Current Topics in IS: NYTimes Technology Pages NYTimes Technology Pages By: Jeremy Brugger, Jim Klein Sam Reinhardt, Anthony Knollhoff Diane Torneire

Site Focus NYTimes Tech reports and syndicates up to the minute news related to the tech world –Current news related to established tech companies as well as start-ups, like CrowdFlower –Reports on new and rumored consumer products and technologies such as Apple’s tablet –Reviews, podcasts and blogs related to camcorders, cell phones, and other consumer electronics –Tips on computer security

Technology & Issues Current Technology –Amazon is now allowing outside developers to create Apps for the Kindle –Seagate, the worlds largest hard drive producer, has started selling hardware directly to end-users –NASA plans to develop personal flying suits –News from C.E.S including E-books readers and Internet for cars Current Issues –Google’s year-end sales and issues with China (censorship, hackers, and cell phones) –Facebook partnered with McAfee to increase site and user security –Young texters changing the way Americans spell English words

Resources for Managers Managers in almost any industry can benefit from the NYTimes Technology pages –Retail managers can stay abreast of the current issues and trends in consumer electronics –Managers of high-tech companies can benefit from the reports on competitors and industry trends –Financial services managers can use the site’s info to aid investment-making decisions –Managers in the automotive industry can keep up with the popular gadgets and technology for possible integration into future models –Managers can get updates on news with current vendors and software providers –Links to other websites that heavily promote electronics –End of the Day stock tracker for tech companies in the news