TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
It seems that travel technology is one of the fastest growing types of technology. It is hassle enough having to travel, so anything that can expedite the process and/or make it more comfortable, is surely to be welcomed by many. Companies are on a mission to merge technology and functionality. Here are some examples: • HOSTEL KIOSK – Since some …
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MULTI-SCREEN VIEWING
It wasn’t too long ago that advertisers were fighting for prime time slots in TV watching. Now, it seems that competition for audience has spread on to many screens…from cell phones to tablets. The TV still rules the living room for the most part but it has the company of another type of screen in presence. In fact, current research …
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SCANNABLE MARKETING
Scannable marketing refers to the little codes available for smartphones from almost any retailers nowadays. Saving money has never been easier than having “coupons” embedded in the one thing you always have on you: CELL PHONE. The Quick Response Code (QR) is the trademark term for a matrix barcode that contains information. A QR code is basically a much more …
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WAYS MOBILE APPS CAN PUT YOU AT RISK
It is no secret that our smartphones contain valuable and personal information that one would like to be kept private. Without even thinking, we may be sharing some of it on a daily basis. The one frightening fact is that once something is out, it is there forever and recent data invasions should definitely raise important awareness. A recent study …
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SLEEP TRACKING APPS
Sleep…such a joyful pastime, yet one that seems people have trouble with. As adults, lives are so busy that a few hours at night may be the only chance at it. Not only that, but the quality of sleep in those hours seems to be diminishing due to stress or just due to a busy mind that won’t ease up. …
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APP ENABLED SMART BULBS
It is hard to imagine what gadget isn’t capable of working with Bluetooth technology these days. A rapidly improving “gadget” is a light bulb in this case. With the use of the very popular Bluetooth Smart (which allows billions of previously disconnected devices to join a connected world), specialized light bulbs can be used anywhere there is a socket. To …
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Innovative Phone-Plugging Accessories
The phone plugging accessories lately have been getting mighty creative by using a smartphone’s charging cable port or earphone jack for other purposes. While many phone plugs on the market solely serve decorative purposes (or just blocking dust), others actually have functional outcomes. 1. PLUG CHARMS– Basically adds “décor” and protects from dust. Downside: new earphone dock on iphone5 is …
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