Since its launch in 2008, Google Chrome has established itself as the browser to beat. With seamless plug-ins, unmatched ease of use, and the Google brand behind it, it’s no surprise that this browser has become the go-to platform for web users worldwide. And the statistics show that Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari and even Firefox have their work cut out for them when it comes to making up the lost ground....
Kawasaki, who was the chief evangelist at Apple from 1995-1997, is now an advisor to startups like StumbleUpon, Ustream, and TripWire. He was an early adopter of Canva, using the design platform to create graphics for his social media posts and email newsletters. Kawasaki will also build an evangelist program for Canva. The startup launched in August 2013 and has grown to over 330,000 users, who are creating over 100,000 designs every week....
Well, maybe not forever. Thankfully, there are a wide range of apps and services that can help you recover the information you’ve foolishly deleted in the heat of the moment. Check out a few tips below: Photos We’ve all been there. Searching through our galleries to find an old picture and realizing it is nowhere to be found. Could you have accidentally deleted it in a storage purge? Did you mistakenly think it was a different picture?...
Yes, you need headphones. But once you start listening, a 3D audio experience turns a virtual adventure into a very real one. Try visiting the 3D audio barbershop below for an example. All the fancy equipment needed is on the recording side, so you just need two channels to experience an audio reconstruction of a world that may never have existed. And given the rise of virtual reality, 3D audio is becoming more important than ever....
That’s not just a funny problem on a TV show. As Sam Lessin argues in a recent article from The Information, the 12-month incubation period that startups rely on can put too much emphasis on its demo day: the deadline at which a startup needs to prove that it has developed the seed of an amazing idea. That idea can wind up looking a lot more like a black box than like a true revolution....
New Laws To begin, Congress has approved a registry to be created of those who are buying drones – whether by a hobbyist or a corporation. This would help everyone keep their drones out of danger as more and more have begun to interfere and scare professional pilots. Airplane passengers are also getting scares from these rogue drones. These laws would also make sure that those who have previously bought drones would be subject to the law....
How Meteora Works The platform offers advanced targeting and retargeting advertising options for different budgets. You can opt to create a native, social or mobile advertising campaign with razor sharp user targeting. Meteora can segment users into extremely targetable user pools. Advertisers can pass product info, live user engagement data, or custom values into the system to target their ideal customer. You can launch the campaign and fully functional dynamic ad for e-commerce in less than 3 minutes at no charge, an option particularly appealing to Shopify and WooCommerce users....
That photo booth of the olden days has definitely undergone massive changes, both in technology and in the ever-increasing number of applications to turn these once-boxy automated photographic machines, often dotting people-filled places and establishments such as shopping malls and carnivals as well as other outdoor gatherings, into masterpieces of technological innovation and superb image processing. From Mere Objects to Important Subjects The photo booth of the 21st century is vastly different from its grand-daddy in the previous century....
Have you ever found yourself mentally committing to starting a business, learning a new programming language, or traveling more often? And while you have every intention of accomplishing all of your goals, that’s just not enough to make it a reality. You need a system to get from intentions to reaching your goals. Systemic goal setting and the right process can produce amazing results. Get your emotions involved. You will much more likely reach your goals when there is an emotional element....
Potential victims receive an email that claims to be from the company’s HR department, requesting that an appraisal form is filled in. In actual fact, the user’s details, including company passwords, are being sent straight to the scammer. The knock-on effect could have disastrous implications for a business. We take a look at how to recognise and avoid the scam. How the HR Email Scam Works Phishing emails are almost as old as the internet itself....
Social media marketing is crucial for companies of all sizes, but especially for smaller and mid-sized ones. Why? Social media is free, and it lets you connect to a huge audience of potential customers. This course will teach you how to leverage Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media channels to build engagement and rake in sales. You’ll find out what it means to build a successful online reputation for you and your business....
As Malcolm Gladwell says, “nobody accomplishes success by themselves.” As entrepreneurs we need to recognize the importance of having a solid support system. Large corporations have advisory teams to ensure that they stay on track; until you grow your empire, you need to create your own “advisory” team in-house. Here we list three aspects of building a startup team that are essential to the success of your organization: Team Characteristics, Team Roles, and Finding Your Team....
For a quick legal primer, patent trolls are companies that buy a patent specifically to sue companies for infringement and request a settlement to allow the targeted company to avoid expensive litigation. The good news is that spam-style infringement claims are sometimes based on weak patents, so sharing information about lawsuit threats with an attorney, an advocacy group, or a group of other companies can weaken a troll’s ability to scare companies into out-of-court settlements, said Lee Cheng, chief legal officer at Newegg....
iLobster, a new iphone app built by Ben Greeley of Waterville, Maine, is a fun, new way to find, order and enjoy fresh lobster from the state of Maine. This app is for beginners and experts alike to learn how to get the most out of your lobster dinner, locate nearby restaurants and lobster pounds, and order the freshest Maine lobster available straight to your door by local suppliers such as Shiny Maine Lobster....
Because they are attractive, attention-grabbing, and easy to absorb, infographics are very popular in a number of areas such as the media, academics, commercial presentations and many others. It is therefore quite unfortunate that learning how to make an infographic is much more difficult than it would first appear. Thankfully, however, nowadays there are several ways to go about creating infographics which make anyone look like a pro – even when you’re not!...
As you start running through your pitch, the VC looks on, at best, half interested. As you’re wrapping up the VC says something like, “your business is not a current fit for their fund” or “it’s too early and you should come back with some traction.” Then something might happen to a first-time founder. Just as the VC is passing on your deal, they start dropping names – they happen to know the VP of Cloud Services at Google, an editor at Vogue, or some other relevant contacts that could be partners or clients to your business....
What is an influencer? With the rise of social media, digital influencers have risen as well: The Instagrammers, YouTubers and the voices on Twitter we follow daily. An influencer is someone that has an impact on their followers, who can sway their behavior and influence what they think and do. Ten years ago those influencers were the A-list celebrities that ruled Hollywood, but not anymore. These days, much more influence is in the hands of the “everyday” influencers around us....
But this doesn’t have to convince you that this is a bad idea. You can start your own business and you can succeed. This guide is going to show you how you can go about surviving your first year of entrepreneurship. Have a Goal The only way you are going to make your strategy succeed is through having an actual goal. A common mistake is that people have no real idea what they want to accomplish or why they are doing this....
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of information security analysts will increase by 18 percent from 2014-2024, which the bureau says is, “much faster than the average for all occupations.” Despite the increasing demand for these jobs, the labor force has not yet developed the skills needed to fill them. This skills gap is growing larger with every attack and mirrors a larger skills gap that exists in most STEM fields in the U....
The panel, “Access to Flexible Capital,” was hosted by Pete Nardo of Chase, who spoke with panelists Sarah Meister of Indiegogo, Tom Chapman of Chapman & Company, Jud McGehee of LiftFund US, and Erika Hersh of PeopleFund. Here are a few tips that these experts offered to small business owners’ to assist with financial decisions. Entrepreneurs Must Plan Ahead Jud McGehee spoke on how his team at the 501(c)(3)nonprofit-organization LiftFund U....
