Jeff Puchalski first came up with the idea for Modisco to create a connection between the virtual world and reality. Modisco allows users to find nearby people who have similar interests, or lets them find you, using location-based technology. The Innovation Movement interviewed Puchalski about Modisco, innovation, start-ups and more. On creating Modisco, Puchalski said: “I began thinking of ways to leverage those tendencies to provide a useful service. One idea was to use...

  Yesterday marked Paul Otellini's last day at Intel, where he worked for 40 years and served as CEO for the last eight. He leaves a company that generated $66 billion in profit during his leadership and more revenue than it had ever before. In an interview with The Atlantic, Otellini discussed his tenure at Intel, as well as a fateful decision he made years ago to not pursue building a chip for Apple's not-yet announced iPhone. Reporter Alex Madrigal writes: It...

May is home improvement month, and CEA has great resources for customers looking for home technology integrators, as well as do-it-yourself tips for technology integrations. Be sure to follow @CEA on Twitter for the latest in TechHome news throughout Home Improvement Month. CEA’s website features a Home Technology Installer Locator. This tool allows homeowners to plug in their zip code and get a list of retailers in their area that can install home technology. Check it out and get...

  Looking for a chance to catch up on the trends driving the consumer technology industry this summer? CE Week recently announced a packed schedule of keynotes, conference sessions and new product announcements, featuring companies like Aereo, Pioneer, Samsung and Monster, as well as media outlets like Engadget, Mashable and Polygon.CE Week is a consumer electronics industry trade-only event that takes place June 24-28 in New York. It is organized in association with CEA, along...

  Google kicked off its annual I/O developers conference today in San Francisco, marking the occasion by releasing a stream of big announcements that will surely make waves throughout the technology industry. Here are four of the biggest headlines. Google Hangouts: Users of Google+, Google's answer to Facebook, know about Hangouts, which enable users to create video discussions with those in their social networks. CEA has hosted several Hangouts. Google is increasing...