The topics were discussed at a recent tech event attended by the platform’s chiefs, whilst social tokens or ‘Creator Coins’ – a type of crypto-based social currency that allows fans to invest in their idols’ success – were recently announced on Patreon’s site. The fan membership site is the latest in a long line of companies to explore cryptocurrency options, from banks to social media sites, with some offering the ability to purchase cryptocurrency through their services whilst others have created a currency themselves....

Creating Your Pitch Deck: Tutorial sites for pitch decks are thick on the ground, but Content.ly’s pitch deck and accompanying interview are fantastic for getting a good “feel” of what you should be doing. This Medium article lists many great resources for finding free or cheap professional stock images. Canva, Guy Kawasaki’s latest obsession, is a wonderful graphic-creation tool that allows you to purchase stock images or use your own photos to create beautiful presentations....

Although, to my knowledge, there are no marketers driving around in flux capacitor-equipped Deloreans, using their miraculous knowledge of the future to gain an edge, it’s beginning to feel that way — especially if you’ve been tracking the remarkable evolution of predictive lead scoring. A Quick Rundown of Predictive Lead Scoring Although there is no such thing as a flux capacitor (yet), there are some serious SPAs (Smarty Pants Applications) out there that are beginning to make all of our science fiction movies feel more like reality....

Email marketing remains one of the most popular and effective means of acquiring and retaining customers. It’s easy to set up, has a high return on investment, and until recently, it was easy to get in-depth analytics regarding how your potential customers are engaging with your emails. This may not be the case for much longer though, as a wide range of businesses have introduced new privacy changes that could seriously impede email marketers from getting the information they need to improve their reach....

1. Work with Social Media, Not Against It Today’s web audience spends 99 percent of its time on one home portal or gateway. That’s usually Facebook. In an intelligent website and marketing platform strategy, the client’s website must have as many hooks to and from social media as possible. Have social media sharing and bookmarking scattered throughout the site, and when your site gets ready to accept a visitor, make sure it’s thinking of a Facebook referrer first....

Top Things to Know About Ultrabooks They’re Light: Well, duh – but this is actually worth noting: The best ultrabooks tend to be very small and slim, weighing only 2-5 pounds on average. This makes them heavier than tablets and hybrids, but also gives them extra protection from the rigors of travel – along with a more comfortable keyboard.Mobility Comes at a Price: Ultrabooks get that light by ditching everything they don’t need....

Getaround is a social car sharing service that enables car owners to safely rent out their underutilized cars to a community of trusted drivers. People in need of a car can rent one by the hour using the Getaround website or iPhone app. Cars are driven only 8% of the time even though owners invest huge amounts of time and money into this asset they barely use. Meanwhile, potential drivers walk past block after block of underutilized cars....

RxMatch leverages technology to extend these pivotal relationships beyond the hospital room, keeping doctors and patients connected between visits with medical information that is insightful and actionable. The platform includes a 12­-week program that incorporates routine aspects of post-­surgery care, treatment and condition maintenance, while tracking patient progress and monitoring clinical areas of concern. The data and analytics engine compiles patient­-generated information in real-time so that patients can easily track their progress and understand critical behavioral changes and shifts in treatments....

Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is ludicrously expensive. Samsung’s newest foldable phone costs $1,999. But, in some better news, Samsung seems to have rectified most of the issues with the phone’s troubled predecessor. Let’s dive in and see if the new folding phone is now, finally, a phone we’d actually consider buying (if we had a spare $2K). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G: Everything You Need to Know Costing $1,999, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G is easily one of the most expensive phones ever released....

After years of speculation, rumors, teases and mocked up protoypes, Samsung has finally revealed its groundbreaking foldable phone. We got our first glimpse of it during a very quick segment at its 2018 developer’s conference, but, thanks to a leaked advert on 1 February 2019, we got a closer look at the folding phone. In the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the phone was shown on stage back in November. But the company didn’t give too much away – the device doesn’t even have a name yet....

Today, it’s not enough. Consumers are more educated than ever. They’re aware of how things work and want to be sure that something is done right before it even happens. At the same time, finding information has become easier than ever. A simple online search can return thousands of answers – or local businesses – with a single click. Standing out no longer refers to just the local competition. In fact, local business has become global business....

At the start of the pandemic, tech giants like Snap were all too happy to jump on board the work-from-home boom. The infamously innovative industry paved the way for remote work, eventually spurring on the new normal of flexibility when it comes to your commute. However, with a recession looming and tech layoffs abound, many companies have rescinded the previously flexible remote work policies, demanding employees return to the office for the majority of the week....

Last month, news of the impending acquisition was delivered by Liz Gannes and Kara Swisher at Re/Code. The exact details behind the deal have not been divulged, but Fortune has reported that Lithium Technologies and Klout will hold a joint press conference in San Francisco on Thursday morning. For those unfamiliar with Klout, it’s basically a platform that allows users to track their online influence through their various social media feeds, which is simply relayed to the user in the form of a score between 0 and 100....

It actually takes a lot of effort to make sure that you’re maximizing your savings every time you go out to shop for groceries or to replenish some other home essentials. Whether that’s looking through multiple sales ads comparing prices or scouring every corner of the world for coupons and buy-one-get-one deals, the amount of time one has to invest is a huge deterrent and sometimes just isn’t worth it in the long-run (both with regards to time and the overall financial savings benefits)....

First of all, according to the survey, 69 percent of people surveyed admit to using their smartphone in the bathroom. While I’m not one to question scientific studies, that seems a bit low. Perhaps they’ve read the studies and know that the amount of bacteria living on your phone after bringing it into is similar to dunking it in a vat of toxic waste. Regardless, 69 percent is still quite a large number....

Aside from relying on manual methods to remember codes, the report also revealed that re-using the same passwords is another leading reason why users have been experiencing breaches. As the threat landscape intensifies, jotting down simple passwords on sticky notes is no longer a sufficient way to protect your accounts. So, if you’re serious about beating the odds, read on to discover some simple ways to level up your password security....

Seppala has examined high-success environments such as Yale, Silicon Valley, and Stanford to find the link between happiness and success. Though these places were producing some of the best work business-wise, Seppala found that burnout and delaying “the search for happiness” were common. The belief, instead, was on focusing on commercial success and hoping that inner happiness will follow – ultimately flawed when pursuing happiness. Instead of focusing outwardly, Seppala advises that we look inward, and embrace being kinder to ourselves....

In recent years, the term ‘nomophobia’ is heard quite often. Considered to be a relatively modern affliction, nomophobia-affected persons just can’t imagine a day without mobile contact. Hence there arises the need of taking a digital sabbatical. The modern generation’s excessive tech addition has resulted in phrasing the term ‘digital detox’. Meaning of Digital Detox The term refers to a certain period of time when the person refrains from using any kind of technology, be it the Smartphone, touch screens, or laptops....

If you missed it, Fitbit’s stock took a tumble yesterday, despite the company’s Q2 revenue beating expectations. There was some discussion that this could lead to fewer tech IPOs. Listen to Jim Cramer try to explain what happened with Fitbit’s stock. Some other news: Jack Dorsey’s role in both Twitter and Square could pose complications for Square’s IPO. Dorsey is currently serving as Twitter’s interim CEO as the board searches for a new, permanent CEO, but investors are fearing that it could lead to Dorsey departing Square....

Pledge 1% is a corporate philanthropy movement that aims to make the community a key stakeholder in every business. By encouraging individuals and companies to Pledge 1% of their time, product, profit, and/or equity to ANY cause of their choosing, this movement is creating a new normal where companies of all sizes and stages feel empowered to integrate giving back into their culture and values. In just two years, over 1,500 companies in 40 countries have joined Pledge 1%, including Twilio, Box, Yelp, Docusign, Nutanix, Atlassian, Salesforce, Optimizely, and more....