Should There Be A Standard User Interface For Cars?

I have a lot of doubts that we could get to a standard UI for cars anytime in the next few decades, but if there was a way to at least standardize around a couple key buttons that could be added to every steering wheel it would go a long…

New Fees in the Future For Credit Card Users

An anti-trust suit from 2005 has finally been settled between merchants, credit card companies, and banks to allow retailers in 40 US states to add surcharges on credit card purchases. These fees are still illegal in California, New York, Texas, and…

WalletKit Launches With Breakthrough Convenience

WalletKit, a new platform to equip businesses to create passes for Apple Passbook and other mobile wallets, launched today. Its unique quality in the crowded mobile pass field is its extremely simple backend, allowing any user with access to the…

Fujitsu Boasts Internet Speed Increase

Fujitsu engineers have developed a software-based file transfer protocol that makes transfer speeds over 30 times faster and is claimed to reduce virtual desktop operating latency to less than 1/6 of previous levels. This new technology distinguishes data…

The Trigger: 1/29/13

The Problem With Pinterest

Image-based platform Pinterest can drive a lot of brand interest as users share upwards of 250 million photos a day, most of which include wedding dresses, sweets, makeup and more wedding dresses. Brands can also gain a lot of insights into their audience and which images are most…

Social Media Nostalgia: Timehop Partners With USA Today

Nostalgia can be an incredibly powerful experience, which is what makes Timehop so successful. The daily email service surfaces your social media activity from one year ago and now features companion stories from USA today to remind…