Users who spend 10+ hours a day staring at all types of screens will no longer tolerate a poorly-designed, glitching and weirdly-functioning software product. They will abandon it without giving it a second chance to meet their expectations. So, how do you make things right when it comes to building brand new software? Should you just hire the best coders and let them do the job? Not exactly. Before bringing together your team, refine your project idea by aligning it with the next principles....

Now that tensions have been relieved with a comedic tone, this data breach is actually pretty serious. As Reuters reported earlier this morning, it is one of the largest breaches since US banks and retailers dropped the online security ball two years ago. A hacker in Russia stole over 272 million email accounts. Google, Yahoo and Hotmail were among those hacked in addition to Mail.ru, Russia’s most popular emailing service....

Hurricane Party is an app that shows you where your friends are at any given time and allows you to create an event and invite as many friends as you want. Once the event is created, the local establishments are clued in and the deals are automatically on their way. The app makes creating a party a cinch! It’s great for the users because they can save on texting and organizing, and can benefit from group buying offers....

A rapidly expanding industry practically bursting at the seams with market growth potential and a significant impact on U.S. economics, indoor agriculture- the practice of growing produce sheltered from the outside environment- holds a bright future as a disruptor in the way we think about, grow, and distribute food. Entrepreneurs are on a constant hunt to enter an industry before its explosion; the indoor agriculture market is driven by pure consumer demand....

The “Big Three,” comprising Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, have had a vice grip on the console market for decades now, and despite some companies making a bid for their own spot, none ever seem to be able to hold break through. In 2019, Google entered the industry with its own video game streaming service, promising high-resolution, low lag gaming on a variety of devices. Just two years later, Stadia already seems like it could be heading for the chopping block....

DON’T SET UP YOUR OWN BLOG YET Alright, I know you put a lot of effort into setting up that WordPress blog, looking for a theme and getting the wheels rolling. If you have not done that yet, you would be glad to know that, actually, you don’t want to do that at all. First, you will have to make your blog famous enough to get traction. Unless you are a famous person already, no one is going to listen to what you have to say right off the bat....

Start-Up Jamaica (SUJ) launched this week in an effort to jump-start Jamaica’s startup ecosystem. The government-led program aims to help entrepreneurs transform business ideas into effective business plans capable of attracting investors. The program is based on the Start-Up Chile model, which has successfully put Chile on the global-entrepreneurial map. The SUJ program will allow startups to get seed financing, mentorship, support guidance and other services, in exchange for an equity stake in their company....

On some days, I like to wear skinny jeans, some vintage boots, and a grandpa cardigan. On others, I’ll wear a nice pair of chinos, leather chukkas, and a Vineyard Vines shep shirt. Rather than restricting myself to one particular style, I wear whatever I’m in the mood for and whatever that works for me. And, I think, Jarrett Coger can empathize with me on this. Coger is the CEO and cofounder of Pavo, a mobile app that gives users the ability to mold and share their personal styles with different online communities....

That’s right, Kobe Bryant has just launched a brand new $100 million venture capital fund. Along with tech entrepreneur Jeff Stibel, Bryant’s aim with the new venture is to invest in media, technology, and data companies. Simply named Bryant Stibel, the firm will be based out of Los Angeles, for obvious reasons, and is not seeking any outside funding at this time, for even more obvious reasons. While Bryant is not the first NBA star to launch a venture capital fund, he will likely be one of the most involved stars in the decisions made by it....

According to the company, plenty of consumers want to get on the smart home bandwagon, but couldn’t find the space for a chunky smart home hub. Enter, then, the new (and genuinely small) 7-inch Lenovo Smart Display and multi-tasking tablets will definitely help you save space. We spent some time with the devices while we were at IFA. Lenovo 7-inch Smart Display When we tried the original Lenovo Smart Display we liked it a lot....

Logging is an ancient practice. Dating back to the boom of the Fertile Crescent — parts of the modern-day Middle East — organized or systemic logging has been used to supply architectural and infrastructure constructions. During the Colonial period, settlers in the New World had to make due with basic tools on hand, such as axes and basic two-man crosscut saws. Yet the colonialists were able to construct durable log cabins, some of which still stand strong and proud to this day....

The Innovation Cohort is the hospital’s internal startup accelerator for physicians and other employees who have ideas for new products and services to improve healthcare. The program supports faculty, trainees and staff in transforming their ‘back of the envelope’ drawing into a final product or service ready for clinical use. They also partner with business development experts to help participants transition from idea to intellectual property into partnerships and startups....

Earlier this month, Oracle announced the six startups that were selected for their Startup Cloud Accelerator Program in Paris. Uniquely enough, Oracle will not be taking equity in these companies. Rather, the company will provided a wide range of free services for the participating startups, as well as highly personalized technical and business mentoring and access to their vast network of professional players. As for the companies selected, access to Oracle services is going to go a long way in terms of breeding success....

The technique exploits Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions that send users sign-in approval notifications after account access attempts – as well as the fact humans tend to get frustrated by endless streams of messages. This attack still requires stolen account credentials, so ensuring you have a strong password is paramount, and using a password manager to facilitate this is always advised. MFA Fatigue: A Novel Hacking Tactic Your business is vulnerable to MFA fatigue attacks if the multi-factor authentication method your employees use is configured to send “approve sign-in” notifications to their phones or other devices....

A flaw meant that callers were unable to successfully complete calls to the emergency services, with one user struggling to call an ambulance for their grandmother. Google and Microsoft have said that the issue is now resolved, thanks to a Microsoft Teams update, but the fact this was even possible raises serious questions about the relationship between third-party apps and operating system architecture. How was the Bug Discovered? Around two weeks ago, a Google Pixel 3 user reported in a post on Reddit that he had tried to call an ambulance for his grandmother via 911, only to find the phone freeze after a single ring....

But when it comes to promoting your business for mobile, things can get tricky. Do you place more investment in mobile applications or in mobile marketing and advertising? Though both are important for your business to succeed digitally, there are important differences to take note of before jumping into either one. So, let’s get into this deeper and understand about both the ways. So What’s The Verdict? Either strategy can bring your business closer to success mobilly, but in the end, it’s up to you to make that decision....

There’s no denying that Musk has shaken up the social media landscape, making (and unmaking) decisions on the fly to improve Twitter enough for it to be profitable. In the face of an advertiser exodus and the generally chaotic vibe on threads across the platform, Musk has taken aim at the remote work policy of Twitter, because we’re sure that’s the problem. The move is a swift departure from Twitter’s previous work-from-anywhere policy, which was considered one of the most flexible in the tech industry....

Beans are the most important grain legume in human diets, and a major source of protein, calories, and minerals. Indeed, bean production is central to the food security of Mexico, Latin America, and Africa, particularly in low-income rural communities. Central America, however, is facing an increasingly grave agricultural crisis. Climate change induced heat-and-drought-stress increasingly impact bean crop yields, affecting rural farmers and commercial enterprises. Mexico is the center of origin of beans, their primary centre of domestication, and their global center of genetic biodiversity....

The pick of the bunch is the Nokia 5.1 – something of a mid-range handset, but with a low price point. It’ll cost around $219 when it goes on sale in July, but packs in some features normally reserved for premium phones. All the phones are ready for Android Oreo, the eight-generation version of Google’s mobile operating system. The 5.1 and 3.1 are also designed as Android One phones (the bone-stock version of Android) and the 2....

As the name suggests, the new product will take the focus away from catering to the individual, and instead provide secure VPN access and features to entire teams of people. For example, it offers a central place from which IT teams can manage permissions, add new team members and control other such group tasks. NordVPN’s offering for individuals is one of our highest rated VPN services, so there are high hopes for NordVPN Teams....