Radio Show Recap: Virtual Reality
Virtual reality has been considered a Star Trekian impossibility with no potential societal impact. Only the very rich or the very nerdy could get their hands on a VR head-mounted display. But now, thanks to engineers, entrepreneurs, and believers in the possibility of making virtual reality well, a reality, this emerging technology is accessible and [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Being Entrepreneurial Inside a Large Company
Entrepreneurial behavior is usually thought of as risk and reward—dropping out of college and moving to Silicon Valley, for example—but that’s not always the case. Companies are now providing opportunities for entrepreneurial behavior within their walls. With this trend becoming increasingly more commonplace, employers now are even looking specifically for the entrepreneurial skill set during [Read More]
Immersion, the Ultimate Email Scanner
Ever wonder if your inbox is a true reflection of the most important people in your life? Immersion, a free new web tool developed by two graduate students at M.I.T., securely scans your email and derives discoveries about how you know the various people in your life. Here’s how it works: Once you grant Immersion secure [Read More]
The Benefits of Today’s Many (Many) Devices
Last week while on a trip home from the grocery store, I hit a curb and blew a tire. Upon pulling over, I immediately felt the panic setting in. Not only did I have two small kids with me, but I also hundreds of dollars worth of groceries in my trunk that needed refrigeration. After running through “what [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Conscious Consumerism and Ethical Journalism
If your purchases can help someone in need or you can pay your dollars forward in a socially conscious way, wouldn’t you be more apt to shop from that brand? On yesterday's "Dot Complicated" radio show, Randi spoke to those actively involved in conscious commerce. From ethical journalism to Buy One Give One models, here’s [Read More]
Was There Life Before Technology?
I remember when I received my first cell phone. The year was 2005, and the phone was a Nokia 3120. It was silver and white, with the buttons and screen uncovered for quick access. I begged my mother for a phone, any type of phone. Granted, it was not a Motorola RAZR as I had [Read More]
The App That Will Save your Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us, and while we're thrilled about bonding with the people we love most, we're not exactly looking forward to lugging packages to the post office and waiting (and waiting and waiting) in line to send them. Those interminable days may be over, thanks to a new startup called Shyp. Here's how [Read More]
The Doll Every Young Girl Should Be Playing With
America has a glaring double standard when it comes to teaching children about gender roles through toys. It’s mostly common knowledge now that dolls like Bratz and Barbie present an unhealthy, unrealistic image for little girls. But two newly minted female engineers are setting out to change that, and have developed a successor to last season’s groundbreaking [Read More]