Posts tagged with "COVID-19"
Remote Control; The COVID-19 Pandemic And A Stay-At-Home Hobby
When Jean-Pierre Deheeger or “JP” bought a Hobby Town franchise in the Chicago area 13 years ago, he didn’t go into the venture blindly. A 2010 Hobby Manufacturers report showed the RC (remote control) industry had grown to just over 2.5-billion-dollar industry globally and no signs of a down slide.
Virtual Cannabis Conference Marks New Era In Event Technology
With the COVID-19 pandemic firmly in place, industries relying on events are being forced to not only rethink their marketing and promotion strategies, they are also seeing a demand to take their shows online by innovating reactive, virtual platforms.
How A Technology Firm Pivoted During Unprecedented Times
Moorestown, New Jersey-based Starlite Productions International, Inc. is making the most of the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The company – a local tech firm providing commercial audiovisual and lighting solutions for the performing arts, casinos, universities, retail, houses of worship, and high-profile events has...
The Future Of Work – What Comes After The Pandemic?
COVID-19 changed the world rapidly and so did the corporate work environment. Companies of all sizes and segment were forced to adapt and support hundreds of thousands of employees to work remotely. Companies were left to scramble to add more bandwidth at the data centers, call paths to keep contact centers from experiencing massive...
Tech Is Making Travel Safer During the Pandemic
A lot of people now work from home, thanks to COVID-19, but not everyone has that luxury. Whether you're a remote worker who needs to travel or have a meeting you can't miss, you may need to take a trip. With the pandemic still raging, that can be a cause for concern.
New Healthcare Plan Could Help You Pay Deductible
In the U.S., the global coronavirus has claimed nearly 100,000 lives and 30 million jobs. Consequently, what COVID-19 has brought to light is the strength of our country’s health care infrastructure, begging the decades-old question of how we perceive medicine, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Toronto Offers Unique Drive-In Experience
Drive-in movie theaters are clearly enjoying a major resurgence during the COVID era. But the drive-in concept has also taken root in less traditional venues. One of the more ingenious drive-in leisure experiences emerging during the pandemic is the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Toronto, which includes an aptly named drive-in version...
COVID-19's Impact on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every currency in the world, including digital currencies. In addition, it has impacted blockchain, the tech behind digital currencies. But how exactly will the pandemic impact cryptocurrency and the blockchain space in the months to come? Read on to find out.
Say What? The Language of Internet Gaming Slang
Every time you hop into an online game, you’ll get a chance to see and hear a lot of gaming slang. The gaming slang has been evolving and there are so many terms and acronyms you have to become familiar with. You can play without the knowledge of gaming slang but it’ll be like conversing with people who don’t speak the language you...
Powering Up Mobile Phones to Fight COVID-19
The U.S. leads the world in COVID-19 illnesses and deaths, according to John Hopkins University data. The nation headed into its Fourth of July celebrations—with over 2.8 million confirmed cases and approximately 130,000 lives lost to the coronavirus. Over 1,000 people have died each day since the country’s first known death by the...
7 Destinations That Will Pay You To Visit Once The Pandemic Is Over
Many of us have become shut-ins by force due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Staying home has its perks, but many people have been planning their next vacation since lockdown began. With so many nations across the world experiencing economic hardship due to the pandemic, some have plans around increasing tourism and restoring economic
Remote IT Support Predicted to Be One of the Fastest-Growing Industries of the Future
A recent survey by NPower questioned CIOs about the talents that are most likely to be in demand in the future. Among the most noteworthy results was the fact that remote IT support and troubleshooting features highly on their results. The Full Details This survey asked 75 CIO and technology experts from financial services, technology,...
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.
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New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap
Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap.
A Pandemic Shift; Company Moves to Increase Production of Solar-Powered Chargers for Healthcare Infrastructure
The current healthcare crisis has caused many companies to change plans. Some have shut down; others have ramped-up production of critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus. One small but growing company in San Diego, California, deemed an essential service during the crisis, realigned its production to focus on one product—the EV...
Global Emissions Have Dropped 17 Percent During Coronavirus Pandemic
According to a recent study, global emissions have dropped 17 percent over the coronavirus pandemic. However, emissions could bounce back as society opens back up.
How Big Data is Normalizing Telehealth During COVID-19
Telehealth has been vital in the fulfillment of our basic healthcare requirements, especially during this global pandemic.
InnoTech Picks 2: What We’re Doing This Week During Quarantine
Whatever you might be looking for, we’re using this space to share what the Innovation & Tech Today team has been playing, watching, and reading this week to hopefully give you some inspiration.
4 Ways Technology is Helping the Food Supply Chain During COVID-19
Here are four ways that technology is helping the food supply chain during COVID-19, as well as the possible impacts beyond the current crisis.
5 Working from Home Tips During Quarantine
As a work-from-home veteran myself, here are 5 tips to make sure you are staying productive while working from home during quarantine.