Imagine you go to a bookstore, and you notice and exciting cover. You pick the book, read the summary at the back, and the rave reviews. The plot seems intriguing enough, but when you check for the writer, it says “ by AI-something.” Would you buy the book, or would you think that was a […]
When you hear “connected community,” it’s natural to think of the internet. While the internet is undoubtedly a conduit for connections, the actual concept goes much deeper. From public safety and transportation to civic engagement and economic development, access and efficiency are at the root of connected communities. Learning how connected communities can bolster your business. […]
LG has an extensive line of refrigerators but it has recently introduced a kitchen appliance sure to top them all in terms of a smart device that seemingly does it all except cook your meals. The LG InstaView ThinQ refrigerator is a technology marvel. Here is my product review of this smart refrigerator. Unique Product […]
We spend a lot of time on email. A lot of time = life. Managers, professionals, and other high-skill workers spend on average 28 percent of their working week managing their inbox. Use the Right Inbox for success and to supercharge your Gmail. For argument’s sake, let’s say it was possible to get all your […]
According to a report by First Orion, phone scam calls jumped by over 25% in the year 2018 alone. The menace of phone scams is growing at a rapid pace. In many cases, people fall for such scams because they are not aware of them. Ignorance of these scams can make you susceptible to them. […]
In recent years, social media has become relatively the most effective marketing way to get your voice across over to consumers. The catch, however, is that you must have an efficient means of measuring your outcome. You’ll not want to waste your money even though social media is cheaper than the traditional media of advertising. […]
Understanding how to be your healthiest self isn’t easy, and it’s not automatic. Health and wellness are complex topics with several nuances that can make most people feel overwhelmed and undereducated. When those feelings get too intense, people are more likely to shy away from health completely. It can be easy for people to tune out when […]
Marketing a product or service has never been more complex. Consumers are interacting with brands across more disparate channels than ever before. At the same time, every single market is bloated with products — more than 30,000 new consumer products launch each year, 95% of which are destined to fail. So how can any marketing team hope to […]
We’re increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to automate elements of our daily lives, from issuing reminders to follow-up with important work tasks to regulating the temperature of our homes. Already, automation has started to take over jobs in the manufacturing sector, and with the explosion of AI on the near horizon, millions of people […]
Robots seem like the stuff of science fiction. NASA’s new LEMUR robot, designed to climb rock walls on Mars, is no exception. But here on Earth, the forward march of automation continues, transforming business and society. But there’s a barrier holding us back from realizing the full potential of emerging tech: regulatory bottlenecks. Regulations are […]
MIT announced that Fernando Corbato, a pioneer in computer security, has passed away aged 93. Corbato’s death, though it is sad news, provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of his work, and specifically on one of his revolutionary ideas: the password. Here’s how a nearly forgotten (RIP) physicist shaped your internet access. Paving […]
There are more robot vacuums now available to help you automate this household chore that no one seems to enjoy doing. I have to admit in our house; no one willingly volunteers to push around a manual vacuum cleaner. That’s why I decided that, with pets and kids, an easier cleaning option might be to […]
Blockchain hasn’t been with us that long. True ease of obtaining a piece of this pie and the standard introduction to the product and service of blockchain have only recently become common. But blockchain has already brought a tremendous change in multiple industries. There are at least three nonobvious industries blockchain is likely to affect. […]
The time of millennials is gradually shifting to make a place for Generation Z. This surely is more than just a newly coined term today. In fact, businesses are evolving to satiate the needs of this new and upcoming generation. Organizations are pulling up their socks to understand them, their lifestyle and growing habit. And […]
Content marketing and optimization have come a long way since the early days of search. Simple tricks like keyword stuffing have fallen by the wayside as Google has become more enlightened in its ability to understand content. Here are the best four ways to optimize your site to rank on Google in 2019. Marketers need […]
Do you want to save time and money for workforce tasks? Are you getting annoyed with the unmanaged environment? Of course, being a businessperson, it is tough to manage customers, patients, clients, and it takes a lot of effort to maintain a calendar and execute the plan. So, to optimally operate the business, it is […]
Medical tech startups are regulated by the FDA and must abide by strict regulations at all times. For example, all medical devices must be approved by the FDA. Acting outside of the FDA’s regulations can result in harsh penalties including fines and even jail time. Whether your medical tech startup produces low-risk or high-risk devices, […]
Virtually every startup has to find funding somewhere. Although some founders take venture capital in exchange for equity, that’s not the only way to do it.
Although I’ve already begun building my smart home with numerous products reviewed here, I hadn’t tackled our home’s lighting system until I purchased one of the Philips Hue Starter Kits. What had previously stopped me from making the switch to a smart home lighting system was the sheer number of lights in our home that […]
One of Silicon Valley’s most compelling attributes is its lack of interest in the traditional bottom line. While most companies focus on revenue and profitability, Silicon Valley leaders tend to view valuation as a success barometer. Because of this mindset, Valley-based companies don’t mind taking significant risks as long as they help achieve big-picture visions. […]
