Posts tagged tech

Are You (Still) a Technophobe?

joshpangan:

“Technology is changing fast, and those who don’t change with it will be left behind.” - SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business”
“Are you suffering from fear of technology? In this day and age, reluctance to adopt tech tools can seriously hinder your business’s growth potential. Consumers and big businesses alike are embracing tools like smartphones and tablet computers to be more productive. If your business isn’t in step wit…”

55 PLATFORM MULTI-TOUCH TABLE
The MT55 Platform is a 55” LED LCD multitouch table comes with an integrated solid-state computer, full HD resolution, 32 touch points, and a rugged aluminum

55 PLATFORM MULTI-TOUCH TABLE

The MT55 Platform is a 55” LED LCD multitouch table comes with an integrated solid-state computer, full HD resolution, 32 touch points, and a rugged aluminum

Web 2.0 CEOs are the new Julia Roberts of the world.

Public Enemy's Chuck D Mainstreams Privacy Concerns?

courtenaybird:

Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has a pessimistic scenario about the future of technology. The politically active rapper tweeted last night, “2013 we will see the end of SocialNetworks. 2012 every phone is a tracking device & keeping you locked in CRIB.”

Chuck D has a long history of engaging with technology as a positive force…. but something about the invasiveness of this particular set of technologies puts him off.

All I’m saying is: when the man that wrote “Fight the Power” turns on you, it might be a good idea to reevaluate what you’re trying to do. People like Chuck D could be the beginning of the mainstreaming of privacy concerns.

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

wetheurban:

This is probably the biggest resignation of the century for the innovation and business worlds.One of most inspiring and iconic creative thinkers of our age. A man who has inspired thousands of millions of people to follow their computer/tech dreams. Finally stepping down from CEO of one of the most innovative companies in the world. 

 Apple has confirmed that Apple COO Tim Cook will replace Jobs as CEO, following Jobs’ own recommendation. Considering that Cook has filled in for Jobs in the times of his medical leaves (including the one he has been on this year), this has been widely expected if and when it came time for Jobs to step down. Read the letter of resignation from Steve himself after the jump:

 

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theeconomist:

Daily Chart: Europe’s social media hotspots. Only 37% of German internet users make use of social networks, compared with 80% in Hungary. Web surfers in the EU’s eastern member states are the most smitten by networking sites.

theeconomist:

Daily Chart: Europe’s social media hotspots. Only 37% of German internet users make use of social networks, compared with 80% in Hungary. Web surfers in the EU’s eastern member states are the most smitten by networking sites.

And not to be too blunt, but the main accomplishment of the Facebook platform has been fueling the ascent of Zynga.
A list of differences between Facebook and Google+

A list of differences between Facebook and Google+