Wearable Apps Not Wearing Out WelcomeWearable tech devices that communicate with your tablet or smartphone are not overwhelmingly popular—yet. But research from Gartner shows that many analysts expect a significant uptick in the number of wearable devices and connective mobile applications to hit the market. Read on to find out more.
How to Get People to Agree with YouIn software development and testing we often encounter situations in which someone just isn't being very agreeable. Sometimes intelligent, reasonable people just don’t get it. The good news is those people probably haven’t gone temporarily stupid, so you can stop banging your head against a wall.
Ants in Space? That's a Good ThingThe orbiting International Space Station just got 600 or so new visitors—common black ants. They’ll be taking part in a new research project to help determine how they adjust to microgravity conditions, and mapping their behavior could lead to more refined algorithms for solving complex problems.
How to Say No to Your Boss without Hurting Your CareerIt can be risky to say no when your boss tries to add to your already overflowing workload. But ultimately, you and your work suffer if you say yes when your plate is already piled high. Saying no doesn't have to mean career suicide. Read on for advice on the timing and technique for saying no.
Is a Framework Needed to Scale Agile?There are varying reactions to using frameworks to scale agile. One concern surrounding the rise of SAFe and DAD is the creation of new methods that are compared with or pitted against existing sets of techniques, fragmenting the agile community. Do you really need a framework to scale agile?
The Power Index: Why a Transition to Agile Is a Cultural Issue, TooIn countries with high power indices, it’s more difficult for people in less powerful positions to talk to people in more powerful positions. A transition to agile exposes this power differential, which can be uncomfortable or intimidating. Read on for ways you can help people adopt agile practices.
What Sports Professionals Can Teach Us about Managing StressAccording to a recent survey, stress is the number one workforce risk issue. While most IT professionals are not trained to handle stress at work, turning our attention to sports professionals might give us some insight into how to deal with stressful situations.
Google Introduces Smart Contact Lens That Reads Glucose LevelsGoogle announced that it is in the process of developing a smart contact lens that can measure glucose levels through tears. This innovation has the potential to help more than just diabetics. These lenses could one day measure other biometric data, and they could even become the next Google Glass.
