Technology Trends

Samsung Will Introduce a New 8 Inch Tablet in June

By Shawn Hessinger - May 6, 2013 - 2 Comments

[Samsung 10" Galaxy Tab 2] Samsung is working on a new 8 inch tablet the company plans on launching in June. Samsung already has two other tablets in its Galaxy Tab 2 budget series, one bigger and one smaller. It's easy to see how an 8 inch tablet would be more portable than the bigger … Read More

Nokia Invests In Camera Technology to Compete with Apple and Android

By Joshua Sophy - May 2, 2013 - 3 Comments

Nokia, the Finnish smartphone company, wants better cameras in its smartphones. Nokia Growth Partners, the manufacturer's venture arm, is investing $20 million with other partners in California-based startup Pelican Images, which commercializes technology that improves on conventional camera … Read More

What Google Fiber Means to Small Businesses

By Tessa Farnsworth Cur… - May 2, 2013 - 5 Comments

Recently, Google announced the third city that will receive its super fast Internet service. Provo, Utah, will be the third home to Google Fiber, with most residents connected to the grid by the end of this year. “Once connected, Provo will be one of the first cities in the world where … Read More

Google Drive Now Lets You Chat and See Pics of Collaborators

By Shawn Hessinger - May 1, 2013 - 1 Comment

Google Drive, which lets you share files online, now makes it easier to chat with and work with collaborators on a shared file or document. And do it real time. We've been playing around with the new features a bit the last few days here at Small Business Trends. While they may seem like … Read More

Verizon Wireless Rolls Out Online Storage for Files

By Joshua Sophy - Apr 30, 2013 - 1 Comment

Verizon recently rolled out 500 MB of free online storage for its customers that use certain smartphones and tablets. It allows them to sync stored data between some Android and Apple devices. Called Verizon Cloud, Verizon customers get the first 500 MB for free. After that, customers of … Read More

Google Bids Meebo Goodbye, Focusing on Google+ Instead

By Anita Campbell - Apr 29, 2013 - 6 Comments

It was less than a year ago, in 2012, that Google acquired Meebo. And now we see Google shutting down Meebo. An announcement on the Meebo website says they've decided to retire the Meebo publishing bar effective June 6, 2013. Meebo is a social sharing bar that you sometimes see at the … Read More

What is Google Glass? Here’s the Answer

By Anita Campbell - Apr 29, 2013 - 3 Comments

We're back with another one-page explainer, to answer the question, "What is Google Glass?" Google Glass is the name given to a wearable computer created by Google. You put the device on like a pair of eyeglasses, although it does not have lenses. It rests on the top of your ear and bridge … Read More

How to Create a Mobile Office for Your Small Business

By Megan Totka - Apr 25, 2013 - 13 Comments

Technology is a wonderful thing. Now that just about every imaginable gadget is portable and affordable, your small business doesn't have to be confined to a rented office or your dining room table. You can create a mobile office and take your work anywhere, with room to spare with the use of … Read More

BlackBerry Smartphone Features Skype, Physical Keyboard

By Joshua Sophy - Apr 25, 2013 - 3 Comments

BlackBerry launches its Q10 smartphone with new features and a blast from the past. Like BlackBerry's Z10, the new smartphone will feature apps including Skype, something missing from the company's earlier devices. However, the device still includes a full physical keyboard, bucking trends in … Read More

Work Smarter with Mobile Devices – Chat Recap

By Anita Campbell - Apr 23, 2013 - 1 Comment

Small businesses are becoming more mobile. But learning to work smarter with mobile devices is an ongoing challenge. On Thursday, April 18, 2013, we were delighted to welcome Judi Hembrough (@JudiHembrough), small business marketing director of Plantronics, to join the small business community … Read More

Cyber Criminals Have Small Businesses In Crosshairs, Says Report

By Joshua Sophy - Apr 20, 2013 - 12 Comments

[Click for full image] Cyber attacks on small businesses continue to rise. And small businesses are vulnerable targets. That's because small businesses are the path of least resistance for cyber criminals, according to a recent report by Internet security provider Symantec. Symantec … Read More

Google Affiliate Network To Shut Down, Surprising Some But Not All

By Shawn Hessinger - Apr 18, 2013 - 6 Comments

Google announced this week it will shut down the Google Affiliate Network. Google pledged to continue to support customers as the network winds down “over the next few months.” The closing was announced by J.J. Hirschle, head of Google Affiliate Network, on its official blog. Hirschle … Read More