Samantha Bookman
Samantha Bookman is a freelance writer, editor and tech geek covering emerging and disruptive technologies, with frequent forays into lifestyle writing. Her work has appeared in FierceOnlineVideo, Fierce Telecom and Orlando Weekly. Raised in Central Florida, she relocated to the Northeast a few years ago, where she remains fascinated by the novelty of four seasons and reliable public transportation.
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15 Terrifying (and True) Camping Stories
Samantha Bookman
Glowing orbs in the forest? Serial killers on the loose? Mayhem at the campground? Plenty of scary stories abound of people who sought solace in a relaxing camping trip out …
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Women in the Military
Samantha Bookman
Women have played an integral part in the U.S. armed forces since the Revolutionary War. But even though their roles have evolved to become fully-fledged soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines, …
15 Technologies That Are Going to Change Your Life Sooner Than You Think
Samantha Bookman
Forget about that connected fridge you’ve had your eye on. Put that smartwatch up on eBay. The world is already a lot more connected and complex than GE’s product line …
15 Things Young CEOs Do Differently Than Older CEOs
Samantha Bookman
It may seem that younger CEOs have an edge on their older, over-50 counterparts. They have more energy, they can take more risks, and they bring new ideas to the …
15 Reasons Your Barista Hates You
Samantha Bookman
The service industry is a rough life: odd hours, demanding customers, bland uniforms and low pay can wear on even the hardiest soul. Standing on the front lines of this …
You’re Wasting Your Time: 20 Things Millionaires Never Do
Samantha Bookman
What’s the key to becoming a millionaire, and staying there? While there isn’t a guaranteed guide to wealth—despite the massive number of get-rich-quick websites and programs for sale out in …
15 TV Bosses We Wish We Could Have
Samantha Bookman
What kind of boss do we really want? Someone who inspires and challenges us to be great, or someone who brings in fresh bagels for the office and lends a …
15 Huge Supercomputers That Were Less Powerful Than Your Smartphone
Samantha Bookman
In terms of raw processing power, that smartphone you’re currently Instagramming on is a miracle of science, with capabilities far greater than those envisioned by the designers of supercomputers of …
20 Everyday Things That Will Be Gone in 10 Years
Samantha Bookman
Remember the pay phone? The VHS tape? Electric typewriters? Film cameras? MP3 players? These are technologies that almost completely disappeared in the last decade. Yet they were part of everyday …