We often think technology is a silver bullet â€" it solves problems. Bored on the bus? Done. Need help to quit smoking? Done, too. How about medical breakthroughs? One size fits all. But what about mass shootings? The tragedy in Newton, Conn., the latest in a string of incidents, highlights the complexities of the problem. Law enforcement and legislators, community members and advocacy groups, are all debating legal remedies,...
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
9 New Ways We Sit, Thanks to Tech
The workplace most of us are accustomed to has been optimized for the desktop computer: Start with a table, plop a machine on top of it, add a chair, add a human. This has not been the most creative of systems, maybe, but it's made sense: The computers in question have been expensive and bulky and, by design, stationary. Everything else,...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Earth’s Smallest Space Telescopes Launching Monday
Two tiny satellites billed as the world's smallest space telescopes will launch into orbit Monday (Feb. 25) on a mission to study the brightest stars in the night sky. The Bright Target Explorer (BRITE) nanosatellites look like little cubes and will blast off atop an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220...
Monday, February 25, 2013
4 Job Search Performance Enhancement Tips
Chelsea P. Gladden is the Director of Marketing & PR for FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities that also offer work flexibility, such as telecommuting, freelance, part-time or alternative schedules. To learn more about Chelsea, visit FlexJobs.com or tweet her @FlexJobsChelsea. If...
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Burst’s App Gives Families a Secure Way to Share Photos, Videos
The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Burst One-Liner Pitch: Share life's moments smartly and securely. Why It's Taking Off: Burst is an easy, secure way to capture photos and videos of important...
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Steal These 3 Social Marketing Tricks From Top Brands
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Do you follow a brand in social media? Are you glad you did? If that's the case, they are either doing one of three things: Connecting with one of your passions...
Friday, February 22, 2013
This iPhone Skin Lets You Stick It to Any Surface
Camille Bautista2013-02-21 09:24:08 UTC With thousands of apps and limitless online resources for any task imaginable, we take our phones everywhere. Smartphones are used as mirrors, navigation guides and cook books, but maneuvering your iPhone while measuring ingredients can get messy. Salutoo Skins, a self-adhesive iPhone...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
iPad Mini No Longer in Short Supply
Anita Li2013-02-20 08:07:32 UTC For four months after its launch, iPad mini fans have been dealing with days-long delays for orders of their beloved tablets. But Apple has finally caught up to demand. The Cupertino, Calif. company's online stores for the U.S., U.K., Canada and other countries indicate that all models â€" including...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
X-Wing Starfighter Is King of All Lego Stars Wars Merchandise
Rollin Bishop for Geekosystem 2013-02-17 02:40:56 UTC Lego is one of those companies that constantly and consistently produces odds and ends that are worth purchasing. They're also notorious for supporting whatever's going on in popular culture with themed sets. Case in point, the company has revealed that a new Star Wars...
Interactive Hospital Wall Is Therapy for Child Patients
Plus Aziz for PSFK 2013-02-20 07:29:17 UTC Patients at the Royal London Children’s Hospital now have a playground, the centerpiece of which is a giant television with which the children can interact. The lively playground has a Pixar-meets-Alice and Wonderland look, equipped with over-sized chairs and chandeliers and...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ask Siri To Buy Your Next Movie Tickets
Emily Price2013-01-29 04:21:17 UTC Now you can ask Siri to handle picking up tickets to the latest blockbuster. Apple rolled out iOS 6.1 Monday, adding Siri support for Fandango in the process. After the update iOS users can ask their favorite digital assistant to find movie times for them, ultimately launching the Fandango app...
Monday, February 11, 2013
Apple Lets Online Buyers in China Pay in Two-Year Installments
Stan Schroeder2013-01-17 08:56:51 UTC Apple started offering installment payment plans in its China web shop, letting buyers pay for iPhones, iPads and Macbooks over the course of 2 years, Bloomberg reported. The deal is valid for owners of China Merchants Bank credit cards and for purchases ranging from 300 yuan ($48) to 30,000 yuan ($4,800). Buyers can split payments into three, six, 12, 18 or 24 installments, with...
Jay-Z’s Joke Was Twitter’s Top Moment During Grammys
Brian Anthony Hernandez2013-02-11 06:00:46 UTC "I would like to thank the swap meet for his hat," Jay-Z jokingly said to singer The-Dream at the end of their acceptance speech for Best Rap Collaboration at the 55th Grammy Awards. Jay-Z's remark about The-Dream's hat was the highest tweets-per-minute moment of Sunday night's ceremony...
Sunday, February 10, 2013
5 Social Apps To Encourage Employee Health and Wellness
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Health care is a huge subject right now, regardless of your views on the Affordable Care Act. And for good reason. According to the Kaiser Foundation, the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage for families has increased nearly 100% during the past...
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