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Why The New iPad Did Not Blow My Mind

This was supposed to be a bigger deal. Don’t get me wrong, the iPad New (you have a better name?) looks just as good as the Apple iPad 2. This is because it looks exactly the same. You have to, … Continue reading

App Makes Your Smartphone a Hotel TV Remote Control

Fact: Hotel remote controls are gross. A new app, however, turns your smartphone or tablet into a TV remote so you don’t have to share germs with every previous guest of your room. The new app is produced by LodgeNet, … Continue reading

‘American Idol’ Judge Turns To Pinterest After Sparkly Pin Ignites Buzz

American Idol veteran judge Randy Jackson fittingly used Pinterest to react to the heavy online buzz surrounding the sparkly beaded pin he wore during Wednesday’s live show. Jackson and his team, who are making a bigger than usual social media … Continue reading

New iPad: Is Your Content Ready for the HD Tablet Revolution?

David Clarke is CEO and Co-Founder of BGT Partners, a 2011 and 2010 Ad Age Best Place to Work in the U.S. BGT creates interactive marketing and technology solutions for global corporations that strengthen brands, develop more engaging relationships and … Continue reading

International Women’s Day 2012 Tweets Flood the Twitterverse

The Twiterverse has spoken, and it’s really excited about International Women’s Day. Search for “International Women’s Day” on Twitter and the tweets don’t stop pouring in — “Happy International Women’s Day” is the third most-trending topic on Twitter. There are … Continue reading

GE Wants You to Play With Power Tools at SXSW

Ever used a laser cutter? How about a cold saw, ironworker, injection molder or 3D printer? If not, do you want to? No matter your power-tool qualifications (or lack thereof), GE wants to give you a chance to get some … Continue reading

SXSW Networking: 6 Ways to Up Your Game

Scott Gerber is the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, a nonprofit organization that promotes youth entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and underemployment. The YEC provides young entrepreneurs with access to tools, mentorship, and resources that support each stage … Continue reading

Sorry, New iPad, I’m Still Hunting for a Cheaper Old Model

Last week I insisted I wouldn’t drop $500 on the new iPad even if it shot laser beams and turned into a flying car. Now we know the new iPad does have some neat features: a super-high resolution retina display … Continue reading

LinkedIn Announces Women-Only ‘DevelopHer’ Hackday

Thursday is International Women’s Day, and LinkedIn is celebrating by announcing the DevelopHer Hackday, a competition encouraging female engineers to collaborate on software projects. Scheduled for June 30 and July 1 in Mountain View, Calif., LinkedIn’s 24-hour event is open … Continue reading

Check Out The First Ad for the New iPad [VIDEO]

You’ve seen the photos of the new iPad, you’ve heard about its specs, you know everything you need to know about it, and now it’s time to let Apple’s official ad explain to you why this is the tablet you … Continue reading