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Gamification changes approach to software


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No one, not even the late Steve Jobs, can say that they know everything about technology. Jobs might have come the closest to possessing knowledge about all things tech, but even he did not know every single programming language nor every startup in Silicon Valley. As a college student, tech is unavoidable. Apps such as […]

Apple has its eye on television market


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Speculations of Apple releasing a television set were further fueled after the release of Walter Isaacson’s biography Steve Jobs on Oct. 24, which hinted that Apple was moving into the television market. Presumably, the device will be a LCD television powered by Apple’s iOS software, capable of synching wirelessly with other Apple devices, and integrated […]

Steve Jobs, the modern American hero


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Every generation has its heroes. These figures all have critics, but people in almost every demographic category revere them. Their importance shapes our culture. What about this generation, though? Our hero is more difficult to find. We could look to politics, but even President Barack Obama, who conducted one of the most inspiring campaigns in […]

Mobile games continue take over


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When former Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs died last week, the nation wasted no time in mourning the loss of the renowned innovator. Perhaps more interesting, however, was how members of the video game industry responded to the incident, and described the significance of Jobs’ impact on the gaming sector. According to an article in […]

Students reflect on Jobs’ impact


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Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., passed away Oct. 5 at the age of 56. News of his death dominated global media headlines and the online sphere throughout the day, with tweets tagged as “#RIP Steve Jobs” and “#ThankYouSteve” peaking in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. USC […]

Technology world comes off as exclusive


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2 011 is the year of the tablet. At least, that’s the buzz from Las Vegas. The annual Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up Sunday, and although it showcased a variety of new devices and software, like 4G Mobile and a TARDIS, shaped iPhone dock, tablets reigned supreme. CES is a promotional tool for the tech […]