Removing barriers for people with disabilities of all kinds to access your agency's social media channels is not only the right thing to do, but it also ensures you maximize the reach of your messages.

In the role of chief information officer since April, Tarek Tomes explains the importance of human-centered design, how the CIO should approach emerging tech and why moving away from MNLARS was the right choice.

Plus, new tech IDs people by the sound of their bones, the number of tweens who have their own smartphones, and a giant ocean buoy that designers believe will generate enough energy to power a small town.

Plus, the Galaxy tab Active Pro tablet from Samsung is ruggedized for workers in the field and can withstand extreme temperatures, excessive pressure and drops from heights, and includes a water-resistant stylus.