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The two smart devices I will never install in my house

Getty Images/iStockphoto I live in a relatively smart house. We have an Alexa in every room. Yes, including our two bathrooms. We have smart bulbs or smart light fixtures in nearly all of our rooms, and can control brightness, intensity, and sometimes color. Our hallway lights up when we walk through it. We have smart… Continue reading The two smart devices I will never install in my house

The new Apple Watch Pro could bring a major shift in design

Image: Getty Images/Youngoldman Apple’s forthcoming bigger and rugged Apple Watch Pro may have an extra button on the side if a purported rendering of its design is accurate.  Regular mobile leaker 91mobiles revealed the claimed Apple Watch Pro CAD renders showing a larger display than previous Apple Watch Models.  Innovation So far, most of the… Continue reading The new Apple Watch Pro could bring a major shift in design

How avatars and machine learning are helping this company to fast track digital transformation

Image: LNER Digital transformation is all about delivering change, so how do you do that in an industry that’s traditionally associated with largescale infrastructures and embedded operational processes?  Danny Gonzalez, chief digital and innovation officer (CDIO) at London North Eastern Railway (LNER), says the answer is to place technology at the heart of everything your… Continue reading How avatars and machine learning are helping this company to fast track digital transformation

Beyond the iPhone: How ‘Far Out’ is Apple’s next big thing, really?

Image: Getty Images/Oscar Wong This week, Apple will be mostly concentrating on its ‘Far Out’ event, which is likely to see the new debut of the iPhone 14 family — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max — as well as new AirPods and a new Apple Watch. That’s plenty… Continue reading Beyond the iPhone: How ‘Far Out’ is Apple’s next big thing, really?

How ‘Far Out’ is Apple’s next big thing?

Image: Getty Images/Oscar Wong This week, Apple will be mostly concentrating on its ‘Far Out’ event, which is likely to see the new debut of the iPhone 14 family — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max — as well as new AirPods and a new Apple Watch. That’s plenty… Continue reading How ‘Far Out’ is Apple’s next big thing?

American Airlines is quietly doing something that may appall customers

Upholding its image? Getty Images At several points of the year, it’s been easy — natural, almost — to ask oneself a torrid question. Customer Experience No, not “Can this world survive another year?” Nor even “Will we ever all get along?” Instead, it’s been this: “What on earth is going on inside airlines?” Too… Continue reading American Airlines is quietly doing something that may appall customers

The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

Choosing the best electric toothbrush for your needs is somewhat subjective, but there are some factors that benefit nearly everyone. A toothbrush that is easy to use, charges well or has a long-lasting battery, and is equipped with convenient features like variable speeds can help you get the best possible cleaned teeth without discomfort.  What’s… Continue reading The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

The 5 best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2022

Earlier this year, we saw Amazon’s stock soar 17% after reporting its quarterly earnings and, with it, the North American price for Prime membership. Previously costing $119 for an annual subscription (or $12.99 per month), new Prime users will now pay $139 yearly, and existing users’ rates will see an increase on March 25.  While… Continue reading The 5 best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2022

The 7 best Apple Labor Day 2022 deals: $120 off AirPods

It’s no secret that Apple has some of the best tech products on the market, but finding them at a discount can be tricky. With Labor Day less than a week away, it’s a great time to peruse for the best Apple deals. Right now, the tech giant is finishing its back-to-school sales, but there are… Continue reading The 7 best Apple Labor Day 2022 deals: $120 off AirPods