‘Game of War’ is expanding
NPD Group’s product Game of War is expanding along with the gaming audience that’s growing the most, what NPD’s study calls “avid omni gamers.” They play…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
A mannequin could welcome you, call you by name
In the not-too-distant future: A mannequin could welcome you, call you by name Facial recognition by computers were born in 1994. When Joseph Atick and…
Facebook’s emoji offer more moods
Facebook’s new emoji symbols serve both users and advertisers. The company chose the subjects for its emoji pieces after a year of research in focus…
Pings: Live video, Google dorking, Facebook save
Facebook has announced a live video feature, an idea that has arrived and will be debuting all over the Web. Conventional media, sports broadcasting,…
NCAA College football expands use of technology
According to the NCAA’s expanded rules, replay officials will have the authority to make a targeting call from the booth, and also to determine whether…
Online retailers adding brick-and-mortar stores
Amazon.com is planning to open bookstores across the country, even though it was Amazon that killed the storefront book store. Large and small Internet…
‘Harmony of the Seas’ begins maiden voyage May 22
Travel: ‘Harmony of the Seas’ begins its maiden voyage on May 22 Cruise lines must think bigger is better. Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Holland America…
Adults like scooters
Forget the hoverboard … Adults like scooters for trips too long to walk and too short to drive Some call them basic for multigenerational play, but…
Debunking the “lonely old people” stereotype
Most senior survey respondents say they’re rarely lonely, if ever. It appears they are too busy and involved with activities to be lonely. It’s no secret…
More women who could retire opt to stay on the job longer
In 1992, one in 12 women worked past age 65. This year, that number is about one in seven. The U.S. Labor Department projects that number to grow to one…