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Brad Merrill

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About Brad Merrill

Brad Merrill is an entrepreneur and passionate tech journalist whose work is regularly featured on Techmeme and has been cited by a number of notable publications, including the Wall Street Journal.

Latest Articles

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Take the Fear out of Halloween Planning with These Savvy Tips

Halloween is right around the corner. Have you finished planning your fall festivities yet? There are a ton of free resources online to help you plan the perfect Halloween without the anxiety.

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5G is Coming in 2017, Will Be Faster Than Google Fiber

Verizon is about to change the wireless industry in a big way as it begins field testing 5G wireless technology within the next 12 months.

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3 Ways Drones of the Future Will Be Like Insects

As drones get smaller and smaller, engineers have to get more creative. Inspiration for some of the cutting-edge drones of the future has begun to come from an unlikely source: bugs.

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How "Lighting As a Service" Could Cut Energy Use by 90%

Could the Internet of Things save you money? Recent studies suggest that "lighting as a service" providers will be able to cut light-related energy usage by as much as 90 percent.

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How Google Plans to Generate Clean Energy... with Kites

Google is always working on advanced projects in its Google X lab. One such project is set to change the way we generate clean energy, by creating wind "tubines" that fly like kites.

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Lexus Made a Real Hoverboard - But It's Not What You Think

Following a month of speculation, Lexus has unveiled a fascinating project to the world: a working hoverboard. It's definitely awesome - but are they being totally honest about it? (No. No they are not.)

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Scientists Create First Mammal "Hive Minds"

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in brain-networking technology, linking rats and monkeys together to allow them to solve problems collaboratively. But how does it work?

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The Easiest Way To Share Files And Photos With Friends From Any Device

But out of the many messaging apps and social media services out there, which one offers the most intuitive file-sharing user experience with both speed and security in mind?

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The Bots Who Edit Wikipedia (And The Humans Who Made Them)

Humans aren't the only ones who edit Wikipedia — a significant portion of the site's contributions are actually made by bots.

New Samsung Breakthrough Could Nearly Double Battery Capacity

A new breakthrough from Samsung offers huge increases in the density of lithium-ion batteries.

Here's How Videos Went Viral Before YouTube And Social Media

YouTube didn't invent viral videos — it merely gave us a more efficient way to distribute them. Here's how content went viral pre-2005.

Top 3 Hashtag Widgets for Instagram Compared

If you want to display Instagram photos from a specific user or related to a particular hashtag on your website, you'll want to do it with a widget that is both functional and beautiful.

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Here's What Happens When You Confront An Internet Troll Face To Face

When you're just typing words into a machine, it's easy to forget that there are real people reading those words. Unless those people get in touch.

Snapchat Leaks: How To Avoid Being The Next Victim

Snapchat has reached such a massive scale that it's now more important than ever for users to be mindful of security while using the self-destructing photo app.

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Stay in Sync: Access All Your Browser Data From Any Device

How can you make the process of switching devices more efficient, so that you can easily pick up where you left off?

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3 Reasons To Keep Your Kids Off Ask.fm

it's more important than ever for parents to understand the technology landscape and educate their children about the proper uses — and hidden dangers — of the Internet and social media.

5 People Who Became Memes, And How They Reacted

These five people are great case studies for what happens when you go from Average Joe to Internet Meme overnight.

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