What’s the newest feature that Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter all have in common? Hint. It’s not the star icon that recently changed into a heart. It’s the button that commandeers—or rather, lightly suggests—that it’s time to make a purchasing decision. Each of these social media networks added the “buy” button with the idea that browsers […]

You’re feeling feverish and breaking out in cold sweats. You know you should probably see a doctor, but you roll over in bed and reach for a thermometer. Within seconds it reads your temperature, transmits the data to an app on your smartphone, and tells you what to do to feel better. This isn’t the […]

Are you paranoid about reading your credit card number aloud to your bank teller for fear that someone might overhear? If you’re like me, you’ve learned to keep a tight grip on your credit cards because you’ve gotten duped one too many times with credit card thieves. But it’s not just hackers stealing our cards […]

As the internet makes its way into every aspect of our everyday lives, there is more data on us out there than ever before. Companies are collecting and analyzing our data to deliver us better customer experiences, as well as generate more sales. And with the high demand for data comes the hiring of data […]

The airport of the future looks a bit like the love child of an Apple store, the Mall of America, and the Museum of Modern Art. Futuristic hubs like South Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport now resemble small cities, with services like laptop loan programs and amenities like a golf course […]

For small companies, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the few times they don’t have to swim upstream to compete with big box retailers. But they still can’t lose their hustle. It’s the most critical time of the year when the trifecta of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday could make or break a […]

The man who worked on a novel before clocking in for work. The freshly showered woman who brings a gym bag to the office. These people aren’t that different. Like working out, having a side project has manifold benefits for the person who makes the time and shows up for it. A side project gives […]

If you’re new to the self-employed way of life, there’s a whirlwind of information out there about what you might expect from your new life as a business owner, consultant, or freelancer. There are plenty of upbeat articles touting the freedom from office cubicles, the end of long commutes, and yes, the opportunity for endless […]