The Report

Two entrepreneurs have some advice for would-be startup founders: Don't spend too much time planning when you should be selling.

1 | May 21, 2013 3:00am | By Beth Carter

Could excess inventory become a thing of the past? New style startups not only give a boost to emerging designers, but bring unheard-of levels of economy to the fashion business.

May 16, 2013 3:00am | By Laura Shin

With sensor-driven applications on the rise, Hillcrest Labs looks beyond smart TVs to mobile devices and wearable computers.

May 14, 2013 3:00am | By Mari Silbey

The Spanish city of Santander is blanketing streets with wireless sensors to track its every move. But the CEO of a sensor manufacturer says success depends on open data and citizen involvement.

1 | May 9, 2013 3:00am | By Mary Catherine O'Connor

10,000 bicycles will hit the streets in the media capital of the world, but the best study of its success will be in social media.

9 | May 8, 2013 10:02am | By Caroline McCarthy

A social network focused on your unique neighborhood fosters greater community involvement, both online and offline.

May 7, 2013 3:00am | By Beth Carter

The rise of digital media sent Virgin Megastore and Borders to the grave -- and used book and record stores with them. Will used MP3 and e-book stores change the story?

6 | May 2, 2013 5:52am | By Laura Shin

From the FCC's first-ever gigabit workshop, here are five recommendations from experts about how to build a gigabit network anywhere.

6 | April 30, 2013 3:00am | By Mari Silbey

Religiously enforce your company values and "focus, focus, focus," the co-chief executive urges.

3 | April 26, 2013 7:22am | By Andrew Nusca

Applications and social media services for exploring unknown places can be a boon for travelers -- but only if they enable real discovery.

April 25, 2013 3:00am | By Mary Catherine O'Connor

With MustHaveMenus, restaurant owners can update and share information with potential diners far more efficiently and cost-effectively.

April 23, 2013 3:00am | By Beth Carter

Even before "Gangnam Style," K-pop talent agencies were making deals with American labels, and now more is to come. How far can K-pop go?

2 | April 18, 2013 1:33am | By Laura Shin

What can we accomplish by combining the best of human intellect with the expanding processing capacity of machines?

3 | April 16, 2013 3:00am | By Mari Silbey

Home thermostats have undergone a serious makeover, but they're only as good at curbing energy consumption as humans are -- for now.

9 | April 11, 2013 3:00am | By Mary Catherine O'Connor

Approximately 200 municipal governments are using the Web-based communications system to automate interactions between citizens and city agencies.

1 | April 9, 2013 3:00am | By Beth Carter

Decades ago, only the rich drank imported bottled water. Now, two women are hoping the elite will start a new (old) trend: drinking local water.

7 | March 28, 2013 1:45am | By Mary Catherine O'Connor

Approaching its one-year anniversary, the public/private partnership is nurturing 20-25 projects for advanced Internet applications and reframing the national conversation on broadband.

1 | March 27, 2013 3:00am | By Mari Silbey

FinderCodes uses QR codes, smart tags and a private messaging service to help recover lost pets, electronics, luggage and other items.

March 25, 2013 3:00am | By Beth Carter

Established in 1829, the Philadelphia Flower Show is the largest exhibition and show dedicated to the $34.3 billion U.S. floral and landscape industry.

2 | March 21, 2013 3:00am | By Heather Clancy

Cindy Gallop wants to change the way the porn industry, and the tech industry, approach sex online.

12 | March 18, 2013 3:00am | By Audrey Quinn