TECH REPORT  

John Brandon


8 Cool Office Spaces

Go inside eight hip companies to see how they keep employees happy--and creative--with well-designed digs.  View slideshow

Face-off: Bluetooth Watches Tested

New Bluetooth-connected smart watches act like remote controls for your smartphone. Here’s how to use them.  Read story

Hanging on the Telephone

You don't need a receptionist to handle your calls. New cloud-based office phone systems can help.  Read story

Hop to It: Task Services for Business

Tech trends: Here's how to use task services, which let you post odd jobs online, for your business.  Read story

Confessions of an Ex-Manager

Sure, there were successes along the way. But there were also mistakes--lots of them. An ex-manager reflects on his rookie days.  Read story

4 Brilliant Video Marketing Campaigns

Having trouble dreaming up a new Web campaign for your product or service? Borrow some ideas from these viral videos.  Read story

6 Major Tech Innovations for 2012

These trends could make for huge opportunities--or huge disruptions to your business. Either way, they are ones to watch.  Read story

4 Social Media Secrets From The Hunger Games

Everyone is talking about it. And that's no accident. Here's what you can steal from the movie's savvy social media campaign.  Read story

6 Ways BlackBerry Can Become Relevant Again

Are there any die-hard "CrackBerry" fans anymore? What RIM must do to win back the business crowd.  Read story

7 Classic Tech Blunders to Avoid

Any of these mistakes could cost you time, money, and the security of your business.  Read story

Windows 8 Preview in Pictures

Microsoft is letting you try its latest operating system before you buy. Here are the business features not to miss.  View slideshow

Apple's New iPad: Now in HD

Apple officially unveiled its new iPad, coming to stores March 16. Tablet screens don't get any better than this.  Read story

4 Launch Day Survival Tips

Expect zero sleep, testy employees, and tech glitches you never could have anticipated. Here's how GetHired.com made it through.  Read story

The iPad 3 Is Coming: Here's What to Expect

After months of speculation, the iPad 3 will finally debut March 7. Here's why you're going to want this one at your business.  Read story

New Gadgets for Mobile Workers

More people are working outside the office, whether they are on the road or home. Here are 5 new products designed to make mobile workers more productive.  Read story

New Ways to Sync and Store

Once geared toward consumers, cloud-based services for storing and syncing files are now targeting business users. Here's the skinny on two of them.  Read story

Now Playing: Android 4.0

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon checks out how Google's highly anticipated new operating system, Android 4.0, stacks up.  Read story

Bad Technology That Won't Die

Usually hardware and software improve with time. But not always. Here are 5 things that aren't getting any better--and won't go away either.  View slideshow

The Most Coveted Gadget in the Office

Everyone wants an iPhone. Or do they? New research on what's fueling your employees' gadget-envy.  Read story

6 Start-up Tips From the World’s Biggest Tech Companies

Google and Microsoft were once start-ups. So how'd they get that big? We asked company executives to share their growth tips.  Read story

Business Trip? 5 Tech Essentials to Pack

Travel lighter! Get more work done! Never run out of power! Don't leave home without these tech essentials.  Read story

A New Tablet for Business: The iPad Mini?

A pint-sized version of the iPad is coming, says one analyst. But is a 7-inch form factor the best fit for business?  Read story

5 Tech Trends That Won’t Go Out of Style

Feel like you're always scrambling to keep up with the latest technology? Stop. These are the only five things you need to worry about.  Read story

8 Outdated Gadgets You Must Toss

Recognize any of these devices from your briefcase? If so, head to the nearest wastebasket. And then go get an upgrade already.  View slideshow

5 High-Tech Cars for Business

Driving up to your next client meeting in a crusty hatchback probably won't win you any points. Your business is high-tech; why isn’t your car?  View slideshow

Are Your Employees Stealing From You?

The average business loses 6 percent of revenue from employee theft. How to make sure it doesn't happen at your company.  Read story

4 Great 3-D Projectors

Your presentations won't fail to wow the crowd.  Read story

3 Tools for Conducting Video Interviews

Need to interview a potential employee via the Internet? Check out the latest tools for smooth video chats.  Read story

App Review: Splashtop Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Ignition

Both apps offer a way to remotely tap into your office computer, but which is the best? Inc.'s John Brandon weighs in.  Read story

5 Innovations That Will Make Your Smartphone Smarter

Mobile devices have come a long way in the last few years, but big advancements are coming soon.  Read story

Will the iPhone 5 Be an Epic Fail?

Why the iPhone 5 might be the phone that finally fails to impress.  Read story

Top 5 Tech Predictions for 2025

Futurists and smart thinkers weigh in on the technology that will change how you'll do business. The verdict? The future looks bright.  Read story

Top 6 Gadgets of 2011

John Brandon, gadget reviewer and contributing editor for Inc. magazine, reviewed roughly 400 products in 2011. Here are the ones that stood out above the rest.  View slideshow

9 Tips: Boost Your Business With Pinterest

It may not be as popular as Facebook or Twitter, but this virtual pinboard service is attracting plenty of eyeballs. Here's how to make it work for you.  Read story

Is the iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012?

Here's what the rumors say about when it's coming and what to expect.  Read story

5 Tech Gifts for the Alpha Geeks in Your Office

That guy down the hall in the office that looks like a Star Wars shrine? These gifts are for him.  View slideshow

4 Cool Touchscreen Computers

Check out these four second-generation touchscreen desktops, and find out which one is right for you.  Read story

Can You Hear Me Now? Best Tablet Headsets

Tablets like the iPad are great for frequent travelers, but you’ll want the right headset for making Skype calls and watching movies.  Read story

Why You Can't Live Without Siri

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon reviews Siri, the voice-command system built into Apple’s iPhone 4S.  Read story

6 Things Gadget-Savvy Travelers Pack

A streamlined packing list that won't sacrifice your ability to get things done on the road.  Read story