The Penny Pinchers of the Cloud
Cloud computing has made Web startups cheaper than ever to run. Some organizations are now learning anew how to be budget-conscious.
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Startup Lets Retail Stores Track Shoppers As Websites Do
By monitoring people’s mobile devices, brick-and-mortar stores can get data on foot traffic much as websites follow clicks.
Hands-On with the Vuzix M100, a Google Glass Competitor
A lightweight wearable display that tethers to a phone got its first public outing this week in Las Vegas.
GM and Ford Open Up Their Vehicles to App Developers
Some car apps will mirror mobile ones, while others will add new functionality, the auto giants say.
China’s Computing Giants Eye Overseas Growth in 2013
The country’s domestic market will also see continued growth, fueled by a boom in mobile and cloud computing.
Three Companies Thinking Outside the Inbox
E-mail is a mess. Mailbox, Inky, and AOL’s Alto all say they can help clean it up.
Asus Laptops and Desktops to Ship with Leap Motion's Gesture Control
The deal will see computers bundled with a device capable of tracking finger motions with sub-millimeter accuracy.
How Your Facebook ID Can Get You More Wi-Fi Access
A startup uses the Facebook Connect feature to help people share Wi-Fi networks among friends.
Online Learning and Upheavals in Social Networks
This year, the Web was dominated by online education, shifting social networks, and the continued march toward mobile.
Flutter Adds Gestural Controls to Netflix, YouTube, and More
The free software now lets you control music and video on the Web through a webcam-equipped computer.
