Here's How Israel Can Compete in Consumer Technology
I didn’t know much about the tech scene in Israel before I left the states for Microsof’t Think Next conference. The country, often referred to as “Startup Nation”, has its…
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These Robotic Drums Are Controlled by an iPad [video]
One of the coolest people that I’ve discovered while in Tel Aviv, Israel so far is Liat Segal. The best way to describe her is an artist and musician that…
Amazing video: Technology brings Tupac back to life at Coachella
If you were amazed by the fact that the late Tupac Shakur was going to perform at the Coachella festival in hologram form, then you’ll be even more amazed when…
Apptualizate is Putting Mexico City on the Tech Map
I’m here in Mexico City representing The Next Web at an event called Apptualizate, where I’ll be speaking about Internet culture and entrepreneurship tomorrow. I’ve never been to Mexico City,…
This Site Aims To Tell You Who Got Funded
If you’re even slightly interested in the goings on in Silicon Valley and the tech scene in general, you’ve more than likely wondered who’s getting funding at any particular time….
Glassmap's Location App Won't Kill Your Battery
There’s no question that I’m not a fan of the location-based sharing app craze, as I wrote about in a lengthy piece last month. The idea of sharing your location…
Create a 3D Mask of Your Face Mission: Impossible Style
Since Mission: Impossible 4 – Ghost Protocol was extremely heavy on tech and special effects, we’ve been able to have some fun with the expensive tactics used in the movie…
Mark Zuckerberg goes back to school
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be visiting three colleges during an East coast speaking tour starting November 8th. He will be visiting Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, and…
MySchoolHelp lets you share your notes
Entrepeneurs are getting younger, but their ideas are getting more focused. Take 18-year-old Ben Lang, for example. When you talk to him about his projects, he speaks about some of…
Man has smartphone embedded in arm
According to The Telegraph, Trevor Prideaux has become perhaps the first man with a built in smartphone. Prideaux was born without a left arm, and had to go to extra…
ClassParrot lets teachers text students
While listening to some of the companies presenting at ImagineK12 last week, I had a few questions about privacy. I was wondering how teachers and parents were feeling about information…
The future of education is technology
Last night, I attended a gathering of some of the smartest technology minds focusing on Education for grades K-12. I didn’t know what to expect, other than Newark Mayor Cory…
One Medical Group scheduling online
Healthcare is something that is getting a facelift as technology advances. In fact, former Apple CEO John Sculley discusses this trend in an interview today on Fast Company. One company…
The AERO E wind powered phone charger
The AERO E is a really awesome looking concept design for a device that uses windpower to charge your cell phone. It converts outside wind power into electric energy, and…
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Sleek Electric Vehicle Concept Design
A new concept design by Kyu-Hyun and Sol Lee aims to bring drivers a more efficient electric vehicle by turning the rear wheel of the car into a battery that…
