Osmo Genius Kit, $80 You’ll need an iPad to get this five-in-one game kit to work: It turns subjects like math and spelling into hands-on, visual learning games. The five subjects covered include Numbers, Words, Tangram (visual thinking), Newton (problem-solving), and Masterpiece (creative drawing). The kit includes an iPad base, game playing pieces and stackable storage containers. The iPad, sadly, is not included. The Exploding Kittens Card Game, $20 Billed as a “highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette,” this card game is certain to capture the attention of any devious-minded little kids you know, which, let’s face it, is all of them....

The main reason behind its popularity is the cost effectiveness and the improved targeted customer outreach that it provides. But if the customer outreach process is not implemented correctly, it will be a waste of resources and effort. As a result, one of the most crucial factors to consider in influencer marketing campaigns is choosing the right influencer. The campaign will fail to reach the right audience if you don’t work with the right influencers....

Stay safe, and good luck! Hurricane HD App – This iOS app covers hurricanes all over the world via video updates. Nixle – Stay up-to-date on weather-related emergency information with this iPHone app, which delivers free localized alerts from police and other local municipal agencies. Hurricane Hound – This Android app shows the tracks and forecasts of active hurricanes and provides access to NWS forecast information include tropical outlooks and discussions, public advisories, forecasts, and satellite imagery....

With so many updates every few weeks, web developers are always busy trying to get an edge over their competitors when it comes to the utility of technology. They’re harnessing new frameworks, techniques, and tools to enhance their ability of developing more engaging and robust sites. Plus, with the advent of personalized devices like smartphones, the web is getting more and more integral in our lives. We are using the web for nearly everything from shopping to banking to watching the news....

It has been proven that when we are under time constraints and worried about completing tasks, gaining approval, or doubtful about something we need to finish, we get stressed out. Our levels of cortisol increase and our heart rate increases. In fact, if you pay close attention to your body, you can sometimes sense where the stress is entering; you might feel your shoulders tense up, or feel your eyes become dry, or your back ache....

If you’re interested in learning more about what kind of accelerators are out there, and what kind of healthcare technology they’re innovating, check out the list below and stare in awe of their entrepreneurial glory! This accelerator focuses on life sciences companies with categories for software, manufacturing, clean tech, and consumer products. Graduated companies include CleanSlate UV, Medical Conservation Devices, and Oncolinx. This accelerator focuses on cell and tissue engineering, new diagnostic platforms, parenteral drug delivery, new medical device materials, new diabetes technologies, media for biologic therapies, cells, and tissues, cellular and in vitro diagnostics for chronic conditions and infectious diseases, materials and devices for therapeutic delivery....

But the dangers of staying secure with a remote workforce are worth noting, and that’s just what Europol has done in a new report. The biggest problems bolstered by the pandemic-driven shift towards remote work include ransomware threats, attacks on mobile devices, and even exploitation of legitimate software services like otherwise secure VPNs or cryptocurrencies. Here, we’ll summarize the most important details to know. Greater Risk of Ransomware As the EU’s law enforcement agency, Europol keeps tabs on international trends as they develop....

1. Know the General Rules When you start designing your website, recognize that everything exists on a grid, even if the lines aren’t always visible. Use that grid as you design to help maintain consistency between your website and mobile app and to define the spacing you have to work with. For example, if you’re putting a large number of pixels on one side of the screen and a small number on the other side, that creates a problem – unless of course, it’s done to create a unique contrast....

If you are looking to engage your employees with the local community, fundraising is an easy way to do it, as team bonding through charitable is a simple way to build your company culture. Getting employees behind these types of activities is such a major part of creating a lasting relationships within the charity sector and boost employee satisfaction. Here are some ways to boost charitable giving and positive vibes at your company:...

Although mobile and cloud technologies have revolutionized the way business is done, maintaining data security has remained the prevailing concern of most corporate executives. When moving your sensitive data to the cloud, you need to go for the solution that operates in a completely safe landscape. This goes for both your business and personal files, for which you can use the following Dropbox alternatives. CloudLock Launched in 2011, CloudLock provides maximum security of a company’s data in public cloud applications, including Google Apps, Salesforce, Dropbox and many more....

Boomerang Here’s how Instagram described Boomerang when the app first launched in October 2015: Now, you can open Boomerang directly inside Instagram, with an additional button underneath the app’s “record” button. Mentions in Stories This tweak comes from Instagram’s blog post yesterday: “See More” Links The hyperlinked words “see more” will now start showing up on verified accounts, though unverified users should not expect them. Now, popular accounts will be able to promote far more efficiently: Previously, the sole place to advertise was in the single link allowed on a user’s profile in the otherwise closed system....

When you think of your job as an IT professional, what required skills usually come to mind? Most in the IT business would answer that an understanding of computers and their processes is essential for the job (and rightly so). But do soft skills such as listening, networking, and training come to mind? If not, read on to find out why they should. You might be surprised! Listening While most of your work will likely be relegated to computers, it’s important to remember that every project you work on will likely involve human interaction to some extent....

That’s where social media comes in. Obviously it’s not a revolutionary platform, but with the huge amount of time building a startup takes, founders often underestimate the immense value social media can have, especially starting out. If you’re still debating whether or not to put in the time to build a social media presence for your startup, here are some benefits that might help you with your decision: Build Credibility Early On The startup market is booming....

Learning on the go As more and more professional educators and even students experience the “long nights, shorter days” phenomenon, the need to immediately assimilate information is definitely going to be a huge factor in how we learn. Therefore, students and employees will seek instant gratification when it comes to studying for a test or professional certification. To meet their needs, educators must design tutorials or teaching materials that are mobile friendly and can be downloaded on tablets, phones, and the variety of smart devices available on the market....

Fast forward to a year from now: it’s a sunny day and you decide to visit the same city, but need a refresher on what to do. You visit the same website and you’re shown parks, beaches, and other outside activities. From there, you go about your day wearing a fitness band, and receive push notifications from an app on your phone showing you other items you should check out in the area, or coupons for new activities in your location....

Some of the country’s largest companies have a hard time content marketing, so this might seem like an impossible task, especially for a startup in its infancy. All hope is not lost as there are a few hacks that can guide content when stuck in a rut and they are as follows. Interactive Content To use Airbnb as an example, they have shown that content marketing can make a big economic impact around the world by visualizing the data they have collected....

Here are a 4 emerging web design trends that will become more and more popular among eCommerce websites for the 2016 year. 1. Simple & Standard Site Designs The reason for this isn’t a lack of creativity, but rather a strong focus on conversion rate optimization (CRO). Successful ecommerce sites know what works and doesn’t when it comes to generating more sales online, and will most likely continue to stick with their same winning formula with a few design tweaks here and there....

It’s important to remember that an updated résumé is important if you want to grow as a developer. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about employment opportunities just yet. Surveys show that 91 percent of professional developers consider themselves as “gainfully employed.” This shouldn’t be a surprise given that the web development job market has been growing much faster than the average profession. Learning Development Is Now Easier than Ever Did you know that developers today enjoy the luxury of having learning materials right at their fingertips?...

A few of the advantages of open source program are: 1. Customization The capability to modify the program according to the needs is the major difference among closed source and open source software. The choice of modifying the software enables developers to make a solution that particularly targets the needs of their customers. Enterprises and companies can extract the utmost advantages from this feature because they can get modified solutions for controlling their daily activities....

And when you’re mainlining episode after episode of Mindhunter or Deep Space Nine on the world’s most successful streaming platform, you should make sure you’re doing it right. Here’s a look at all the awesome Netflix apps you might not have realized you were missing. Showgoers This is the Chrome extension everyone in a long-distance relationship was waiting for: It lets you sync up your Netflix account with a friends to allow you to watch a show or film at the exact same time....