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John Brandon


Microsoft Unveils New 'Surface' Tablets

Inc. contributing editor John Brandon takes a look at the specs of the new iPad competitor.  Read story

6 Cutting-Edge Gadgets to Watch

A sneak peak at the new technologies and products you're going to see--and want--later this year.  View slideshow

6 Must-Watch Movies About Entrepreneurs

The drama, the plot turns, the conflict. It's no wonder building a company makes for a good flick.  Read story

Smartphones of the Future: 6 Predictions

Future mobile devices will change the way you do business--in ways you probably can't even imagine. Here are a few predictions.  Read story

Tech Trends: Leave the Laptop Behind

Hate lugging your laptop to presentations? Check out cool apps that let you leave the laptop at the office.  Read story

3 Killer Mobile Monitors

Check out these lightweight displays for dazzling demos.  Read story

What I Pack: Inside the Bags of Road Warriors

What must-bring gear should you pack on your next business trip? We asked a few hard-working road warriors that very question. Here's a look inside their tra...  View slideshow

4 Tech Mistakes That Can Bring Down Your Business

You're no IT person--you have a business to run!--but you can't afford to get these technology decisions wrong.  Read story

4 Tech Rumors (Almost) as Big as iPhone 5

Usually rumors are... just rumors. But in the world of tech, they can help you plan your business strategy.  Read story

4 Embarrassing Yahoo Mistakes to Avoid

A CEO with false credentials is only the latest blunder the company has made. Check out the others--and how to avoid them.  Read story

6 Ways to Raise Your Klout Score

Just a silly social ranking system? Hardly. Here's why you should care about Klout--and how to get more of it.  Read story

Need Customer Service Help? There’s a Bot for That

Online customer service 24/7 can be hard to swing on a small business budget. But there is another solution.  Read story

3 Great Portable Projectors

Here are three portable projectors perfect for your next presentation.  Read story

4 Best Lightweight Laptops

Better, stronger, faster: Check out these second-gen laptops that are giving MacBook Air a run for its money.  Read story

You Lost Your Phone. Now What?

For most entrepreneurs, their phone is much more than just a phone. It's a lifeline. Here are tools for protecting and defending it.  Read story

Google Drive: A Box- and Dropbox-Killer?

Cloud start-ups have thrived because no major Big Tech company beat down their doors. That just changed.  Read story

Box: Can It Stop a Goliath Named Google?

If the rumors are true, Google will launch a cloud service that aims squarely at Box. Does the start-up have what it takes to survive?  Read story

Is Your Marketing Too... Nice?

T-Mobile tries on a new, tougher image in its advertising. Will it work? A look at the challenges of re-making a brand identity.  Read story

Google Glasses: The Future of Work?

Four ways augmented reality technology could change the way you work.  Read story

8 Pinterest Alternatives to Try

Don't lock yourself into one platform. Here are 8 sites to get your wares in front of more click-happy shoppers.  Read story

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