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In this latest entry in our ongoing series on gambling technology, we take a visual look at the activity’s attraction through its history in America. It has always been an interesting question: Why do we love gambling? There’s no doubt that people want to gamble. A simple stroll down the corridors of history shows us […]

Infographic and associated information courtesy of GetVoIP. The technological progress of the human species is amazing. Throughout history, the world’s most brilliant minds have continuously pushed the boundaries of science to develop new and exciting innovations. Most innovations are painstakingly created through vigorous testing and experimenting, some are predicted by pop culture, and others are simply […]

While it might not be considered a typical American pastime, gaming is quickly becoming one of the most popular outlets for fun and frivolity in the USA. With millions of us logging into the digital realm every single day, gaming is as much apart of American culture as apple pie and the NFL. But like […]

The following infographic and related information is courtesy of The Website Group. WHAT APPLE TAUGHT US ABOUT MARKETING The 10-year-old kid, selling ice cold fresh lemonade on the street corner in your local neighbourhood had it right. He or she may not have not realized it but the simple marketing strategy that they accidentally and […]

Although I’ve written about 3D printing extensively here on Armchair Arcade, as well at popular media outlets like TechRadar and Ars Technica, I have not yet focused on its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math(s)) aspects. The editorial content and infographic that follow from Abby Quillen and Quill help address that. 3D printers have revolutionized manufacturing. Companies […]

Context approaches higher education with academic and industry leadership to deliver insights that inspire learning. We have explored how advanced technology has transformed the development of augmented and virtual reality in a variety of industries. The result is a market that is expected to be worth $150 billion by 2020. Learn how to gain the […]

Ohio University OnlineDiagnoses of concussions are on the rise in contact sports, particularly in football. Although professional football garners much of the attention due to publicity about lawsuits from former players, the concussion issue is generating attention at all levels of play. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Ohio University’s Online Masters […]

Today, 96% of hospitals have converted to electronic health records (EHR). Since 83% of adults and 92 percent of children visit a doctor every year, health care systems manage an extraordinarily growing amount of data every year. While hospitals are beginning to apply big data techniques to predict individual outcomes like post-operative complications and diabetes […]