Author Archive
Modernization
Google Is Waging a Financial War of Attrition to Win the Cloud
The company spent $2.35 billion on infrastructure last quarter; for Google that means data centers and the IT gear that go in them.
Modernization
Amazon and Google Are Battling to Dominate the Cloud -- and Amazon May Already Have Won
Whatever the endgame, it could take decades to reach. In the meantime, this is a fight that rewards scale.
Modernization
Even Barack Obama May Get Rid of His BlackBerry
The leader of the free world could be a future owner of a Samsung Galaxy or comparable Android smartphone.
Emerging Tech
Twelve Reasons Robots Could Be the Next Trillion-dollar Business
Robots are becoming increasingly integrated into modern life.
Emerging Tech
We Already Live in the Age of Robots—We Just Don’t Call Them That
We've been using ATMs and GPS for decades.
Modernization
Here Comes the First “App Store” for Hardware
The NEX Band will let outside developers create complimentary hardware, as well as apps.
Emerging Tech
The Internet of Trash Bins Is Here and It’s More Awesome Than It Sounds
Sensors help trash collectors plan more efficient routes.
Modernization
Your Power Is About to Go Out—Here’s How to Make Your Cell Phone Last Until it Comes Back on
A few tips to get through the storm.
Digital Government
It’s Official: Apple Sells More Computers Than All Windows PCs Combined
That count includes iPhones, iPads, etc.
Digital Government
Bitcoin Company Offers Stock Denominated in Bitcoin
The founder of Bitcoin Kinetics imagines a future in which you can pay for everything with the currency.
Digital Government
Why the Only Thing Better Than Big Data Is Bigger Data
To understand what’s going on you have to know whether your data is dense or sparse.
Featured eBooks
Emerging Tech
Why Volcanoes Are the Energy Source of the Future
Iceland's failed hunt for water in a 4th state of matter (not liquid, solid or steam) turned up something after all.
Modernization
Why Google Just Sold Motorola to Lenovo for $3 Billion
Google originally bought the company for $12.5 billion in May 2012.
Digital Government
How to Get the Hottest Job in Tech With Two Months’ Study and $2,000
Introducing an online course in data science.
Cybersecurity
Someone’s Refrigerator Just Took Part in a Malicious Cyberattack
Smart devices are among the most insecure computers on the Internet; hackers are noticing.
Modernization
How You’ll Write Emails on the Tiny Screen of a Smartwatch
Kids of the near future could be writing term papers on these.
Emerging Tech
The Existential Threat to Bitcoin Its Boosters Said Was Impossible Is Now at Hand
A single collective has reached 45% of the computing power of all the virtual currency's miners.
Emerging Tech
This Is the Year of the Electric Car
Get ready for Ford's new solar-powered vehicle, too.
Modernization
It's the Beginning of the End for Dumb Phones
Non-smartphones will no longer be sold in three years, investor predicts.
Emerging Tech
2014 Will Be the Year You Actually Want a Smart Watch
Apple and Google are expected to introduce models, joining Samsung and Sony.
