technology

Probably all of us can look at a printed magazine or catalog and know what to do with it.  But what does that same paper-and-ink technology mean to a society that's growing up with touch-screen technology like the IPad?

A representative from the largest Police cities is in front of congress right now to ask all cell phone providers to hang on to all information and all text messages from their subscribers in order to help solve crimes in which text have been sent then erased.

It's a changing world and Boston Scientific is at the forefront.  Recently, the medical device manufacturer decided to do away with paper sales brochures in favor of IPads and cloud-based technology that would allow their sales staff to walk into a potential client without a single piece of paper on  them.

Been to the doctor lately?  You might have noticed that some physicians are making use of iPads and smart phones to serve you better;  Whether they're looking up diagnoses or searching your actual electronic medical file, modern technology is helping them do their job better.  Now, that same technology is about to make your next airline flight better.

For 60 years, the infamous yellow trucks have helped Schwan's deliver quality frozen foods to customers doorsteps.  Generations have come to depend on Schwan's for everything from frozen meats and vegetables to snacks and ice cream.  Along the way, the Marshall, Minnesota-company has used cutting-edge technology to improve their business model.

As much as your non-smoking mom claims to love the handmade ashtrays and hand-picked bouquet (from her garden, no less) that you’ve given her every Mother’s Day for the last two decades, this is the year to shake things up.

Would you buy a $50 light bulb? Before you answer, consider this: it’ll last you upwards of 20 years and pay for itself several times over.

The Duluth Police Department is bringing tip-lines into the 21st century with the announcement of a new mobile-phone app:  iWatchDuluth. Starting today, citizens can report crime information directly to the Duluth Police Department via their computers and smart-phones...

Sometimes new inventions make you stop and think:  why didn't someone think of this sooner?  Travelers departing from MSP now only need a USB flashdrive and a computer to rent an in-flight movie. Passengers flying out of Minneapolis-St...

We've come to accept the fact that modern technology is taking large chunks of human interaction away from us.  There's email and voice-mail.  Video-conferencing.  Electronic banking. Now, get ready for a digital handshake. ​It's what the world has been waiting for...

If you love music and alcohol, then congratulations, you are just like us. But have you ever been listening to a band and wondered aloud ‘what type of adult beverage would go best with this song?’ Well if that’s the situation, then Drinkify has you covered. If only you got off your lazy butt and invented it first. Slacker.

You knew it had to be on someone's drawing board;  Just like the Bluetooth technology that allowed hands-fee cell phone use, the design team at Google is planning eyeglasses that allow you hands-free internet search capabilities. People who constantly reach into a pocket to check a smartphone for bits of information will soon have another option: a pair of Google-made glasses that will be able to