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Food for Thought: 5 Ways Restaurants Need to Use Technology Over the Next Decade

he tech industry has been forced to change in dramatic and awe-inspiring ways over the past several years, with major corporations turning on dimes to accommodate major shifts and a constant stream of new startups striving to make an impact in the world. But on the other end of the spectrum, it would seem, is the restaurant industry, which on ... Read More »

Impact of Wireless Technology in the Workplace

Business processes have changed dramatically over the years. Owing to the evolution of technology and changing customer expectations, businesses have devised and revised strategies to meet the requirements. Nowadays, businesses are equipped with the best technologies to make the processes smoother and easier. Emerging technologies are substantially altering the business and social environment. Wireless technology has become a crucial component ... Read More »

The Top 3 Reasons to Implement Restaurant Technology

The typical consumer might think that restaurant success is all about the amazing and mouth watering food. But increasingly, owners and decision makers in restaurants are looking to restaurant technology as part of the success recipe. Why Implement Technology in Restaurants? According to a recent American Express survey, restaurant owners and decision makers give three reasons to implement restaurant technology.  And it’s ... Read More »

Dharmesh Shah of HubSpot: Chatbots Are the Most Important Technology in Decades

Small Business Trends: What’s the biggest thing since you started HubSpot with Brian Halligan ten years ago that has surprised you the most about marketing, and how people have gravitated around some of the things that you’ve put out there? Dharmesh Shah: The biggest surprise for lack of a better term is how global the underlying fundamental philosophy of Inbound ... Read More »

Here’s the Truth on Unlimited Data Plans

Cell phone carriers are going all in on unlimited data. T-Mobile ditched its data packages in favor of a single unlimited plan. Sprint slashed the price of its own unlimited plan, making it one of the carrier’s cheapest options. And Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile and MetroPCS now offer prepaid unlimited data at bargain prices. But most smartphone users would be ... Read More »

New Sephora Chatbot Aids Customers in Finding the Right Beauty Products

Trying a new lipstick or make up on your face is so yesterday! A new chatbot from Sephora Virtual Artist powered by Modiface will let you see every imaginable color combination without ever touching your face. This type of collaboration for product discovery using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a first for a large retailer. With this new application, Sephora can ... Read More »

Get Cooking Accurately With the Meld Knob + Clip

Many people enjoy making a home cooked meal. Unfortunately, the joys of cooking can quickly turn to frustration. Your family or a phone call distracts you and now the food’s burnt. You find a recipe that looks promising but vague directions or differences in cookware ruin your efforts. Lazy cooks or those that value accuracy might find a possible solution ... Read More »

The Best Gadget Gifts for Geeks

If you’re looking for some unique gifts for the people on your holiday gift list, you might consider purchasing some new tech gadgets. There are plenty of different items available with varying price tags and functionality. Here are some gadget gifts to consider for any tech geeks on your gift list. Gadget Gifts for Geeks in 2016 Pocket VR For ... Read More »

Education in the Age of Student Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship has become “cool” over the last 20 years since the Internet came into being. Youth entrepreneurship, especially college students trying their hands at digital start-ups, is now quite a phenomenon. Today, we’re going to look at a team of student entrepreneurs who have launched a product and got it to a revenue generating stage while still at school. Meet ... Read More »

Is Video Marketing the Future of Education?

The Internet makes our world smaller and our classrooms larger. Have you noticed the rise in online degrees? That’s the university system using a digital format to educate students in certain fields. The Internet itself is kind of like space, with undiscovered planets of knowledge in various corners of this universe.  Except we don’t need a spaceship to travel through ... Read More »