The Future of Tech, News and making sense of it all!

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

TPS Consulting Daily


TECHNOLOGY

The App Store is Turning 10 Today: A Decade of Innovation

Shared by
Michael Tchong





kevinkyburz.com - When Apple launched its first 500 apps on App Store in 2008, nobody could’ve predicted the global impact the coming years would have in store for the service. Everything from the way people work, tra…

How Companies are using Instagram to Recruit Gen Z - Social Media Explorer

Shared by
Michael Tchong





socialmediaexplorer.com - Not everyone knows it, but Tel Aviv is a hot spot for innovation. Like Silicon Valley, it’s a startup capital where you’ll find countless entrepreneurs and innovators working hard to create huge valu…

OPEL Astra 1.6 CDTi 136CV aut. Sports Tourer Innovation

Shared by
Michael Tchong





annunci.gestionaleauto.com - Il titolare del trattamento è Tomasi Auto Srl con sede in Via Salvo D'acquisto, 2, Guidizzolo (MN) Il cookie è un piccolo file di testo contenente una certa quantità di informazioni scambiato tra un …

Six Key Aspects to Inbound Marketing ROI: Part 6 Innovation » Mighty Media Group

Shared by
Michael Tchong





mightymediagroup.com.au - Innovation is a key ingredient to the longevity of a successful company. Times change, people’s behaviour changes, our needs and desires also change, and innovation is the answer to keeping fresh and…

Hallan un misterioso sarcófago negro que podría pertenecer a Alejandro Magno

Shared by
Al Rojo Vivo





www.telemundo.com - -Autoridades egipcias anunciaron el hallazgo de un ataúd negro hecho de granito y de más de dos metros de longitud -Se cree que podría pertenecer a Alejandro Magno, sin embargo, no hay nada confirmado

The Essential Phone at $250 is the best smartphone deal of the year

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - The screen goes all the way to the edge, but there's that camera notch. On the back, you've got the LED flash, a dual-camera setup, two contact points for the modular system, and a fingerprint reader.

Slack acquires Missions to help users automate work tasks inside chat

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - As Slack continues to grow its paid business users, the company is looking for ways to help customers build integrations that make sense for the work they do. Slack announced today that it has acquir…

Ubisoft now auto-bans Rainbow Six Siege players who use toxic language

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Ubisoft has implemented a new system in Rainbow Six Siege that bans players for using toxic language in the text chat, according to PC Gamer. Yesterday, a number of players started whining about bein…

Amazon Prime Day U.S. sales bigger than last year, despite site issues

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Despite the massive glitches that prevented online shoppers from being able to browse and buy from Amazon’s Prime Day sale yesterday, the retailer is this morning claiming its Prime Day sales in the …

The 21st Century Internet Act aims to enshrine net neutrality in law

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Congress may soon vote on a new bill that would set net neutrality down as a matter of law rather than a set of rules to be changed every few years by the FCC. The “21st Century Internet Act,” introd…

Tinder tests Bitmoji integration using the recently launched Snap Kit

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Tinder will begin testing Bitmoji in its app in Canada and Mexico, the company announced today. The new integration comes courtesy of the recently launched Snap Kit, which allows third-party apps to …

Founder and investor Elad Gil has a new book that aims to help startups with their later-stage challenges –before they get to that point

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Serial entrepreneur and angel investor Elad Gil has become renowned in Silicon Valley startup circles, largely because he not only funds startups but he advises many, too. Some of the tech companies …

Acorns co-founder nabs another $5 million for Blast, a startup that saves while you game

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - “It just started as a grand experiment,” says Walter Cruttenden, the serial fintech entrepreneur, of his latest foray into the world of low finance. “Let’s see if we can reach people through games.” …

This $20 DIY kit makes your NES, SNES, or Mega Drive controller wireless

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - I have to hand it to 8BitDo. At first I thought they were just opportunistically hawking cheap hunks of plastic in an era of unparalleled nostalgia for retro games, but… well, who am I kidding? That’…

Instagram is building non-SMS 2-factor auth to thwart SIM hackers

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Hackers can steal your phone number by reassigning it to a different SIM card, use it to reset your passwords, steal your Instagram and other accounts, and sell them for Bitcoin. As detailed in a har…

Amazon’s Show Mode Dock makes the Echo Show mostly unnecessary

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - Google gave us a hardware blitzkrieg at CES. Among other things, the company announced a new smart display category, aimed at taking on the Echo Show through sheer, brute force. The new Show Mode Doc…

Sharecuts is creating a community for sharing Siri Shortcuts

Shared by
TechCrunch





techcrunch.com - With the upcoming release of iOS 12, Apple is introducing a new app called Shortcuts that will allow users to build custom voice commands for Siri that can be used to kick off a variety of actions in…

Guidemaster: Fitness trackers to consider before buying a smartwatch

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - The smartwatch hasn't swallowed up the fitness tracker yet. While many consumers are intrigued by the Apple Watch, Android Wear devices, and the like, old-school fitness trackers can still be useful …

Tempest 4000 finally lives after delays, legal threats—but what’s up on PC?

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - Ever since 1994's Tempest 2000, British game developer Jeff Minter has been inextricably linked to Atari. Published by Atari for its Jaguar system, Tempest 2000 was easily among that notorious consol…

All highs, no lows: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Shared by
Ars Technica





arstechnica.com - After the relatively bloated third-generation (NC), the current MX-5 is almost the exact size of the 1989 original. As long as you fit, there are few more enjoyable places to drive than from behind t…

“Momo”, el escalofriante reto que circula por Whatsapp (y por qué no es bueno llevarlo a cabo)

Shared by
Al Rojo Vivo





www.telemundo.com - En los últimos días, por Whatsapp y en general por Internet ha circulado una imagen totalmente tétrica y terrorífica de una “mujer”, a la que los usuarios han denominado “Momo”. “Momo” se caracteriza…

Dark UX Patterns in Advertising

Shared by
Webdesigner Depot





icons8.com - According to Hubspot research, 85% of people have a negative opinion towards websites with obnoxious or intrusive ads. The question is: What’s wrong with the remaining 15%? These are probably the peo…

How to “Remote User Test” | The JotForm Blog

Shared by
Webdesigner Depot





www.jotform.com - When your user base consists of millions of people from pretty much every country, there are many things to consider while conducting user tests. User behaviors and mindsets change drastically from c…

4 Insights You Need to Know About the Future Of Video

Shared by
Reg Saddler





www.inc.com - Before attending VidCon, my friend had called to warn me that I was going to feel "really old" at the annual video industry conference. But as I waded through crowds of children dressed like unicorns…

How to Unfollow Everyone on Twitter

Shared by
Reg Saddler





lifehacker.com - If you’re still an active Twitter user, and if you’ve been collecting followers for years until your timeline became an unreadable mess, you might fantasize about burning it all down. “It” meaning bo…

2 CVS Employees Fired After Calling the Cops on Black Woman Who Was Just Trying to Use a Coupon

Shared by
Anthony Casas, PhD





www.theroot.com - The backlash continues after “Coupon Carl” called the police on a black woman who was trying to use a manufacturer’s coupon in store, accusing the woman of forgery. Yes, this is yet another story of …

Uber brings more tools to help you and your ride find each other

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - Probably one of the aspects of ride-sharing where we, both the rider and the driver, need help the most is actually finding each other, especially in crowded or maze-like, high-traffic, and confusing…

Meizu 16 Plus front panel leaked before official product launch this August

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - The Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Plus, and the Meizu 15 Lite were officially launched only last quarter. We don’t know if the phones reached most of the brand’s key markets yet but as early as now, we’re learn…

Samsung Galaxy X patent shows foldable smartphone operation

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - The foldable smartphone category hasn’t really taken off but we believe a number of OEMs have started to work on related technologies. In the past, a foldable phone would refer to clamshell and flip-…

Samsung 8GB LPDDR5 DRAM: Ready for future 5G and AI mobile apps

Shared by
Android Community





androidcommunity.com - Samsung also has the chip-making business and some are saying it’s already No. 1. We can’t say that is true but we believe the South Korean tech giant is doing its best by developing fast processors …

Travel Tech: T-Mobile Makes International Access More Affordable - Thurrott.com

Shared by
Paul Thurrott





www.thurrott.com - T-Mobile’s new day pass option for international travelers makes it the most affordable option of the major U.S. wireless carriers. Additionally, T-Mobile has expanded its international coverage to a…

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 Review - Thurrott.com

Shared by
Paul Thurrott





www.thurrott.com - It used to be so simple. But over the years, Lenovo has expanded its ThinkPad family, offering a much bigger—and somewhat more confusing—array of options to customers. The good news? You should be ab…

Prosecutors: Russian Hackers Exploit US Cyber Vulnerability

Shared by
Chris From Wisconsin





www.newsmax.com - Exactly seven months before the 2016 presidential election, Russian government hackers made it onto a Democratic committee's network. One of their carefully crafted fraudulent emails had hit pay dirt…

Rights Group Questions DEA Exploit of Encrypted Cellphones

Shared by
Chris From Wisconsin





www.newsmax.com - In the first known case of its kind, U.S. drug agents supplied unwitting cocaine-trafficking suspects in California with smartphones they thought were encrypted but had been rigged to allow eavesdrop…

Sleeping Giants Founder Matt Rivitz Unmasked

Shared by
Glen Woodfin





www.breitbart.com - According to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s (DCNF) Peter Hasson, Rivitz’s identity as the until-now anonymous founder is confirmed by clues left in Rivitz’s media interviews and social media post…

Hornby Island Google Ranking Marketing Expert Leads and SEO Services Announced

Shared by
Aj Martirano, Online Marketer





newswire.net - (Newswire.net -- July 17, 2018) -- Marketers Pantry has announced that it is now offering full website SEO services for businesses in any niche. It can provide full service SEO management to design a…

Skype finally gets call recording feature

Shared by
Webdesigner Depot





thenextweb.com - It’s been almost 15 years since Skype launched and soon you’ll be able record calls on the app. What a time to be alive. Skype used to be the monarch of video calls, but it has fallen behind its comp…

Why Madagascar Is Great for Gastronomads

Shared by
Mike Elgan





gastronomad.net - We Gastronomads live abroad for the food -- and everything that goes with it (the people, culture, the natural environment and human experiences of living). We go for the things we find. And we pay f…

How to Use Instagram Live Video Chat for Business : Social Media Examiner

Shared by
Themelis Cuiper





www.socialmediaexaminer.com - Want to use Instagram to provide personalized customer service? Wondering how live video chat can help? In this article, you’ll learn how to use Instagram’s live video chat feature to enhance your bu…

Complete Guide of Video Types For Business | Influence Buzz

Shared by
Alessandra Colaci





www.influencebuzz.com - So, you're doing your research and trying to decide if creating videos is the best way to promote your brand? Great! Now all you have to do is figure out what type of video is best for you to help …

How to Write Your Best Facebook Ad Copy to Generate Results (Examples)

Shared by
Tyson Quick





instapage.com - Digital marketers have heard it many times before: personalize your ads. Tailor them to fit your audience. Whether you’re writing text ad copy for specific ad group keywords, or pondering over person…

Master Marketing on Instagram - Marketing with Instagram Video Tutorial

Shared by
terrypetrovick





www.attractionmarketingprofits.com - This is easier than you might think once you uncover the proven tips, tricks and inside secrets (and apps!) used to capture and convert your target audience. Because there is both a right way and a w…

Best Webhosting Is Something That's Easy To Learn About

Shared by
Rolf Joho





agentmonhost.com - While no one knows for sure, start looking at business costs, including your best webhosting costs. This article offers ample advice on how to identify good hosting service for a great price. The maj…

How To Effectively Design A Web Site

Shared by
Rolf Joho





agentmonhost.com - If your web pages do not work right, your business isn’t going to do well. Learn how you can design a great site by reading the following information Don’t use frames when you want a site so that it …

Best Webhosting Ideas That Will Inspire You

Shared by
Rolf Joho





agentmonhost.com - If you use a web host which is not reliable, you will have times when there are people trying to see your site, and they can not. For this reason and many others, it’s crucial that you choose a quali…

Harland Clarke Names Marketing Technology and E-Commerce Leaders to Executive Team

Shared by
Future Lighting





www.businesswire.com - SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harland Clarke®, a leading provider of omni-channel, customer engagement solutions, has appointed Rachel Bergman to senior vice president of digital strategy and head of…

Digital Disruption Common Sense

Shared by
Rob Llewellyn





cxo-transform.com - Facebook took 3.5 years to acquire 50 million customers, Whatsapp took 15 months, Angry Birds took 15 days. Since 1995 when Clay Christensen and Joe Bower published the HBR article Disruptive Technol…

Three Major Challenges for the Internet of Things

Shared by
Tamara Dull





datafloq.com - The Internet of Things offers great potential for organisations and societies. A connected world where billions, or even trillions, of devices are connected to the Internet and as such can communicat…

Four ways retailers should start preparing for Black Friday in summer

Shared by
Redstage





www.econsultancy.com - According to the Office for National Statistics, there was a 1.5% decline in volume of UK sales last December (month-on-month) following a particularly strong November. The drop was seemingly due to …

Adobe to launch Photoshop for iPad in strategy shift

Shared by
Redstage





adage.com - Adobe Systems, the maker of popular digital design programs for creatives, is planning to launch the full version of its Photoshop app for Apple's iPad as part of a new strategy to make its products …

After Making $1 Million, I Saw My Life Change: Here's How

Shared by
WorldConsultingGroup





www.entrepreneur.com - It's not an easy feat to become a millionaire and surely, lots of lessons are learned along the way. For Entrepreneur Network partner Jack Canfield, reaching this personal milestone has brought much …

Intent-Driven Networks - The New Hot Datacentre Tech

Shared by
ERP_Consulting





www.cio.com - Intelligence is the next holy grail of the datacentre. It is also the solution to the extreme challenges the modern network architect faces. The ability to understand everything that goes on within a…

TPS Consulting


Computers, Technology and the Future!