• ELECTRONICS
    Tech power: Clothes may soon power small electronics

    Researchers have invented a way to apply metal-free electrodes to fabric and off-the-shelf clothing so that it feels good to the touch and also transports enough electricity to power small electronics. Such clothes may one day power wearable electronic devices. Powering advanced fabrics that can monitor health data remotely are important to the military and […]

  • United Continental Taps Apple and IBM for Mobile Tech Overhaul

    PHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY United Continental Holdings Inc. plans a major overhaul of its mobile technology, which will include the development of new apps and the upgrade of the iPhones and iPads used by 50,000 flight and ground employees. The air carrier will work with Apple Inc. and International Business Machines Corp., which announced an […]

  • ALL DEALS
    Samsung Earnings Are Rebounding as Flurry of New Biz Tech Appears

    One of the stories somewhat lost in the headlines earlier this month, is that of an impressive comeback. After almost two years of lagging performance, Samsung operating profits rose 80 percent during the last quarter over the same time last year. Reuters reports much of the cause of declining profits was due to losing part of the smartphone […]

  • NEWS
    Top Stories: New Microsoft Tech, The Grid Changes Design

    Technology has provided so many different tools for small businesses. And companies are constantly coming out with new solutions and offerings. This week, we looked at tech solutions from providers big and small. Take another look at the tech stories this week and the rest of our news coverage. Read on for this week’s Small Business […]

  • ELECTRONICS
    First Apple Smartwatch Announced, Other Mobile Tech Unveiled

    It was a big week for mobile device providers. Apple made the long waited announcement about its latest smartphone and first smartwatch. And Samsung, HTC and Sony also announced new devices and features. Since more and more businesses are operating on the go, this new crop of mobile devices will certainly have an impact. Read […]

  • NEWS
    Ahead of Trump Tech Summit, IBM Promises to Hire 25,000 Employees in US

    IBM Chief Executive Ginni Rometty pledged to hire and train workers in the United States as she and other technology executives prepared to meet on Wednesday with US President-elect Donald Trump. “We have thousands of open positions at any given moment, and we intend to hire about 25,000 professionals in the next four years in the […]

  • HOME & GARDEN
    50 Low Tech Businesses You Can Start

    So, you have the entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of tech know-how? Despite all of the high-tech startups that have popped up in recent years, there are still plenty of small business options out there that don’t require you to know the difference between CSS and QR codes. Below are low tech business ideas you […]

  • NEWS
    Samsung Introduces a Tech Necklace for Taking Calls from Your Smartphone

    Wearable technology is not a brand new concept. But now it’s more than your wrist that can be adorned with smart technology. Samsung just announced a new wearable device called the Samsung Gear Circle, which is basically a necklace that pairs with the user’s smartphone. The Gear Circle includes a set of headphones worn around […]

  • ELECTRONICS
    17 Tips and WiFi Tech for Making Your Office Smarter

    Having a small business does not mean you cannot have all the latest tech. You can move your small business or home office into the future by installing some of these WiFi devices. Begin making your work life easier by making your office smarter with these smart office solutions below. Belkin Instant Switch The Belkin instant […]