8 once-heavily buzzed pieces of tech professionals are still watching

Interest in new technologies can grow blazingly hot before peoples attention gets turned toward something new. It is a common occurrence that a piece of tech on everyones mind today can be easily forgotten tomorrow. What once-heavily buzzed or less-known tech or system are you still watching, and why? Heres what they said: 40% off TNW Conference! There is still massive potential in IoT supporting industries. For example, we are likely going to see a lot of security development regarding these devices....

April 26, 2019 · 2 min · 261 words · Edward Jones

The golden age of influencer marketing is yet to come

How did we get here and whats the future of the influencer marketing industry? I caught up with Pamela Kaupinen from HelloSociety to find out. In a nutshell: strategize, ideate, innovate, execute. In the ideation phase, Marketing and Sales would collaborate to root our best ideas in insights. Teams would brainstorm in the high-above-the-clouds conference rooms of the iconic One World Trade Center,Conde Nasts HQ. Influencer marketing is a relatively new industry....

April 26, 2019 · 2 min · 396 words · Mr. Daniel Cisneros

Focal Stellia Review: $2,999 headphones you’ll want to risk bringing everywhere

I havent heard every closed-back headphone on the market, but Ive heard more than most people. Now you might add the Focal Stellia to that list. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The Stellia came as something of a surprise. Im glad it did. But the Stellias tuning and design make it my favorite of any of the companys headphones. Aesthetically, the Stellia is stunning. It feels worth its price too, with cushiony pads and a metal frame that exudes class....

April 25, 2019 · 2 min · 272 words · Taylor Floyd

Deep learning can help us eradicate suicide – but only if we let it

Humanitys mental health crisis has reached pandemic proportions. Bluntly put: we dont seem capable of solving the problem on our own. For humans to intervene in mental health-related medical emergencies we have to be aware of the problem. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In the past 18 monthsat least 22 US veteranshave killed themselves at Veterans Administration centers in the US. And this means the Federal government is finally invested in finding technological interventions to suicide....

April 24, 2019 · 2 min · 385 words · Sierra Thomas

First quarter 2019 crypto roundup: How did Litecoin perform?

Litecoin (LTC) was created back in 2011 as one of the earliest forks of Bitcoin. This supposed lite cryptocurrency has a block time that it claims is about 25-percent less than Bitcoins. In theory, it should process and validate transactions much quicker. 40% off TNW Conference! This would be the highest price LTC would see all year. By February, its trading price dropped by nearly 63 percent bottoming at $119.54....

April 24, 2019 · 2 min · 420 words · Randy Hicks

Hands-on: OPPO’s Reno pizza-slice selfie camera is slow, but delicious

OPPO the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has a history of trying to straight-up murder the notch. So, this piece is more of an overview of the Reno, not an in-depth review. That, friends, will come later. So, lets get the basics down. Cool are there multiple versions of the Reno? The latter phone is the one we got our hands on, so its going to be our focus. First things first, the cameras....

April 24, 2019 · 2 min · 421 words · Keith Fields

How to master the art of timeboxing

Some of these approaches have been little-known secrets hoarded by successful people. Distinct pathways have been discussed so much that at this point they should be common knowledge. What works for one entrepreneur doesnt guarantee that it will work for you. Im a big fan of Tim Ferriss. In other words, when it comes to time management and productivity, there is no universal approach. For example, youve heard a zillion times that the key to success is to wake up early....

April 24, 2019 · 4 min · 790 words · Robert Roy

Q2 Digital Statshot 2019: TikTok peaks, Snapchat grows, and we can’t stop talking

This trend is evident in the latest app store data, too. This may be partly because fixed internet connections are still considerably faster than mobile connections. We previously based estimates on people who were active users in the past 30 days. not including figures for Instagram and WhatsApp. That means that Facebook is monetizing roughly 81 percent of its total active user base. However, there are a number of reasons why Facebook cannot monetize all of its monthly active users....

April 24, 2019 · 2 min · 270 words · Brandy Martinez

Bowers and Wilkins Formation Hands-on: If Sonos made $4,000 speakers

Its no secret that audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts are skeptical of wireless speakers. Hi-fi manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins claims to have solved these problems with its newFormation suiteof wireless products. I had the chance to listen to the speakers, and theyre like Sonos on steroids. The Formation family consists of five products at launch. But the real star of the show is the wireless technology behind the speakers. This online grid has a ridiculously low one-microsecond latency....

April 23, 2019 · 3 min · 457 words · Ryan Fisher

No Ewoks were harmed in the making of this TNW Star Wars Day gift guide

Unpopular opinion: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor is the best movie in the Star Wars universe. We wont be taking questions, but heres our Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) gift guide. Chewbacca Mask Lady became so popular she was presented withan action figurein her likeness by Hasbro. The mask was sold out in stores and online for much of 2016, but theyre generally available now. it’s possible for you to get yours on Amazonhere....

April 23, 2019 · 2 min · 415 words · Michael Mullins

Full moon patents: IBM’s ‘eye contact’ file transfer and Ford’s self-cleaning car

Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. Get ready when that moon gets gibbous, yall. This April-ish roundup lands on the cutePink Moon! Since mylast post, the US patent office issued over 29,089 patents and published over 27,807 patent applications. Each patent asset adds a little something new to the human knowledge base. A recently publishedpatent applicationfrom Ford describes a unique solution to provide last mile connectivity. Ford plans to sell cars with hoverboards....

April 22, 2019 · 3 min · 502 words · Jennifer Velez

11 aspects to consider when adopting smart home technologies

Why is it so important? Heres what they said: 1. Just because a service is free doesnt mean you want to invite it into your home. Always read the fine print. Matthew Capala,Alphametic 4. Consider these effects before using them. Bryce Welker,Crush The CPA Exam 5. AI would automatically shut down the devices when not in use without manual intervention. It is a long-term investment and were just scratching the surface of its true potential....

April 19, 2019 · 2 min · 245 words · Renee Cochran

TNW2019 Daily: Build your own conference schedule

With only 21 days left until TNW2019 kicks off, lets explore what your second day could look like! Want to tailor your day tocertain tracksor other preferences? Check out theofficial scheduleto build your own. Tickets to TNW Conference 2022 are available now! Shes set to become the first Indian female co-founder and CEO of a unicorn. TNW2019s Growth Quarters track will showcase the success stories of top entrepreneurs and leaders....

April 18, 2019 · 2 min · 269 words · Debbie Quinn