We seek out instant gratification because we're naturally inclined to do so, and now major brands are looking for ways to give it to consumers.

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Our strictly controlled airspace will soon become a society in the sky. Much like Star Wars, there is already a battle between the good and the evil, as the feds and the states try to police and regulate drones.

Executives from industries across ecommerce, payments, security, hospitality and more share their predictions for the future of their markets.

Some of us are a little more dedicated than others when it comes to digging up juicy digital dirt. Gird thy privacy settings, people, because it's about to get weird.

The White House reached out to me to ask if there was a way we could get some of the celebrities or tech companies who were part of our video to do something together with the White House around computer science.

There's been a clear movement toward cable cutting, and the data says that people dropping their cable subscription will only accelerate in 2016.

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Economics is economics, and no matter how well-intentioned, Larry Page and Sergey Brin's brainchild has not only succumbed to the realities of a dog-eat-dog world, in many ways it's become the alpha male.

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Coding - it's a scary word. In fact, it's so scary that those of elder generation look with awe upon those who do it for a living. I am no expert on coding to be sure. This guide is for beginners or small business owners who have limited time and budget to develop an online presence.

Nonprofits that want to raise funds as well as awareness have a lot to learn from the startup community, an industry often at the forefront of trends.

New year, new you? The power to supercharge your 2016 is already in your hands! These apps will make you a force to be reckoned with come January, so invest some time to make sure you're ready to hit the ground running.