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Takeaway: This video provides an eye-opening look at the rapid progression of technology and social media in the global Age of Information.

Some of you will already be familiar with the "Did You Know?" video. The video - which you can watch right now below - began as a PowerPoint slideshow by Colorado middle school math teacher, Karl Fisch. Karl debuted the original presentation at a 2006 faculty meeting to fuel discussion with fellow teachers on how to prepare students for success in the technology-driven 21st century. This is the latest version, updated most recently in 2018.

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I'm a huge fan of this video. I even used Did You Know? in a corporate seminar series about the speed of technology and the value of lifelong learning for a popular computer training firm. From executives and department heads to apprentice technicians and civilians, this thought-provoking video never failed to elicit ideas and interesting discussion. I hope it does the same for you. Enjoy!

Bonus: Did You Know? is the most comprehensive video, however there are some specialized versions, such as Did You Know? 4.0 which was created for The Economist magazine and highlights media convergence trends. Explore more releases on YouTube by searching "did you know" and "shift happens."

New features in iOS 6 drive increased opportunities for mobile developers.

It's an exciting time to be a mobile application developer. With the recent release of iOS 6, Apple has reinvented its mobile operating system, adding some innovative apps and APIs while upgrading existing iOS components to be more fluid and user-friendly. Major enhancements in iOS 6 include deep Facebook integration, a visually-stunning maps program, a unique wallet app dubbed "Passbook" and over 100 upgrades to current APIs and applications, including the Siri virtual assistant.

Here are the top new features of iOS 6 and the possibilities they represent for mobile developers:

We just came across this funny infographic depicting how Android, iPhone & Blackberry users see each other. Infographic created by C-Section Comics. Enjoy!

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As with all software version upgrades, going from XenApp 5 to XenApp 6.5 could induce mild "console-itis" - that bothersome feeling that comes from trying to find out where all the stuff in the old version has been moved to (and thereby effectively hidden) in the new version. If you are seeing a XenApp 6 or 6.5 farm for the first time, follow the rule "everything is a policy now," and you'll discover that most of the farm property settings are in the new "AppCenter."

PHP, Python and Ruby are three of today's most popular, versatile & marketable computer programming languages, powering mega-sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google.

Which language should you learn to land your next job? Which code is the best fit for your next project? Determine which of these red-hot programming languages reigns supreme in this comprehensive side-by-side comparison from acclaimed video education portal, Udemy.com.