Economic OutlookChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Biggest Startup Acquisitions of 2014The unicorn acquisition is alive and well in 2014. Here are the most significant deals of the year past, and some insight into how they happened.
Small Business WeekJill Krasny Why Apple Probably Won't Shut Down Beats MusicSo what if the streaming service wasn't installed on iOS 8?
Data DetectivesJill Krasny Where VCs Go to Spot New Hardware StartupsInvestors are keeping a close eye on the crowdfunding site--and pouring more venture capital into Kickstarter success stories.
HardwareChristine Lagorio-Chafkin LittleBits: On a Mission to Make Electrical Engineering FunAyah Bdeir was an accomplished engineer and artist when she created something irresistible.
Hardware03:47 Why Scanadu Manufactures in the USAPlus, Sam De Brouwer unveils the Scanadu Scout prototype.
LeadMarc Barros 5 Lessons From Oculus Rift's FounderEven if you don't have a clue about virtual reality, there's still a lot you can learn from Palmer Luckey.
HardwareJohn Brandon 4 Best Smartphones for Bootstrapping StartupsCan't afford to outfit your team with the latest iPhone? Not to worry. Here are four cheaper options that still pack plenty of high-tech cred.
HardwareJohn Brandon Great Innovators Over 40You're never too old to innovate. In fact, studies show that most great breakthroughs come later in life.
Gift GuideJohn Brandon 8 Best Business Gadgets of the YearWhat were the real game-changers in 2013? Inc. contributing editor John Brandon selects his picks for best new devices of the year.
Bringing Innovation to MarketChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Is This the Future of Your Wallet?Kanishk Parashar is a software developer who's created a little piece of hardware he thinks will replace credit cards. And maybe your ID card, too.
HardwareMarc Barros Hardware Startups Can't Survive Without a NicheInvestors love discussing a company's market size, but market size isn't the only path to success.
HardwareMarc Barros Why Consumer Hardware Start-ups FailWhen it comes to building brands, consumer hardware start-ups have a lot to learn.
HardwareJill Krasny Inside Dragon Innovation, a Kickstarter for Product MakersA new crowdfunding service promises a lot more handholding for entrepreneurs.
Inc. 5000Leigh Buchanan One Thing Inc. 5000 Companies Have in Common: PerformanceHow Inc. 5000 companies make other companies better. And in the process, make the economy work.
HardwareJohn Brandon Tested: 3 Chromebooks for the OfficeDo most of your work in a Web browser? A Chromebook might be for you. Inc.com reviews three models to find the best value.
HardwareJohn Brandon Best Tech Solution for the Modern Office?Employees already use their own phones for work--and it probably makes them more productive. Here's how to make those devices more secure.
HardwareJohn Brandon Windows Surface RT Tablet: Still Not Ready for the OfficeLooking for a workhorse tablet? Here's why the competition still beats the Windows Surface RT.
HardwareErik Sherman Coming Soon: The $200 Touch Notebook PCOutfitting your on-the-go employees could get a whole lot cheaper in the near future.
HardwareJohn Brandon Reviewed: Best E-Readers for Business TravelersContributing editor John Brandon spent a month test-driving the latest e-readers. Read on to find out which model won his seal of approval.
HardwareJohn Brandon 5 Powerful Business LaptopsThese affordable models are fast and efficient--and they've got extra features to boot.
HardwareJohn Brandon 4 Smartphones for Mobile ProsThe iPhone 5 is hardly the only game in town. Here are several business-oriented handsets that meet even the most demanding entrepreneur's needs.
Company CultureErik Sherman Efficiency Trumps Frugality in the IT DepartmentAt Facebook, IT issues are easily fixed: Employees just get a new computer. Sound expensive? Here's why it's worth it.
E-mailJohn Brandon Digital To-Do List For Start-upsYou already know you need a robust Web presence for your business. Here are some other tech steps you need to take to get established.
Small Business WeekJill Krasny Why Everyone's Not Sold on Google GlassNot everyone is eager to splurge $1,500 on Google's high-tech eyewear, least of all the writers at "Saturday Night Live" who roasted it in a recent skit. Here's why they nailed it.
HardwareJohn Brandon Google Glass: Too Risky to Let Inside Your Business?Google Glass isn't even in the hands of mass consumers yet and already companies are starting to ban the device. Here's why.
HardwareBzur Haun 4 Risks When Employees Bring Their Own Devices to WorkWhen employees use their own phones, it's not your problem, right? Wrong. You might be on the hook if they misbehave.
HardwareJohn Brandon 4 Next-Generation PrintersDoes your office workhorse need an upgrade? Here are four new models with fantastic features and great prices for smaller offices.
The GoodsJohn Brandon 3 Secure Smartphones for BusinessCheck out three new models with souped-up security features.
HardwarePeter Gasca It's Time You Prioritized MobileBusinesses need to stop looking at their mobile website strategies as a backup to their main website strategies. Here's why.
HardwareJohn Brandon 7 Gadgets to Watch for in 2013What major "smart devices" will debut in 2013? Inc.com asked leading tech analysts to weigh in on what might be in store.
Business SoftwareErik Sherman Google Glass: Not Quite What Developers Wanted?App developers couldn't wait to get their hands on Google's futuristic augmented reality glasses. But there might not be much in it for them.
HardwareJohn Brandon 10 Reasons to Love the Chromebook PixelIt's fast, well designed, and has a slew of features ideally suited for the office.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 10 Tools You Can't Live WithoutCheck out a slew of apps to streamline a range of functions, including project management, customer service, social media, and email.
HardwareJohn Brandon 6 Features I Want in a SmartwatchWe're in the middle of a smartwatch craze. Inc. contributing editor John Brandon explains what it's going to take to get him to wear one.
HardwareJohn Brandon Business Travel: 6 Gadgets That Make Life EasierCheck out new gadgets that will help you streamline packing, stay connected, and regain your sanity on your next business trip.
Bringing Innovation to MarketChristina DesMarais What's Hot Now in Clean TechA number of different clean energy technologies are ripe for innovation. Here are four areas for entrepreneurs to watch.
Business SoftwareJohn Brandon Trouble With Telecommuting? Technology May Be to BlameSure, working remotely requires extra effort for employees to feel connected. But there are plenty of apps and gadgets to help you do it.
HardwareJohn Brandon Now Shipping: 6 Great Gadgets From CESTech companies are notorious for showing off prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show that never come to market. But these six products are coming to shelves now.
Small Business WeekJohn Brandon BlackBerry Z10 Review: Loyalists Will Love ItContributing editor John Brandon test-drives BlackBerry's new device. The verdict: It's good--but it won't win over the non-CrackBerry crowd.
Cloud ComputingJohn Brandon 7 Tech Trends to Try in 2013A new perk for business travelers, the next generation of Wi-Fi hotspots, and a way to make recruiting easier: These trends might make life easier.
E-mailJohn Brandon Scroogled: Is Microsoft's Anti-Gmail Campaign Working?Business owners weigh in on whether Microsoft's attack ads are enough to make them abandon Gmail in the office.
The GoodsJohn Brandon Best Headsets for Calls and Video ChatsCheck out a review of three devices that help you do business on the go.
HardwareJohn Brandon Review: The iMac Gets Thinner and FasterThe new 21.5-inch Apple iMac is almost as thin as an iPhone 5 and it lives up to its promise on speed--but you're going to pay for it.
The GoodsAdam Baer Review: 3 Great Backup BatteriesRechargeable battery packs for your smartphone or tablet.
Bringing Innovation to MarketChristina DesMarais Why Digital Health Start-ups Are HotAccording to one estimate, funding for digital health start-ups soared 46 percent in 2012. Check out some of the companies on the receiving end.
HardwareJohn Brandon 7 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your OfficeOut with the old, in with the new! Get a jump on spring cleaning by swapping out some of your outdated technology.
Bringing Innovation to MarketJohn Brandon 5 Things That Could Slow Apple's Success Let Apple's example be a lesson to you: Staying on top of your game--no matter how successful you are--is a never-ending struggle.
Small Business WeekErik Sherman Apple vs. Samsung: Why 'Cool' Isn't Enough to WinThis battle won't be won by the hippest brand. As Samsung shows, hustle and hard work matter more against an entrenched competitor.
HardwareJohn Brandon Technology That May Lose Its Luster in 2013These business devices could do no wrong in 2012. But this year they might make way for better alternatives.
HardwareJohn Brandon Why the New BlackBerry Is Worth a LookJust as businesses are switching to Android and iOS devices, the BlackBerry gets a new operating system. Here's why you should check it out.
HardwareJohn Brandon Windows 8: Epic Fail of the Decade?Before you institute a company-wide upgrade, read this. Microsoft's newest operating system may not be worth the trouble.
HardwareKevin Daum 10 Critical Rules of Smartphone EtiquetteSmartphones are everywhere. Do you take others into consideration when using yours in public? Here are 10 ways to show respect to others.