Often times when employers adopt new technology it is for the better. New technology can make the job easier for employees, increase workplace productivity, allow for better metrics reporting, and increase communication in the workplace. Despite the advantages, employers have taken one large step backwards in the past few months.
The move from paper job applications that can be completed at the physical location of a business to online applications and application management has proven to be extremely detrimental to job seekers. Couple that with automated phone systems where callers are only allowed to leave a voice message, and you have an impenetrable employer. These technological advancements have only made it easier for employers to ignore new candidates and have left many candidates frustrated and left in the dark. [click to continue...]
Healthy and fit bodies have long been a priority in the lives of many. Countless diets and exercise regimens have gone in and out faster than junior high fashion fads. In recent years, many inventors have sought to utilize technology as a mechanism to maintain healthy lifestyles. Technology for healthy lifestyles goes far beyond the techcessories like the Nike Plus Pedometer and Chuck Norris’ newest home gym. Check out a few of the newest interactive pieces of exercise equipment and healthy lifestyle stat-trackers that are available to the aspiring health nut and you, should you be so ambitious. (Remember to always consult a physician before starting a dramatic new diet or exercise plan).
In terms of search engines, Google is Old Faithful. Since 1996ish, Google has managed to guide internet users through the interwebs to answer queries and find nuggets of knowledge. While Twitter has been around and fully functional since 2001, it wasn’t until late 2008 going into early 2009 that users and popular internet personalities pointed out the extreme value of the real time twitter search engine. WolframAlpha was released this week to much fanfare and while it is not a search engine in the traditional sense of the word, it is sure to make certain regular queries much easier to answer.
Google. Google has been the go-to search engine for all queries – common, niche specific, or otherwise. Trendwise, Google can expect more of the same. Their large search portfolio including trends, blogs, [click to continue...]
Thanks to the brilliant exclusive partnership struck up with Apple’s iPhone AT&T has gained some sort of expert status in the arena of smartphones, data plans, and wireless mobility. Whether it was calculated or not, the iPhone effect is in full force at the Dallas based Data/Com company as they announced a program to sell subsidized netbooks with 3G mobile internet access.
AT&T is looking at the future of mobility with wide eyes and open minds. AT&T peeked into the crystal ball and saw [click to continue...]
Ben Kauffman, entrepreneur and founder of mophie and Kluster, has struck again. Quirky.com is somewhat of a follow through on Ben’s original mental concept of Kluster. Kluster was originally meant to be a platform where ideas and inventors collaborated with designers, engineers, creative namers, etc on product ideas. Kluster quickly morphed into an online collaboration platform and their software is now used by many for such collaboration. Kluster’s NameThis.com has seen moderate success for both business owners seeking to name their product or business.
Quirky.com takes a few elements of both of the Kluster platforms and combines them into one stunning product development service. Quirky.com’s main purpose is to address the common inventor’s conundrum. People have ideas, but lack the capital and perhaps innovative improvements and feedback needed to bring that product to the market. For $99 [click to continue...]
Sony Ericcson’s new w350 is Sony’s latest Walkman+Mobile Phone. Aimed at the youth of the mobile phone market, the functionality and music and media playback make the phone a decent contender. However, the Sony Ericcson w350 seems to be a bit confused about its anatomy and style. Is it a media centric smartphone or is it a repulsive attempt at a retro flip style phone?
I am willing to opt for the latter. I don’t think I have seen a phone like this since the late 1990’s. The flippy plastic “spit guard” (my description) serves no technologic function, and is the product of poor taste and style. [click to continue...]
…at least in terms of clever advertising. Intel, the ultratechnologized company most famous for making computer processors, was recently hit up for $1.45 billion for abuse of market power (see full article at Forbes). While they might not be the hottest or most loved tech company at the moment, their new commercials are absolutely genius and poke a bit of fun at the uber-geek, but it is fun for everyone. Check it out.
This is the first of two of these type of ads so far, and I am hoping that they will turn it into a bit of a series. Note to self – if your company ever ends up in trouble, be sure to hire an excellent marketing and advertising team…
Sling Media made waves in 2007 when they released their hot TV accessory tagnamed the SlingBox. Since then, the SlingBox has made significant progress and has sprouted a few new features and capabilites – the most notable of which is the SlingPlayer.
The SlingPlayer is the mobile extension of the SlingBox. The SlingPlayer has been around for a little while and has been available as a paid downloadable app on most super-phones (usually smartphones, and other full-screen non-flippy mobiles). Just recently, the SlingPlayer made its appearance in the iTunes iPhone App Store. New iPhone apps hit the App Store every day, so you may be wondering why [click to continue...]
The general idea and principle behind CarsForAGrand.com is not necessarily new. I guess you could call CarsForAGrand more of a “SpringOff” than a “Startup” – but I have to admint that what the guys behind the website are doing is phenomenal.
At its core, CarsForAGrand is an eBay niche store website that aggregates cars on eBay priced less than $1,000. The website offers users the ability to narrow the results by area code and locality – and to subscribe to an RSS feed of local cars so that a good deal on a cheap car is not missed. While the idea is not new or simple, CarsForAGrand is brilliant. It is the epitome of entrepreneurship – providing a simple solution for a common problem. People want cheap cars, CarsForAGrand delivers. [click to continue...]
A quick look around the internet shows mixed reviews for AT&T’s wireless service. Many customer’s complain of lack of good customer service, expensive monthly plans, and narrow service areas. Other vehemently praise the mobile phone service company for their Rollover Minutes plan, exclusive partnership with Apple’s iPhone, and their extensive service network (hmm…I guess it depends on where you live. It is generally advised to look at service areas before buying a service so that you don’t buy in and get screwed out of it. I’m just saying…) Essentially, every company has their weaknesses and their strengths. Thanks to two great announcments this week, it looks like AT&T might get a little stronger.
iPhone Service Plan. Rumors started making their way around earlier this week about a possible $10 monthly cut on iPhone data [click to continue...]
Healthy and fit bodies have long been a priority in the lives of many. Countless diets and exercise regimens have gone in and out faster than junior high fashion fads. In recent years, many inventors have sought to utilize technology as a mechanism to maintain healthy lifestyles. Technology for healthy lifestyles goes far beyond the techcessories like the 
Thanks to the brilliant exclusive partnership struck up with Apple’s iPhone 
Sony Ericcson’s new w350 is Sony’s latest Walkman+Mobile Phone. Aimed at the youth of the mobile phone market, the functionality and music and media playback make the phone a decent contender. However, the Sony Ericcson w350 seems to be a bit confused about its anatomy and style. Is it a media centric smartphone or is it a repulsive attempt at a retro flip style phone?
Sling Media made waves in 2007 when they released their hot 
