Remember when vending machines were associated with stale snacks, past-its-prime candy and finicky cash slots? In some cases they still are, but that’s about to change because the $7 billion vending industry is undergoing a major overhaul right now. Many of today’s machines still sell chips and soda, but we’re also seeing a migration toward… Read more > Read more
Today’s families are constantly on-the-go. Whether driving the kids to school, cruising over to the office or taking a family road trip, families are spending more and more time behind the wheel. In fact, the average American drives nearly 13,500 miles a year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That’s the equivalent of driving [...] Read more
More than ever before, data is expanding. You might have seen my blog post in March when I wrote about what happens in an Internet minute – more than 24 million emails are sent, 20 million photos are viewed and 61,000 hours of music are played. That’s a lot of data! This surge in information [...] Read more
Fourteen million tons. That’s how much plastic the U.S. created in 2010 alone, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. Eight percent. That’s how much plastic the U.S. recycled in 2010. It’s no secret that plastic plays an important role in nearly every aspect of our lives, from our food containers, to our furniture and [...] Read more
What would life be like without honeybees? At first thought, some people might be OK with the notion. Some might imagine more peaceful outdoor picnics with less swatting and more eating. Others might be relieved at the thought of no more bee stings during those summer months in the garden. But, those who are aware [...] Read more
Do you know what happens in one minute on the Internet? In just one minute, more than 204 million emails are sent. Amazon rings up about $83,000 in sales. Around 20 million photos are viewed and 3,000 uploaded on Flickr. At least 6 million Facebook pages are viewed around the world. And more than 61,000 [...] Read more
When it comes to shopping today, consumers want the best of online and in-store experiences. It’s no secret that many of us confer with our favorite online reviewers or product sites before ever setting foot in a store. And most of us have used a smart phone to look up product information and compare [...] Read more
Cars are no longer just a means of transportation. Today cars often serve as mobile offices and entertainment centers while safely transporting us from point A to point B. According to a United States Census Bureau survey, Americans spend more than 100 hours a year commuting to work. And because we spend so much time [...] Read more
If you start to count all of the times it happens, you might be amazed to learn just how many times we all interact with embedded processor technology. It can be hundreds of times throughout the day – whether it’s getting cash from the ATM, checking out at the grocery store or stopping at a [...] Read more
Though one may not realize it, people interact with embedded processor technology hundreds of times throughout the day – whether it’s getting cash from the ATM, checking out at the grocery store or stopping at a red light on the… Read more
The television experience is continuing to evolve before our eyes. Our options are no longer limited to basic versus premium channels, or even live versus recorded content. With the introduction of smart TV, the television experience has completely changed from… Read more
This week at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Beijing, Doug Davis, GM of the newly formed Netbook and Tablet Group, took to the stage outlining Intel’s plan to accelerate the Atom product line roadmap. He boldly claimed that Intel… Read more
