Mobile devices have changed the way people interact, view media and do business. Manufacturers are taking advantage of smartphones, tablets and other mobile technologies to streamline operations and boost productivity. But given the potential for security leaks, is mobility work the risk? Read more

More small business professionals are using mobile apps to make work easier and improve profitability. With so many apps to choose from, we narrow the list down to the essential ones that help your company thrive. Read more

The number of employees who work from remote locations has skyrocketed in the past few years, thanks to technological advances that have enabled a wider range of tasks to be performed outside the workplace. How can telecommuting help your bottom line? Read more

Not all scientific advances are groundbreaking — or even practical. Here we look at the many odd, funny and creative breakthroughs from the first half of 2012. Read more

New research suggests that Americans aren’t getting nearly enough sleep, increasing the chances of health problems and hurting their performance at work. Industrial workers are particularly at risk. Read more

The International Energy Agency has released a list of “Golden Rules” that offers reasonable and safe guidelines for affordable fracking, and could usher in a new era of cheaper, plentiful energy. Read more

In The Mobile Wave, author and entrepreneur Michael J. Saylor outlines how smartphones and tablet computers have become essential tools for modern life and argues that the rise of mobile computing is revolutionizing business, economics and education. Read more