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PATENTS   |  Comment

IBM Is (Still) the Patent King in the U.S. [Video]

For the 18th straight year IBM has emerged as the most prolific patent providers in the U.S. And Big Blue grew the number it owns by an impressive 20% in 2010. That wasn't the fastest growth, however: Apple was tops there.READ»

A Look Back on 2010 Provides Lessons for 2011

While thinking about the past year, I pulled together a collection of all the blogs I wrote in 2010. Looking back at the posts that generated the most responses in 2010, I began to get a sense of what 2011 might hold in store.READ»

EBAY   |  Comment

Valentine's Day Is for Blood Elves (and Other Bizarre eBay Trends)

Why is Valentine's Day a big day for online gaming? eBay's new mobile data trends for 2010 raises interesting questions.READ»

IFIVE   |  Comment

iFive: Skype iPhone Video, Android Music App, Smart Grid Smarts Problem, Pogue's 2010, Mossberg's 2011

Just under 48 hours until the ball drops in Times Square and 2011 bursts upon us--but there's still time for some news to happen in 2010:READ»

APPLE   |  Comment

Top 10 Trends of 2010 Roundup: iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, Amazon

We've gathered all these end-of-year lists--from Apple to Facebook to Last.fm--all in one convenient location. Here's how the year in memes has shaped up. READ»

Amarillo: Hotbed of Freelancers, and Other Outsourcing Surprises From 2010

Elance just released its review of 2010 hiring trends, and among the interesting findings is that workers in Amarillo, TX collectively earned the fourth-largest amount of money of any city in the U.S. from gigs they found via the job-posting site. READ»

TWITTER   |  Comment

Twitter's 10 Most Powerful Tweets of 2010

Twitter, as part of its review of 2010, has just released what it thinks are the 10 most powerful individual tweets of the year--from a field of 25 billion. And it's not all about celebrity.READ»

ELECTIONS   |  Comment

Mayor Bloomberg on New York's New Electronic Voting Machines: "A Royal Screw-Up"

None other than New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called New York's first experience with electronic voting machines--complete with delays, broken equipment, and ill-prepared election workers--"a royal screw-up."READ»

Apple Solar Power Patent Could Explain iPhone 2010's Ceramic Back

Trawling Apple's patents is a rewarding and frustrating game, since you never know what'll make it into reality. Rarely do you earn an "aha" moment. But this time, we may have struck a vein of relevant info--a new patent could explain ...READ»

How a $2 Version of Microsoft Office 2010 Could Cost More Than $100, Eat Up New PC Memory

Calm yourselves, Microsoft Office fans--the new version for 2010 isn't due for launch until tomorrow. Until then you can amuse yourselves with info on how MS is manhandling, shoehorning, and maneuvering to make the launch a ...READ»

JAKE WAND   |  Comment

Jake Wand takes the Ducati Desmosedici from the new movie "The Expendables" out for a road test.

From the movie "The Expendables" starring Jason Statham, Jet Li and Slyvester Stallone the new Ducati Desmosedici 16 RR now goes for a test ride with pro rider Jake Wand. READ»

PALM   |  Comment

Palm Expects 2010 Revenue to Be "Well Below" Forecast--Beginning of the End?

I blame the iPhone. The original smartphone company now helmed, ironically enough, by ex-Apple man Jon Rubenstein, has revised its guidance for 2010. A statement issued by the Sunnyvale company reckons that Q3 of 2010 will harvest ...READ»

APPS   |  Comment

Infographic: App-etite for Consumption

Even before the debut of the iPad, 2010 was lining up to be app-tastic. Here's a visual guide to the app-iest of times. READ»

2010   |  Comment

10 New Things from the Last Decade

We've passed through the first decade of this century and it brought with it innovation that has change even the little things in our every day existence. Well, 10 things anyway.READ»

SALES   |  Comment

Getting Your Salespeople Out of the Way of Sales

Before you start firing off your counter arguments, let me begin by saying that I’m not against the idea of companies pushing product. Informing and engaging customers in a meaningful manner will never go away. What I am saying, ...READ»

SALES   |  Comment

New Year’s Resolution – Cleaning the Slate

For many, 2009 was a year that forced many companies to overcome significant obstacles in order to keep the doors open, the recession being the primary culprit. And while 2010 may not see as much economic bloodletting, no one that ...READ»

Hasta La Vista Baby!

Good-bye and good riddance 2009!READ»

VANCOUVER   |  Comment

Burton's Olympic Snowboarder Gear More Hash-Pipe Than Half-Pipe

The official uniform for the U.S. Olympic snowboarding team. Righteous or wrong?READ»

Millions Couldn't be Wrong: Honda is Tops for Quality Autos, Miami Drivers Agree

According to Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), Honda is one of the top performers in their Perceived Quality Score (or PQS) survey.READ»