A Case to Save the iPod

Just under 3.5 million iPods were sold this past holiday season compared to 33.8 million iPhones, according to Apple’s 2013 Q4 sales numbers. In fact iPod sales aren’t doing so hot, with a 35% year over year decrease in iPod sales. Looking at these numbers, it’s obvious that the iPod’s popularity is waning, especially when… Continue reading A Case to Save the iPod

The Best NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Tweets So Far

Super Bowl XLVIII is coming up this weekend, which means not only football, a dazzling halftime show and tons of party food, but also all types of social media buzz about the game. And when it comes to social media buzz, Twitter leads the pack. Here are some of the most viral tweets so far… Continue reading The Best NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Tweets So Far

‘Build With Chrome’ Makes Playing With Virtual LEGOs Fun, But It’s Not Quite Ready for Primetime

LEGOs have been entertaining the young at heart for more than 60 years; but it seems that in 2014, LEGOs will be making a comeback of sorts. The LEGO Movie that is set to hit theaters next month and, in the meantime, Google has released a Chrome app that lets us play with virtual LEGOs.… Continue reading ‘Build With Chrome’ Makes Playing With Virtual LEGOs Fun, But It’s Not Quite Ready for Primetime

How to Claim Your Google+ Business Page, and Why You Should Do So

Google+ is out there and, like holiday dinners with the in-laws, you can choose not to participate at your own peril. The good news, however, is that Google has made it very easy for you and your business to jump on board. “How easy?” you may ask? Well, there is a good chance that there… Continue reading How to Claim Your Google+ Business Page, and Why You Should Do So

Earn Skill Certifications in Computer Science Online for Less than $500: The Pluses and Minuses of MOOCs

The technology skills gap has employers looking high and low for qualified candidates. According to CIO Magazine there are 3.9 million open positions out there that hiring managers say they have a hard time finding qualified candidates to fill. If you happen to be on the job market but are lacking those in-demand skills employers… Continue reading Earn Skill Certifications in Computer Science Online for Less than $500: The Pluses and Minuses of MOOCs

Engagement Wins the Facebook Marketing Game for Brands, Not Broadcasting

When it comes to Facebook marketing, the temptation is strong to just simply broadcast your brand and your services to as many people as possible. You get a person to like you on Facebook and “boom!”, one more person is seeing your page’s activity on their newsfeed. Now you may think that just as long… Continue reading Engagement Wins the Facebook Marketing Game for Brands, Not Broadcasting

Microsoft Needs to Prepare for the Post-PC World

2013 was not a good year for the Windows PC. The growing popularity of tablets and smartphones are cutting into desktop and laptop sales. Of the laptops that are being sold, non-Windows laptops make up more than a third of all sales according to Forbes. The release of Windows 8 in late 2012 put only… Continue reading Microsoft Needs to Prepare for the Post-PC World

Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot

Stock prices for Tesla Motors, Inc. are up more than 300% over last year’s prices, according to InvestorPlace. Not a big surprise, especially since last year the company sold about 20% more vehicles than expected. On top of all this, the company’s sporty sedan, the Model S, won Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year… Continue reading Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot