Restaurants serve up spicy tech across the US

Would you like a side of tech with your meal? Across the country, restaurants are spicing up their offerings by quickly implementing new ordering systems, payment systems and entertainment via tablets, apps and interactive tables. In an effort to make customers’ dining experience easier and more relaxed, as well as to cut service costs, chain … Read more

Arizona’s universities get down to business and rise in national rankings

Looking for a business school to help you get the know-how necessary to succeed? You can’t go wrong when both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona are ranked in the Top 30 of business programs nationwide, according to a report released by US News. The UA’s Eller College of Management and ASU’s W.P. … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Headphones Showdown

The AZTB team tested some awesome headphones of all sizes for this week’s Gadgets for the Guru. Let the Headphones Showdown begin…   AUVIO Stereo Wireless Headphones The AUVIO wireless headphones seamlessly sync to a music player or television and deliver quality sound. These headphones can be used for personal, at-home use while relaxing and … Read more

Smile for the camera! Police could live stream your next encounter

The next time you talk to a police officer, make sure to smile for the camera and wave to the person on the other side, because live streaming video could be coming to law enforcement near you. Mesa based Iveda Solutions announced plans Aug. 26. to work with camera manufacturers to bring its cloud video … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru – Home Automation

Turn your house tech-savvy with these home automation gadgets! Kwikset Kevo Bring your home into the 21st century with Kwikset Kevo by UniKey. Yout smartphone will be transformed into a key used to unlock the doors of your home. The Kevo is the market’s first Bluetooth enabled touch-to-open smart lock so you don’t have to fumble … Read more

OBD Solutions co-founder shares how they exceeded Kickstarter goal by $600K

Article co-written with Becky Brisley When a company sets out to raise money on Kickstarter, the founders hope they raise enough to make it and continue their project. For OBD Solutions, a company that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of OBD cables, interfaces, software, and development tools, they had an overwhelming response for their Kickstarter campaign. … Read more

AZ Tech Beat Free Lunch and Learn is Kickstarted! Startups reveal secrets to a successful campaign – tickets limited

We’re back! The AZ Tech Beat Lunch and Learn is geared up for startups and small biz! We have an exciting 2014-15 year lined up for you, from talks about how to raise money, the latest marketing techniques to build your business, employee engagement, the latest technology on the market and personal development. August we kick … Read more

7 ways to fortify your passwords

The other day I mulled over how many websites I have actually “logged into” and the number is daunting. From my personal banking to my New York Times subscription, I have probably logged into hundreds of websites. Some are as simple as logging in with the help of Facebook, where others require the dreaded six … Read more