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Google’s Nest Acquisition: How Will Your Privacy Be Affected by the Internet of Things?

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In the era of tech giants, privacy has almost become a luxury. This is because people are virtually connected to their computers or the Internet at all times. This has made social theorists quite concerned about the phenomenon known as the Internet of Things (IoT).

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IoT Defined

The Internet of Things is a term coined by Kevin Ashton during a 1999 supply-chain management presentation at Proctor & Gamble. For Ashton, IoT meant that the benefit of computers and the Internet can only come from the documentation of actions. Everything a person writes, clicks, downloads, consumes, uses, searches, and views on the Internet becomes not only a data profile on that person’s behavior, but data that constitutes the space of the Internet. The goal then is to document this data more and more fully, in the hope to be able to obtain a complete picture and scope for businesses to increase their efficiency and effectiveness toward consumers. [Read more…] about Google’s Nest Acquisition: How Will Your Privacy Be Affected by the Internet of Things?

Keys to Improving Cell Phone Battery life

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10 Ways To Improve Cellphone Battery Life

You look down at your cellphone and realize that you are already below a 20 percent charge. The phone may have just been charged, but there are several reasons for reduced battery life. From browsing the Web to streaming a movie, your cellphone’s charge is greatly improved with a few small changes to everyday habits.

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Turn Off Running Apps

Although you aren’t currently using an app, it could still be running in the background, similar to a minimized window on a computer. Access the hidden apps through double-tapping the Home button on iOS phones, for example, and slide the apps into a closed state. Your phone’s battery will make a strong recovery. [Read more…] about Keys to Improving Cell Phone Battery life

2014: The Most User Friendly Apps

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Several factors go into a popular app. Of these factors, design is key. However, functionality and user experience are equally important, if not more so. While design often varies based on the perceived usefulness of an app, the importance of user experience (UX) cannot be denied.

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An app may have a sleek and beautiful facade, but it may also have issues with its user-friendliness, resulting in a poor user experience. The most prominent apps are known for the excellent user experiences they deliver. Here is a peek at five popular apps with the best UX design as well as a look at what drives their popularity. [Read more…] about 2014: The Most User Friendly Apps

Essential Characteristics of a High-Quality Image or Video

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Editor’s Note: This post was written by Jake Magleby, who has written extensively about effective marketing, sales, and financing strategies to help small business owners succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing business world. He is also interested in photography and video production. To learn more about choosing great media for your site, check out Stockfootage.com.

 

If you are creating content for television, blogs, movies, print ads, or websites, you know high-quality media essential. Humans are visual thinkers and learners, and we gravitate toward images and videos. While well-written copy is usually an important component of quality content, engaging media is one of the best ways to capture and hold someone’s attention. Here are some essential characteristics to look for when selecting an image or video for your next project.

Sharp Focus

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One of the most important things to look for in a photo or video is sharp and correct focus. An adorable photo of tiger cubs loses its value if the photo is blurry or the camera focused on the rocks behind the cubs. The same thing goes for video—looking at blurry photos is uncomfortable, but watching out-of-focus video isn’t just uncomfortable; it can induce nausea and headaches. Before you consider anything else, make sure your image or video is focused. If it isn’t, throw it out and move on. [Read more…] about Essential Characteristics of a High-Quality Image or Video