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 Scientist Invents Invisible Key

October 3, 2011 

Scientist Invents Invisible Key

I’m not exactly sure how this will directly affect professionals in the near-term, but Japanese scientists have developed a digital key system that works similarly to the Nintendo Wii and Xbox. The technology, which they say is less than two years from commercial distribution, would allow people to make simple hand gestures, which the system would...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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October 3, 2011 

The Mobile Gold Rush of the 2010s

Column: Putting the i in Practice You may not have noticed, but there’s [another] gold rush going on. This time it’s about “apps” and the goal, like all land grabs, is to get there first and stake your claim. As usual, I’ll first spend some time looking at history to help refine our future vision....…

Gregory L. LaFollette

 The Latest “iPad Killer”

October 1, 2011 

The Latest “iPad Killer”

The iPad has been on the market for less than two years (delivery of the iPad1 started in March 2010), but ever since Apple essentially invented the market for tablet devices, competitors have been trying to edge their way into the market. The most notable true competitors have been the Samsung Galaxy, HP TouchPad, Motorola...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Will Kindle Fire beat the Ipad?

September 28, 2011 

Will Kindle Fire beat the Ipad?

Amazon entered the tablet market with a splash today, introducing three new versions of the Kindle book reader as well as their long-rumored tablet, which they have dubbed the Kindle Fire. Fire has a lot to recommend it — fast processor, small form factor, and plans for a slew of media applications to be ready...…

Dave McClure

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September 27, 2011 

2011 CPA Practice Advisor Reader Survey

You are invited to participate in CPA Practice Advisor’s 2011 Reader Survey. Your participation in this study is extremely important. The information gathered from this survey will be used to help us better serve you and other tax and accounting professionals. All responses will be anonymous, and no personal identifying information will be collected. Results...…