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Yesterday, millions of people all over the world tore open their presents to uncover what goodies were hiding beneath that wrapping paper that’s been tormenting them for days, it not, weeks. This is Christmas 2016, so of course, technology has become an integral part of everyone’s daily lives and if the App Store rankings are a sign of popularity (I think they are), here are a few of the big winners this holiday season (these rankings are US only): Screenshot from Product Hunt. Super Mario Run was (finally) knocked off the #1 spot on the App Store charts by Fitbit, indicating that (like la

Last year, we were celebrating the big win of the net neutrality. Our internet providers bragged about the higher broadband speed, and the big merger between Comcast and Time Warner that could result in a bandwidth monopoly, was called off at the last minute. It sure did seem like internet users won the war against the Big Telecom, but we shouldn’t start celebrating just yet. American internet is fundamentally broken and there’s no easy way to fix this problem. What the numbers say? American consumers are used to get the best possible service, but when it comes to internet speed, we’re not am

We live in an age where it’s possible for just about anyone with enough skills and ambition to become a successful entrepreneur and start their own company. This goes double if you are running an online business. The technology is cheaper and more accessible than ever, and there are plenty of tools available that can help you with every aspect of the job. Also, the internet has enabled experts to market their products and services regardless of the location, as well as given birth to new professions, such as blogging, vlogging, content marketing, and plenty of others. Yet, despite all this co

TechCrunch on the release of Super Mario Run for iOS last week: Nintendo has confirmed what we all knew was likely – Super Mario Run got a lot of downloads at launch. The company says that the app was downloaded over 40 million times during its first four days on the App Store, which breaks records for Apple’s mobile software shop. Previous third-party estimates suggested the new game was on track to topple Pokémon Go’s previous early performance and approach the 40 million mark, but this official number confirms it. I mean, yes, clearly that’s a lot of downloads, but the reviews haven’t bee

If you’ve decided that you’re going to launch a startup in 2017, then you are in for one hell of an exciting year. However, before you get started, there are a lot of things to get hammered out. It’s these details that can mean the difference between ending 2017 as a success or finding yourself back at square one. As you launch your startup, you number one asset is going to be knowledge. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to overcome any challenges. Keep reading to learn 9 things you should know to build a great startup in 2017. Creating a Detailed Budget is Key Many entrep

It’s not unusual for a household to consume hundreds of GB of data per month. Heavy users who regularly do online video streaming can even go over 1TB per month. Thanks to HD and 4K videos as well as faster connection speeds, it’s easy to use up tremendous amounts of data to quickly go over the allotted data limit for a month (with a limited broadband plan). In the past, choosing an unlimited broadband service was a no brainer. Unlimited plans were frequently used by companies to attract new subscribers and back then they really meant an unlimited service. In recent years, though, the so-call

If you are in the market for an amazing pair of computer speakers look no further than the KEF X300A speakers. There are actually two models of the X300A’s — one is a strictly wired version (X300A) and the other model (X300AW or X300A Wireless) has wireless capabilities. I bought the X300AW (wireless version) which have built-in AIrPlay and DLNA, but I actually have them connected to my computer via USB because that was the only way I could figure out how to take full advantage of the incredible DAC built into the speakers which allows you to pump audio through the speakers at 24bit / 96kHz h

TIME on the latest Yahoo Hack: Imagine you’re about to buy a restaurant. It’s a place that was hugely popular, but has since lost its luster. Your plan is to turn it around. Before you can close the deal, the business reveals not one, but two incidents that jeopardized its patrons’ safety. The inspectors show up, demanding more information. Meanwhile, news of the problem spreads like wildfire, which will make your renovation efforts even more challenging. That gives you an idea of the position Verizon executives find themselves in after Yahoo disclosed its second massive security breach in

How often do you hear your friends say “Oh! I didn’t know they were still making music!” when you tell them so-and-so just released a new song/album. Of course, it’s entirely possible you’re that friend. Either way, I found an app that will solve your lack of musical release awareness. It’s called: Record Bird. Record Bird is an iOS app that will make you the smartest, most up-to-date music fan. It syncs with your music library on your iPhone/iPad and also can sync with Spotify and Facebook (it looks at artists/bands you like). Once it has the data, it will notify you when artists/bands you l

Is this search result proof Apple has given up on the Mac Pro? I just did a Google search for “Mac Pro” and decided to click on the top ad link titled “Mac Pro” which went directly to Apple.com, however, I didn’t end up exactly where I thought I would land (the Mac Pro page, obviously), instead it went to the MacBook Pro page. And unless you have been living under a rock, you’re likely aware that the MacBook Pros were recently updated, yet Apple’s Mac Pro computer hasn’t been updated in three years. Anyway, take a close look at the screenshot I’ve taken below, pay attention to how I was hover

With today’s online marketplace being extremely competitive, it can be hard finding creative means to come up with solid lead generation strategies. But, generating leads doesn’t have to be daunting or overly complicated. Here are some simple strategies that can help you generate some leads that will ensure business success. Correctly use your popups Avoid serving popups as soon as someone lands on your website. It makes you look like you are desperate, even more so if you are trying to close a deal that hasn’t even been discussed yet. Allow your visitors enough time to read through your ar

So here’s something cool. Uber is collaborating with Disney to transform the Uber app into a themed Rogue One: A Star Wars Story experience. The in-app experience, which Uber riders can opt-into, will unlock special Rogue One: A Star Wars Story features as well as access to exclusive video content. Nifty! Uber says riders in hundreds of cities around the world will have the option to opt-into the experience from Dec. 12 through Dec. 18, in anticipation of the film’s release. Here’s how it works: Open the Uber app Tap “Activate” on the special Rogue One: A Star Wars Story card Enter

Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile this holiday season (yes, that is a reference to the 1987 John Hughes film!), you will likely find that proper gear can make all the difference in your comfort. Though “traveling light” seems to be a philosophy that is preached by many these days, the truth is that the right gear can have a positive impact on your travel experience. Far from being a burden, these items can make it easier to stay in touch, help keep you entertained, facilitate business and work, and improve your mind and body while traveling to and fro. Ostrich Travel Pil

Messaging is without a doubt one of the most important areas of the tech industry that has seen a major revolution in the age of mobile. With the rise of apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Slack, Facebook Messenger, and so many others, it’s clear that messaging has become one of the main forms of communication available. With younger users, the change is even more pronounced as messaging has replaced calls as the main form of communication for many users. On top of the heavy fragmentation in the messaging space itself is the weird role social apps are playing in pulling text communication in

Recently, I purchased a 15-inch Late 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, but I was faced with a conundrum — what external drive should I use for my backups? I own a WD Passport Ultra, which has faithfully served me in the past for backups, but it isn’t a native USB-C drive. I mean, sure I could use my USB to USB-C dongle that I purchased from Apple for $19, but that found its home on the tail end of my Yeti microphone and honestly, I like it there. And while I do carry the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multi-Port adapter whenever I use the MacBook, the decision as to what external drive I would be using

Video content is the new hot thing, which is funny because I was doing video content back in 2007. Anyway, as video content creation continues to increase and become a popular method of communication for everything from private individuals to businesses, using tools like Facebook Live, Periscope, or YouTube, one thing is absolutely clear: the competition for eyeballs is fierce. When I first started doing video, I would literally record and then upload, I did very little (if any) post processing or editing. However, these days, it’s now crucial to produce the highest quality video possible in

So I’m joining the club of people who are experiencing battery issues with their new MacBook Pro’s with Touch Bar. Yesterday, I eek’d out about 3.5-4 hours of battery life on my brand new MacBook Pro. The problem, is that, Apple claims battery life with regular usage should be around 10-hours. I wasn’t editing videos or doing anything super CPU or GPU intensive–in fact, I was doing a little coding, some emailing, web browsing, and had about 5-7 apps open at all times. This shouldn’t result in such poor battery life. The specs of my MacBook Pro with Touch Bar are as follows: Intel i7 Quad Core

Yesterday, Joshua Topolsky’s new brain child, The Outline launched to the world. You’re likely familiar with Topolsky’s work, he was at Engadget prior to co-founding The Verge and then had a short stint at Bloomberg. Oh and he’s also made some appearances on Jimmy Fallon. Anyway, his new site launched yesterday so I took a second to check it out. According to Topolsky’s welcome post, The Outline is “a new kind of publication for a new kind of human.” I’m not exactly sure what that means, but let’s roll with it for now. Immediately after visiting the site, I felt a great amount of 90s nostalg

Where oh where is my LG UltraFine 5K display? Apple announced the new 27-inch 5K display that they designed alongside LG back during the new MacBook Pro event, however, the release date wasn’t provided, just noting it would be available “in December.” Today is December 5 but the display is still not available. I understand it’s the first full week of December, so I’m not too worried just yet, but I really hope we don’t have another AirPods situation brewing. I mean, just look at this magnificent monitor. The post It’s December, where’s my LG UltraFine 5K display? appeared first on BestTec

There are a lot of reasons why living in NYC is awesome, one of those reasons is because many cool companies open popup stores during the holiday season to show off their latest products. This year, famed audio company Sennheiser, decided to open a popup store in SoHo where their main attraction is a pair of $55,000 headphones. Yep, you read that right, Sennheiser created a pair of headphones that cost $55,000 and you can make an appointment to listen to them at the store. So of course, I had to give them a whirl. The headphones, which Sennheiser dubbed the HE 1 are 20 years in the making

3D printing is transforming healthcare models that effectively help doctors and surgeons to save lives. If you’re not familiar with 3D printing, it is creating a new object from digital file. A 3D printer operates much like a similar way as regular printer papers. The difference is that, it uses threads, plastic or heated metallic to replicate a physical object. The object is designed in a specialized 3D software imaging. With this revolutionary technology, 3D designers can create nearly any object or image that can be imagined. Although 3D printers are yet not 100% perfect but with the combi

When purchases are made face-to-face, we can easily make decisions about trust. The retailer has a store, and we can interact with a product (see it, touch it, looking at detail) before we make a decision to buy. And, if we have an issue after the purchase, we know where to find that retailer. When we make purchases online, however, we have a tougher time. Trust becomes a huge factor, and we are not prone to buy from a company we do not know or that has not been recommended to us by a trusted other. Heck, we may not even feel comfortable giving them an email address. We may visit the site and

When this email hit my inbox, I immediately thought, “These look insanely cool,” and so I’m sharing the news about these Vinci headphones. The AI-focused audio company behind the world’s first intelligent, bio-sensing headphones, recently announced the pre-order launch of their Vinci and Vinci Pro models, designed to provide an AI-assisted approach to music streaming and listening. Through the company’s machine learning technology, Vinci headphones adapt to user commands, preferences, and environment to curate a personalized audio experience. What I found intriguing about the Vinci headphone

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