Did you know that today is a holiday? Yes, today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day and International Jugglers’ Day but, at Intel, we’re most excited to celebrate International Internet of Things Day! As you may know from my “What Happens in an Internet Minute” post, billions of devices are poised to make more... Read more >

Lately, “how’s the weather where you are?” has been a more interesting conversation starter than usual. From superstorms to blizzards, forecasters are predicting dire weather events on an almost weekly basis. Whether these predictions actually come true, however, is another matter and has led to some embarrassing moments for local and national forecasters. The most recent... Read more >

It has been quite a year! President Obama won a second term in the White House, Curiosity Rover made its historic landing on Mars, and Gangnam Style took over airwaves and dance floors. With access to near real-time information everywhere we go, we were able to follow and experience many joyous and celebratory moments. And as... Read more >

This year, I’m on a mission to get my holiday shopping done early, and I don’t think I’m the only one. In fact, on Black Friday, consumers spent more than $1 billion, up 26 percent from 2011. And on Cyber Monday, shoppers spent nearly $2 billion online, representing a 17 percent increase from 2011 largely... Read more >

Remember when vending machines were associated with stale snacks, past-its-prime candy and finicky cash slots? In some cases they still are, but that’s about to change because the $7 billion vending industry is undergoing a major overhaul right now. Many of today’s machines still sell chips and soda, but we’re also seeing a migration toward... Read more >

Today’s families are constantly on-the-go. Whether driving the kids to school, cruising over to the office or taking a family road trip, families are spending more and more time behind the wheel. In fact, the average American drives nearly 13,500 miles a year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That’s the equivalent of driving... Read more >

More than ever before, data is expanding. You might have seen my blog post in March when I wrote about what happens in an Internet minute – more than 24 million emails are sent, 20 million photos are viewed and 61,000 hours of music are played. That’s a lot of data! This surge in information... Read more >

Fourteen million tons. That’s how much plastic the U.S. created in 2010 alone, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. Eight percent. That’s how much plastic the U.S. recycled in 2010. It’s no secret that plastic plays an important role in nearly every aspect of our lives, from our food containers, to our furniture and... Read more >

What would life be like without honeybees? At first thought, some people might be OK with the notion. Some might imagine more peaceful outdoor picnics with less swatting and more eating. Others might be relieved at the thought of no more bee stings during those summer months in the garden. But, those who are aware... Read more >

Do you know what happens in one minute on the Internet? In just one minute, more than 204 million emails are sent. Amazon rings up about $83,000 in sales. Around 20 million photos are viewed and 3,000 uploaded on Flickr. At least 6 million Facebook pages are viewed around the world. And more than 61,000... Read more >