With more households paying for streaming services than cable at this point in the game, this is no menial question. The king of the streaming services will have the upper hand in the cord cutting revolution that is already in full swing. And according to data from Parks Associates, primarily based on number of subscribers, we can now definitively say that Netflix is the most popular streaming services in the US....
We asked around 75 entrepreneurs how they get their motivation back. Here are some of the most popular techniques. 1. Take a Break Taking a break is an obvious fix, but effective. It clears your mind and can even increase your creativity: exposing yourself to new ideas can help you be more creative in your own field. And, of course, some people claim to have their best ideas in the shower, or when they’re not actively thinking about work....
The infographic was created by Dot Com Infoway, an Indian-based IT company that has built a successful business around application development in both Web and mobile spaces. The app business is a serious game, and if you don’t approach it in the right way, then the hours and dollars you spend will become for naught. From such components as competitive analysis to app store optimization, the infographic should prove useful for any companies or individuals out there hoping the develop the next big, successful app....
From unique and affordable consoles that rival the big three to virtual reality setups that put you in full control, there is no shortage of innovation on this list of video game startups. Not only are they trying to bring new technologies into your living room, they are also developing new tech to change the way we live our lives. If you want to see what products and softwares you will be playing in the future, check out the list of startups below....
This inaugural event put on by Watermark, a community of the Greater Bay Area’s foremost women executives, gathered 5000 female (and maybe 100 male) attendees to get a dose of deeply personal and professional development presentations. The event presented over 100 amazing speakers, and here’s a look at some of the best advice from 14 women making history today: Diane von Fürstenberg, Fashion icon “No matter what stage you are in your life, you always have challenges, and the challenges change....
As was originally reported in Pando Daily, Facebook recruited Sayman for an upcoming summer internship. He currently has an app called 4Snap, where players are given a word and their friends can guess the term. Tech Cocktail reached out to Sayman and asked him a few questions about his experience: Tech Cocktail: When and why did you start coding? Michael Sayman: I starting to learn to code when I was about 12 years of age....
ProjectCSGIRLS is a nonprofit founded in 2013 that holds tech workshops for girls. This is the second year they’ve held a computer science competition for middle school girls in grades 6-8. Their challenge? Build something to solve a social problem in global health, a safer world, or intelligent technology. ProjectCSGIRLS was founded by Pooja Chandrashekar, a high school senior who has worked on a speech-based diagnostic test for Parkinson’s and a glucose biosensor for people with diabetes....
lack of ideasproblems understanding the paper’s topicproblems with researchproblems with structurelack of knowledge about citation stylesproblems expressing their thoughtssimple laziness Fortunately for students, technology offers us many ways to improve paper writing and make this process easier. With the help of numerous online tools and mobile applications, college paper writing is no longer a student’s worst nightmare. Here are 20 websites and apps that can help. Online Admission Essays: An online service for students who need to write good essays and application letters....
1. Learning While Operating As helpful as it might be, businesses cannot stop operating to get their employees up to speed on their new business software while it’s being implemented. Consequently, the operators, whether employees, customers or administrators, must adapt to the new system while still using the old one. Learning a new system of doing things while still having to continue business operations as usual means that employees don’t have as much time to spend learning the ins and outs of the new system....
We spent hours upon hours reading blogs and articles, watching countless videos. In a few weeks, we were drastically more fluent and knowledgeable in “startup theory,” and what successful startups were doing right. We delved so deep that it was to the point that we felt a close personal connection with some “startup celebrities.” Once we immersed ourselves in accelerator applications (and Taco Bell), we dedicated time to coming up with what we thought were strong responses to likely objections to our business model....
Smartphones and tablets are being used more and more in health systems, and wearables are next. Although relatively new on the tech scene, wearable devices have already made a large impact, and they will continue to do so. These technologies are not only changing the way we think about health, but also they way we think about our providers. Wearable devices are shaping the doctor patient relationship to improve care in several ways:...
A company’s website is the first impression anyone will get when they want to do business. While it can be difficult to get it right, there are certain strategies you can use to bullet-proof your website design. You need to understand that your design needs to be worth making a commitment to. Here are the three tips that you can use to improve your web design strategy: Focus on Value First, start with something of value....
While brick and mortar companies work to develop new channels to connect with their consumers, and online stores seek larger audiences, a group of newcomers are driving a shift away from traditional operations in an effort to capitalize on the mobile revolution. An increasing number of them bypass stores and the web entirely by starting as an app. Here are the top reasons mobile is shaping the future of retail....
So, how can a board member influence innovation? Here are a few suggestions: Innovation Objectives Build specific objectives, such as implementing and running innovation programs, into the objectives of the CEO and executive staff members. Make sure these objectives have measurable outcomes. Do not base these engagements on venture investments, but on new products or offerings either through partnerships or trials. Make the CEO’s pay tied to progress against these objectives....
According to one study, 65 percent of preteens entering elementary school now will wind up working in jobs that don’t exist yet. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth across the next decade will be more significant than the past decade, hitting 11.5 million jobs by 2026. So just what will the future jobscape look like? LinkedIn’s 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report takes a look at the future of the job market, relying on data from millions of members to figure out stats on which career paths are on the rise or on the downswing, as well as a compelling look at the potential impact of jobs that don’t even exist yet....
1. Security Features Not Updated Security remains a top concern for most small business owners, especially in the wake of major data breaches at large corporations like Target and Home Depot. As such, many small businesses want to make sure their systems and networks are protected. While it’s certainly important to initially adopt security features like anti-virus software, it’s just as crucial that those features receive updates. Security threats change over time, and protective software needs to change in the face of those risks....
Decentralization Perhaps the most impactful trend this year is the proliferation of Blockchain technologies and crypto currencies into the mainstream. On the Blockchain front we’ve seen a wide array of potential applications from real estate to art dealing and diamond trade. On Crypto, we moved from Voice Over IP to Money Over IP, and saw Bitcoin cross the $10,000 line. ICOs (initial coin offerings) became a “thing” to tokenize everything, with people spending over $1M to buy virtual cats with Ethereum on CryptoKitties (it’s has been acquired)....
Domain names are yet another target for cyber criminals to capture you and your customer’s personal and private information through phishing, spam or malware tactics. While registering a new domain name is generally safe, there still needs to be some due diligence on your part to add more layers of protection. For those that already have a domain name, or are looking to transfer/buy a used one, take note of these security measures to protect your brand and ranking....
As long as you… Invest In A Router That Will Last Before I make a specific router recommendation, let me point out that more companies than you’d realize fail to check with their future landlords about internet connectivity options in the area. Don’t be one of them, or risk getting stuck with only DSL to power your growing business. Once you’re sure your new office is wired properly though, you’ll want to invest in a wireless router that’ll last you at least a few years — and hopefully a few future offices....
Money makes the world go round and humans love it, almost as much as they love innovation. So, here are seven fintech startups looking to change how we save, spend, invest and create money. Kensho This is Wall Street’s Siri. Big data is used by the AI software for generating reports that predict the direction that the markets are headed in, answer traders’ questions and analyze news events. Kensho can potentially replace all of those market strategists on Wall Street, and it can offer advice and crunch data, which should also make many investment bankers nervous as well....
