Technology & Innovation

The former Chief Evangelist steps into Mark Zuckerberg’s shoes and explains that if he were CEO of Facebook he would make sure not to alienate users by debasing their social media experience.

On Monday the price of gas was down to a national average of $2.19 per gallon, capping off a record 102 days of decline. The price of a domestic flight remains flat.

WIRED’s Mat Honan argues that recent advances in the way tablets foster communication should serve as a death knell for traditional phone plans.

The NBA gathers massive amounts of gameplay information through special cameras installed in its 29 arenas. Over the past several years, teams have learned to glean insight from the data and apply it to on-the-court strategy.

Researchers from the University of Maryland and Australian research center NICTA have developed a method to teach robots tasks by exposing them to lessons on YouTube.

Occupy the Bookstore “overlays competitive market prices for textbooks directly on the college bookstore website,” much to the chagrin of bookstore giant Follett.

Innovation expert Elliott Masie explains the goal of his MASIE Center think tank: to investigate the connections between technology, innovation, and learning. Part of this is understanding the instantaneous nature of commercial innovation.

Employee morale at the Transportation Security Administration is among the lowest in the entire United States government. A former TSA officer recently explained why in a piece at Politico.

Cindy Wahler argues that a humble attitude doesn’t work in an office. While you may have projects to show you do great work, senior managers still may not who you are unless you promote yourself. 

It’s a common misconception that innovation can spur economic prosperity on its own. Rather, it’s the unfettered application of new technologies that boosts cultural productivity and creates wealth.

Fingerprints are unique, but they aren’t a secure method of signing into your accounts, according to a recent report. Jan Krissler was able to replicate a politician’s from a few photographs.

Extroverts may need to tone-down their outgoing attitudes around the office. While they may see their actions as friendly, their introverted co-workers may view their dispositions as annoying and counterproductive.

Losing your job isn’t always a shocker. If the warning bells are ringing and you think you might be laid off, be sure to plan the next stage of your life as soon as possible.

Every three years, the Rhode Island Foundation gives out several $300,000 grants to “innovation fellows” who need a jolt of cash to test their bold ideas. The inaugural class wraps up their fellowships this week.

Big Think expert Nicholas Negroponte believes that access to education is a human right. He also believes that the internet is integral to a 21st century education. Therefore, access to the internet is a human right.

A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that investigators who set up fake social media profiles to investigate a jewelry thief did not need a warrant because the thief had accepted their requests to connect.

If your Christmas loot includes new computers, devices, or other gadgets, it’s important not to indiscriminately toss their predecessors in the wastebin.

A digital marketing manager who got to watch NASA’s recent Orion launch on location shares her observations on what NASA could teach those planning a social media campaign.

The holidays are about celebrating with family and loved ones. So, during this time do we pocket our devices and untether ourselves from the web? No, data reveals that our internet usage actually spikes.

If you’ve got time off this holiday season, don’t allow the pull of your devices ruin your rest and relaxation. Here’s how to unplug completely.

Millennials have been praised for their progressive stance on issues, and reports have led us to believe that traditional gender roles will end with this generation. But a study reveals this notion may be overly optimistic.

A new study shows that while the vast majority of American teens are using Facebook, less than 10% of them trust the social media site to protect their personal information.

A Chicago Tribune study suggests that the city’s red light camera system, intended to make roads safer, are causing more accidents resulting in injury than before.

Scientists exploring the Mariana Trench observed on video an unknown fish species living 8,143 meters (26,713 feet) below the surface.

With its Deep Speech system, Chinese search giant Baidu claims to have created one of the most advanced and successful speech recognition programs in the world.

A good leader surrounds him- or herself with the brightest team possible.

The German car maker hopes to roll out this new technology by 2020. You’ll never have to hand your keys to the valet again.

Instead of outsourcing your company’s brand evangelism you can just treat your employees well. Happy employees will advocate for your brand for free.

 

A mysterious burst of methane detected by the Curiosity rover has NASA scientists wondering whether it could be a sign of life.