TOP RECENT TECH TRENDS
Since it has been a while that we did an update on upcoming technological trends (it really is a mission to try to keep up!), we figure now is a good time as any. Believe it or not, even the current season motivates techs to develop new concepts to adapt better to our day to day routine. Techs now seem …
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SONOS
For anyone that watched the commercials at the 2014 Super Bowl, you may have noticed a clever one by Sonos (www.sonos.com) . We are very familiar with the brand and what it has to offer. It is actually the most popular system in our residential install ventures. WHAT IS IT? Sonos is a system of HiFi wireless speakers and audio …
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TINY SMARTPHONE PRINTER
It seems that smartphones are involved in every aspect of our lives as of late. It really is so convenient to be able to carry an organizer, phone, e-mail, and high-tech camera in your pocket. Camera technology is now a crucial feature on smart phones. It makes it easy to document important moments with a picture. Now while most of …
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HIGH TECH BRACELETS
While mobile phones seem to now be able to handle many of our tasks…we usually have to “hold” them. Well, technology is once again facilitating that for us. Hi-tech bracelets continue to evolve to cover different technological needs. Some examples: 1) MOOD MONITORING – (Product: The Smile from EmoPulse) This means the bracelet can tell the wearer when to rest, …
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SMART MAT
Everything seems to be available in “smart” format these days. Simple objects such as doorbells, locks, light bulbs and appliances have quickly climbed in popularity in order to use technology to its full advantage. One main concern for people when working away from home is the state of their home outside (ex: who is at the door at any given …
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MULTI-SCREEN VIEWING
It wasn’t too long ago that advertisers were fighting for prime time slots in TV watching. Now, it seems that competition for audience has spread on to many screens…from cell phones to tablets. The TV still rules the living room for the most part but it has the company of another type of screen in presence. In fact, current research …
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SCANNABLE MARKETING
Scannable marketing refers to the little codes available for smartphones from almost any retailers nowadays. Saving money has never been easier than having “coupons” embedded in the one thing you always have on you: CELL PHONE. The Quick Response Code (QR) is the trademark term for a matrix barcode that contains information. A QR code is basically a much more …
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VOICE CONTROLLED FUNCTIONALITY
Voice command in technological devices has been around longer than people may think. The use of it to operate home appliances was in the works before the more current and popular mobile devices and automobiles. A very common use that has been around for many years is that of an automated phone system. Cutting costs to having to have an …
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WAYS MOBILE APPS CAN PUT YOU AT RISK
It is no secret that our smartphones contain valuable and personal information that one would like to be kept private. Without even thinking, we may be sharing some of it on a daily basis. The one frightening fact is that once something is out, it is there forever and recent data invasions should definitely raise important awareness. A recent study …
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SLEEP TRACKING APPS
Sleep…such a joyful pastime, yet one that seems people have trouble with. As adults, lives are so busy that a few hours at night may be the only chance at it. Not only that, but the quality of sleep in those hours seems to be diminishing due to stress or just due to a busy mind that won’t ease up. …
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