The Innovators was released late last year and has been on my ‘want to read’ list since seeing it prominently placed on shelves in bookstores. It was written by Walter Isaacson, who interrupted his work on this book to write the Steve Jobs biography. This nonfiction book covers the invention of the digital world and the innovators that played a prominent role along the way. … [Read more...]
Avast to acquire AVG for $1.3 billion
Antivirus company Avast announced this morning that it is in agreement to acquire fellow security company AVG. From the Avast blog: Under an agreement signed with AVG, Avast will be making an offer ($25 per share or about $1.3 billion in total) to buy all shares of AVG’s stock which AVG’s board is recommending their shareholders accept. Both companies share a similar … [Read more...]
Amazon announces Prime Day 2016 deals on July 12
Amazon has issued a press release to announce the second annual Prime Day event. With deals starting throughout the day, it is comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Countries around the world that are eligible for Amazon Prime were involved last year. In addition to the big day on July 12th, Amazon will offer countdown deals to Prime members between July 5 and July … [Read more...]
BSA report shows software industry makes a $1 trillion contribution to US GDP
The BSA, which used to stand for the Business Software Alliance and now just stands for BSA, released the first report measuring the impact of the software industry on the US economy. The term 'software' refers to more than just desktop software. It includes apps, cloud computing, and other related technologies. When counting the full impact, including indirect and induced … [Read more...]
Product Review: Jaybird Freedom F5 wireless earbuds
When it comes to running with headphones, I have used some simple earbuds that have over-the-ear loops to keep them attached through all of the vibrations of running. Constantly pressing the headphones further into my ear throughout the run is common as is getting caught up in the cord. For those reasons, I was excited to review the Freedom F5 In-Ear wireless headphones from … [Read more...]