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July 5, 2017
Apple Tests Facial Recognition
Apple of My Eye A new unlocking system is in the works for the next Apple iPhone. The company hopes to replace fingerprinting with facial recognition technology for unlocking screens, logging into accounts, and approving payments. Apple is also testing out eye scanning with speedy and accurate sensors. With the precision of facial recognition, this […]
July 4, 2017
7 Best Website to Buy and Sell Bitcoins
There has been a lot in the news lately about Bitcoins and the power of cryptocurrency. You may be a bit confused about Bitcoins, but don’t be! They are simply a virtual currency that is used in some parts of the world as an alternative to the hard currency like the US dollar. Who created […]
SEO/PPC: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Business
When it comes to increasing traffic to your website, you have two choices: Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising; or Search Engine Optimization (SEO). You don’t necessarily have to choose between the two. In some cases, it is a combination of the use of both strategies. PPC types of advertising programs enable you to display ads in the […]
July 3, 2017
Customer Satisfaction: The Key to Success
In today’s modern economy, there is absolutely no doubt that the customer is king. Because of intense competition in every business and offering similar products and services, companies are now competing on offering competitive rates, quality, and much more on whatever they can offer to their customers. So what exactly is that thing that can […]
Street Smart
Combating Pollution with Innovation Electricity-generating pavements, air-purifying benches, and pollution-breaking paint are among the innovations being trialled on a “smart shopping street” in London. London has famously polluted air and smog, but with inventions like these being placed in high population areas, these scientists can really make a difference in people’s health. In fact, if […]
6 Great Accounting Tools Small Businesses Should Consider Using
Let’s face it; unless you are very good with numbers, accounting can be one of the most boring aspects of running your own business. Figuring out business and personal taxes to tracking expenses meticulously, the financial side of things can be immensely frustrating and dull for entrepreneurs. In addition, if you make even a small […]
On the Right Track: Germany Rolls Out First Zero-Emissions Passenger Trains
Germany is well known for its ambitious aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since 1990, emission rates have fallen across many of the country’s major industrial sectors. Household reductions have also been impressive. Only the agriculture and transportation sectors have yet to make major reductions, with the latter’s figures being particularly disappointing; the transportation industry’s […]
June 30, 2017
Trump Fights Fire with More Fire
Trump Fights Fire with More Fire This morning, Trump directed some vicious tweets towards “Morning Joe” co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. Trump claimed Joe called him to stop a National Enquirer article about the two co-hosts. Joe claims this never happened. The show and Trump used to have a close relationship, but that started […]
How Can Instagram Boost Traffic on your Website?
By posting pictures and videos of their products and services, businesses can improve their Instagram followings which will automatically increase traffic to their business websites. Instagram is much more than just a regular social media website where you can post stuff on a daily basis. Over the years, it has transformed into a powerful tool […]
Conducting Your Startup’s First Interview: 7 Tips and Tricks
Bringing a new individual into your work environment can improve your business in many ways, such as by enhancing the customer experience, bringing fresh insight and creativity to the table and more. However, when you make a poor hiring decision, your work environment can turn hostile, co-worker conflicts can increase, customer service may falter and […]
