their opponents. It's become common these days for political parties to engage in...
As the use of mobile phones increases annually, and as more and more uses for those devices become available, it is understandable that cyber-attacks against them may rise That...
It can be difficult for graphic artists to afford a $600 program when budgets are tight. Adobe’s photo editing software, Photoshop, is essential to keep portfolios current and...
It is frustrating when people lose their job because some new technology replaces them. As technology advances, it happens more and more. On the upside, new technologies...
A few months ago a viral video of a golden eagle trying to carry off a young child at a Montreal park flew around the internet. Viewers were shocked, scared and then skeptical....
After school on any given weekday you can find you local libraries, coffee shops and even McDonald's filled with school-age children with laptops or mobile devices. They aren't...
With the continued attacks on various government computer systems, the Pentagon is discussing the expansion of its cybersecurity force. As reported by The Washington Post,...
U.S. experts are concerned by the growing number of cyber attacks coming from China. According to Akamai Technologies’s recent report, one-third of all observed computer...
Robots! Robots! They're everywhere and innovations in the fields of technology and advanced robotics are happening every day. From drone aircraft to easily trainable robots...
Social media has transformed the way that we use the Internet and the way that we connect with others. Over the past decade, being social online changed in many ways. At first,...
In today’s high-tech age, people of all types and ages use technology that has been made so user friendly that they rarely stop to think what it takes to bring that technology...
Just like having too many keywords in the meta tags section will flag a site as spam, offering too many services can make a freelancer seem scattered. Clients have specific...
If you were born in the 1970's or earlier, I'm sure that you remember the moment you were first introduced to Atari. The company's ground-breaking game, Pong, was one of the...
It's a story that's almost too clever to be believed, a computer programmer was recently fired from his job after his employer found that he had been outsourcing his job to a...
At the start of each new year, it is not uncommon to find career-affiliated sites setting out to predict various fields that expect job growth that year. It can be a good way...
Since Facebook's initial IPO and the ensuing devaluation of their stock, Mark Zuckerberg and his team have been searching for ways to make Facebook more profitable and to...
Taking a page from classic American literature, an employee identified only as “Bob” may supersede Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer as an iconic example of working smarter not harder....
Technology is a field that is constantly changing and growing – always innovating and making what was once impossible, possible. As technology changes, the way that we use,...
Numerous people in the world struggle to find employment. It can be an exasperating process for the unemployed as well as the people who love them. This is especially true when...
Are you tired of losing the TV remote? Are you always misplacing your keys? Well, this new technology may be just what you need. It’s called StickNFind, and in a nutshell it is...
You might have missed the blogs I've posted over the past couple of years about Watson, IBM's thinking and learning computer. The supercomputer has the ability to get...
Recently I wrote on how Google’s business apps were taking a piece of the proverbial pie out of Microsoft’s business software user. Now Business Insire is reporting that Google...
2012 was a year plagued with a litany of lawsuits over software development that became dubbed the “Patent Wars.” Companies like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and Motorola were...
This past year has brought about so many changes in the world of robotics. From the almost-human-looking manufacturing robot to the mobile presence device for telecommuters, it...
Microsoft has been the top-notch business software provider for some time. Not many other companies could do much to hurt their bottom line in that area, until now. The New...
Wheelchair-bound people are capable of many things, but an obstacle they face on a daily basis is a bump in the road, literally. Gaps, bumps, curbs, and steps can all be quite...
The new year is here and it's always a time for people to look back at the past year, assess what went right, put mistakes in the past and look forward to new accomplishments....
For a great majority of people, social media has really changed so many aspects of daily life. As technology continues to advance around us, we have more and more opportunities...
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings parents, politicians, and internet users worldwide are asking: what is the best way to keep kids safe? Some arguments...
It's impossible to accurately predict the future and when it comes to technological innovations, it's even more true. As a child of the 70's I grew up expecting that by the...
People are often amazed by how much impact technology has on their life but don’t often stop to think about the role it plays after death. Funeral directors are embracing...
The standing rule for flying with electronic devices is that all devices have to be turned off during take-off and landings of commercial plane trips. This is laid out plainly...
Although there has been so much talk lately about the scarcity of women who are seeking careers in math, science and technology, it hasn't always been a “boys only” industry....
Mobile device usage is in full swing these days, and almost everyone has one in some form or fashion. Personally, I only have a smart phone, and up until real recently I did...
Just a decade ago, you couldn't go anywhere without seeing a payphone. Typically, there were at least a few at every shopping center, gas station and even banks of payphones on...
Conspiracy theorists might be disappointed to learn that some of the “spy planes” flying overhead aren’t spying on them but instead keeping an eye on endangered species....
As the world becomes more technology centered and mobile devices become more and more user friendly, it's easy to think that computer skills aren't something that need to be...
Technology is great, as long as it works in our favor. When it doesn’t, people tend to become vocal, even when it is useless to do so. Such is the case in the recent spreading...
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders can find communication with others difficult. However, their relationship with machines is another story completely. Because...
Last month, I wrote an article describing how Google has taken cameras under the sea, allowing anyone with internet access to take a look at some of the most famous coral reefs...
I remember the days when being a great surgeon meant having precise, steady hands. Once the steadiness started to go, so did a surgeon’s practical career. Now, as advancements...
When you apply for a job in graphic arts, web design or other tech jobs, it's customary to provide your portfolio (whether digital or print copies) to your prospective...
No, it wasn’t another Star Wars release that brought elite geeks out to stand in line for the newest installment in their favorite franchise. Instead, on November 13, 2012,...
Social media is great when people use it honestly and ethically, but there always seems to be those people that, for reasons known only to themselves, ruin things through their...
We knew it was only a matter of time, but it seems that Google's revenue from online advertising has surpassed the amount of money spent on traditional print ads. Since 2004,...
It's no secret that I'm an unapologetic Harry Potter fan. Ever since my daughter (now 19) was in second grade, we have been reading the series together. Every midnight book...
People share statuses, repost photos and tweet life’s most intimate details. There are so many ways to broadcast personal business but what about the secrets passed around...
Supply chain management is one of the hottest industries in the job market today. It’s almost as if a “perfect storm” has come together to create this opportunity for supply...
If you're a fan of "The Big Bang Theory" (and if you aren't, why not??) you might recall the episode where the genius, Sheldon, decides that the real world is too dangerous for...
Imagine a young couple in China shopping for some cheap tech that won’t break the bank. They finally find an off-brand TV in their price range, they flip it over and it says,...
Microsoft purchased Skype last year, and recently, they have announced that they're combining the Skype network with Windows Live Messenger. With instant-messenger type...
When a new technology comes along that causes enough grumbling from a large enough group of people, it is usually not very long before a technological countermeasure appears....
Fanboys groaned and nine year olds cheered intergalactically at the announcement that The Walt Disney Company acquired the rights to the Star Wars franchise. In the wake of...
Getting a new IT certification can really help your career and open your options up to include many higher paying jobs. For example, a report earlier this year from the Linux...
If you've ever used Facebook, I'm sure that you're familiar with the casual gaming company, Zynga. After all, who hasn't tried their hand at Farmville, Mafia Wars or even used...
Like something out of a movie, the ability to disable an enemy’s electrical system from a distance is on the verge of being a reality in use. It is called CHAMP, which stands...
Digital pirates be warned that an internet storm is brewing. The Copyright Alert System (CAS) will begin to repetitively caution and possibly prosecute people abusing digital...
During this election season, there has been an increase in the amount of media attention given to green energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Although the controversy...
On a very basic level, your mobile device is like a bumper car. When you turn it on, it reaches out and connects to an information grid above your head. A simple connection to...
In the October 2010 edition of the Harvard Business Review, Thomas Davenport and D.J. Patil named “data scientist” as the "sexiest job of the 21 century." As Big Data shifts...
Printers have expanded what people are able to produce since the first sheet rolled off the first printing press. With each new printer, processes got smoother, casing got...
Spiders? We’re all scared of them and it’s no wonder - they are creepy and crawly and some of them can do a lot of damage with a single bite. But according to physicist...
SoftBank, a Japanese wireless provider, confirmed on October 15th that they had indeed entered into an agreement to buy 70 percent of the US mobile carrier Sprint Nextel for...
Twitter seems to be one of the most popular platforms for people to post stupid things on that are best left unsaid. People use social networks as if they believe them to be...
There’s a first time for everything. Recently several sources confirmed that for the first time in 11 years, PCs, including notebooks, netbooks and desktops, are steadily...
In the tech industry, it's a well known fact that women are in short supply. In fact, when you look at the largest tech companies in the world, the majority of them are all...
Globetrotting careers aren’t limited to photojournalists and flight attendants anymore. Many job postings are beginning to include the label “mobile professional” which is...
“Tell me a little about yourself.” When it comes to handling the typical interview question, more times than not, the job seeker misses the mark and does not answer...
When I first read about the proposal to build a supercomputer on the moon, I thought it must be some sort of joke. After all, didn't Kubrick teach us about the perils of space...
Just when you thought that Google had mapped everything on the planet, they go and map some more. Not content with simply mapping the entire internet, Google has mapped most of...
While Facebook continues to expand their Timeline feature by adding back older posts to your page, many people are saying that they are now seeing private messages on their...
In the face of civil unrest and violent protests uprising in the Middle East, it’s no wonder the U.S. military continually seeks to expand its arsenal of weapons especially...
Anyone who has shopped for a gamer knows that it isn’t a cheap hobby to have. PlayStation, Xbox and Wii systems NIB (new in box) cost over $200 even on eBay. Games start used...
I have not been a fan of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser for over a decade now, and I refuse to use it personally, and I often tell others to do the same. With a new...
There have been so many futuristic movies, cartoons and books that depict our future selves working with robots. Some of them, like The Jetsons, depict a workplace filled with...
Making fingerprint technology look like mere “kid’s stuff” – face recognition technology is moving ahead as the latest and greatest in high-tech security, but at what cost to...
With the launch of the iPhone 5, the internet is buzzing about Apple and its design strategy. While the company is often hailed as being innovative and the industry leader in...
Business is a series of connections and people are commonly called upon to make a recommendation for a friend or co-worker. Maybe a client is recruiting at the same time an...
Cloud technology is a hot new technology that few seem to know or understand anything about, though they should. While cloud computing has been around for a few years, it...
Online learning is a profitable market and growing daily, so why would anyone just give that information away for free? For Salman A. Kahn, founder of the Khan Academy,...
Would you like to work for yourself? Instead of going into the office everyday, why not work from home? It can be a great way to make a living and there is a growing demand for...
Looking like something out of a futuristic science fiction movie, eye scanner technology companies hope to see this advanced security feature utilized as a means of...
It seems like everyone makes something innovative, hires innovative employees, and encourages innovation. It’s exhausting. I’m worn out. I’m tired of innovation. Some...
Good news for frequent business travelers! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a U.S. agency that governs aviation safety, is reassessing regulations regarding the use...
This past week, almost everyone in the tech world has been paying close attention to the Apple v. Samsung case. In the proceedings, Apple contended that Samsung willingly and...
So many people depend on Smartphones as an integral part of their daily lives, it seems silly trying to explain to the younger generation that telephones were once tethered to...
When I sat down to work at my computer two days ago I got a horrible scare. No matter how hard I tried I could not focus on the information on the screen, literally. My eyes...
Whether you work as a freelancer or for a web development company there are several important points you should address with your clients before offering a price quote to fix...
Remember the feeling of amazement? It’s a natural state for children, for whom every experience is new. Imagine yourself as a child in a bright-white candy store—with great...
When was the last time you used an email client like Outlook? Although it comes standard with Microsoft Windows, it has steadily been losing traction with computer users and...
Yahoo! rocked the tech world this week by announcing the selection of Marissa Mayer as their new CEO. Although she hasn't been on the job more than a couple of days, she is...
It’s the same in most fields, but particularly acute in Information Technology: You need experience to land a job, but you can’t get that experience without a job. In...
How do you make sure the official Olympics website can handle the millions of people who will suddenly bombard its servers when the Games kick off this coming...
Most of the time reading comments on the Internet is like attending a slightly dysfunctional family dinner, full of passionately argued, half-baked political theories and...
Apple’s next-gen iPhone — and the much-talked about (but yet unseen) iPad mini — are some of the most hotly anticipated gadgets of the year. And according to a report by...
The other night my sons spent the night in a tent in the backyard for the first time. We’ve been looking to take a big family camping trip at the end of the summer but the boys...
I am not computer savvy. I admit it. I’m getting better but sometimes I surprise myself by hitting a key and something comes up that I have no idea where it came from or even...
Recently my kids and I sat down to watch a classic movie of my generation, Empire Records. It’s one of my favorites because a friend of my worked on the film and I worked at an...
Smartphones are big business and companies that have been slow to introduce smart phone options themselves are really starting to feel the pinch. According to the most recent...
Be careful what you click on when searching the Web; the international cybercrime community is coming for you. That's the message from Internet security firm Blue Coat, which...
At the Surface launch event in Los Angeles, Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky, called the device a “tablet that’s a great PC; a PC that’s a great tablet.” And one of the reasons why...
According to a new study by website monitoring service Pingdom, 24.3% of the top 10,000 websites in the world (as reported by Alexa) now feature some form of official Facebook...
After about a month of speculation, Facebook has finally announced its acquisition of Israeli facial recognition technology Face.com. We’ve heard from multiple sources...
Some kids just get it. My son is one of them. He’s gone to video game programming camps in the summer, sat in on some of my college level animation and editing courses and...
The technology in schools shifted drastically from the time I was in school to when my kids started attending. Many resources my teachers relied on my children look at and say...
It started with beads and sticks and has advanced to chips and sensors. Educators have long utilized the technology of the day for training purposes. From farms in ancient...
It's rare that I get to write about Yahoo and tech innovation in the same article, but I have to admit that I am so glad to be doing it today. As an early internet user, there...
The next time you do a Google search, you might be surprised by the results. Google has given its massive search engine a new look, and in my opinion, it's one that's long...
American politics used to be fun: frequent political carnivals in the 19th century would mix parties, parades, and political speeches in an endless stream of local civic life....
I’m fascinated by LinkedIn, which now seems to me like a combination virtual headhunter and 21st-century international water cooler. Even though I’ve been on Linkedin for...
As far as I'm concerned, there's no computer that looks as attractive as the MacBook Air. It's slim lined, lightweight body makes it difficult to believe that there is a...
Don't worry, there will still be cats - and Nicholas Cage.If you aren't familiar with the social networking site, Tumblr, then you aren't alone. Tumblr is a secretive but...
Last week, The Verge, an online tech publication, announced that their Senior Editor, Paul Miller, had decided to leave the internet. It sounds crazy, I know, but leaving the...
Ever since I started writing about jobs and career searches, I’ve learned just how much I didn’t know (and needed to know) about computers, software and websites, etc. If...
These days, it looks as though the city of brotherly love is becoming a vibrant city of art, music and even internet startup companies. Philadelphia has a long and...
It's been a busy couple of weeks for the people over at Google. Not only have they just introduced a new product, Google Drive, but they have also increased the amount of free...
50 years after the pilot of The Jetsons premiered on prime time TV and 50 years until 2062 when the series was set, we’re half way to the future Hanna-Barbera imagined. The...
Lately, a few of my friends and family have decided to upgrade to a smartphone and several have made the choice to buy an iPhone. I can't say that I blame them, as I am a proud...
Privacy issues online are still a huge hot button topic. It seems that everywhere you look, another company is trying to take your information or is compiling a ton of data on...
It seems some people in the government are bent on poaching internet information. Another bill is on the hill this week that is stirring internet privacy advocates to cry foul...
There has been a lot of debate about the lack of women in the tech industry. Many companies have tried to find new ways to reach women and close the gender divide. In an...
For everyone who uses Linkedin and has an iPhone, a new networking app is a dream come true. One of the biggest challenges in organizing business contacts is keeping track of...
In an announcement this week, Sony Corporation says that they will cut approximately 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next year. The company hopes that these changes in their...
Oracle and Google’s army of lawyers are finally set to face off in a San Francisco courtroom, after two years of pretrial wrangling in their dispute over Android and the Java...
Even though the Internet has become a key tool for accessing services, getting an education, finding jobs, getting the news, keeping up with people you know and much more, one...
Google is well known for their great April Fool's jokes, one of the best of which was the introduction of Gmail in 2004. This year was no different. They announced that they...
In the tech world, there is so much discussion about operating systems and which platform is better than the other. When we think about operating systems, it's tempting to only...
Recently, when we moved, my sons found several volumes of an old encyclopedia set abandoned in the new attic. They could tell just by looking at them that these were books of...
Believe it or not, network security isn't all about protecting your networks from an online attack. There is a new gadget that has many people who work in the tech field...
These are indeed challenging times for the utilities industry, especially those engaged in wind power. Revenues for many have leveled off or fallen. This has forced many to...
Solving seemingly irrelevant problems for a potential employer increases your chances of becoming invaluable to the company. Try to find some way to scratch their back so they...
Wish you could work on the space program, but can't get into NASA? You might consider applying to Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX for short). They seem to be taking...
Google Goggles is a super cool search feature that many people aren't even aware of. If you haven't used it before, here's how it works. If you take a photo of something,...
According to John Biggs @TechCrunch, if Windows Vista was Microsoft’s folly – a mish-mash of ideas not fully baked and aimed at multiple constituencies – Windows 8 is...
It may sound like jibberish to the untrained masses but a potential employer wants to be sure you know your stuff so go ahead and talk jargon to them. Translate: gtg cu l8r By...
Information technology is a unique field that has the privilege of being both highly-specialized and broad in its scope as new technologies develop and evolve. As a member of...
Image via WikipediaAre American's losing Tech Jobs?There's been a lot of controversy lately about the lack of good tech jobs. In fact, several reporters have been talking about...
Blast into office affairs in the interview. It never hurts to offer a few well thought out ideas on how to improve your future place of employment. Research the company and a...
Image via WikipediaMicrosoft vs. Google in privacy and email.In the past week, Microsoft has revved up its attack on Google by bringing back their "Gmail Man" videos. It is...
Image via WikipediaRFID might not be as secure as we thought.Protecting your identity and your credit card information is so very important. These days, with so many purchases...
If you had never heard of it before, chances are you heard of SOPA in one way or another when you logged into the internet last week. On Wednesday January 18 the internet went...
Image via WikipediaJerry Yang leaves Yahoo.Jerry Yang is certainly on the list of great pioneers of the Internet Era. As the founder of Yahoo, he created one of the first...
Unless you are living under a rock, you have probably read tons of material on cloud technology or maybe you are even using it for your own business or personal use. So, what...
Well, the International Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up on 16 January. Did you follow any of the news segments on this show? Did you see things that you like? Have you...
A facial recognition system is a computer application for identifying or verifying a person from a digital image or video frame from a video source. One of the ways to do this...
Extensive knowledge is essential in a technical career but don’t go into too much detail with the human resources department. Save the in depth explanation for when you’re In...
How Google Got Social.The Google search engine has received a new face lift, one that has many in the tech industry wondering if it was a smart move or a huge mistake....
Whether looking for a job or navigating through life, communication skills are essential. Despite high levels of intelligence people with autism find these skills are extremely...
A virus that originally emerged in April is flaring back up as a hybrid version of its previous self and other nasty malware. The "Ramnit" worm is digging its way through the...
Image via WikipediaWhen you are an innovator, being recognized for your work is the goal. When people have a desire to change things and leave a mark on the world through...
Smartphone companies and carriers are desperate for network capacity to provide souped-up service, but they're hard-pressed to find it. The latest attempt: a government effort...
Federal health IT spending will increase from $4.5 billion in 2011 to $6.5 billion in 2016, which represents a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%, according to a GovWin IQ...
New patents on the self-driving car.Since Google disclosed their self-driving car project a little over a year ago, they have been surprisingly quiet about their plan for the ...
People who live, love and work in technology know what’s in and what’s out when it comes to tech trends. If you’re not hardcore enough to wait outside in line for days to score...
About a week ago, I finally surrendered my Blackberry and switched to an Android Smartphone. It was about time, and I liked the look, the feel and the wide range of apps and...
Image by Brian Sawyer via FlickrThe future of Amazon looks bright.As we get into the new year, it's important to take a look back to see what changes have happened in the past...
Microsoft said it will no longer have a formal presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the tech industry's most high profile showcases for computers, tablets,...
Verizon Wireless was working to get its 4G network back up and running on Wednesday, following a nationwide outage that began in the early morning hours. Customers across...
A dismal quarter from Oracle dragged technology stocks down on Wednesday, but tech analysts say the sell-off is overdone. Oracle's key sales metric, revenue from new...
A geek's guide to holiday manners.The holidays are here, and with them comes lots of gatherings with friends, family and co-workers. The holiday times are always stressful ...
by Alex A. Kecskes Study hard, get a tech degree, and who knows, you may be able to work on the U.S. Army's advanced new hypersonic weapon, an aircraft that streaks through...
If you’re asking Santa for stuff this Christmas, you mightwant to put your dream job on the list instead. For many of us that job would include getting paid to play. As the...
Image by Aray Chen via FlickrFor many people looking for a job in the tech industry, working for one of the large tech companies like Apple or Google is the holy grail. It's...
by Alex A. Kecskes Forget guns, tanks and other conventional weapons. Tomorrow’s battles may take the form of mind control. Military scientists are working on technologies...
Image via Wikipedia Using technology to save money this holiday season. Saving money is hard enough as it is, but for many of us, this holiday season is going to be...
Atos, a French IT Services company wants to ban interoffice email. Imagine a workday without e-mail. To office workers everywhere struggling to stem the tide of messages...
The Web fallout continued Friday over news that a hidden app could be tracking smartphone users' activity. Many bloggers and smartphone customers fretted about the privacy...
Being employable means you have the right equipment to do the job. Don’t let personal issues drag you down when you’re In The Hot Seat.Where do you go to connect when your...
Image by toprankonlinemarketing via FlickrGoogle Chrome gains market share over Firefox.It is well known to those who read my blogs, but last year I broke up with Mozilla's...
by Alex A. Kecskes Astronomers are suggesting a new way to search for intelligent life on other planets—look for city lights when the planet faces away from its sun. They...
No longer just for kids or enthusiasts, video games are being eyed by the White House as tools for solving some of the nation's social, economic, environmental, health, and...
NASA's Mars Science Lab and Curiosity rover are the next steps in a long-term plan to travel farther and faster into space. NASA's Mars Science Laboratory is due to launch...
Hot-selling gadgets by Apple and Amazon appeared to drive tech sales on what, by all accounts, was a massive Black Friday. Apple's retail stores had their biggest sales day...
Two malls are axing their plans to track shoppers' cell phones, after a U.S. senator raised privacy concerns. The Promenade Temecula in southern California and Short Pump...
You could call it the humanoid robot's more curvacious cousin. Slithering into confined spaces, tackling tasks too difficult or dangerous for humans, the Snake-arm robot can...
Tech companies say they'd love to hire more women and minorities, but that too few qualified candidates are graduating with technical degrees. That leaves them choosing from an...
Exploring the iCloudApple has been making a very clear move toward cutting the cord on their iDevices. With the latest OSX update, users will be able to back up their data to...
Image via Wikipedia The Stop Online Piracy Act is receiving a lot of attention and opposition.There has been a great deal of proposed legislation that would...
So far 2011 has been a great year for portable gaming but not the best year for Nintendo, the longstanding front runner in the field. In 2009 the company controlled 70% of the...
As an information technology professional, you are probably accustomed to speaking, thinking, and breathing technology. So now that it’s time for you to apply for new...
Image via Wikipedia Adobe CEO thinks that maybe Steve Jobs was right.It's a well know fact among those in the tech industry that Apple has never been a big fan of...
The dangers of smartphones.Everywhere we look these days, we see people with smartphones. They are amazing and so very handy to have. Trust me, I love my iPhone to pieces, ...
Hewlett-Packard announced Thursday that it will continue selling personal computers after all, reversing an earlier decision to exit one of its core business lines. The...
LSI Corp. said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SandForce Inc., a supplier of flash processors for solid state drives, in a deal worth about $370 million. LSI...
Android long ago passed iOS as the mobile operating system market-share leader, although the iPhone is still the single best selling phone model. However, even though Apple...
IBM has announced that Sam Palmisano will step down as CEO at the end of the year and will be replaced by longtime company executive Ginni Rometty. Palmisano's tenure started...
Computer software engineers will be among the fastest-growing jobs in engineering, rising 32 percent over the next decade. If you know multiple programming languages and tools,...
So what's this new hybrid called a Mechatronics Engineer? Simply stated, these pros apply mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering theory and techniques to create...
Technology is finding its way into new corners of people's lives every day. For those keeping a watchful eye on the technological advances we see on an almost daily basis, this...
Be specifics about what you know when you’re In The Hot Seat but don’t dig too deep into ones that aren’t job related.By Heather Fairchild - Heather is a multimedia developer...
Taking Adsense to the smartphone.If you ask anyone in the tech industry, or just your average geek, about Google's Adsense and how it works, the odds are good that they are ...
by Alex A. Kecskes A personal assistant built into the new iPhone 4S is creating quite a sensation. Besides answering voice prompts with written replies on screen, Siri can...
When I was younger it was a rare condition limited to kids but back then it wasn’t so bad. Having children has made me aggravated by how powerless I feel against it. Now, I am...
Celebrating the life of Steve Jobs.I had planned to write a wonderful article about the iPhone 4s launch and the underwhelming reception it received. It's not that the newest ...
As you probably already know, the IT world is a competitive one, which makes it important for you to write an impressive resume every time to be considered for just about any...
Amazon releases a tablet and a new Kindle.One thing I think that everyone in the tech industry can agree on is that tablets and mobile devices are the way of the future. The...
A group of semiconductor companies led by Intel Corp. and IBM Corp. will invest $4.4 billion over five years to create a semiconductor research and development hub in New York...
Amid continued economic upheaval, is the U.S. losing its lead when it comes to IT innovation? Not according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, whose 2011 IT Industry...
After months of speculation Amazon unveils its tablet, the $199 Kindle Fire. Smaller and cheaper than Apple's iPad, the Kindle Fire has a 7-inch display and runs on a heavily...
A group of hackers got to financial giant Goldman Sachs, publishing the personal information of numerous employees, including CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Going by the name...
How can Microsoft turn their search engine around?I've always been open about the fact that I love Google. It's quick and easy to use and has been the reigning leader in...
How many pages are there on the internet is a question right up there with “How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?” Kevin Kelly of...
How does the Android demographic compare to Apple's demographic and why does it matter?These days, there are Android devices everywhere you look. When customers go shopping...
Image via Wikipedia Hulu is up for sale? Take a look at the biggest bidders. The streaming video site, Hulu is up for sale and it's causing quite the stir. As anyone in...
Residential solar power provider SolarCity and the U.S. government announced a deal to put solar panels on military housing units, a move that could double the number of...
Yahoo has fired CEO Carol Bartz. Bartz's two-and-a-half-year run ended Tuesday, with 16 months left on the four-year contract she signed in January 2009. The move ends a rocky...
Show you know what you’re talking about In The Hot Seat but don’t go into scary detail at a job interview. Android vs. iPhone, in your opinion which is better? By Heather...
It's the end of era for Apple. Even though I knew that it was probably going to be coming sooner, rather than later, the resignation of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple,Inc still...
Job growth is widely hailed as a necessary component of the U.S. economic recovery. A new Deloitte report contends that by 2016, faster 4G wireless networks could directly...
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has resigned and will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook, the company said late Wednesday. Jobs will stay on as Apple's chairman. Tim...
In an article this week in the journal Nature Communications, they unveiled a technology that would harness part of the energy people generate when they walk and push it to a...
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD)'s board of directors appointed Rory Read as CEO. Read was a longtime IBM exec who most recently was president and chief operating officer at...
Image via CrunchBase I'm sure that by now, you've heard that last week Google announced that they are buying Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion dollars. It's big news, and...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you want to pursue a career in IT delivery, you should seriously look into sharpening your cloud-computing skills and knowledge. The reason: Cloud...
It’s hard to imagine a time when the internet didn’t exist. In those days people had to get their news from the newspaper or TV. If they wanted to share family photos and life...
Image via CrunchBaseOut of all of the rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 release, here are the 5 most realistic.There is so much hype surrounding the planned October release of...
The tech sector has felt somewhat sturdy in regards to job security in this fragile economy. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows employment in computer systems...
Image via CrunchBaseIt's Google vs. Microsoft in the goofy email ad contest.The ongoing battle between Google and Microsoft is nothing new. But, it has taken a much more...
According to the latest statement from the U.S. Treasury, the government had an operating cash balance Wednesday of $73.8 billion. That's still a lot of money, but it's less...
The Department of Defense (DOD) has launched a new website to raise awareness about their comprehensive cybersecurity strategy launched less than two weeks ago. It hopes to...
Despite the fact that the national unemployment rate is hovering above 9%, hi-tech companies are finding it tougher than ever to fill all of their open positions, a Microsoft...
LinkedIn, the online network targeted to career professionals has become the second largest social network in the U.S. (after Facebook), recently sliding ahead of Myspace. This...
A program was installed on multiple computers at the Soho and West 14th Street, New York Apple Store locations by camera artist Kyle McDonald. The program causes the camera to...
If you want to land and or keep a job in the tech field sometime in the next 10 years, the best advice I can give you is “Do more, now!”Recently I got a glimpse of the future...
Image via WikipediaJustin Timberlake buys a stake in Myspace. Can he bring the sexy back? By now, I'm sure that you've heard how Justin Timberlake has teamed up with Specific...
There is a new use for the word “wormhole.” The world of 24 hour, high definition video is using this word to describe what it does for businesses. When done properly it is...
It seems like every time you turn on your computer or the television, it's just more bad news. The tech industry has been hard hit by the economic recession and, as a whole, it...
Baidu, China’s largest search engine will use Bing from Microsoft to provide search results that will be available in English. This announcement comes after Google’s...
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that new domain endings would be introduced for a pricey fee. Currently, the well known “.com” for...
Over the course of the last century, the focus of the electronic industry has been to improve speed of technology, as well as making the gadgets smaller and less expensive....
Nexxt, Inc., the premier Career NetworkTM focused on helping people grow and succeed, polled hundreds of IT professionals across its Technology Channel to learn what IT area...
It surprises me how many people, even those with jobs in technology, aren’t familiar with the distinction between a .com and a .org domain suffix. FYI .com is for a company and...
Apple gets ready to unplug and brings the “Post-PC” World a little closer.When the iPad 2 was announced earlier this year, Steve Jobs was criticized for his repeated mention of...
If you're looking for a tech job be smart not desperate when you're In The Hot Seat.By Heather Fairchild - Heather is a multimedia developer with experience in web, film,...
If you’re looking for a fun tech job on the side this summer consider harnessing your inner child. Technology teachers are in stronger demand during summer months and you can...
If you’re looking for a career in technology try increasing your options by applying at a place where they have a lot of openings. Check the list of companies below all of...
Looking for a tech job? Have you thought about working for the Government? Normally one would not think about Government jobs being very high tech, but think again.The system...
Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of Intel invested about $24.5 million in four firms. Recipients of the funding included CrowdStar, a developer of social games on...
In November 2008 IT employment reached 4 million, just two months after bankruptcy was declared by Lehman Brothers and Hewlett-Packard announced their plan to lay off 25,000...
Apple Inc. overtook Finland's Nokia Corp. to claim the top spot in handset revenue in the first quarter,. Apple racked up record sales of its iPhone, according to research and...
When someone suffers and acute stroke, the outcome rests mainly on how quickly they receive expert care. In order to receive this care as soon as possible, an app has been...
The one thing about technology that frustrates so many of us is that old joke that as soon as you walk out the door, your item is outdated. It seems like as soon as something...
I have watched more and more local video rental stores close in the recent past, with such services as Netflix becoming a preferred method. I used to be a member of the local...
It's finally here. Google Chromebook hits stores on June 15thEarlier this week, Google announced that their new Chromebook is ready to be released and is scheduled to hit...
by Alex A. Kecskes The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada draws thousands of engineers, consumers and innovators from around the world....
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If you’re using an iPhone or iPad in your job search, there’s a bug in your Apple. Like a fly on the walk it’s watching your every move. Recently security researchers Alasdair...
About 300 miles north of San Francisco, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute have been running a series of radio telescopes that are aimed at the sky and used...
The manual typewriter is going the same way as the 8 track tape and the floppy disk. Let's give a moment of silence for the death of an icon.Note: This article isn't really...
If you are like me, you are completely fascinated with the up and coming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. I wonder how many people realize how many tech jobs...
In another blog posting, I spoke of the new "Kindle with Special Offers" edition of Amazon's e-Book (electronic book) reader that is very hot right now. If you are seeking a...
Do you want to work for Google, or another large tech company? Here are some ways to stand out and make your dream come true. While there are many people who work in the...
It seems tech careers aren't just for us humans any more!It has always been the job of the Entertainment Software Rating Board to give video games age-appropriate ratings...
Back in the day when everyone had a phone on their desk and mail was delivered twice a day to the office by a person in a smock wheeling a mail cart, following up meant that...
The eBook reader is a hot item for those who love to read on the go. The technology is appealing when you can take your favorite book, newspaper, or other online reading with...
Google has invested approximately $100 million in the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm, anticipated to be the largest wind farm in the world. Shepherds Flat is under construction...
Apple has filed a patent infringement suit against South Korea's Samsung Electronics claiming that Samsung copied the look and feel of its iPhones and iPads with its own...
Cisco has issued a release stating that in a strategic plan to “align its operations,” the company will exit parts of its consumer businesses and realign the remaining consumer...
Those who work in web trends and social media may already be aware that people they are speaking to online are only imaginary friends. Beyond the “I don’t know you in real...
Barbie's had many awesome careers over the years -- dog groomer, babysitter, hair stylist, and now... Computer Engineer? Pictured here is the newest addition to the “Barbie I...
According to the Wall Street Journal the second best job in America is a Software Engineer. Aside from being one of the higher paying tech jobs, the typical software engineer...
Engineering may be an endangered profession for Western engineers. Many electronic companies, OEMs, chip vendors, design houses and contract manufacturers, in fact, all of the...
Apple co-founder Steve jobs was a visionary engineer who became a multimillionaire before he reached 30. What was the secret to his success? Some insights: He Saw Things...
Are you ready for this? A low-cost and perhaps even disposable e-reader that displays text and color images with clarity and total portability. Magazines, newspapers, packaging...
Leading an engineering team presents a number of challenges to the engineer suddenly elevated to a managerial or supervisory post. But team leaders must be sought out if a...
People practically live on their computers these days. Job seekers can attest to doing a lot of typing. So imagine if every keystroke you ever made on your computer was being...
They say cash is king, and some of the largest Tech companies agree. See which ones are holding the most loot, and what they plan to do with it... When it comes to actual...
Despite online security concerns, the number of Americans who use mobile devices to access their financial services is growing fast, according to new data from comScore. In...
In 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor released a list of the 20 leading occupations of employed women. None of them was in the technical field. That same year, only 3% of the...
With the advent of the internet, studies have shown that people who spend time using the internet are having the neural pathways in their brain altered. BottomLine Personal...
In one of the largest telecommunication acquisitions of the past decade, AT&T has agreed to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion. If the acquisition is approved, it would move...
Tech professionals worldwide are watching an epic ping pong game between Google and the Chinese government. The two giant forces are colliding in a “he said, she said” argument...
It looks like maybe the T-Mobile spokeswoman, who taunted the men in suits about the benefits of 4G, may have spoken too soon...T-Mobile in pink, taunting the iPhone whois...
The technology field is always giving us many new gadgets to make life easier and safer. But many times, even simple tools can be very useful in the home. Sadly, the average...
Want to do it your way? Finding a job in technology can be tough when you’re In The Hot Seat. Want to help revolutionize technology? Check out the job listings at...
Do you waste too much time goofing off online? Here are the top websites blocked by employer firewalls. Picture this, you are working on several projects and even have a...
Do you have an Xbox 360 with Kinect? If not, you might be in the minority.You've got to hand it to Microsoft, they did a bang up job of advertising their new motion controller...
The movies have been making it a fictional reality for years, but the days of unmanned computer controlled systems may be just around the corner. The Department of Defense is...
Are you addicted to your smart phone, computer, e-reader, email account, iPod or Facebook? Everywhere you look, there is a new tool to get things done. But, being too connected...
The iPad 2 was just revealed, and the reviews are in. On March 2nd, Apple unveiled the iPad 2 and early reviews are good. As with any product announcement Steve Jobs...
This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences hopes to hook a new generation on the Oscars by meeting them on their turf. To the Web-addicted, the Tweeters, and the...
It may be tough for some Americans to find a job these days but IBM’s supercomputer dubbed Watson has already got a new gig. Debuting on Jeopardy recently, IBM introduced...
I know I see it more and more, and it irritates me all the time. You are driving down the road, and the car in front of you is going way slower than all the cars around them,...
What’s the recipe for success in your next tech career? Find out before you’re In The Hot Seat. Want to help revolutionize technology? Check out the job listings at...
The Obama administration has tapped San Francisco's progressive CIO Chris Vein as deputy U.S. CTO for Innovation, reporting to U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra in the Office of Science...
The brand new Google Apps Certification program, how to get in on the ground floor of App Development. Google just announced that they have launched a Google Apps...
We all are guilty of some of these Tech blunders at one time or the other, but, if you do most of these things, you should make a change. Your computer will thank you for...
We asked our readers about niche programming languages and which they thought were the most important to know or learn right now. The numbers speak volumes with almost fifty...
Like outlaws and gangsters before them, hackers are at once dangerous and cool. Dangerous, because what they do is disruptive - sometimes even maliciously so - to business and...
Can you really confess your sins to Apple? A new App can help you do just that. Are you a sinner? Did you go out and party too hard and do some things you regret? Want to...
The best way to market yourself in the ever-changing field of technology is to try and stay one step ahead of the game. The integration and application of media in society is...
Are you a techie? A web geek? A Coder? Do you want to be a superhero and change the world? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you might want to take a look at Code For...
With all of the mixed reports about the future of the information Technology industry, it's hard to know how to make sense of it all. The IT industry has always been...
Looking for your next tech career? Try thinking inside the box, the toy box that is... These days there’s an option beyond software and cellular for tech professionals that you...
The IBM supercomputer Watson took down two of Jeopardy's greatest this week in the three- day Man vs. Machine special. It wasn't even close.Last month, we were introduced to...
With all of the mixed reports about the future of the information Technology industry, it's hard to know how to make sense of it all.The IT industry has always been volatile,...
Over the past ten years or so, a number of new careers have emerged in the high tech sector – thanks to the advent of the internet and rapid advances in modern technology....
It looks like HP is ready to give Apple a run for its money. HP just revealed their new product line and I have to tell you, it looks amazing. I really like HP and there have...
But wait, there's more. As part of the deal, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington will also become editor of all of AOL's "content properties" -- that's right,...
I don’t know which side of me is geeking out more at the launch of Google’s Art Project, the web developer or the fine art student. The platform is amazing but even more...
What they say about how fast technology changes, is definitely a truth. For those currently in or seeking a position in the technology field, I assume, know how fast things...
by Alex A. Kecskes So what's it like working for Apple Computer? According to recent anecdotal reports, there are a number of pros and cons in working for the pioneering...
More and more schools are beginning to use the iPad and other mobile devices on their campuses and in the classroom. In 2010, the field of education was responsible for 12 of...
Is there such thing as being too prepared when searching for your next tech job? Find out before you’re the one In The Hot Seat. Want to help revolutionize technology? Check...
Google has received some heavy criticism lately from people who work in the tech field about how they are handling the competition from Microsoft's search engine Bing. One of...
When you have to take care of your business while you are on the go, having a smart phone is no longer a luxury. With the right apps, your phone can become your most valuable...
If you want a sign of where the employment market in IT is heading, look not to MySpace's announced layoff of half its staff. Instead, look to Google's more recent announcement...
At some point, the IT professional rising from the ranks needs to make a major career decision: do I advance my career as a hands-on technical professional or should I focus on...
If you are unemployed, and looking for a job, you probably have a little down time in between searches and interviews. While you are waiting for that call offering you the tech...
Good news for folks recently laid off at MySpace or anyone looking for a tech job, Google is going on a hiring spree. In their biggest acquisition of new talent ever,...
With the onslaught of smarter smart phones, tablets, netbooks and services and software such as Skype jobs across all industries, especially IT are becoming more flexible than...
Google announced that cofounder Larry Page will be named CEO in April and with that will come changes. Many believe that Page will focus on raising Google’s social offerings...
If you are working in the IT or technology industry, you may have made the best choice for the current economic climate. In fact, more people than ever are going back to...
I recently took a community education class at the Savannah College of Art and Design on how to set up an online crafts business. The instructor had an excellent manual that...
The current marketplace battle between Apple's hugely popular iPhone and smartphones running Google's Android operating system is reminiscent of the Apple-Microsoft battle that...
I work all day long with cell phones of all shapes and sizes and because of that, you can bet that I’ve learned a few tricks to keeping a cell phone running all day long. Sure,...
IBM recently rolled out its newest Jeopardy champion, a computer called Watson. It has taken programmers over 4 years to come up with a computer program that they think is...
Whenever you are working on a project, getting everyone on the same page can be a huge challenge. In the workplace, working on a large project can mean inboxes filled with...
An IT certification is one of the best and easiest ways of getting into the IT job market. Though there has been some decline in premium paid for IT certifications there are...
The past decade has been an amazing time for the tech industry. The internet has changed so much in the past 10 years, that it is barely recognizable. From the 90s, when the...
There are plenty of simple, one-use mobile gadgets out there that grab our attention every day but it's rare that one is really revolutionary. Enter the 'Thimble'.The Thimble -...
Wow is an understatement when you first see QustVisual’s Word Lens app for the iPhone. The combined efforts of Otavio Good and John DeWeese really appears magical. The program...
IBM has released its annual Next Five in Five [pdf], a list of five new and upcoming technologies it believes have the potential to change the way we live our lives over the...
Xtranormal was founded in 2005. The idea was to create software that would allow film directors to create storyboards simply by typing in their scripts. Prepackaged animations...
Here is a list of technologies to watch for in 2011. 1. Personal Energy Management. - By allowing people to monitor the amount of energy they consume through technologies...
The recent winter chill freezing many parts of the world is also cooling down demand for green jobs. The demand for products that are supposed to lower heat emissions, reduce...
Now that the holidays are over and all gifts have been opened, we can discuss the best gifts of the holiday season. In no particular order, here is our list of top 10 tech...
Attention tech heads: Wall Street wants you.As the financial sector was the first to receive a stimulus package in the wake of the 2008 economic meltdown, it should perhaps...
It can happen any time of the year, but especially during the holidays. You come home to visit your family for the holidays and end up spending a good portion of the time...
Last week I called a friend who is a top salesman for his company. I asked him if he was using Skype. He told me he had friends who used it, but hadn’t gotten around to using...
Have you always wanted to work for Apple? Mr. Black Turtleneck himself?Well you're in luck -- that is if you're a capable software developer that is up-to-date on your...
It’s wild to think our children will never know a world without computers. Likewise it’s harder for aging parents to adjust to the leaps and bounds of technology that has...
Information technology professionals are some of the most frustrated job seekers I know. They often find themselves in the position of being some of the brightest people in...
It’s that time of year again to deck the halls, trim the trees and pull out all the latest and greatest technical holiday advances. Whether it’s to inspire holiday spirit,...
This is a future project in Australia. It will be ready in 2012. This is a demonstration video of solar tower technology. This technology could be used to separate hydrogen...
As you probably know by now, the Cruchies Awards are to technology what the Grammys are to Music or the Oscars are to Hollywood. The awards celebrate the best of the best in...
Since 1968 the standard for emergency calls has been 911. Over 230 million calls are handled each year and 70% of those come from cellular phones. With these technical...
While Black Friday dominated the news about the holiday shopping season in November, December brought with it news of a different sort: Its online counterpart, Cyber Monday,...
After 4 years, it looks like Firefox may no longer be the leader in web browsers. According to a recent report over at TechCrunch, Firefox has finally lost its edge among the...
A study conducted among software engineers indicates that a high proportion of coders suffer from "severe insomnia" and that a majority have sleep problems of some sort,...
Back in the late 18th century, philosopher Jeremy Bentham outlined a design for a new type of prison. He dubbed his idea “Panopticon” because it was designed to allow the...
There is a man on a mission to create 1,000,000 jobs internationally and bring his business model to the world. People who want to work for Thorkil Sonne’s Denmark based...
In a recent article over at PlaystationLifestyle, it seems that the United States Air Force has submitted a purchase request for over two thousands PlayStation 3 gaming...
The holiday season is quickly approaching -- though I'm sure many of you would argue, it's already here! On that note, I'd like to tell you about a cool high-tech project that...
Cloud Computing is all the rage right now so we asked our users to weigh in on the affect Cloud Computing has on our lives and the IT industry. Here's what they had to...
Shipments of built-in car Wi-Fi systems are set to soar by more than 40 fold by 2017, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp. Automakers increasingly view wireless...
Seems like the need to buy more is running high among top tech companies. Companies such as Google, Amazon and Dell are rapidly buying companies to overall increase their...
My retro gamer 9 year old son is bent on chronicling the evolution of video games. What was the first game system? What was the first game? What came next? How many Mario games...
Have you gotten in on the Google Demo Slam yet? In case you aren't familiar with the new Google project, DemoSlam is a competition of sorts that asks users to create an...
I’ve decided that I really enjoy reading about innovative, affordable, sustainable housing designs. I have a friend doing a Masters of Design program at Carleton University...
Google announced a 10% pay raise supposedly starting in January to all of its employees and then a source promptly leaked the memo to the press. The culprit was fired and...
I was at an interview with a company I had admired for years. I had made it through all the leaps and hurdles of finding the opening, submitting my resume and applying for the...
Google and Facebook are in a seemingly no-holds barred fistfight over data protection. The spat started late Thursday, November 4th. Google, who is upset with the social media...
We are a generation educated by reading textbooks, taught by teachers who relied on special editions of textbooks for answers, and effected by countless debates over what...
I composed this blog post using OpenOffice.org Writer. No doubt some of you reading this know exactly what OpenOffice is. But before you stop reading this, consider that not...
If you have a website or a blog, you probably know by know the importance of optimizing your site for search engines (also known as SEO Optimization). For those who aren't as...
If David Hasselhoff and Johnny 5 had a baby, her name would be Emily. Her name is short for Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard and she’s a robot lifeguard patrolling the...
If you have a Facebook account, odds are that you have heard a Zynga. Zynga has turned itself in to the leader in social gaming. With such popular Facebook games as Farmville...
I spend a good portion of my work day monitoring Twitter for trends and conversations and virtually shaking hands with companies from all over the world — it’s a great way to...
Amid all the yelling and shouting about what sites like Facebook and Twitter do to protect subscribers' privacy, it appears one gaping hole has been overlooked: Whether or not...
Imagine you’re a 12 year old girl who doesn’t realize its laundry day. You slip to the kitchen to grab a quick snack and leave your journal open on your bed to the page that...
It sounds like something straight out of a 1950’s sci-fi magazine, and every young boy’s ultimate fantasy… a vacation to space. Now on the heels of President Obama signing the...
For some, getting a job at one of the big Tech companies like Facebook, Google, Apple or Myspace is like winning the golden ticket for programmers and developers. Even being...
Age doesn't seem to be an obstacle when it comes to hunting software bugs. Recently, a 13 year old from San Jose, CA received $3,000 from Mozilla as a reward for finding a...
So, imagine this: It's poker night. After a friendly evening of cards, it's time to tally up the chips. Since you aren't a very good poker player, you ended up owing the winner...
The recent rash of bullying incidents, including at least two widely reported suicides, involving teenagers who are or are thought to be gay has raised the privacy and...
My oldest son is 8 years old and already he knows more than anything he wants to design video games. He loves everything about video games, the characters, the stories, the...
Could you guess each geek’s job, just by looking at what they were wearing? While everyone’s an individual certain styles work better for specific specialties. The following 5...
Intel Corp. has begun operations within its first fab in China. In 2007, Intel won approval to build a $2.5 billion, 300-mm wafer plant in northern China for chip sets. Intel...
The U.S. needs immediate, decisive investments in the green manufacturing sector, according to Stephanie Burns, chairman, president and CEO of Dow Corning Corp. This can help...
The starting pay of certain liberal arts majors generally starts well below that of graduates in engineering fields, according to a study by Payscale. Graduates with...
At Facebook headquarters, prominent venture capitalist John Doerr has launched a $250 million dollar investment fund aimed at social entrepreneurs. Together with Facebook CEO,...
A recent study conducted by Penn State University and Intel Research Labs showed that a number of Android applications available in the Market are pulling in user data --...
Last week, Google announced its latest attempt at recreating the way we do things; the car that drives itself. Yes, you read that right. In Google's coolest attempt at world...
I love looking at design blogs. Not house design or fashion, but more innovative, conceptual design — architecture, technology, gadgets, that sort of thing. Today I happened...
Workplace wardrobe can be an indicator of the field where your geek of choice works. While everyone is an individual there’s something to be noted about the common thread in...
Though it might not be news to you regular Apple fans, in an effort to save paper and be more environmentally friendly, the Apple Store actually offers to email you your...
Have you seen The Social Network yet? It is certainly garnering some mixed reviews, and seems to be doing well at the box office. The movie is based on the book “The Accidental...
Credit cards are about to get a whole lot smarter. If you think about it, credit cards designs have, for the most part, stayed virtually the same over the years. They are...
Some of you out there may have been around long enough to recall an ad from the 1980s for Wang computers featuring two IT types talking excitedly in jargon about a computer...
There is no doubt about it, cell phone use is on the increase. Not only are they being used to make telephone calls, they are used for texting, taking pictures, ordering...
How can math + science = fun for underprivileged elementary and middle school students? It’s a question teachers deal with on a daily basis and now it’s being brought to the...
Good news finally on the IT employment landscape and job outlook as two new reports about occupational trends and job vacancies indicates the tide might have finally turned in...
The browser wars are heating up. In the tech arena, there is still a great deal of debate about which browser is the fastest. Is it Firefox, the apparent leader in the browser...
Microsoft put out a press release last week announcing that it had struck a deal with HTC to receive royalties for HTC’s entire lineup of Android devices. CNet is reporting...
You've probably heard many times over by now that you must carefully manage your online personality because employers are watching. That photo of you playing Beer Pong at a...
Tech blogs everywhere are buzzing with Adobe’s latest innovation of plenoptic lenses. If you haven’t heard the term yet, don’t worry you will. What some bloggers are calling...
We’ve all done it. We’ve typed 'Goggle' when we meant 'Google'. We’ve hit 'Youutbe' when we were trying to type 'Youtube'. We’ve clicked through to 'Craglist' when we were...
There is good news and not so encouraging news on the IT job front: companies are hiring on tech workers though not at the pace IT workforces were cut last year.According to...
While it's no secret that I am a Google fangirl, sometimes I still wonder just how big is Google anyway? From their 3D renderings on the earth, the moon and mars, the massive...
I checked -- it was actually more than three years ago that I first began to address rumours about Windows Phone 7; apparently leaked photos, mock up images and artist...
IBM has launched a “Smarter Planet” advertising campaign. It illustrates different scenarios about how everyone on the planet generates copious amounts of data. They theorize...
IT professionals spend their day striving to give users, and the business, better technology and more productivity tools. But a big question is whether IT professionals...
You wake up. You get out of bed and run a comb across your head. Find your way down stairs and grab a mug of coffee. You groggily start your morning routine by logging on to...
by Alex A. Kecskes Just when you thought you'd seen everything in 3-D comes 3-D Smartphones. Intel and Nokia—in collaboration with the University of Oulu in...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a $470 million loan contract with STMicroelectronics NV to support of the company's industrial and R&D concerning next-generation...
Tech professionals have shown again that they are not jumping on the social media bandwagon just yet. Despite their technical day to day interactions, only 1/3 of IT vendors...
Our latest IT poll asked our tech audience what they think is the current sought after IT skill. Here are the results: •35.70% Security •20.00% .NET •15.44% Database...
Out of high school I worked for a video store and by video store I mean VHS store. It was locally owned and known for its wide selection of indie films and cutting edge...
A recent report at Fortune shows that U.S notebook sales growth is down -4%. Providing a graph from a Morgan Stanley study, it is clear that the sale of notebooks has been...
A recent study by the Pew center for research revealed that at least 5% of Americans don't use the internet at all. To me, that number is surprising, because in this super...
All month I have tried to play the satisfied geek -- with the vague knowledge that Google TV would be hitting stores 'sometime this fall'. Why, Google, why? I want one...
It seems like each new season brings a new pile of mess to my house. The beginning of fall is when I'm tripping over boogie boards as I'm trying to pack book bags. Eventually,...
According to status updates popping up all over my social networking sites, this is brother week and I should repost the message to my wall if I have a brother I love. I’ll do...
While it’s clearly a marketing ploy to promote efforts around stopping software piracy and unlicensed software use, the Business Software Alliance claims that reducing such...
Are you trying to increase your tech skills? Do you want to learn more about a certain subject but don't want to enroll in college courses? Well, no worries, because many...
Looks like the next big thing to hit the wild world of retail will be products that bring internet into the mix of your already flashy, extensive home media center.First we...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're a skinny-fingered 13-year old girl, texting and dialing on today's ever-shrinking keypads is no big deal. But for the rest of us...
With the growing trend in freelance design and development, one of a job seeker’s best assets is their software. It’s not just the programs they know how to operate but the...
Oooh. Wires.As a admittedly huge Zune fangirl, it warms my little heart to see that in June of this year Microsoft and United have put their heads together and made a deal that...
We all use Google products like Google Search, Googlemaps, Gmail, Googlevoice and even Google Buzz, but there are other great products that you may have forgotten all about....
Surfing the web again? You’ve checked your Facebook, read all the articles and comments on your favorite news sites, discovered which celebrity baby made a fashion faux pas...
After striking deals with Lionsgate, MGM and Sony Pictures in the US and UK movie service Blinkbox, YouTube launched a free new movie service with an initial catalog of 400...
One of the hardest parts of working in a tech field is dealing with clients that aren't as computer literate as you are. Explaining computer concepts to people who aren't...
Garmin is recalling 1.25 million GPS devices because their batteries could overheat and cause fires. The affected units contain batteries made by a third-party supplier, and...
Over 1,000,000 calls were placed through Gmail in just 24 hours after they launched their new call feature. The free service allows Gmail users to make free calls to U.S....
The first and most important step to launching a social network marketing strategy is to determine how you want people ot find you in the network and in Google when your social...
I ran across this Geek Squad ad, and I was amazed at their new e-reader service. For the low price of $30, they will turn your device on for you. It looks like a winner of a...
In 2009 Google unveiled their newest addition Google Wave. Although it stayed in beta testing, from the start, it was met with mixed reviews. The idea for the service was...
In the past, India has threatened to ban the use of Research In Motion's BlackBerry unless the company addresses what Indian officials consider to be security concerns. "Our...
Despite being some of the brightest problem solvers walking around at many companies, IT employees often have a hard time translating their skills onto a resume. Information...
In an interesting report from SearchEngineLand, it seems that a woman has filed suit against Google, after being hit by a car along a highway in Utah. As insane as this...
In today’s market, a job seeker needs to take advantage of any option that will let then stand out over and above all other applicants. Some recruiters say that the resume...
Top Tech Destinations: With summer in full force and vacation on the brain we thought it’d be fun to create a list of our top eight geeky vacation destinations. 1. Silicon...
You know how you are always hearing about the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle. You see programs on TV about recycling and about changing our world – stopping global warming....
LG has agreed to participate in the Smart Watts project, which is being sponsored by the German government. LG is working with Germany's Kellendonk Elektronik to develop a...
United Arab Emirates threatened to block access to e-mail, web browsing and text messages on all BlackBerry’s including visitors to the country if Research In Motion doesn't...
Extreme Networks Inc has named Oscar Rodriguez, a very seasoned industry leader as CEO and president. Rodriguez brings over 20 years of marketing, sales and leadership...
The clock has started ticking on your decision to keep Ning and pay them for your social network or find a new solution. Yesterday, I believe I found the best alternative to...
Google is well know for going above and beyond to attract and retain great employees. The benefits they offer are near to legendary, including an on site doctor, yoga,...
The days of the IT department existing in the back office and not communicating with the front of the business are gone. IT professionals need to take a leadership role, take...
When you think of Wikipedia, you most likely imagine being on your desktop or laptop and typing in your search terms. This is all going to change in a very Hitchhiker's...
I was thinking that it is a great time to take a look back at how far computer technology has come in such a short time. It is amazing to me, that within my lifetime, we have...
In a report released by Forrester Research, spending on technology products and services is predicted to continue to expand around the world throughout 2010. The most IT...
A recent article at Fast Company asked, “What would Facebook's 500 million active users do if the world's largest social network were to be shut down? Better yet, what would...
On the heels of the popularity of Google's Android phone, the search giant is in negotiations to enter the music market, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. It...
It looks like companies are spending again as evidenced by an increase in Q2 sales—On Tuesday, July 13th, Intel Corporation, the world’s largest chip maker, reported record...
The world continually revolves and so do changes in job and career fields. In the past, if you were in a technical career you were basically considered being in IT. The lines...
I recently interviewed serial entrepreneur and successful business person Andy Kurtzig. Andy has a great entrepreneurial story and is a near perfect case study in founding and...
“Every silver lining has a touch of gray”- The Grateful DeadWith cloud computing systems becoming more and more popular across the computer world, there has been a great deal...
“Actually this is just a place for my stuff, ya know? That's all, a little place for my stuff. That's all your house is: a place to keep your stuff. If you didn't have so much...
As promised last time, I have heard a great deal of stories all around interview nightmares. I am not sure which are true and which aren't, though some can be checked...
Business Intelligence is the only sector in IT which has survived the recession relatively unscathed. And with good reason. In hard times companies need all the information...
The goal of the SpotLight is to learn more about business and political leaders and what makes them successful in their endeavors. We learned a lot about Peter, his...
Getting that first, all important, foot-hold in the IT industry is the most important thing in the world for a new graduate. And if some time has passed since graduation,...
On Semiconductor Corp. will spend $11 million to add new semiconductor production equipment to its 8-inch fab in Pocatello, Idaho. The company plans to hire about 35 additional...
For those hoping to turn their education into a career in IT, these are hard times. That feeling of "the hard work is behind me" has turned into "there is a brick wall in...
The past few years have seen the debate about filing sharing and digital piracy really heat up. The music industry has been searching for new ways to prevent people for copying...
Last night I went to a show which featured a ballet dancing guy dressed in a monkey suit. This was not quite the Burlesque show my wife or I expected. But it was great...
Amid a major capital spending program, South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to expand the capacity of its 300-mm fab in Austin, Texas with a $3.6 billion...
On Semiconductor Corp. has made another acquisition. In an effort to expand into medical chips, On Semi has acquired privately-held Sound Design Technologies Ltd. (SDT)...
IBM Research Monday (June 7) said it would establish its first research laboratory in South America, IBM Research-Brazil. It will be the company's first new permanent lab in 12...
I have written a few articles on breaking into the Business Intelligence sector, as well as given specific advice to individuals in my day-to-day life. Two subjects keep...
For those looking for a way into the IT industry but have a lack of experience, Business Intelligence can be the way in. Business Intelligence is a new emerging sector of the...
CATIA stands for Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application and is one of the most widely known and used software systems in the CAD world that is marketed and...
CHENGDU, China -- Amid the chip upturn, Intel Corp. is in the process of hiring at its IC-packaging facility in Chengdu, China. Intel, which opened the plant in 2005,...
Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. (San Jose, Calif.) has announced its intent to acquire privately-held CoreOptics Inc. (San Jose, Calif.) for $99 million in cash and other...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Seeking to become a $1 billion analog player, Intersil Corp. has raised its second quarter 2010 financial outlook to account for its recent acquisition of...
Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) posted sales growth on a sequential and year-to-year basis for the three months ending May 1, as the company once again handily beat consensus analyst...
The Samsung group of companies has said it plans to invest about 23.3 trillion won (about $20.6 billion) in five emerging businesses over the next decade, according to reports....
GlobalFoundries Inc. already at the start of building a $5 billion wafer fab in New York state, appears to be getting ready to announce further expansion plans to help it...
SAN FRANCISCO—After declining in 2008 and 2009, semiconductor industry revenue is set to grow nearly 31 percent in 2010, reaching a record $300.3 billion, according to a...
Hewlett Packard Co. Inc. said it reached an agreement to pay $1.2 billion for Palm Inc. to secure a stronger competitive position in the lucrative but increasingly tough...
EDA vendor Magma Design Automation Inc. has launched an interactive education program to introduce the latest analog and mixed-signal design capabilities to analog designers....
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Programmable logic vendor Xilinx Inc. posted a net income of $148.5 million on record revenue of $529 million for the quarter ended April 3, beating consensus...
Calif. -- Amid strong demand for its products, Linear Technology Corp. is hiring fab workers and is mulling plans to build a new fab in the United States. The analog...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A handful of entrepreneurs hope to turn Silicon Valley into Detroit 2.0 by supplying key subsystems for next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. They...
Applied Materials Inc., the leading supplier of equipment for making chips, displays and solar cells, has opened a key manufacturing site in Changi North Industrial Park,...
Microsoft is looking for a senior software development engineer to help with its Bing data centers, potentially running them on ARM hardware. The engineer, with at least...
Intel's CEO declared the "era of personal energy management" during the chip maker's developer's forum in Beijing this week. "We were a part of the technology industry that...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Moving into a new and emerging market, Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Teridian Semiconductor Corp. for...
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, N.Y. has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The $600,000...
Many of the high-tech jobs lost in North America last year will never return, having shifted to Asia or disappeared altogether during the worst recession to have hit the...
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a total of nearly $100 million in grants to train an estimated 30,000 workers in smart grid technologies. The awards go out to a...
A prototype solar-powered aircraft took its maiden flight on Wednesday April 7, 2010 ushering in the era of fuel-less, carbon-neutral air travel. The company behind the...
South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said it expects to report first quarter sales of 33 trillion to 35 trillion Korean won ($29.2 billion to $31 billion). Samsung...
Getting started in a Business Intelligence career may be the easiest way for a graduate to break into the IT industry, but it is no free lunch and a level of competency must be...
PARIS — A French industrial tribunal has released a ruling ordering Singapore-based EMS provider Flextronics International Ltd. to pay 11 million euros ($14.8 million) in...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Fab automation vendor Brooks Automation Inc. has named Stephen Schwartz as the company's president. Schwartz will become a member of a newly formed...
A successful initial public offering by NXP Semiconductor Inc. could mark the end of a financial drought in the IC sector and give other embattled chip makers the confidence to...
LONDON — Kyocera Corp. has agreed to acquire a part of Sony Mobile Display Corp.'s thin-film transistor liquid crystal display design and manufacturing business. The amount...
MANHASSET, NY — The market for batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells targeting transportation and smart grid applications will more than double from $21.4 billion in 2010...
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — PC demand is starting off the year better than expected with Acer, Apple and Hewlett-Packard benefiting from the trend. In smart phones, Samsung and LG...
SAN FRANCISCO—Global spending on hot electronic products increased in 2009, despite a difficult recession that brought an unprecedented decline in global per capita income,...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- National Semiconductor Corp. reported sales of $362 million in the quarter, up 5 percent from $345 million in the previous quarter and up 24 percent from...
MANHASSET, NY — The 2010 Intel Science Talent Search has announced the ten top awards from the 40 high school senior finalists in the yearly talent search event. Erika...
The fact is, more and more young people are beginning to join the rank and file with blossoming IT tech careers. Though you may never have been called a role model before, you...
In March, the South by Southwest interactive festival generated a ton of information as well as buzz for what those in the IT space should be planning for. Privacy....
From time to time I run a salary survey. Readers on Embedded.com and subscribers to my newsletter responded to the most recent one at the end of 2009, and I've finally compiled...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Seeking to cut costs amid losses, FormFactor Inc. has announced the official opening of its new wafer probe card manufacturing facility and global business...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Data centers can go green without installing hardware, according to Sentilla Corp. (Redwood City, Calif.), which announced a meter-free monitoring capability...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Department of Energy (DoE) awarded a $72 million loan guarantee to Sage Electrochromics (Faribault, Minn.) to build a smart window that uses...
SAN FRANCISCO—The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced the three winners of the organization's Women of Vision Awards, which honor women making significant...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — An Intel Capital executive who helped organize the Invest in America Alliance launched last week is bullish on new opportunities for semiconductor startups....
Outsourcing is a touchy issue, and it seems there isn’t a person alive without a strong opinion about it. Unfortunately for growing numbers of individuals with programming jobs...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- IBM Corp. this week reportedly cut over 2,500 jobs, according to a union. IBM declined to comment to the reports. ''On March 1st , over 2,500 IBM...
PARIS — Mentor Graphics Corp. announced it has named Serge Leef, current general manager of the System Level Engineering division, as vice president of New Ventures, to expand...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. plans to reduce its Irvine, Calif. workforce by approximately 56 employees over a period of approximately 26 months,...
In a slight change of direction, Motorola Inc. is moving forward with a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly-held entities. One will include the...
Amid the excitement over the A4 microprocessor designed in-house at Apple Inc. and used to power the iPad, it has emerged that a number of the internal design team have already...
PARIS — European chipmaker STMicroelectronics NV announced it has appointed Dutch consultant Tjerk Hooghiemstra as executive vice-president, chief administrative officer, to...
Careers in IT are no different from any other—with the noted exception that even through the current economic crisis, the unemployment rate for IT professionals has remained...
A recent survey of 100 CFOs at top tech firms across the country reveals that there are high hopes for the tech field in 2010. The BDO Seidman 2010 Technology Outlook Survey...
Conventional wisdom tells the job-hunting public that companies are outsourcing quality assurance engineer (QAE) jobs and the niche offers very little in terms of a career...
ARM Holdings plc (Cambridge, England) signed up two licenses for its Mali graphics cores in its fourth quarter bringing the total number of Mali licenses signed to 27, and...
NEW YORK — Signing Sandeep Vij as its new CEO may turn out to be just what MIPS Technologies needed, as the world's number two processor IP company struggles to steal the...
SAN FRANCISCO—EDA and IP vendor Synopsys Inc. announced its second major acquisition in two weeks Monday (Feb. 8), saying it signed a definitive agreement to buy electronic...
Despite 2009 being a year of economic crisis smart phone shipments were up strongly in the fourth quarter and full year, according to analysis firm IDC (Framingham, Mass.)....
Bell Labs, the research division of Alcatel-Lucent, announced it plans to create more than 70 high-caliber technology positions over the next five years in Ireland. The...
Test engineering hardly gets the respect it deserves sometimes. Maybe I'm a little sensitive about the lack of recognition due to the fact that I started my engineering career...
PORTLAND, Ore. —Annual awards to university faculty to conduct next-generation research projects were announced this week by the Defense Department as part of it National...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple Inc. blew past analysts estimates to post record quarterly sales figures in the run up to a much anticipated announcement of a novel tablet system....
SAN FRANCISCO—IBM Corp. lifted its 2010 profit target after reporting a record profit for 2009. IBM (Armonk, N.Y.) reported fourth quarter 2009 sales of $27.2 billion, up 1...
SAN FRANCISCO—Businesses and governments around the world are set to resume IT spending in 2010 following a dismal 2009, according to a new report from market research firm...
LONDON — Foundry chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Hsinchu, Taiwan) said Thursday (Jan. 14) that it planned to recruit more than 3,000 employees to help it...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In another move toward consolidation in business computing, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft said they will spend as much as $250 million over the next three...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In a move to cut costs, Applied Micro Circuits Corp.--or AppliedMicro--is reducing its workforce by approximately 11 percent, according to a filing. The...
SAN FRANCISCO—Three months after the company's longtime chief abruptly stepped down, digital TV chip and IP vendor Silicon Image Inc. Tuesday (Jan. 5) named Camillo Martino, a...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Qualcomm Inc. has reorganized its operations as more executives leave the company. Len Lauer, chief operating officer of Qualcomm (San Diego), has...