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Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You: The 7 Rules of Technology Ecosystems

Rule #7: "Don't be a douche bag." Regardless of the reason for partnering, each partner brings its own agenda to the table. Systemic problems in ecosystems arise when the various parties don't establish or communicate rules of engagement. If you're a technology startup, here are some hard lessons from the trenches.READ»

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Facebook Is Bad for the Web, FCC Is Bad for Smartphones

Facebook is bad for the web, argues one man who should really know: Tim Berners-Lee, who invented it. Meanwhile Verizon's arguing that the FCC and the law are bad for the future of cell phones and mobile Internet. Is our booming web world its own undoing?READ»

A Fish Tank Ecosystem for Your Home

A plant filtration system for fish tanks invented by Benjamin Graindorge and Duende Studio.READ»

Going Green: The Top 100

Always On recently posted the Top 100 private Cleantech companies, which will be feted at next week's Going Green conference in Cavallo Point, San Francisco, CA.   Here's a list of the winners: For a link to the ...READ»