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If you really want to be a productive worker like everyone else around you, you need to be productive which may require you to change your current lifestyle. You might think it is quite difficult but once you bring yourself onto the right tract, everything will seem normal. There are some important things that you must do to make yourself actively productive. 1. Figure Out Your Actual Strengths Productivity does not have a standard size that can fit with every type of personality because every person may have different levels of energy, strengths, and passions....

More Technology, More Obstacles A report released by Machina Research on October 5, 2015, suggests that telematics motivate carmakers to seek opportunities for deploying new features in their connected vehicles. These opportunities have the potential of generating new revenues as well as providing competitive advantages. The market is ripe; however, considering the potential applications of these new technologies, there are several obstacles to overcome. Tactics of non-carmakers, such as Apple and Google are encroaching on the car industry....

The company Hello Mobile, wanted to build the Trueapp.Co platform to capture moments in real-time without spending time logging your location and crafting your story. They also wanted it to be fun, useful, and protects one’s privacy in a different way. Think of it as Google maps meets Instagram stories. Through the True feed, the algorithm begins to build a real timeline of your life based on locations you have visited and the routes taken....

But there’s a better reason to use it: All the results will go straight to the FCC, giving them the data they need to build equitable internet policies across the nation. The app’s available on Android and iOS. Try it out today, and you’ll help the FCC build a better broadband network across the US — an increasingly essential service in our interconnected, remotely-working society. What it does The speed test app helps users measure internet speeds in the US....

This is because when I think about Romney, I don’t think about him in comparison to average Americans; my brain buckets him in with his peer group, which is “Fabulously Successful Business Icons.” Given the financial status of others that I put in that bucket, I just assumed he would be a billionaire, and when I learned that he’s not, it was almost as if he had failed somehow. My first thought was what did he do wrong to miss out on that last $600M?...

From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, tech entrepreneurs have championed innovations that are a lot more world-changing than mere super powers. Whether it’s self-driving cars, one-hour drone deliveries, or commercial space travel, these heroic titans of business have made the world a little more super. So, which one of your favorite tech entrepreneurs would you assemble for an ambitious crossover event of their own? Let’s take a look: Iron Man – Elon Musk This comparison has been made more times than we can count, and for good reason....

Design plays a huge part in drawing people in. Various designs evoke various emotions (some good, some bad). They send different messages, and they resonate in different ways. A lot will vary based on prior branding, but here are a few tips that will help make your business card a good one. Landscape or Portrait? Landscape is more traditional, and thus more comforting. But portrait is more unique, and thus more intriguing....

The cloud communications company is the first VC-backed Bay Area one to go public in 2016. What does the Twilio IPO mean for other startups wondering if they should make the same move? Venture capitalist Glenn Solomon shared his thoughts on the event’s impact. Thread the Needle if You Can The only IPOs that can succeed by examining Twilio are those who can continue rapid growth while keeping their burn low....

Blendoor (New York) Blendoor is a mobile job matching app that helps connect tech companies to qualified women, veteran, and underrepresented minority candidates. It’s an important platform given that about 25 percent of tech is female and an even smaller 6 percent is African America. The claim is that there’s not enough underserved talent in the pipeline. With Blendoor, all you need is one swipe to screen potential candidates and job seekers can vet relevant opportunities....

Before the event kicks off, we want to know from you: Who is Maine’s Hottest Showcasing Startup? Let us know your thoughts by answering the poll at the end of this post (ends at 6:00pm local time on the day of the event). The winner will be announced live at the event and will receive recognition in the editor’s note of the weekly newsletter and added press recognizing the honor of being elected Maine‘s Hottest Showcasing Startup, as well as a chance for a spot at this year’s national competition, Tech Cocktail Celebrate....

Register for the Event Here As part of this first Mixer, we’ll have a dozen up-and-coming startups on hand showcasing their goods. But before the event kicks off, we want to know what you think – who is Tech Cocktail Week’s Hottest Showcasing Startup? Let us know your thoughts by answering the poll at the end of this post (ends at 6:00pm local time on the day of the event). The winner will be announced live at the event and will receive a couple of minutes on stage to pitch their startup in front of all attendees....

Recent developments in blockchain and cryptocurrency usage by conventional big business suggests that the mainstream adoption of such technology is imminent. Shipping and logistics giant Maersk has employed IBM to test blockchain technology to optimize the global tracking of its fleet of shipping containers. Mercedes-Benz parent company, Daimler, borrowed $114 million using blockchain technology from German bank LBBW. But, while innovations like these by well-known industry giants show promise of widespread acceptance of blockchain and cryptocurrency, they remain outliers....

Don’t let this happen to you. Effective localization of video content is important in a globalized world, but you don’t want to be posting takedown notices to business websites over a decade after your botched campaign goes live. Bear the following things in mind when adapting your videos for another market. One Size Fits All…Sometimes The easiest way to localize a video is not to localize it. This isn’t always an option....

While these factors have resulted in amazing innovation and growth for startups and entrepreneurs, it also means the U.S. is saturated with people who have the drive, education and money to create new businesses. A great way for new entrepreneurs to find new areas of opportunity is to start looking outside of the U.S. Once you start looking, you’ll find it is easy to transport all your U.S. enthusiasm and inventiveness overseas in three simple steps....

Staffers have broken rank after Google ordered all its workers to update their vaccine status on its internal systems, with the Biden administration’s January 4th vaccine/weekly Covid-19 test mandate for companies with over 100 employees looming. In the US, thousands of businesses forced out of the office were saved by reliable remote access and web conferencing software. But even the most cutting-edge tech companies like Google are keen to get back into the office – which means the internal unrest will be of great concern to the company....

When the day comes, if you have done your own job correctly, it shouldn’t come as a complete surprise to anyone. As an effective manager, you have set clear, measurable goals for each member of your management team and have conducted regular performance reviews and offered course corrections or even warnings when necessary. You have also meticulously documented any shortcomings and shared those with HR (if you have someone in that function) as well as appropriate advisors and members of the management team....

[embedded content] Where? Recently, an important East African country announced that by 2018 it will launch a fully automated drone delivery program at a nationwide level. Tanzania, a country with a population 55 million known for its beautiful safaris, will start to use fully automated drones in order to deliver medical supplies to remote villages and difficult-to-access areas. With fewer rules and regulations, Tanzania has managed to streamline the process of using drones....

In a bid to rectify these instances, last week the video conferencing company agreed to pay out $85 million to users who were impacted by the hijacks. While this move is part of a growing effort from Zoom to ensure its users are safe and protected, for the many victims of Zoombombing – some of which report being left traumatized by the events – it’s likely that the damage has already been done....

Organized by Miami-based investment fund Urban.Us, the two-day conference will kick off with a Festival open to the public, where 100 startups will showcase solutions that can transform our cities in the next decade. The event will explore how emerging tech can solve the most challenging issues confronting cities like energy, mobility, sustainable building, governance, and public safety. So what can attendees expect from these startups? From electric skateboarders to park benches that recharge your smartphones using solar energy, there are some global gems headed to South Florida....

Facebook, Google+ and Twitter – marketers undoubtedly use these popular social platforms to promote their content. Since people are using these social platforms to maintain their personal social contacts, it gets tough for marketers to gain a position on a follower’s social feed. This makes it vital for marketers to look for platforms that help them get noticed and gain significant traffic for their website. Here I have pinned down few lesser-known but highly effective platforms which can help you increase qualified traffic to your blog:...