Danica Patrick, body builders & spray tans – a preview of GoDaddy's 'Get Found' Super Bowl ads

GoDaddy’s Super Bowl ads have been the talk of the town for years now, and this year is no exception. With their resident spokesperson in all her muscular glory, Danica Patrick is transformed into a GoDaddy Body Builder for their 2014 Super Bowl ad. Danica, in her 13th GoDaddy commercial (she holds the record for … Read more

Weekend Reads: Dealing with difficult people, dress to impress and why customer service works

Something that every person does in the morning is scour through their closet to pick out their ensemble for the day. “Style Bible: What to Wear to Work,” written by Lauren A. Rothman, is a book outlining the dos and don’ts of what to wear to your workplace. This book has fantastic tips for both … Read more

Weekend Reads: Going Social, Stiletto Network & Your Survival Instinct is Killing You

It’s time to unplug and delve into a book with stories aimed to inspire, educate, or elevate your entrepreneurial mind. Here are some of our finds.   When it comes to business, you’ve seen fads come and you’ve seen them go, but you know that social media is here to stay. Author Jeremy Goldman offers … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru Gift Guide

AZ Tech Beat has spent all year long looking high and low for the most unique, functional, fun and interesting gadgets for our readers. Remember that one gadget you saw months back made you stop and think, “That would be a perfect gift for Sally!” We figured searching back through our archives might be a … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru

The SOUNDCHUCK by PUMA is an innovative Bluetooth wireless speaker inspired by the martial arts. This device features two circular speakers connected by a cord, designed to mimic nunchucks. The speakers have magnets to allow users to connect the two together. It has a battery life of up to six hours and charges via micro-USB … Read more

8th annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference (AZEC) to take place November 13th

The 8th Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship (AZEC) conference is where Arizona innovators and investors connect, collaborate and grow. This event strives to bring entrepreneurs together, share pertinent and valuable knowledge, benefit the surrounding communities, and develop strong relationships between one another. “This conference has grown to one of the most anticipated events of the year, and this … Read more

Telesphere CEO Clark Peterson Wins 'Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year' Award

The Arizona Technology Council has named Telesphere CEO Clark Peterson as the recipient for the 2013 “Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year” award. The award will be presented at Arizona’s premier industry event, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Nov. 14, 2013. Telesphere, a provider of Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) … Read more

Early Stage software companies named recipients of the ACA AZ Fast Grant

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) selected 20 recipients for its AZ Fast Grant program, a highly competitive grant providing qualified Arizona-based, early stage technology companies with intensive training and technical assistance to commercialize their innovations, grow their business, and most importantly, create jobs for Arizona. According to the ACA, companies may use AZ Fast Grants … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru

No more worries about managing your smartphone if you have to wear gloves, ThumbDogs with touchscreen technology was designed for skiers, snowboarders, hunters, motorcyclists, construction workers and military men and women who often wear gloves. This gadget is made from stretchable nylon and special conductive fabric, and fits over almost any style of glove, allowing you … Read more

Xerocraft Co-working Space Expands to 4,400-Sq. Ft.

After being cramped in a 900-square foot facility for over three years, Xerocraft, a Tucson-based, non-profit, co-working space for makers and tinkerers are stretching their legs and moving into about a 4,400 square foot facility in downtown Tucson to accommodate their growing numbers and equipment. Jeremy Briddle, Xerocraft’s treasurer, shares the milestones leading up to … Read more