The European Commission justannounceda plan to force Apple to adopt USB-C on the iPhone. Well, it didn’t sayexactlythat. More specifically, it laid out a plan to compel electronics manufacturers to adopt USB-C as the standard charging connector and cable. But considering Apple is the only major phone manufacturer holding out on adopting USB-C, it’s clear Cupertino is the biggest target. And with the size and influence of the European Union, a decision there is likely to impact iPhones sold everywhere....

Beauty and elegance are two common characteristics of Apple products so why not compliment them with equally gorgeous accessories. We’ve rounded up six iPhone, iPad and iPod gadgets that excel in the area design. iHome iH15 LED colour-changing speaker system with built-in subwoofer for iPod A groovyaudio system from iHomeaudioenables iPod users to light-up the gadget in various colours, and it uses two Reson8 speakers and a subwoofer. This audio cube looks neat with the lights out, and offers numerous options for illuminating your tracks....

6 startups that could change the way we work These might just be the solutions we’ve been looking for. 1. Teemyco: When Sims meets the office Ever had that moment when you’re working from home and actually miss the vibe of office life? There are so many studies out there that claim working from home is better for productivity and so many others proving just the opposite. The truth is, it really depends on what type of work mode you’re in....

6 steps to build a data-driven company, according to experts Becoming data-driven is not a ‘nice to have’ There are handsome rewards for companies that insert big data and analytics into their operations.According to PWC, these organizations enjoy 5% more productivity and 6% more profitability than those that don’t. Meanwhile,Harvard Business Schoolfound companies that make data-driven decisions are more confident in those decisions, proactive, and able to realize cost savings. The confidence piece is backed up by founder of Off the Shelf Analytics, Adrian Coy, who told The Next Web:...

When we think about social media, it’s very easy to keep it sectioned off into nice, little containers. A thought passed along on Twitter might elicit a response, perhaps even a retweet. A Facebook status message is passed along and it gets a like or two. But what about when it becomes something much more than the sum of its parts? What happens when lives change because of social media interaction?...