Peter Diamandis, 07/13/12

Chairman/CEO, X PRIZE Foundation

Who is going to solve this problem? Government? Perhaps, but frankly, I'd also like the smartest most passionate thinkers and entrepreneurs across our great nation all competing to beat this problem into submission.

Joe Newman, 07/15/12

Director of Communications, Project On Government Oversight

Remember Digg? Just a couple years ago, it was a major player in crowd-sourced news. Getting a link on the the site's front page meant tons of traffic. Nowadays? Not so much.

Norman Shaw, 07/14/12

Founder & MD of ExactTrak

With employees increasingly shuttling their hardware between home and office, businesses need to be sharper at ensuring they're covering the accompanying security risks.

Eric Yaverbaum, 07/14/12

Bestselling author

A few days ago, the media reported on a study done by researchers at the University of Wisconsin that concluded Facebook is indeed safe for consumption.

Victor Lopez, 07/13/12

Senior, Guilford College

Any sensitive theatergoer will tell you that live theater is a completely different experience
than watching the same thing on TV or your computer screen. Can the energy that an inspiring
teacher calls forth be funneled into a computer screen?

Eric K. Clemons, 07/13/12

Professor of Operations and Information Management at The Wharton School

The Boys at Google are still in need of "adult supervision," and that this supervision is not going to come from Eric Schmidt or from their board.

Shira Lazar, 07/13/12

Co-Founder, WhatsTrending.com

The game features an Angry-Bird-type launching mechanism, but instead of birds, it's actually Silent Bob.

Ann Brenoff, 07/13/12

Senior Writer, The Huffington Post

I am not only of the generation who grew up reading newspapers, I also spent my entire adult life working for them. And yep, here I am, now writing for the largest news content site within 12 universes. I've transitioned, as they say.

Ira Wolfe, 07/12/12

Author, Blogger, Speaker, Hiring Expert

When I pull out my smartphone, I can feel the "I just don't get it" look. "What's so important that it can't wait?" And that is where I feel the divide begins and two camps build.

Adam Levin, 07/12/12

Founder, Credit.com and former director NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

Hey, I like new toys as much as the next guy, but it's time to grow up, America. We need to learn to walk softly, even when we're carrying a fat wallet.

Jason A. Llorenz, 07/13/12

Executive Director, HTTP (Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership)

The spectrum crunch threatens consumers with higher prices, less service for their dollar, and less reliability and quality as well.

Julie Spira, 07/13/12

Author, online dating, cyber-relations, and netiquette expert

Remember, your mobile phone isn't always an accessory and you shouldn't go into a panic attack if your battery dies. Unless you're expecting a call from the president of the U.S. or need a liver transplant, it can be good to take a digital break from the constant chaos.

Magda Abu-Fadil, 07/12/12

Director of Media Unlimited in Lebanon

There aren't enough descriptions for what Lebanon's residents have felt in the last week -- three Internet blackouts in a country already noted for miserable connectivity.

Edward J. Black, 07/12/12

President and CEO, Computer and Communications Industry Association

It used to be companies might threaten patent lawsuits to collect licensing fees -- especially in the tech space where interoperability makes companies more dependent on each other.

Terry Newell, 07/12/12

Founder, Leadership for a Responsible Society

We have filled our lives with sound, and we are often richer for it. Yet, like any strength pushed too far, our love affair with sounds can become a weakness.

Steve Leveen, 07/12/12

CEO and co-founder of Levenger, Writer

For years I've asked people what they're reading; these days, I'm also asking how they're reading. I've been hearing some intriguing things.

Danny Groner, 07/12/12

Manager, Shutterstock

This debate at its heart is about where to draw the line on spec work. Some designers have a hard time standing firm on their principles if a particular assignment -- and potentially their livelihood -- is on the line.