There is one feature that most, if not all, smartphones come with by default, that is actually not used by most people: call recording. While the feature is quite handy on a situation where the phone is being used the normal way, there are some situations where it is not so much, like when you are using an earpiece and are away from the phone, not being able to hit “record”....

The change isn’t limited to industries you’d expect like technology, agency, and media. Companies in hospitality, scientific research, and beauty are all now turning to storytelling to help candidates get a more intimate view of working in their organization. Storytelling and Social Media The early days of social media in recruiting were a sea of the same stock photos, boilerplate text, and career sites with slogans like, “A world of opportunity”....

In addition, American internet accounts have been breached so often that the country’s population makes up about 15% of all affected users around the globe. The report, out from VPN service SurfShark, has plenty of additional insights. That said, shoring up the basics of internet security — like refraining from reusing passwords or staying on secured connections — can go a long way, even if it won’t rewind several decades of breaches....

Here are Branson’s recommendations for a more balanced existence: 1. Slow down Branson says that we’re often too focused on what we have to “do”: reply to emails, have meetings and appointments, finish our to-do list. We need to make time to just “be,” when we pause our work and enjoy the moment. We might go see something inspiring or beautiful, or spend time with loved ones – anything that makes our worries about the future drop away....

There are agile approaches to business that can produce the same benefits Scrum does for software development. These approaches improve business development, task management, and even workplace collaboration to streamline workflows and reach organizational goals with more ease. Scrum also allows for continuous feedback from the market. The most successful teams meet daily, weekly, and monthly to make the necessary adjustments to keep their projects on track. Because the success of a business is measured by results, why not use a system that is proven to improve those results?...

The conflict has already seen a number of prominent hacking and ransomware groups declare support for both sides, as well as the creation of a 200,000 strong Ukrainian IT Army. The explosion of cyber-attacks that have taken place since the Russian invasion is a grim reminder to businesses that now is the time to review, update cybersecurity protocols and install software that will help to fend off attacks. Conti’s Support for Russia Comes at a Price The Conti Ransomware gang – which has collected $25....

— Trapster (@trapster) November 19, 2012 After testing Trapster, here are five reasons that I like Trapster, and why it is useful for safe driving. School Zone Alert: If you have the app on or in the background, Trapster will alert you when you are entering a school zone. Even if you are distracted, the alert from Trapster is sure to make you pay attention and prevent you from getting a speeding ticket....

Ksneia Sobchak was spotted using the iPhone X during an interview on Russian 24 hour channel Echo of Moscow, an embarrassing mistake that could prove to be an expensive one, as it breaks the terms of her contract with Samsung. Sobchak isn’t the first to be caught out for promoting the wrong product, and won’t be the last, joining the likes of Opera Winfrey and Gal Gadot, who have made similar gaffs....

According to founder Ken Yarmosh, Savvy Apps is not your typical dev shop. From their established guiding principles down to their candidate interview approach, their team is built around a culture of professionalism and quality. However, the biggest difference for this particular dev shop is that they focus specifically on mobile development, with a dash of marketing and branding. Humble Beginnings When asked what motivated Yarmosh to found Savvy Apps, it quickly became evident that it’s simply due to his passion and interest in mobile....

Just a few days ago, Microsoft revealed it was testing more experimental features for Windows – although little was known about them. However, preview versions show new sustainability and focus options. Windows 11 was only released in October 2021 and as with any new operating system, so it’s vital you keep it – as well as your antivirus software – up to date to avoid potential security issues. What are the ‘Secret’ Features?...

We see it everywhere, parents using their smartphones and iPads to pacify a toddler. But researchers are warning parents that using smart devices to divert a child’s attention could be detrimental. They’ve expressed concern over how pre-school children are caught up on the technology for long periods of time daily, and suggest that instead parents increase “direct human to human interaction.” “If these devices become the predominant method to calm and distract young children, will they be able to develop their own internal mechanisms of self-regulation?...

We’ve also got big funding announcements from Everything But The House and Syndax Pharmaceuticals: it’s been an exciting day so far and we’re just getting started. As always, if you would like our roundup delivered direct to your inbox feel free to sign up. Funding Everything But The House Raises $30 Million Everything But The House (EBTH), an estate sale marketplace, today announces the close of a $30 million Series B funding round....

Each company will receive $100K each in equity-free funding, but they company must stay in Chile for a full year to keep growing their businesses. The founders must also work as a Start-Up Chile mentor during the year, to help improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Money is not the only incentive for founders to stay in Chile, it’s also about the opportunities the region can bring to these startups. Start-Up Chile first launched in 2010, and founded the concept of Startup Nations, now an organization with 49 members....

The Nomad 7 Plus is a slim, modular solar panel designed to be both user-friendly and powerful enough to keep things like your headlamps, portable speakers, GoPro, and even smartphone charged while away from a primary power source. As a modular system, it also doesn’t include a power storage device, but anything with a USB cord can use it. Over the course of a month and a half we put the Nomad 7 Plus through the ringer on sunny and cloudy days, through a few tree-covered nature trails, and on the occasional cycling trip....

In 2014, Revolution and Steve Case set out to invest in some of the brightest startups in the country. The Rise of the Rest startup bus tour was aimed at highlighting cities leading the charge in a new era of technological revitalization. Since then, Steve Case has invested more than $2 million in 20 startups across 20 cities in the United States. Now, the gang is back together to find and invest in the best startups in the west....

According to a study from Syracuse University and Aalto University, senior employees that make the transition into entrepreneurship are seeing a notable increase in quality of life. These late-career individuals, despite being less financially secure, have the social and financial flexibility to improve their happiness in a meaningful way. While flexibility for senior entrepreneurs is an understandably attractive perk, it’s not the only one, as the current workforce is not exactly set up to accommodate the needs of older employees....

The study from Code42 titled CTRL-Z showed that a staggering number of business owners aren’t taking any steps to protect their companies from cyber attacks. CEOs in particular are the problem, with 75 percent of them admitting that they use applications and programs that are not approved by their IT department, despite 91 percent acknowledging that their behaviors could be considered a security risk to their organization. These numbers, for lack of a better word, are bad, particularly considering the speed at which cybersecurity is evolving....

With security breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams becoming part of everyday life on the web, cybersecurity has never been more important to businesses around the world. Subsequently, the best website builders are expected to have the infrastructure to at least provide the basics when it comes to protecting its users. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be the case at WordPress, as security flaws apparently run rampant throughout the popular website builder’s websites....

The Stats Of the over 300 SaaS businesses polled, certain percentages tracked different metrics. One interesting number: 80 percent of the businesses tracked their churn, a valuable stat to keep track of, as it can explain why companies are choosing to stop using the service after initially signing up for it. Robert Allen, who covered the data in a blog post at Smart Insights, unpacked this: Also of note, Allen says: “surprisingly few measure customer retention cost....

Apple reportedly began removing apps and games that display the Confederate flag from its store, in response to recent public pressure to remove the infamous Civil War symbol from businesses and state houses. The tech giant has even banned popular Civil War re-enactment games that display the flag in historical context, such as Civil War 1863. “We are writing to notify you that your app has been removed from the App Store because it includes images of the Confederate flag used in offensive and mean-spirited ways,” wrote Apple to the director of these Civil War Games, Andrew Mulholland, according to gaming blog Kotaku (I could not find the game in the app store as of this writing)....