Technology
Keep up with the many ways technology is reshaping the world, and better prepare your life and business for what's ahead.
ReDigi: What Happened & the Consequences for Sharing Music
Technology has turned the traditional model for acquiring audio content, such as digital music files, on its head. Services for buying and sharing…
Do video games really incite violence?
It is just another day in Grand Theft Auto - a game that opponents claim suggests greater need for video game regulation. The newest game in the…
Alert: NY May Require eTailers to Collect Sales Tax
If you run an online business and sell via New York-based affiliates to customers in New York, you may be affected by a new June 1, 2008 law that…
Social Media's New Intellectual Property Challenges
Sharing your photos online can be problematic—especially if you are hoping to retain your rights to credit and royalties. Photographer Daniel Morel…
Net Neutrality: Should web businesses be concerned?
A debate has been brewing in Congress, in the business world, and on the Internet over a basic concept called "net neutrality." Advocates believe the…
What's the Deal with Lie Detectors?
The recent drug and sex scandal involving Reverend Ted Haggard, founder of the New Life Church, raised questions about the truthfulness of religious…
Wearable Health Technology: Health Care Dream or Privacy Nightmare?
Soon, you won’t visit your doctor; instead, you’ll be wearing your “doctor.” We’re moving from physical medicine, to online health, to mobile care (m…
Privacy and Technology: Is Technology Doing Away with Our Privacy?
Since the advent of the smart phone, more and more people have come to rely on the many services it can provide. But with the recent revelation that…
Data Breaches: How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
If you've ever gone fishing, you have some insight into the cyber crime of phishing. Rather than you tossing out your line to hook your catch, you…
Google Street View Privacy Issues Raised Again
If you haven't already tried it, Google Street View is a great way to see a street-level panoramic view of a neighborhood—just about anywhere in the…