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Consumer Technology Trends for 2015

The Consumer Electronics Show happens early in January every year and is a key event that in some ways defines the industry for the year ahead. This year was no exception, and a look at some of the stand-out products in the show indicates which consumer technologies will dominate the market.

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Rajini Padmanaban
The July/August 2014 Issue of Better Software Magazine

In the latest issue of Better Software magazine, there are insightful articles covering a wide range of topics impacting the software delivery process. Feature articles explore the next wave of computing: mobile and wearable intelligent devices and the experiences and challenges they bring.

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Ken Whitaker
Headband Provides Head Start for Mind Control

Heralded as a pivotal step toward mind control and the ability to manipulate objects with our brainwaves, the new Muse headband is at the forefront of many people’s minds—literally. What can this device be used for, and what can it mean for future development?

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The Future of the Internet (of Things)

In another twenty years our current Internet will seem just as archaic as 2004 does today, and we might very well look back at 2014 as the seminal year when everything changed. The new Internet will leverage wearable computers, anticipatory computing, and user context to deliver data.

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Steve Vaughn
Smartbands: How They Fit into the Future of Wearable Tech

Many industry experts predict a surge of wearable tech development similar to the storm of mobile development that began after Apple’s popular iPhone release in 2007. So, how do smartbands fit into that future? Read more to learn how smartbands are helping to change the face of technology.

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How Wearable Computing Impacts App Development

Wearable computing requires that an app be designed to complement a user’s activities without creating a barrier between the user and the outside world. Finding the sweet spot between these two constraints is the challenge developers face.

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Steve Vaughn
Are You Ready for Wearable Computing?

Wearable computing isn’t a new concept, but as we watch newer wearable products enter the market, it's interesting to see what this means to testers. Rajini Padmanaban looks at the core factors in the success of a wearable computing product and how they affect testers and their testing efforts.

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