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This year is going to be an exciting year for all of you tech fanatics out there. Especially after all the new hot products that dropped/demoed at the last CES convention. With drones killing the market, TVs becoming thinner and thinner, VR on the rise, AI right around the corner (let’s hope or maybe not), autonomous cars becoming a reality, and more – plain and simple, we’ve got a lot to look forward to people. If you’re a tech fanatic or simply someone that has a pension for collecting cool gadgets, we’ve put together a list of some the top new gadgets already dropped or soon-to-be-release t

How is your social media marketing coming along? Are your still using outdated social marketing methods? What’s your social media marketing strategy for the future. To give yourself the best chance of success in future, you must embrace contemporary social media marketing strategies. What worked in the past may not necessarily work in future. Also, do not approach social media marketing without a cogent strategy. If you do, you are as good as someone who does nothing at all. The following are four tips that are guaranteed to super charge your social media marketing strategy. 1. Find Ou

Let’s talk VPNs. If you are unfamiliar with what a VPN is, a VPN or Virtual Private Network is a method used to add security and privacy to private and public networks, like WiFi Hotspots and the Internet. VPNs are most often used by corporations to protect sensitive data, however, they are also becoming extremely popular for personal use. Essentially when you use a VPN, instead of connecting directly to your ISP and/or that public WiFi network, you connect to a server run by your VPN provider (a “VPN server”) via an encrypted connection (sometimes referred to as a “VPN tunnel”). This means t

Data has long been one of the most expensive parts of a cellphone plan. From high fees or extra charges when you go over your data allowance to spending too much money on a data plan you don’t use, figuring out just how much data you need can be a real struggle. Thankfully, with AT&T introducing unlimited data plans at affordable prices, selecting the right cellphone plan for your budget and needs is even easier. AT&T and the Future of Mobile Data Pricing Not long ago, mobile providers dropped the unlimited data plan option. While data was still important at the time, most users co

You’ve probably heard about cloud computing, but maybe you’re not sure about how it works or whether it is something you need to become more familiar with. If you run a business, cloud computing could be something that you could greatly benefit from, so if you need to get a better idea of what cloud computing involves, here is a quick introduction. In a very basic summary, cloud computing refers to the process where the internet is used for services such as storage, servers and applications. So whereby many businesses have storage set up on their PC’s hard drives (local storage), cloud comput

I’m really excited to announce that my company, KYA, today has released Shout — a brand new app for iOS and Chrome that let’s you easily save, share, and curate content for yourself or with your friends. It’s so easy and fun to use, too. Seriously: with the tap of a button, Shout makes it incredibly simple to save content you like for later or share it with family, friends, and followers. Shout let’s you create lists to Shout content to (e.g. NYC Food, Tech News, etc). You can also follow public lists created by real people and discover new content about things that interest you. Additionall

Philips has just released the largest 4K curved computer monitor currently on the market. The Philips Brilliance BDM4037UW 40” Ultra HD monitor is now available on Amazon for $999.99. The BDM4037UW has a high-performance panel that delivers UltraClear, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution images. Philips also touts that the display offers super-high static contrast ratios for extra vivid and bright images, with extra wide viewing angles of 178/178 degree. The display supports 85% of the NTSC gamut to expand the range of colors that are perceived by users to produce true-to-life images. Unlike enh

Smartphone traffic may have doubled between 2014 and 2016, but the latest study from Adobe suggests that app installs and repeat usage is on the decline. Reviewing the number of downloads between 2014 and 2016, Adobe found the number of installs has dropped by 5% in Europe. Taking this data, the Adobe Insight Study has predicted countries in Europe, such as the UK and France, will see further decreases as we move towards the close of the decade. Beyond Europe, the US has seen and ever more dramatic drop in app installs with the figures showing a 38% decline since 2014. So does this mean the

I had previously reviewed the Jaybird X2 headphones, which I dubbed the best headphones for exercise. When I was asked to review the recently released Jaybird X3 headphones, I found it hard to resist. The X3’s are very similar to their predecessors in many ways–the main differences being improved sound, a smaller design, and compatibility with the MySound app. What’s in the box? Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones 3 sets of Comply foam ear tips (small, medium, large) 3 sets of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large) 3 sets of secure-fit ear fins (small, medium, large) USB 2.0 charging

The stories and fiction movies about the virtual reality have been around for a couple of decades now. It’s no secret that with the invention of computers and internet in particular lots of IT companies have thought of going further, focusing all the attention on the future technologies. When the streaming progress reached the sphere of gaming quite a part of software developers gave serious thoughts to the VR idea implementation. Thus, the Oculus Rift breached the market as a totally revolutionary device assigned to take the entertainment sector to the brand new level. And, expectedly, thousa

Wearable technology has been used for medical purposes in the market for the past decade. Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit have been at the forefront of the health tracking movement, but wearable technology has the capability to dig deeper. In fact, wearables are becoming key to combatting some of medicine’s most pressing issues: cancer, heart disease, hearing loss, and visual impairment. Today, we look at the companies and devices behind the digital movement to make the world a healthier place. Apple Watch Monitors Heart Health The Apple Watch offers a lot of benefits when it comes to collecting

Although decision-making technology is breaking into sports more often with things like goal-line technology in football and the Snickometer in cricket, many would argue that technological assistance could be used a lot more often. One sport that is leading the way in terms of taking advantage of tech developments is Rugby League, and other sports should definitely consider following suit. Rugby League introduced video referees to assist with decisions way back in 1996, long before cricket and tennis incorporated their equivalents. This was an indicator of the sport’s willingness to adapt,

CyberGhost is one of the leading VPN services, which gives customers an opportunity to hide their IP-address, protect their personal data and receive an access to the content, which is restricted in some countries. There are a lot of VPN services, some of them are free, others offer paid versions, but none of them offer as many advantages in the free version as CyberGhost does. Features of CyberGhost CyberGhost VPN service has both pros and cons, and we will tell you everything about it in this CyberGhost review. We will concentrate on the free version, but also describe the feature of a sub

Interesting and in-depth analysis by Om Malik on the New York Times and the company’s future, which will likely be less reliant on advertising in the years to come. Wired magazine recently published, Keeping Up with the Times, a story about the New York Times and its slow & painful transition to a digital first publication. ‘It’s to transform the Times’ digital subscriptions into the main engine of a billion-dollar business, one that could pay to put reporters on the ground in 174 countries even if (OK, when) the printing presses stop forever,’ Gabriel Snyder (one of my favorite writers,

Most people think of speakers as devices that let them receive content such as music, chapters from audio books or radio broadcasts. However Amazon and Google are two mega companies that are looking at ways to allow consumers to make phone calls with their home assistant devices that are essentially “smart speakers.” There have been a few snags along the way, such as concerns about how people could call 911, since most internet-based calling services do not allow that option. Even so, both providers are working hard toward figuring out solutions that may allow people to get more use than eve

One of the biggest selling phones on the market – or at least it was at the turn of the century – the Nokia 3310 is more myth than reality in 2017. Fondly remembered by older generations for its nearly perfect design, the candy-bar or “brick” device is perhaps better known amongst youngsters as a meme, an indestructible force of nature alluded to in hushed tones of reverence. Now, in the age of the smartphone, it may be making a comeback – but why? Technophiles Simplicity and durability are the hallmarks of the 3310 but, to borrow a point from the Independent, if those features are so import

Apple customers have been targeted by scammers using fake invoices from iTunes, App Store and Netflix. The invoices are emailed to Apple users, believed to be in the many thousands, which are then allowing cyber criminals to access bank details and other personal information. The emails are aimed at making Apple customers believe their accounts have been used to make purchases from iTunes, urging them to request a refund which actually opens up their bank account details to the scammers. Headed with the distinctive Apple logo, these carefully put together emails have resulted in a large numbe

While WordPress is very SEO friendly on its own, using an SEO plugin takes website optimization even further, giving you more options and capabilities. SEO plugins give you control over the appearance of your content in search engine results as well as on social networks. Also, they help you produce the best-optimized content that has a high probability to rank well. The two best SEO plugins out there are Yoast SEO and All-in-One SEO Pack, and here we will help you determine which one is the best for you. Content optimization Content optimization is the most important part of your SEO effort

You’ve got a killer product or service to offer that you know people would just love. But, how do you get what you’ve got into the hands of your customers? Creating a selling landing page is one of the most effective ways to achieve that, and here are some of the 15 best tools to help you put together that successful page. Title generators Blog Topic Generator It’s essential that you are always providing your readers with new and interesting content. But, if your well of ideas has run dry, this tool can help get those ideas flowing again. Just plug in a few nouns related to your topic, and y

Who doesn’t love a good hyperlink? Think about it, you’re reading an article or a website, and you see that magic blue underline and you know that it will whisk you away to some other fun corner of the internet – like this. This experience has been the basic backbone of the web since its inception. It works because it’s so dead simple. The link has become an important tool for publishers, content creators and online curators looking to tell a compelling stories that engage their audience. It has also become a staple of the marketer’s tool chest, helping them gain traction for their brands. Un

Over the course of the past year my startup, KYA and its analytics product, has undergone massive improvements in both features and functionality. But before we were able to build out shiny new features, we had to address the elephant in the room: scalability. It was pretty much exactly a year ago that I brought on my CTO, Joel, who is incredible, and he essentially sat me down and told me (and I’m paraphrasing here): “The infrastructure is a mess, you can’t bring on any really big sites, and it’s going to take about 6 months to get KYA fully scalable.” …Not what I wanted to hear, as you can

With over 2.5 billion email users worldwide, it’s safe to say that we rely on email for our online communication. While email is familiar, universal and connects people together, it lacks many features teams prefer for effective communication, which can lead to gaps in correspondence and delayed responses. Just imagine all the times you’ve spent trying to find pertinent information within lengthy email chains and now picture doing that very same thing while corresponding with multiple people simultaneously. Chaotic right? Well, I’ve come across an alternative online communication app that’s mo

9to5Google reporting that the big G is making a huge push for progressive web apps on Android with the release of Chrome 57 by allowing these PWAs to have more system access and better integrations into Android (like traditional apps). The ambitious goal behind Progressive Web Apps is to allow websites to have the same capabilities and features as a native app, but without the initial download. Google has been a heavy backer of this model and will soon grant PWAs more system-wide access and integration in Android. That sounds nice and all but why not create a native app? I thought we passed

Thanks to modern technology, our homes are now “smart” environments. Today’s tech tools make it easier than ever to view media, manage our households, engage with others (both in and outside of the home), and be creative. And they’re readily available off-the-shelf (and many are surprisingly affordable too). If you are looking to upgrade your home, these eight tech items are must-haves. Make the switch today, and bring your home into the 21st century. Amazon Echo Amazon Echo (like Google’s Home) represents a new standard for home electronics. Just as radio gave way to television, and telev

When you’re taking the first steps towards launching your own startup, you need to be well aware of the fact that things won’t be easy. In fact, they’re going to be damn tough. If you didn’t know by now, here’s an interesting statistic related to the success rate of the contemporary startups. 75% of them fail, while only a lucky 25% get to reach their goals and establish themselves in the marketplace. Why do so many fail? Well, it’s usually a lack of something; an element such as the promotion strategy might be bad, or there’s something wrong with the company’s mindset. No matter what the pr