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May 23, 2013 | Michelle Gilbert, Contributor
The Jetsons Got it Right
In the machine-to-machine (M2M) world, the innovations are seemingly endless. For example, a tablet-controlled VGo telepresence unit wheels back and forth to keep factory workers safer in chemical plants by remotely monitoring stock and environmental equipment.
May 17, 2013 | David Samberg, Contributor
What to Look Forward to at CTIA 2013
The International CTIA Wireless 2013 Conference begins on May 21, and for three days the wireless industry will convene in Las Vegas to discuss topics including cyber security, connected consumers, and next-generation networks.
May 17, 2013 | Paul Macchia, Contributor
Sports and Online Streaming Score Big
This year, the college basketball tournament broke online streaming records. Weeks later, the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament also drew a big online audience, further solidifying that online streaming is a key part of the future of live sporting events. With televised sporting events going mobile, ...
May 15, 2013 | Albert Aydin, Contributor
Digital Water Cooler Talk
Fans who aren’t up to date on their favorite show may want to avoid social media as the show airs. Viewers today are embracing second screen technology to enhance their viewing experience in real-time via smartphones and tablets. Recent research showed that four out of 10 U.S. TV viewers are ...
May 7, 2013 | Debi Lewis, Contributor
Robots Move Off the Toy Shelf to Homes, Hospitals
Robots have slowly, but surely, become more prevalent in everyday life than many people realize. From cleaning to mimicking human limbs, robots are making life better and simpler for everyone from stay-at-home moms to hospital patients.
May 6, 2013 | Albert Aydin, Contributor
Tapped Out? Moving Toward a No-Touch Future
With advances in sensors and cameras, no-touch interfaces and devices will continue to be further integrated into daily life. Smartphones such as the Pantech Perception and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 are the latest devices to incorporate touchless features, with each device enabling users to ...
May 3, 2013 | Brian Malina, Editor in Chief
Mobile and the Evolution of Social Media
Today, social media has evolved into a source for major news, sometimes providing information before traditional news outlets, and has become engrained into daily life, thanks in large part to smartphones and tablets.
May 2, 2013 | Brian Malina, Editor in Chief
The Evolution of Music Technology
Music and technology are inextricably linked, from phonograph records and LPs to CDs and MP3's. Music would not be what it is today if not for technological innovations throughout history.
May 1, 2013 | Albert Aydin, Contributor
Swapping Photos and Videos Instead of Words
The latest social media trend is all about sharing photos and videos, according to the Huffington Post. Sharing multimedia content isn’t as complicated as it used to be, and with 4G LTE long download times are a thing of the past. The popular trend, especially practiced by teens and kids, has ...
April 30, 2013 | David Samberg, Contributor
Move Over Text: Chat Options on Your Smartphone
More than 45 percent of smartphone customers use instant messaging in addition to traditional text messaging. With instant messaging apps, real-time communications have expanded to provide new ways to connect with friends and family. There are a wide variety of messaging apps to choose from ...
April 26, 2013 | Gretchen LeJeune-Whitaker, Contributor
Stay in Tune at the New Orleans Jazz Festival
Crescent City natives and world travelers have been boogying down at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for 43 years. With 12 stages, eight food areas and three craft areas, Jazz Fest can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned festival goer.
April 23, 2013 | Debi Lewis, Contributor
From Places to People: The Evolution of Geolocation
Geolocation uses a GPS signal to triangulate a device’s position and helps us locate new places, find local offers, and let social media friends know what we’re doing and where.
April 18, 2013 | Robin Nicol, Contributor
Verizon Posts Strong Earnings Growth In 1Q 2013
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported strong first-quarter 2013 earnings growth, driven by record margins at Verizon Wireless and continued strong cash flow and year-over-year revenue increases for wireless, FiOS and strategic enterprise services.
April 18, 2013 | News Releases
Verizon Posts Strong Earnings Growth In 1Q 2013
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported strong first-quarter 2013 earnings growth, driven by record margins at Verizon Wireless and continued strong cash flow and year-over-year revenue increases for wireless, FiOS and strategic enterprise services.
April 17, 2013 | Bob Kelley, Contributor
Never Stop Learning
A recent Benefits USA survey found that nearly 85 percent of large U.S. companies offer a range of tuition reimbursement options to their employees. LearningLINK, the Verizon Wireless tuition assistance program, offers up to $8,000 a year for full-time employees and $4,000 for part time - at the ...
April 16, 2013 | Tom Pica, Contributor
Steps Taken to Protect Against Bill Shock
In late 2011, the wireless industry announced a plan to provide free alerts on consumers’ voice, messaging, data and global roaming usage by April 17, 2013. Today, those alerts are a reality. They allow consumers to enjoy the applications; social networking, and messaging that enrich so many ...
January 22, 2013 | News Releases
Verizon Reports Strong Revenue And Customer Growth For Verizon Wireless And FiOS Services In 4Q 2012
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported strong customer and revenue growth in Verizon Wireless and Verizon FiOS services in fourth-quarter 2012 -- positioning the company well for 2013.
November 5, 2012 | David Samberg, Contributor
Mobile Video Trends of 2012
According to mobile app analytics firm Flurry, video consumption through mobile apps increased by 52 percent in 2012. While more traditional services have been moving to mobile devices, the increased availability of 4G LTE devices and coverage have changed the way we watch, shoot, share and ...
October 18, 2012 | News Releases
Verizon Reports Third Consecutive Quarter Of Double-Digit Earnings Growth, Continued Strong Cash Flow
Verizon Communications Inc. today reported a third consecutive quarter of double-digit percentage growth in year-over-year earnings, as Verizon Wireless generated a second consecutive quarter of record-high margins and Verizon’s Wireline segment posted accelerated growth in consumer revenues.
October 17, 2012 | News Releases
Verizon And University Of Hawai‘i-Hilo Partner To Host Free Screening Of Powerful Domestic Violence Documentary
Verizon Wireless and University of Hawai‘i-Hilo will host a special free screening of the documentary “Telling Amy’s Story.”
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