Tech
Your Clothes Could Soon Generate Electricity
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2013
Not static electricity. This is power we could actually use every day from a new thermoelectric fabric technology that’s incredibly cheap to make.
Ready for Motion-Controlled Computers?
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2013
An affordable new technology might turn you into a computer wizard — maybe not an expert, but you’ll be able to control things with your hands.
Cellphone Networks Fail in Emergencies: Here’s What to Do
B.T. Ballenger on April 17, 2013
It’s natural to call loved ones in a panicked moment — but what happens when everybody’s trying at the same time?
5 Free, Handy Price Comparison Apps
B.T. Ballenger on April 15, 2013
If you have a smartphone, there’s no reason not to make sure you get the best deal.
PC Sales Are Plummeting and Prices Are Dropping
B.T. Ballenger on April 13, 2013
Sales of personal computers just had the sharpest decline since records started being kept. .
Show Me the Money: Computer Programmers Now Getting Agents
B.T. Ballenger on April 13, 2013
The geeks are becoming celebrities: the best are now getting their own professional representatives.
What Are Bitcoins, And Why Are They Suddenly Losing Value?
B.T. Ballenger on April 11, 2013
The digital currency is getting some attention after losing half its value in a 6-hour window.
Job Recruiters Are Turning to Twitter
B.T. Ballenger on April 11, 2013
If you think a page is too short for a resume, try cramming it into 140 characters.
More People Multitasking While Watching TV
B.T. Ballenger on April 11, 2013
More people are watching TV on their own terms — which often means with a tablet in hand. Also, more families are ‘zero TV households.’
E-Textbooks Tell Teachers If You Actually Read Them
B.T. Ballenger on April 10, 2013
New technology is helping professors spy on student study habits to make sure they’re trying to learn.
Area Codes May Be Unrelated to Geography Soon
B.T. Ballenger on April 10, 2013
Your phone number might not be an indicator of where you live for much longer.
Facebook Wants Even More Personal Information
B.T. Ballenger on April 10, 2013
They’re partnering with more companies that collect information about you so they can target ads.
Get Free Movies and TV by Watching Ads
B.T. Ballenger on April 9, 2013
Pick the ads you want to subject your eyeballs to and score free films and TV episodes.
Do We Need Voice Mail Anymore?
B.T. Ballenger on April 3, 2013
Younger people who drive technology trends think voice mail takes too long to get to the point, and favor text messages or email instead. Phone companies notice.
Amazon’s Got a Secret
B.T. Ballenger on April 3, 2013
Is the company making a smartphone? A recent hire suggests it might be.
Teen Tech Millionaire: Just Do It
B.T. Ballenger on March 28, 2013
17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio, who just sold an app to Yahoo for a rumored $30 million, says you’re never too young for success.
Government May Soon Allow Electronics on Planes
B.T. Ballenger on March 27, 2013
We’re always told to shut off our devices for takeoff, but the Federal Aviation Administration seems ready to change the rules.
You May Be Kissing Traditional Cable Goodbye
Angela Colley on March 22, 2013
Things are happening in TV land that could bring down the curtain on pricey bundled cable packages. But there are ways to cut the cable now.
Verizon and Cablevision Support Unbundling Channels You Don’t Care About
B.T. Ballenger on March 20, 2013
Two major cable providers finally agree with consumers who want to ditch and stop paying for channels they don’t watch.
Follow These 4 Tips and You Won’t Freak If You Lose Your Smartphone
Guest Blogger on March 20, 2013
Having a mini-computer in your pocket or purse is convenient, but loss or theft can quickly turn convenience into catastrophe. Take these steps now to prevent major stress later.
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