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The Blurred Lines of Work Dynamics in the Age of Connectivity

imagesOriginally posted on Paypal Community on October 2.

Can you even remember a time when we had separation between our personal and professional lives online? Before the days of weekend and late night emails from your boss, before your eager new coworker friended you within five [Read More]

October 10th, 2014|Hot, Job|

Radio Show Recap: Healthcare & Technology

otoscreenWith technology changing all the many facets of life, it was only a matter of time before healthcare became another conquest of the digital world. Never before have we been so connected to medical information and medical providers as we are today. Now, instead of relying [Read More]

October 9th, 2014|Fam, Hot, You|

Meet Jibo, the First “Family” Robot

Jibo-inline2Meet Jibo ($599), an 11-inch-tall “family robot” that’s able to see, hear, speak, learn, and help with a variety of tasks around your house. Think of Jibo (currently available for preorder and set to ship in April 2016) as Siri with more physical capabilities. Jibo can sing and [Read More]

October 8th, 2014|Fam, Hot|

Radio Show Recap: How to Get Your Startup Funded (The Investors Tell All)

Sign at the entrance of Startup city, WashingtonFinding your passion and turning it into a lucrative business is no simple feat. The amount of competition is high and the rate of success low, which is why oftentimes investors are needed to get things off the ground. [Read More]

October 2nd, 2014|Hot, You|

Wearable Tech–It’s Not Just for Adults

docotch01Parents concerned about the whereabouts of their children (especially those who don’t remember to check in) may soon have their fears alleviated by a new wearable GPS device designed specifically for kids. The Japanese-made Docotch 01 watch, to be released in the U.S. in March 2015, helps parents [Read More]

October 1st, 2014|Fam, Hot|

Build Your Own App with DWNLD

3035353-slide-s-0-transform-your-website-into-an-app-in-secondsEver think about building your own app?

Introducing DWNLD. It’s like a WordPress for phones that makes it affordable and easy for any content creator to convert their website or social stream into a personalized app. DWNLD has an an easy-to-use platform and foolproof templates (no [Read More]

September 30th, 2014|Hot|

Radio Show Recap: Parenting in the Digital Age

unnamedWhen should you introduce your children to technology? How much is too much? How is technology changing the approach to parenting? These concerns are as Dot Complicated as it gets. While children should be kept tech literate, screen time should not replace outside time or friend time. [Read More]

September 26th, 2014|Fam, Hot|

Apps & Honey for the New Year

 

rosh-hashanah-food-apples-and-honey3It’s that time of year again. Time to ask for inscription in the (Face)book of life and be absolved of all our digital sins. Technology is making atonement far more complicated than it used to be: Our sins go beyond what we say out loud to [Read More]

September 24th, 2014|Fam|

How to Buy Art Online

20x200booooooomNot everyone has the ability to walk into a gallery and buy the work they love right off the walls. But thanks to the internet, you can now find quality pieces from great unknown talents, as well as prints by well-known, established artists. Check out our favorite [Read More]

September 24th, 2014|Fam, Hot, Life|

Momnesia Is Real – And I Have It

mom-stuff-636If you’re a mom you’ve heard of the term “baby brain,” and have most likely even experienced it yourself.  Lately I’ve been living in a constant state of Momnesia, so I can say without a doubt, “baby brain” exists. Ironically this brain fog commonly associated [Read More]

September 23rd, 2014|Fam|