Category Archive for "Technology"

b8ta, a tech retailer, wants to get consumers excited about retail by letting them try gadgets before they buy

b8ta store in San Francisco b8ta store in San Francisco Amid the carnage in brick-and-mortar retail and a juggernaut called Amazon that’s…

How Artificial Intelligence Will Usher in the Next Stage of E-Government

The defining feature of the new perceptive stage is that the work involved in interacting with government will be significantly reduced and…

How to Create the Right Content at the Right Time: 6 Tips to Get You Started

Timing is everything. In fact, I’m willing to bet that you can think of a dozen instances where timing has been responsible…

How the Sharing Economy Can Improve Your Next Business Trip

When you’re on the road, every minute counts — even more than usual. Add the financial costs of airfare, accommodation, and meals…

What is driving China’s investment in renewables?

The narrative around renewable energy sources is typically framed almost entirely in terms of their contribution to reducing carbon emissions and thereby…

4 Tips for Launching Minimum Viable Products Inside Big Companies

“We have to disrupt ourselves before the market does.” It’s not an uncommon mandate today. Established enterprises need to innovate to keep pace…

Mobile money in developing countries: study reveals security flaws in apps

The developed world takes universal cashless payment systems for granted. From credit cards and online banking to massive scale business-to-business transactions, our…

Schools wasting money on computers for kids: OECD

Getting kids up to scratch in traditional skills such as reading and math will better prepare them for the digital future than…

SpaceX gets more contracts from Saudi Arabia, Spain

By MIKE COPELANDmcopeland@wacotrib.com SpaceX, which operates a rocket-testing facility in McGregor, has secured additional work in the form of contracts to launch…

China smartphone sales fall for first time: Gartner

Smartphone sales in China, the world’s biggest market for the devices, fell in the second quarter for the first time, market research…

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