The 2016 Presidential election results are still a political hot potato. So let’s leave political questions out of this and ask the other question that begs to be answered: How did the polls miss the mark so badly? We have written before about some of the challenges in modern polling, and you can read…
There’s a joke about “How to Install a Wireless Security System:” Set out a pair of hunting boots—the largest size you can find—on your front porch, next to a really big dog dish. Leave a note on the front door that says, “Bubba, Big Mike and I have gone out to get more ammo—back in…
It should come as no surprise that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) keeps pretty busy—after all, they are responsible for protecting the health of the American public by safeguarding human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, cosmetics, all products that emit radiation, and the nation’s food supply. The FDA even plays a big…
Port Tampa Bay. Not only are they the largest port in the state of Florida, handling nearly a third of all cargo going in and out of the state, but they’re also one of the largest United States cruise ports, with nearly a million passengers passing through each year. That’s a lot of…
Think about the Olympics. Athletes, fans, and media from around the globe gathered for the biggest sporting event in the world. And it’s more than sports. Rio 2016 is a showcase for the very best— including some of the most innovative and advanced technology ever seen on the planet. Underwater Robots For…
There’s a new product out there that has risen remarkably from $4.6 billion in sales in 2014 to $5.4 billion in 2015. Those 2015 numbers mean legal medicinal and recreational sales of this product were higher than those of Girl Scout Cookies, Pringles, and Oreos combined. The size of the market is projected to grow…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Big technology changes in America’s perhaps most traditional business model September 15th, 1965: Green Acres kicked off what would become a 6 year run on the CBS network. Even though Green Acres was created by Jay Sommers as a companion series to his already existing Petticoat Junction, the new show wasn’t really like anything else…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] A new study out of Canada says the odds are that your wearable tech device (like a Fitbit) is leaking personal data in unexpected places. Eight popular wearable devices were tested by Citizen Lab and the Munk School of Global Affairs: Apple Watch; Basis Peak; Fitbit Charge HR;…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive…and so in a sense it is all about potential. — Steve Ballmer, former CEO, Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer isn’t…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In case you haven’t caught all the details of The Panama Papers, here’s a recap: What are the Panama Papers? The Panama Papers is the name given to the largest data leak journalists have ever encountered: 2.6 terabytes of data consisting of 11.5 million files. Where did they…