On top of all that, Acer also announced the “ConceptD” product portfolio, aimed specifically at creators. Here are all the juicy details. Predator Orion 5000 Gaming Desktop- With 43-Inch Monitor Hardcore gamers have a new toy to lust after with the ultra powerful Orion 5000. It comes with Intel’s 9th Gen Core™ i9-9900K processors and the Z390 chipset, new NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphic cards, Dragon 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and a CPU liquid cooler....

Achieve Lending aggregate loan offers for those seeking private financing for educational purposes. Founded by Allen Kors, the idea was born out of his own bad decisions when choosing a student loan. Kors understands that he is not the only one who made the wrong decision. Among the class of 2013, the average debt load for borrowers was $27,666, according to 1,027 ranked schools reporting debt data to U.S. News World Report....

These two operating systems have been competing for more than a decade, and neither is showing any sign of conceding the race. However, with external competitors few and far between, the iOS/Android rivalry has become an unrelenting two-party system at risk of falling into the same tropes as any other: stifled innovation, stringent party lines, and polarized supporters. The Problem With a Two-Party OS World While the two-party system started off as a good idea designed to simplify the complexity of any given issue, it’s long since transformed into a malicious competition between two uncompromising entities more focused on picking sides than operating effectively....

Heat and Electric The goal of each call for innovation is to reduce costs for the city’s housing authority buildings. Here’s more info on the heat-related call: And here’s the electricity call, a area that constitutes an operating expense of $180 million yearly for NYCHA: Since the heating and hot water bill is $200 million, these two calls for innovation cover a $380 million annual total. A Search for Entrepreneurs As Citymart Partner Julia Haselmayer said in a press release: And Jeff Merritt, Director of Innovation with the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation, further clarified the opportunities available: One or more solutions for each call for innovation will be turned into pilot projects at a NYCHA development....

The company cited concerns over the quality of the product under development, stating that it was unable to meet its own high demands. While third-party wireless charging alternatives exist, many had been holding out for Apple’s official device. What was Apple AirPower? Originally revealed at the announcement event for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X in September 2017, the AirPower was to be a wireless charging mat. It was designed to charge devices such as an iPhone or Apple Watch, without any need for plugging them in....

The general counsel for Spotify, Horacio Gutierrez, has informed Apple of the music streaming company’s accusation and hopes to generate some buzz in regards to their battle over how they govern subscription services that use its App Store. While Apple claims that their business model rules legally permit them to refuse an upgrade to the Spotify app, Gutierrez isn’t convinced. The dispute began when Spotify began running a promotion to draw potential subscribers to their website rather than through the App Store with a substantially discounted price....

It Goes Back to a 1991 Deal Apple moved into Ireland in 1980, building infrastructure and jobs for ten years before they attempted to use their position to negotiate a better deal. Which they did, Business Insider explains: What It Means This is the largest amount that the EU has ever ordered a company to pay, which makes the ruling precedent-setting. The closest amount was $1.6 billion requested from French energy giant EDF in 2015....

It’s certainly a frustrating scenario, but most employers don’t have the time to send each individual job seeker an update once the position has been filled. Candidates can become frustrated with organizations when they don’t hear back, and overall the situation can be a blow to company image. A new widget is seeking to alleviate these frustrations. StartWire, an organization that provides job seekers with updates on their resume and application status, recently launched ApplicationConnect, a free widget employers can embed on their company career webpages or Facebook recruiting pages....

In fact, chatbots may be detrimental to the growth of small businesses. Why Chatbots Don’t Work For Small Businesses Businesses are smart to adapt digital trends to better adapt to consumers’ concerns and to market their own products in an increasingly competitive market. But for small businesses, who may need more support with establishing their brands and communicating with consumers. Chatbots, in their effort to add convenience to business owners’ lives, also reveal the sacrifice of a trait that will benefit small businesses the most....

From future-gazing two-screen setups, to somewhat more retro design choices (woodgrain inlay, anyone?), there’s some fierce competition this year for our attention. It feels as though the laptop designs are getting more extreme than ever. We take a look at some of the more notable laptops from Computex this year. Spoiler alert: none are wallet-friendly. See Tech.co’s guide to the Best Laptop BrandsSpending big? See our roundup of the Best Laptops for DesignersPro, Air or regular?...

While you might not be able to make it into the office, there’s plenty of tech available to help you get the job done remotely. The right setup can ensure you remain just as comfortable, productive and secure as you would be in the office. We’ll be covering the best tech for working from home, including laptops, antivirus software, and more. LaptopsHeadphonesMonitorsAccessories VPNsAntivirus softwareWeb ConferencingPassword Managers Best Laptops for Working from Home When it comes to laptops, making sure you get the right machine for your needs is vital....

Your company needs the virtual real estate created by back linking and sharing blog posts. This will help you figure out how you can blog about your startup, have a valid and coherent story, and not come off sounding like you’re publishing a barrage of pointless press releases about your awesomeness. The truth lies in your voice and perception around the word press release. Press releases excel at saying as much as possible without really saying anything....

“Invisible” is poised to be the start of something beautiful as far as virtual reality content is concerned. It’s a scripted supernatural drama series in VR and is the first major use of this technology. Doug Liman, a future-forward director known for the “Bourne” series, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Edge of Tomorrow,” has partnered with Condé Nast Entertainment, Jaunt VR, Samsung and his production company 30 Ninjas to produce the new series....

That’s when his entrepreneurial spirit perked up and his mind started racing with ideas: Bungajungle was born. Basing his operations in Chicago, Rami began a course of development for device mounts after unsuccessfully trying a lot of the currently available options. He started by considering how rare earth and neodymium magnets would work to attach devices to mounts, and his research showed that it allowed for effortless attachment and detachment....

Currently the network includes two blogs, CampusSplash which offers articles and news on college life and admissions, as well as DormSplash where you can read and write reviews of college dorms. They are looking to add more content very soon – one notable addition is going to be InternSplash with news and notes on getting your foot in the internship door, along with a soon to be released Facebook application called AdmissionSplash which aims to predict high school student’s chances for getting into their colleges of choice....

Here’s the lowdown on how well the cannabis industry is doing alongside how well it used to be doing. How That $1 Billion Breaks Down The report, from Veridian Capital Advisors, tracked 304 capital raises across 2016, totaling $1.09 billion. Here’s the summary: Naturally, large chunks of that total amount came from the largest deals, which throw off the average. Companies in North America raised the bulk of the capital, including many in Canada, where medical marijuana is legal nationally and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made national legalization of recreational marijuana a goal of his administration....

COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in many states across the US, but that hasn’t stopped them from reopening with gusto. Restaurants are serving large groups, hair salons are accepting clients, and even gyms have begun holding classes, all as if the pandemic was actually over. Unfortunately, it’s definitely not, which makes CTA’s announcement all the more troublesome given the health-averse nature of events like CES. CES 2021 Planning in Full Swing In a press release, CTA announced that the company was fully intent on moving forward with the planning of CES 2021....

Already in 2016, five of Buffalo’s startup companies have raised early-stage capital rounds. Sentient Science, a materials science-based predictive software company, led the way closing on a $17 million round from California-based Toba Capital. Other companies bringing in investment capital include: Trove Predictive Data Science ($11M), Graphenix Development ($1.5M), Empire Genomics ($300,000) and Rachel’s Remedy ($245,000). Taking Center Stage at Launch Pad PITCH Buffalo will be sending four more high-growth companies to New Orleans this month to compete against 21 startups from other rising U....

Not only is NYC-based CommonBond shaking things up on the education financing front, but it’s also doing something all-too-often left out of business plans – the company dares to believe that businesses should be making the world a better place, along with creating profits for their shareholders. I had the opportunity to pick CommonBond Cofounder and CEO David Klein’s brain about finance, entrepreneurship, and the debt businesses owe society. Klein shares his insight below: Tech Cocktail: What would you like our readers to know about CommonBond?...

The bad news is – breaking through content saturation gets harder. The good news is – you still can convey your message and get your content discovered by following the next 4 tips! 1. Tell Stories To Win Hearts and Minds The truth is – people tend to forget all the valuable lessons and advice they have learned on the Internet just too fast. But, everyone loves a good story....