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Dec 20 20168 minutes
Nintendo’s Sad Struggle For Survival
Facing an uncertain future, the company keeps trying to mine its storied past.
Dec 15 20163 minutes
How To Fix The Internet
Anonymity has poisoned online life.
Dec 12 20162 minutes
See Mario. See Mario Run
Nintendo is pushing an iOS game instead of a new console | The game may “remind people what was fun about Mario”
Dec 12 20161 minute
Voat: Reddit For Even Meaner People
J.S. The “fatpeoplehate” group that Moreno banned from Reddit migrated to Voat, which was started by Atif Colo and Justin Chastain, software engineers in their early 30s who believe that people should be able to say or see anything, as long as it’s
Dec 5 20163 minutes
Hulu Reboots For A Post-Cable Age
The streaming service is adding live television to counter Netflix | A “growing pool of people … never paying for TV or cutting the cord”
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Should My Business Start A Podcast?
Yes, if you have a strong idea, a quality host, and a high level of commitment, says Jay Baer, best-selling author, marketing consultant, and cohost of the popular Social Pros Podcast.
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Jun 1 20154 minutes
15 Time-Tested Apps Your Business Can't Live Without
Make these apps work for you, in areas like travel, money, communications and more.
Jul 1 20153 minutes
The Truth About Facebook and Millennials
Reports of Facebook's demise among teens have been greatly exaggerated. Here, some marketing lessons from the kids and the unique ways they use their favorite undead platform.
Oct 30 20166 minutes
The Internet As You Know It Does Not Exist
Eight (completely plausible) alternate histories on the 25th anniversary of the web.
Oct 17 201615 minutes
$10,000,000 Says Hillary Wins
Haim Saban wants to put Clinton in the White House and take Univision public
Oct 1 201617 minutes
Every Move You Make
Over eight years, U.S. president Barack Obama has created the most intrusive surveillance apparatus in the world. To what end?
How This Company Creates Instant Websites
Now, websites are as easy as drag-and-drop.
Oct 31 20164 minutes
Where The Future’s AT(&T)
It’s buying Time Warner to cope with a changing media world | “The future of mobile is video, and the future of video is mobile”
Jul 4 20161 minute
A New Fight Over Digital Music
ALEX FITZPATRICK MORE THAN 170 ARTISTS, INCLUDING Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney, are joining record labels, music publishers and others to urge Congress to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which in part protects Internet compani
Oct 10 201614 minutes
Hacking the Voter
WHAT’S BEHIND RUSSIA’S EFFORT TO INFLUENCE THE U.S. ELECTION
She Built an App Without Knowing How to Code -- and is Now a Millionaire
Focus on what you do know -- and can do well.
Should My Business Start A Podcast?
Yes, if you have a strong idea, a quality host, and a high level of commitment, says Jay Baer, best-selling author, marketing consultant, and cohost of the popular Social Pros Podcast.
Jul 1 20161 minute
Data-Hungry Kids
For families whose children use more than their fair share
Nov 14 20163 minutes
Sony’s Bet On Gamers Can’t Get Much Bigger
The company is divesting other staples to focus on PlayStation | “There’s no competition for Sony on the higher end”
The Creative Ways Small Businesses Are Using Beacon Technology
This past summer, Google launched its Eddystone Bluetooth beacon system for Android, joining Apple’s iOS as a major player in the short-range messaging technology and making it accessible from either Apple or Android devices, which represent 96 perce
Where They Hang Out
Anyplace with Wi-Fi, for starters.
Nov 7 20163 minutes
A Giant In Search, But A Wisp In The Cloud
Google is a distant third behind Microsoft and Amazon | “They don’t have the DNA to deal with a chief information officer”
3 Ways to Integrate Video Into Your Marketing Strategy
Video marketing that really resonates
Oct 3 20163 minutes
Where Buying Data Is as Easy as Buying Cabbage
On China’s wild web, strict hardware and software controls make it harder to fend off cyber attacks | “It certainly doesn’t benefit the Chinese customer”
Sep 1 20162 minutes
Bullies and Trolls
Once a bastion of democratizing free speech, the Internet in 2016 is more of a toxic wasteland.
Make Chats With Chatbots Work
Who wants to chat with a chatbot? More people than you'd think, says Brian Heikes, VP of product at 3Cinteractive, a Boca Raton, Fla.-based mobile marketing company.Techies have long been talking about chatbots. And once Facebook announced this sprin
Feb 1 20142 minutes
We Don't Need No Stinking Apps
Redbubble rebuilds its website for mobile
The Future of Fashion Design Is Mobile
Crowdstar's new Covet Fashion app lets fashionistas style a digital mannequin by mixing and matching real-world garments and accessories -- all from their phones.
Can a Lonely Man in a Tiny Bedroom Deliver a Real October Surprise?
Julian Assange is 45 years old and, if an old online dating profile is to be believed, 6 feet 2. He has soft features, silver hair, and skin that seems nearly translucent. This undercooked appearance is the result of four-plus years of confinement in
Jul 1 20161 minute
Download Free Fun in the Sun
Want your summer vacation entertainment for next to nothing? Many libraries have agreements with websites that let you check out electronic versions of books, movies, music, and more—for free. All you need is a library card, a little explanation from the librarian, and a big beach blanket (to keep the sand out of your devices).
Google Gets Disciplined
THE SEARCH-ENGINE BEHEMOTH HAS SPENT BILLIONS IN THE QUEST FOR ITS NEXT HIT. NOW WALL STREET VETERAN RUTH PORAT HAS COME ABOARD TO HELP GOOGLE—AND ITS PARENT COMPANY, ALPHABET—GET MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK. CAN SHE GET THEIR “SMART CREATIVES” TO FALL IN LINE?
Sep 1 20165 minutes
Plug Your Money Leaks
Millionaires tend to be more thoughtful about savings and financial decisions, says PNC’s Jacquelyn Boyer. Take that deliberate approach to every nook and cranny of your budget, and you can free up hundreds—or thousands—a year.
Digital Media
Where The Future’s AT(&T)
It’s buying Time Warner to cope with a changing media world | “The future of mobile is video, and the future of video is mobile”
Data-Hungry Kids
For families whose children use more than their fair share
How This Company Creates Instant Websites
Now, websites are as easy as drag-and-drop.
A New Fight Over Digital Music
ALEX FITZPATRICK MORE THAN 170 ARTISTS, INCLUDING Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney, are joining record labels, music publishers and others to urge Congress to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which in part protects Internet compani
Where They Hang Out
Anyplace with Wi-Fi, for starters.
She Built an App Without Knowing How to Code -- and is Now a Millionaire
Focus on what you do know -- and can do well.
We Don't Need No Stinking Apps
Redbubble rebuilds its website for mobile
Sony’s Bet On Gamers Can’t Get Much Bigger
The company is divesting other staples to focus on PlayStation | “There’s no competition for Sony on the higher end”
The Creative Ways Small Businesses Are Using Beacon Technology
This past summer, Google launched its Eddystone Bluetooth beacon system for Android, joining Apple’s iOS as a major player in the short-range messaging technology and making it accessible from either Apple or Android devices, which represent 96 perce
Make Chats With Chatbots Work
Who wants to chat with a chatbot? More people than you'd think, says Brian Heikes, VP of product at 3Cinteractive, a Boca Raton, Fla.-based mobile marketing company.Techies have long been talking about chatbots. And once Facebook announced this sprin
Bullies and Trolls
Once a bastion of democratizing free speech, the Internet in 2016 is more of a toxic wasteland.
Aug 7 20161 minute
Finding the Little Prince
The painstaking process of bringing a children’s classic to life.
Oct 17 20161 minute
Lisa Ling’s Green House
THE CNN HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SHOWS HER ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOME
A Giant In Search, But A Wisp In The Cloud
Google is a distant third behind Microsoft and Amazon | “They don’t have the DNA to deal with a chief information officer”
LG Sees An Opening In The Smart Home
The company is trying to outwow Samsung’s appliances | “You have to claim the high end of the market”
Sep 1 20161 minute
The Low-Tech Hack You're Not Prepared For
Haven't heard of visual hacking? It could be a real threat to your business, says Daniel Burks, senior VP and enterprise chief privacy officer for U.S. Bank.
Oct 24 20164 minutes
The Death Of Syndicated Reruns
THE EXPLOSION OF ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING ON TELEVISION IS HURTING THE LUCRATIVE BUSINESS OF REBROADCASTING OLDER SHOWS
Should My Business Start A Podcast?
Yes, if you have a strong idea, a quality host, and a high level of commitment, says Jay Baer, best-selling author, marketing consultant, and cohost of the popular Social Pros Podcast.
Jun 1 20143 minutes
Meet the Universal Platform for Sharing Music
Bop.fm allows users of subscription music services to share songs and playlists with listeners of other services, such as Spotify.
Entertainment Trend for 2014: Low-Budget Movies=Big Business
Artistically bankrupt, low-budget films like Sharknado are big business.
Is AT&T Buying A Big Dog To Get A Fancy Tail?
Mobile video is growing fast, but users mostly watch short clips | “You buy this enormous company and only ... utilize a small slice of it”
Feb 1 20142 minutes
Disposable Phone Numbers Are So Hot Right Now
The venture capital money came pouring in for Burner, a mobile app that doles out disposable phone numbers for calling and texting.
The Idiot's Guide to Making a Video for Your Business
Never shot a video before? Don't fret -- we're here to walk you through it.
Oct 1 20152 minutes
An Expert Speaks Up on What You Should Know About Programming Languages
Find out how to know which programming language is right for you.
Oct 16 20161 minute
A Video Game, With Sex
ONCE UPON A TIME, a willingness to look for love online was considered a sign of insanity or desperation. Now? “Who prowls for sex in bars?” says Vogue.com sex columnist Karley Sciortino. “Like, how desperate are you?” The last time either of us went
The Internet
Hacking the Voter
WHAT’S BEHIND RUSSIA’S EFFORT TO INFLUENCE THE U.S. ELECTION
Can a Lonely Man in a Tiny Bedroom Deliver a Real October Surprise?
Julian Assange is 45 years old and, if an old online dating profile is to be believed, 6 feet 2. He has soft features, silver hair, and skin that seems nearly translucent. This undercooked appearance is the result of four-plus years of confinement in
Make Chats With Chatbots Work
Who wants to chat with a chatbot? More people than you'd think, says Brian Heikes, VP of product at 3Cinteractive, a Boca Raton, Fla.-based mobile marketing company.Techies have long been talking about chatbots. And once Facebook announced this sprin
Bullies and Trolls
Once a bastion of democratizing free speech, the Internet in 2016 is more of a toxic wasteland.
Jul 1 20155 minutes
How Companies Are Trying to Bring Marijuana Ads Online
As more states legalize cannabis, the burgeoning sector is embracing the digital-marketing tactics long favored by more traditional industries.
Aug 29 201615 minutes
Tyranny of the Mob
Trolls are turning the web into a cesspool of aggression and violence. What watching them is doing to the rest of us may be even more harmful
Plug Your Money Leaks
Millionaires tend to be more thoughtful about savings and financial decisions, says PNC’s Jacquelyn Boyer. Take that deliberate approach to every nook and cranny of your budget, and you can free up hundreds—or thousands—a year.
Meet the Universal Platform for Sharing Music
Bop.fm allows users of subscription music services to share songs and playlists with listeners of other services, such as Spotify.
Where Buying Data Is as Easy as Buying Cabbage
On China’s wild web, strict hardware and software controls make it harder to fend off cyber attacks | “It certainly doesn’t benefit the Chinese customer”
The Entrepreneur Who Will Change Your Mobile Phone Bill
Republic Wireless is a $19-per-month voice, text and data service that relies on Wi-Fi as its primary network.
Disposable Phone Numbers Are So Hot Right Now
The venture capital money came pouring in for Burner, a mobile app that doles out disposable phone numbers for calling and texting.
How Giphy Became the Internet's Go-To Gif Brand
Giphy is taking on the biggest, weirdest branding challenge online today: How to become the go-to company for a new kind of internet culture.
Oct 17 20162 minutes
Will Not-Quite-Fiber Make the Grade?
BT is testing a cheaper way to speed up its creaky copper lines | “They are trying to squeeze every penny out of the network”
Oct 24 20162 minutes
Haters Back Off Takes A Star From YouTube To TV
MIRANDA SINGS, A YOUTUBE SKETCH series introduced in 2008, makes a mockery of the web’s would-be celebrities. Miranda, a misfit in cakey red lipstick played by Colleen Ballinger, appears in lo-fi music videos, either caterwauling or sing-speaking sal
Oct 24 20162 minutes
Get Your Own Broadband
Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are boosting their investments in private undersea cables to carry their data around the world
Oct 16 20161 minute
Hacking: A Love-Hate Story
IN THE AGE OF THE hacker, privacy is a thing of the past. Or is that just what we tell ourselves so we feel better when we’re perusing the embarrassment of prurient riches we encounter almost every day online, from Colin Powell’s leaked emails to a l
Oct 10 20164 minutes
Look Familiar?
Google’s Pixels will go up against Apple and other Androids | “This is…what we think is the ideal Google user experience”
How to Protect Your Small Business Against a Cyber Attack
Follow these steps to boost your company's security measures and thwart hackers -- keeping yourself, your employees and your customers safe.
The Simple Way This Super-Efficient Florist Saved Itself Even More Time
Say goodbye to wasted time and hassle.
Tech’s New Bright Light
AS APPLE’S GROWTH DIMS, INVESTORS LOOK FOR ANOTHER GIANT THAT CAN KINDLE EXCITEMENT.
How to Share Your New Gig
CHANGING JOBS? CONGRATULATIONS. NOW USE THESE ETIQUETTE TIPS TO SPREAD THE WORD WITHOUT MAKING ANY SOCIAL MEDIA STUMBLES.
