Today's world is a technical one, and progress in the technological front is a daily occurance. Here is how to stay up to date on the latest and greatest.
The best publication on the market for non-techies who want to stay "hip" to what is hot is Wired Magazine. Keep it on your nightstand, and read it a little at a time each month. You will be amazed at how much progress there is in the geek world.
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Bookmark CNET.com on your PC. This site is full of technical reviews and articles about the latest innovations. Visit it often.
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Visit your local Frys Electronics, Best Buy or Circuit City on your lunch hour from time to time. Check out all the latest gadgets, TVs, camcorders, MP3 players and technology.
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Sign up for the RSS feed for TechCrunch to stay up-to-date as to what is happening in the Web 2.0 and beyond space.
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Scan the web for trade shows such as CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and attend if possible.
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Finding others with similar interests will also provide stimulating conversation and fill in the gaps in your knowledge.