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Archive for Technology / New Media

Top Five: Summer Apps For Kids

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Jun 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

If you're like me, you probably can't imagine going on vacation without your gadgets. And as much as we want to turn them off and enjoy the outdoors, sometimes there's nothing like an app to...

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Father's Day: AudioBulb Makes a Great Gift

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Jun 12, 2012 | (0) Comments

Thinking about what to get the dad who loves gadgets, music, AND reading this Father's Day? How about a chance to enjoy all three with the GiiNii AudioBulb? This unique product, which has already been...

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The Desk of the Future is a Tablet Too

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Jun 5, 2012 | (0) Comments

If you'e anything like me, you do a lot of work on the go--and probably with a laptop. A desk is great for certain moments, but what if that desk actually offered something more than...

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Skip The Restaurant Wait with TabbedOut

Written By Rohit Bhargava

May 21, 2012 | (0) Comments

Sure, you can always find a great restaurant through Yelp reviews ... but what about those long lines? Well, now you can forget waiting for your bill after a night out at a bar, at...

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Nest: Reinventing the Thermostat

Written By Rohit Bhargava

May 8, 2012 | (0) Comments

As the seasons finally shift, chances are you'll shift from heating your home to air conditioning. Imagine if you could save energy and adjust the temperature based not on setting up a complicated series of...

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Six Must-Have Travel Apps

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Apr 17, 2012 | (0) Comments

Whether you're going for a mountain hike or relaxing at the beach, millions of us plan summer vacations to destinations all over the world. To help anyone traveling find the cheapest gas, book the most unique and...

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First Female CEO at IBM Paves the Way for Women in Technology

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Mar 28, 2012 | (0) Comments

The words most often used to describe Virginia "Ginni" Rometty, the first female CEO in IBM's 100-year history, aren't what you might expect. To most observers, she was the "natural choice" to lead the technology...

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Mavia Instant Car Diagnostics: There's an App for That

Written By Rohit Bhargava

Mar 13, 2012 | (0) Comments

Is your check engine light on? Imagine using an app to diagnose the problem and locate a nearby service center--all without ever having to go to a mechanic. A new product called the Mavia device...

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