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When we say 'mobile' we don't mean mobile just as when we said 'PCs' we didn't mean PC. This isn't about the screen size or keyboard or location or use. Rather, the ecosystem of ARM, iOS and Android, with 10x the scale of Wintel, will become the new centre of gravity throughout computing.

We first saw Braven's Balance ($130) at CES, and we recently got our hands on the company's latest portable Bluetooth speaker. Balance is an IPX7-waterproof speaker which means it can be submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The speaker has a 4000 mAh battery that can be used for recharging an iPhone. Braven also claims Balance can run for 18 hours of playtime. The speaker includes a "Boost Mode" setting that lets Balance hit higher peak volumes in larger spaces. A built-in speakerphone is also included, and Braven comes with an audio cable and its own proprietary power adapte...

In recent years, the pressure for page views has transformed online journalism. No longer can writers spend a day, half a day, or even much more than an hour (if that) to get a story researched and posted. In that environment, journalists depend to a disproportionate degree on contacts in the industry — generally PR people […]

Physically active office workers may not suffer from sitting.

by Paul Berry, founder and CEO of RebelMouse

Microsoft's big goal with Windows 10 is to encourage developers to create universal apps that run across PCs, tablets, and phones. The software giant now has a big ally: Facebook. At Microsoft's...

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The industry trade group grapples with multiple complex issues

Three years ago, a common human being interested in the privacy policy of a gadget or service it was using was a rare bird. With the revelation that a large amount of the communications and private data of both foreign nationals and native residents of the U.S. were being collected and scrutinized by the government, all of that prototypical fine print came home to roost.

Some Web publishers are eschewing automated ad placement, on the belief that the middleman system not only takes a big cut of revenue but that the technology is to blame for ad clutter and obnoxious tracking mechanisms.

Booq’s new Shadow messenger bag is made to fit MacBooks from 12” to 15”. The bag comes in two variations — a black nylon bag or a gray fiber bag.…

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With Siri replacing Spotlight in iOS 9, Apple's personal digital assistant has received a new brain that lets her retrieve information sports and weather, find photos, look inside apps, and more.

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Storage capacities and battery life are unchanged from last year’s iPhones. Everything else — the materials it’s made from, the performance of its custom CPU/GPU, the quality of the cameras, the smoothness of the user interface — is noticeably, tangibly improved.

"Go stand behind that rock. When you can, pop out and hit him with your heavy weapon." These were easy instructions to follow, and the other person on my Destiny fireteam knew what he was talking...

Startups need to stop blaming publicists and journalists for their lack of press and learn how the media works. Here’s a peek behind the…

Reading a room is a skill that can be learned; keep an eye out for nonverbal cues like how people stand or hold their hands.

According to a new SecretMedia study, because of ad blocking software, one quarter to two thirds of video time ends up un-monetized. While broadcasters begin to grasp the full vibrancy of the…

Business Transformation Through Art

No winning streak goes on forever. But it would be hard to tell that from this week’s announcements from Apple. Even though the latest iteration of the company’s main product, the iPhone, didn’t change much externally, its gigantic annual fall event

A student's suicide -- the tragic outcome of an apparent rape -- has led to a lawsuit against the school, as well as Amazon and one...

Plus, Bungie publishes a list of known issues; see them all here.

I have mixed emotions about Apple moving online iPhone pre-orders from a weeknight to a weekend; on the one hand, this means that many of us won't be getting turnt on a Friday. On the other hand,...

Tumblr has launched its own clothing endeavor, featuring shirts, sweaters, dresses, accessories and other items adorned with patterns created by popular Tumbl...