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The S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite promise to maintain the premium feel of their more expensive cousins at a lower price point, making them more accessible to a range of consumers. The Note 10 Lite model, for instance, retains the signature S Pen of the Note 10 lineup, but is expected to cost around $300 less. So, let’s take a more in-depth look at the latest Samsung phones. See our guide to the Best Cheap Smartphones and Budget iPhones...

Have a Great Logo Logos should always strive to be recognizable without any accompanying text — especially within your own industry. Take the Rolling Stones, for example. Their logo is easily one of the most recognizable ones in rock ’n’ roll history. By pouring time, effort, and passion into their logo, they expertly branded themselves without using any words. There are a million different things that go into making a logo, and it’s something you really shouldn’t do on your own....

One of the greatest keys to an organization’s success, big or small, is its ability to foster a culture of creativity. Adobe recently conducted a survey of global companies throughout various industries and found that one of the greatest indicators of a company’s success was its ability to innovate. Many companies recognize the importance of innovation, and are trying to incorporate innovative ideas and practices into their culture in the hopes of motivating and inspiring their employees....

Patrick Hoffman, product manager for New York-based SoBi, said the idea was to create a more flexible bikeshare that didn’t just get riders from A to B, but tracked their usage in order to connect with friends or create a better understanding about how other SoBi members are using the service. SoBi’s bikes are designed so that they don’t necessarily have to be docked in a certain location. Rather, every bike is equipped with a GPS device so that users can pinpoint where it is – whether that’s outside of a coffee shop or in a designated SoBi corral location....

This is the first in a five-part series written by Jean Case on characteristics that every social entrepreneur needs to thrive. Be a problem solver The first characteristic that every social entrepreneur must embrace is the spirit of problem solving. In fact, some of the most interesting companies and innovative breakthroughs have come from ordinary folks who at the start might not have considered themselves entrepreneurs. The truth is, anyone can be an entrepreneur because entrepreneurs are at their simplest problem solvers....

Businesses aren’t the only ones changing, though. Consumers have also made some notable shifts in behavior, and staying up to date on these emerging trends is the best way to make sure your business can keep up. In a new study from Zendesk, researchers found that consumers have been flocking to social messaging for business purposes like never before. Read on to learn more about the overnight trend that has businesses excited about a new way to engage their customers....

Sprint’s 4G LTE coverage is now available in 185 markets across the country, and Sprint is continuing its rollout this fall. 4G LTE offers data up to 10 times faster than 3G, stronger signals (including indoors), and fewer dropped calls. It’s available thanks to new equipment installed in Sprint’s cell towers. July saw 4G LTE landing in the Bronx and Brooklyn in New York City, with plans to expand officially to Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens in the coming months....

Frustrated by local businesses having to look toward Silicon Valley for the financial assistance necessary to grow, Case, Leonsis, and partner Donn Davis have raised enough capital to start a $450 million fund for Washington, DC-based businesses. The Revolution Growth Fund will file papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission later today. DC lacks the funding necessary for businesses to break it big – investments requiring $25 million or more....

While it’s been pretty well-known that Jobs wasn’t a technical person – he was more renowned for his business savvy and strategic, creative mindset – Woz has never been this vocal or blunt about that lack of technical know-how. He even puts in an additional jab about the Apple II computer and what it enabled Apple as a company to accomplish; that without it, we may not even be seeing Apple as one of the most profitable companies in the world....

For almost twenty years, Microsoft and Sony have dominated the gaming landscape, with the Xbox versus PlayStation standoff fueling a consumer tech rivalry for the ages. Nintendo has happily played third wheel, though the success of the Nintendo Switch has assuredly brought it back into the fray. However, in the past few months, serious contenders such as Apple and Google have announced plans to take on the gaming industry with a bevy of unique ideas....

Not only that, but the number is on the rise: Either a steadily increasing number of people are getting high at work, or they’re just increasingly willing to admit it. Here’s a look at the phenomenon, along with a few educated guesses as to the reasons behind the the growth of the stoned working class. Getting High Is On the Rise The stats come from CBD publication Remedy Review, which surveyed 1,000 workers across the nation to learn more about how the modern employee incorporates marijuana into their working life....

Sun Tzu emphasized the importance of positioning in military strategy. His advice can be applied to startup founders, who are constantly faced with the pressure of leading a company and making difficult decisions. Here are 10 pieces of advice from Sun Tzu for leaders to reflect on. Apply these to your strategy in 2015: 2. “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat....

More than ten years ago, blockchain technology was conceptualized to facilitate bitcoin, the popular and somewhat controversial cryptocurrency you’ve definitely heard of by now. It was lambasted as unstable, criticized as impractical, and largely considered a bad idea. Now, however, the technology has seen a groundswell of support and usage from the general public, getting regular airtime on some of the largest stages in the world. That’s right, not one, not two, not three, but four different cryptocurrency exchanges were advertised during Sunday’s big game....

How It Works The financial burden will be split across the three founding contributors, with Iron Yard committing $40 million and Code Fellows committing $5 million, both toward full-tuition scholarships. With Operation HOPE serving as “financial literacy and entrepreneur training partner,” the Tech Opportunity Fund plans to garner the additional $55 million needed to hit its goal by drawing in interested “employers, code schools and civic organizations across the country,” the press released explained....

According to an internal message from Tesla, staff who don’t come into the office are starting to receive automated emails from the company, shaming them for not turning up. Musk’s company is one of the few big tech organizations going against the grain of remote working, with others, such as Twitter, AirBnB, Reddit, and countless others, recognising that flexibility can be both rewarding and productive for staff. Paying the Price for Working from Home It’s no secret that Musk is no fan of his employees working from home....

Of the 57 percent who said they would buy or use a mobile app to study for the LSTA, 79 percent indicated that they were choosing the mobile route because of convenience. That is, a test prep instructor might not be available at 2 am on Saturday; TestMax is. Students can download LSATMax for free from the Apple App Store. And in addition to the LSAT prep course, TestMax offers course for the Bar Exam and the SAT....

But how do you get started? In 2014 and 2015, coding schools were huge. Since then, some have argued, the bubble has started to deflate. This year, the famed Iron Yard is closing its doors, and Dev Bootcamp has also closed to any applications. Which bootcamps are still around, which have closed up their shop, and which one provides the high-quality education you’ll need to stand out? Here’s a rundown of the best coding schools still operating today, using data and reviews from SwitchUp‘s most recent ranking of the bootcamp ecosystem, and ignoring those that didn’t make at least 4 stars out of five....

Amicable will help you understand what, when and why each requirement needs to be done. While divorce lawyers will still need to get involved at some point, Amicable can save couples the money they might ordinarily spend on the basic leg-work they could do themselves. The statistic we regularly hear is that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Depressingly, it remains true. In the United States, between 40 percent and 50 percent of married couples eventually file for divorce....

If you’re trying to decide between traditional or digital marketing strategies is the way to go, check out a few pros and cons below before you make your decision: Traditional Marketing Traditional marketing strategies refers to selling your product to the general public. This encompasses methods like distributing business cards, flyers, ads on magazines, paying for TV commercials and canvassing. In other words, traditional marketing refers to any way of branding your business without relying on digital means....

Black Friday is over, but don’t fear if you missed out, Cyber Monday holds many of the same deals. The thanksgiving-based sale has blossomed over the years, and it seems like everyone is getting in on the act these days, which can make the genuine deals hard to spot. We’ve done the hard work for you this year, and listed the best savings we’ve found, on the products you actually want, from laptops to headphones, VPNs to Fitbits....