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Global TV shipments hit record high last quarter, report says

October 8, 2020

Via: The Verge

Global TV shipments hit a “historical high” in the third quarter of this year, according to a new report from TrendForce. 62.05 million units were shipped over the course of the quarter, a 12.9 percent increase over the same period […]


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Apple Stores preparing for imminent release of iPad Air 4

October 1, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Reportedly, Apple Stores are now receiving promotional material for the iPad Air 4, suggesting that it will be on sale very soon. At Apple’s “Time Flies” event when it launched the iPad Air 4, the company said only that it […]


News

Processor: Google Pixels are coming, OnePlus Buds are seized, and LG is making weird phones again

September 15, 2020

Via: The Verge

Over the weekend, the US Customs and Border patrol gleefully praised itself for seizing counterfeit AirPods. Only they weren’t really knock offs, they were the new OnePlus Buds. Which, yes, kind of look like knock-off AirPods. But they’re also a […]


Apps & Sites, Mobile Commerce, News

Amazon Backtracks From Demand That Employees Delete TikTok

July 10, 2020

Via: NYTimes Tech

SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon on Friday asked its employees to delete the Chinese-owned video app TikTok from their cellphones, putting the tech giant at the center of growing suspicion and paranoia about the app. Almost five hours later, Amazon reversed […]


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Apple now accepts Mac trade-ins in its US stores

June 19, 2020

Via: The Verge

You can now trade-in your old Mac at Apple Stores in the US and Canada. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that Apple’s site has been edited to remove a disclaimer that says Mac trade-ins are online-only, and a representative from the […]


Apps & Sites, Mobile Commerce

Facebook’s News Feed is starting to explain itself

April 1, 2019

Via: The Verge

Facebook has announced a new feature called “Why am I seeing this post?” which allows you to see information about why a specific post has appeared on your News Feed from within the Facebook app. The new option was announced […]


Platforms, Technology

Criteria for Selecting the Best E-Commerce Solutions for Your Business

October 10, 2018

Via: Aberdeen Essentials

In a highly-competitive e-commerce landscape, choosing the right platform to power your storefront is paramount to success. It helps you create a great website, the reliable mainstay of your operations, and put the best face of your brand forward. The […]


Advertising & Marketing, Platforms, Technology

How Machine Learning Personalizes the Customer Experience

June 5, 2018

Via: Aberdeen Essentials

Despite a proven track record of successful application in the field of marketing, many marketers are still not utilizing Machine Learning. According to a recent MIT study, 73% of companies believe that machine learning can increase customer satisfaction. Yet, the […]


Advertising & Marketing, Mobile Commerce, Technology

Demand Volatility, Meet Demand Segmentation

April 9, 2018

Via: Aberdeen Essentials

The impact eCommerce has had on sales and operations planning (S&OP) is monumental. Customers are more empowered now than ever, and they expect their products to be delivered whenever, however, and wherever they want. The result of these heightened expectations […]


News, Platforms, Technology

Best-in-Class Supply Chains Maximize Upstream Visibility

March 7, 2018

Via: Aberdeen Essentials

Visibility is a hot topic in supply chain circles today, and depending on the audience, some readers might immediately think of customer visibility or planning visibility. However, visibility into supply execution would serve many organizations better in the long run, […]


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Mac Pro concept gives us a peek at the future of upgradeable Apple products

April 13, 2017

Via: TheNextWeb

Last week, Apple admitted a mistake. Hold the applause. After gathering a handful of journalists to what I can only imagine is the company’s secret volcano lair, Apple copped to screwing up the trashcan-shaped Mac Pro, and vowed to do […]


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Technology and Innovation Conferences That Will Inspire Your Team in 2017

February 27, 2017

Via: Inc.com

It’s impossible for companies to thrive without technology and innovation. Identifying and evolving with industry trends and finding new ways to keep audiences engaged with your brand is what separates successful businesses from the rest. There’s no better time than […]


Platforms

Verizon Cuts Better Deal for Breach-Battered Yahoo

February 22, 2017

Via: Ecommerce Times

Verizon and Yahoo on Tuesday announced new terms for the acquisition deal they inked last summer. Verizon will pay US$350 million less than the original contract price, which places the new value of the deal at $4.48 billion. Yahoo will […]


News, Platforms

Here’s Why Uber Agreed to Pay $20 Million on the Same Day It Was Sued by the FTC

January 20, 2017

Via: Inc.com

In a win for greater transparency and accountability in the gig economy, the Federal Trade Commission announced today that Uber has agreed to pay $20 million to settle the agency’s lawsuit alleging that the company misled its drivers. The company’s […]


Apps & Sites, News

Google acquires Twitter’s Fabric mobile development platform

January 19, 2017

Via: TheNextWeb

Over the past couple of years, Twitter has offered developers numerous services to help them build, test, deploy and maintain their apps as part of its modular Fabric platform. Now, the company is selling it off to Google. The move […]


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Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini

January 9, 2017

Via: Apple Insider

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a note to investors on Sunday, a copy of which was obtained by AppleInsider, in which he indicated that Apple is expected to update the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, to introduce a new design sized […]


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Why Millennials Care About Purpose-Driven Business

December 15, 2016

Via: DigitalistMag

Today’s tumultuous economy makes running any successful business seem like a herculean task. Yet a new wave of purpose-driven businesses are not simply surviving, they are thriving despite a fickle economy. So who’s helping some of the most purpose-driven enterprises become […]


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The Move Toward Glass-To-Glass Internet Ecosystems

December 14, 2016

Via: DigitalistMag

The value chain now exists as a digital network. It is increasingly becoming a “glass-to-glass” Internet ecosystem (GGIE). Glass-to-glass means “from the very beginning to the very end of the chain in the life cycle;” in the entertainment sector, this […]


Platforms

No More Lines! Amazon Opening Grocery Stores with No Checkout.

December 6, 2016

Via: Inc.com

In a video published online today, Amazon revealed that it plans to open grocery stores with no cashiers or self-checkout booths – users simply check-in to the store using an app, after which all items that they remove from shelves […]


Platforms

5 New Social Platform Features You Need to Know About

November 24, 2016

Via: Social Media Today

There’s always something new in the social media space. Even as we come into Thanksgiving weekend, the platforms continue to release updates and changes – mostly small, but then again, Instagram did release their new live-streaming functionality just this week. […]