Technology

2012/03/05 - 1:43pm
  Many merchants are looking for new ways to increase sales and provide consumers with increased flexibility at checkout. Some local merchants have even opted out of accepting debit and credit card payments because of the high processing fees to credit companies. As debit cards become more of a necessity, many people are carrying less and...
2012/03/05 - 12:54pm
Saturday, March 3, Apple announced that the App Store has officially hit 25 billion downloads. While the download milestone is amazing to say the least, the biggest buzz surrounding Apple is the release of the “iPad 3” later this week.   Since Apple is such a huge driving force in the area of technology. The company prides itself...
2012/02/27 - 11:25am
With the on-going changes and innovations in the technology world, keeping track of new information can be quite the task. Fear no more local tech junkies; here is a list of technology news to feed your digital appetite.   Sunday marked another exciting year of mobile technology advancement as the Mobile World Conference took place in...
2012/02/22 - 3:00pm
  With the continual developments in technology, the education industry is constantly expanding to meet new demands. One of the biggest innovations to hit the industry is the introduction of the digital textbook. Earlier this month Apple announced a new platform, iBooks2, to assist customers on locating and purchasing digital text resources....
2012/02/13 - 9:00am
  With the continuous online dating commercials dominating television, many locals have wondered if the internet is a viable solution to finding their soul mate. While it is considered a new approach to the typical bar scene, online dating poses as gateway for the typical shy introverts to enter the dating game.   There is no doubt that...
2012/02/06 - 9:00am
  With the increasing number of outlets providing internet access, one local school decided to make internet education for children a serious matter.  “Whether it’s at home, a smart phone, or even an iPad, children need to be aware of the dangers of internet usage,” said Center Valley 4th grade teacher, Kristin Motley....
2012/01/30 - 9:00am
  For local business owners, a business card has been a necessity for networking. Business cards have always been a great tool for quickly giving people your personal information including location, website, phone number and email address. One major drawback of using business cards is relying on the receiving user to hold on to the card...
2012/01/22 - 9:17pm
  Today, technology provides many ways for students to use their time more efficiently and effectively to transform the traditional learning process. Here is a list of websites, apps, and products that students can use to ease their time and stress while increasing individual performance. Students in the River Valley can use the resources...
2012/01/22 - 8:53pm
  Technology has played an integral role in the evolution of the education system. With lifestyles becoming increasingly fast paced and mobile, students are constantly searching for ways to have educational resources readily available. On Jan. 19, Apple announced a technology development to aid students and the educational process.  ...
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