4 Powerful Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Social CRM
Today’s customer is more empowered and informed than ever. As a result, customers’ expectations are at the highest, putting pressure on the brands to better know their customers. The core reason for introducing the traditional customer relationship management (CRM) system was to help companies know their customers...
Event Technology Trends That Are Shaping the Future
Technology trends are taking over virtually every sector, and the events industry has not been left out. From live streaming and artificial intelligence, these technologies are helping increase attendance, streamline attendee experiences, and simply the work of event creators. But which event tech trends should you adopt? We’ve...
e-Signatures and How They Help Digital Businesses
Signing paper documents may still be a fairly common practice, but in the digital age it makes more sense for businesses to make the leap to e-Signatures instead. This is especially true for organizations that primarily operate digitally, rather than requiring face-to-face interactions with customers. Here is a quick overview of...
Why Society Needs Connectivity from a Variety of Sources — Not Just 5G
Over the past year, 5G technology has been at the forefront of these conversations. While 5G continues to evolve and deploy globally, we’re also seeing an increased demand for connectivity in instances where 5G isn’t the appropriate fit. Society is becoming more and more reliant on connectivity for everyday life. As the demand...
Rise Of The Drone
Drone Technology is advancing at an exponential rate. The application and uses are increasing in groundbreaking ways due to increased technology of the payload and battery technology. With the recent FAA rule that allows drones to fly above people and in certain conditions, fly at night, the time is now to see these new technologies...
Top 5 Jobs Robots Could Have in the Next Decade…Will Yours Be Next?
While automation and the use of robotics has drastically increased the efficiency of manufacturing processes, logistics, and delivery, the casualty list for a slew of manual and service-based jobs on and off the production line is growing.
Product Review: Fenix LD30 Flashlight - 1600 Lumens
Sometimes that light on your iPhone just won’t cut it, and sometimes you have the phone to your ear. Maybe you’ve lost your car keys in the kitchen and have your partner on the phone? Maybe you’re in the attic putting up the holiday decorations? Measuring just 4.2 inches, the Fenix LD30 is small enough to carry anywhere but...
CES 2021: Using AI to Tackle Big Picture World Problems
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in problem solving is largely uncontested. The question is how long will it take. CES 2021 kicked off its first official day with an early morning roundtable on "The Power of AI." Jeremy Kaplan, editor in chief of Digital Trends, served as moderator for a panel that included Bridget...
CES 2021: Bosch Doubles Down on AIoT for 2021
Bosch, once a simple automotive parts company, made it clear during the CES 2021 opening keynotes that company executives see its future leading the AIoT field. AIoT, the artificial intelligence of things, is still a budding field with companies around the globe diving in head first. While Siri and Alexa fit the bill, as a technology,...
Zibi – Ottawa’s First Carbon-Neutral Community
Not often do communities truly give back to the planet, but Zibi in Ottawa, is doubling down. It’s going carbon-neutral. The town is a joint creation of Dream Unlimited, Dream Impact Trust, and Theia Partners. The community is a 34-acre master-planned area. It was designed to combine Canada’s history with the prospects of city...
5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2021
Challenges for the tech world skyrocketed in the face of a global pandemic. Computer power, health initiatives, artificial intelligence, and the like required a level of real-time innovation previously unprecedented. Here are five tech trends to keep an eye on in the coming year.
Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time
Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”
Making Water Out of Thin Air
There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.
Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think
The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it's for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option —...
Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions
New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.
7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices
In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.
Big Wheels Keep on Turning...Quietly
While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.
When’s the last time a Ford Bronco got this much attention?
Engineered with smart off-road technology, the 4x4 Ford Bronco is back in the news with a family of rugged SUVs. The vehicle’s production is scheduled for take-off in early 2021 while delivery to dealerships is expected next spring.
Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant
First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), FTP was working to connect different systems and allow convenient transference and manipulation of files. While mainstream use of FTP is now...
Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride
Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer Zoox to its portfolio. While the transaction numbers were not disclosed, based on the valuation of the company it is believed that Amazon spent...
3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business
If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.
Vans Are Becoming The Hottest New Electric Vehicle
General Motors surprised some industry watchers by making one of its 20 upcoming electric vehicles a commercial van. In addition, the electric van will be the third in a series of new vehicles coming out of the repurposed Hamtramck (Detroit) plant.
The Time for AR is Now and Your Health May Depend On It
In recent years, we’ve seen great strides as companies like Microsoft and TeamViewer introduce and implement its own use cases for AR, which has made attending Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show that much more exciting.
Mercedes and Nvidia Partner on Self-Driving Cars
Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile 134 years ago—and four years from now is asserting it will reinvent the transportation device. New models introduced in 2024 with being equipped with a still-being-designed super processor from chipmaker Nvidia that will allow customers to upgrade their cars later and add new features such as...
The Art of Crushing It
Internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives his patented entrepreneurial advice and reflects on the growing worlds of podcasting and cryptocurrency. This is just one example of the inspirational words of Gary Vaynerchuk. There’s a good reason that people look to him for advice - Vaynerchuk is an experienced entrepreneur,...
The Top 50 Most Innovative products (Part 3)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Can Facial Recognition Restrictions Enhance Tech Privacy? Probably Not
Facial recognition has always been a controversial technology, especially when it comes to the government using it. As tensions between the public and police have risen, some big names in the technology have taken a stand. Amazon, Microsoft and IBM have all stated that they'll stop selling facial recognition tech to the police. To be...
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part 2)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution
There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part One)
The Top 50 Most Innovated Products
