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The Five Major Tech Trends of 2016

Xconomy

As we draw closer to the end of 2016, it is important that we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of the ways technology has inspired us, and transformed the way we live and do work. Through screen mirroring, users have greater flexibility over how they view – and share – content. The Device-Agnostic Customer Experience.

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Xconomy Special Report: 12 San Diego Tech Startup to Watch in 2017

Xconomy

View the Slideshow A little more than a year ago, amid a resurgence in San Diego’s software sector, Xconomy identified a baker’s dozen of local tech companies to watch in 2016. Tim Rueth, a UC San Diego entrepreneur in residence and member of the EvoNexus selection committee, also screened the list, and offered his perspective.

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How Will Apple Innovate Beyond the iPhone 7? With Next-Gen Siri

Xconomy

The first point to acknowledge is that if the reports are right, it would be the first time Apple has departed from its traditional two-year upgrade cycle. So, going by the traditional schedule, the 2016 iPhone would have been a major refresh, perhaps helping to reverse this year’s slowdown in sales of iOS devices.

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Oculus Officially Unveils Long-Awaited Oculus Rift

Tech Zulu Event

Here’s what we know so far: Rift will be released in Q1 of 2016. However, several sources were reporting that no one should expect to pay more than $1,500 for the headset. Each eye will view an OLED screen, providing a fluid image without interruption. As for specific price points…there are none.

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Biotech Roundup: Kadmon Debt, Hemo Data, Loose Lips & More

Xconomy

The filing held some surprises , however, as Xconomy reported: plans to convert about $200 million in debt—a massive amount for a privately held biotech—into shares at the IPO, with some of those shares holding special privileges for their owners. . —Ben Fidler contributed to this report. Reprints | Share:

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The Radical Evolution of Mobile Apps

Tech Zulu Event

By 2016, app downloads are estimated to reach 44 billion and app-to-person messaging is seen to overtake text messaging. It is a good thing that there is an app for everything today — work, social media, games, shopping, travel, photography, and schedule of movie screenings. What’s in an app? We need an APP!

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5 Attributes Of People Who Will Grow Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Filter all digital responses to a list of the top-five candidates through phone screening. Attracting, evaluation and hiring direct reports is a task that should never be delegated. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 03/11/2016. Get it reviewed and approved by peers, including salary and perks.