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2 March 2018
Less than 20 years ago, texting was a novelty service on mobile phones that required users to become well-acquainted with their cellular’s keyboard if they wanted to master the T9 format of predictive text. Nowadays, we can text with smooth swipes across the keyboard, with the technology within these phones being smart enough to piece together your intended word by interpreting the keys you’re swiping over. Better yet, we can talk to our phones instead of using our hands at all. This differs greatly from the fact that we can call our friends to talk to them, because it’s becoming…
I just got back from a weekend spent with my parents. They are in their eighties now and, although more tech-savvy even than some of the members of my own generation, I got the distinct sense that their relationship with the Amazon Echo they received…
I love technology and how it’s opened up ways I can quickly gather information that I used to have to call a business and ask for. “How late are you open?” “Do you have x item in stock?” “Where are you located?” Thanks to Google,…
“But I’ve got a cellphone that is used just for my business!” There are a few questions that we hear a lot when talking to small business owners. “Why do I need two numbers?” “Can’t I just use my cell phone?” The fact of the…
As of today, nearly one in six Americans have a smart speaker in their home. Amazon’s popular Alexa product line has a significant lead over Google Home with 11% of the share vs Google’s 4%. And Apple’s recently announced HomePod is scheduled to ship in…