The glitches that arose during the Iowa Caucus are another reminder that while technology has made our lives more convenient in many ways, it also is not perfect, and can sometimes be a hindrance rather than a boon.
Read MoreIn most industries, an employee actively working on their next venture while still on the payroll of their current employer is generally looked down upon by said employer. The outcome of a case involving Apple could have implications for virtually every tech firm that does business in California.
Read MoreAs the 2010s dawned on us, they also ushered in a new wave of job functions (data scientists, mobile app developers, chief innovation officers, and any number of ninjas). What will be the buzzworthy job titles of the next decade?
Read MoreWhen a start-up or independent company is acquired by a much larger firm, there’s always worry about the changes that may follow. While often adjustments do come, sometimes they do not. That’s been the case with LinkedIn.
Read MoreNetflix, which has undergone quite an evolution in its relatively short time in existence, was the top-performing stock of the decade.
Read MoreStart-ups tout so many metrics — other than, you know, profits. Number of customers, users, reach, influence, amount of Twitter followers, etc. Will the 2020s be the decade when start-ups pursue profitability over all else?
Read MoreLow-code platforms allow businesses to building powerful digital applications without complicated coding methods.
Read MoreCan big tech help modernize the U.S. Department of Defense? That’s what Amazon supremo Jeff Bezos hopes.
Read MoreAmazon is getting into the virtual medicine game.
Read MoreFrom fintech to insurtech, proptech to wealthtech, and beyond, digital innovation is changing the way services are delivered. You can add healthcare to that list as well.
Read MoreThe early days of streaming services were a godsend for the vast majority of consumers who had grown tired of cable. Fast forward, and now it seems every media company in the world is launching a subscription service.
Read MoreAmazon’s Alexa-powered Echo devices are getting to a point of ubiquity. Walk into any home in America and there’s a good chance you’ll see an Amazon Echo device inside. And this doesn’t go for just tech-savvy millennials; this FR writer has an 85-year-old aunt who happily asks Alexa to turn on her favorite radio station to listen to some Al Jolson.
Read MoreThe idea of Facebook-owned technology controlling your mind probably won’t appeal to many people. Let’s see how this one develops.
Read MoreAmazon is generally thought of as an unstoppable behemoth. But that hasn’t discouraged competitors — specifically Microsoft, which this week announced a new service that will let brands create detailed personalized product web pages with room for customer ratings and reviews.
Read MoreGoogle made some waves in the video gaming industry last year with the announcement of its Stadia gaming system. The most notable feature of Stadia was that it wasn’t a physical device at all, but rather a fully cloud-based streaming service.
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