The PowerWatch, by Matrix Industries, is the first smartwatch to address the outstanding issue of battery life, the biggest inconvenience for any smartwatch. Smartwatches have yet to develop the battery life efficient enough for daily use. Even charging them can be a pain – one can’t exactly wear the watch and charge it simultaneously.…
5 Apps That’ll Help You Connect With Your Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about friends and family, and giving thanks to the wonderful people we are lucky to have in our lives. But sometimes, life gets in our way, and various circumstances prevent us from spending this wonderful holiday with the people we care most about. Thankfully, unlike our forefathers, we have technology, which makes…
20 Things That Put Your Startup at Risk
They say that 9 out of 10 startups fail, and if you’re a startup owner I’m sure you know how hard it is to survive in this competitive and demanding industry. You probably also know well that sometimes, it takes more than being talented and passionate in order to make it big. But what can…
What the U.S. Presidential Election Teaches Us About Technology
As America ushered in the new year of 2016, politicos like myself had much to look forward to. It was the start of a national election year and for the first time in eight years, two new candidates would grace the top of the tickets in both major political parties. Change was inevitable and…
Big Data, AI, and IoT Powered Fintechs Forecasting A Cashless Future for Money
Way back in 1994, Bill Gates famously compared Banks with Dinosaurs. John Steinbeck also created a stir by boldly referring to Banks as Monsters in his book, the Grapes of Wrath. Since long everyone believed that banks were too-big-to-fail behemoths. However, this perception changed after the economic downturn of 2008. The mega-banks do fail, and…
How Technology is Changing the Hospitality Space
For those in the tech industry, hospitality is a currently a very lucrative frontier. The business is well-known for having a “if it’s not broke” attitude when it comes to upgrading systems. However, it’s no longer an option for those working in hospitality services to work without some sense of the technology out there. …
The Worst Piece of Advice You Can Give an Entrepreneur
The internet is filled with useful words of wisdom for beginner entrepreneurs. Tips on what to do and how to succeed, how to start your business, and who to follow. With all these in mind, how do you know the piece of advice you read is actually an intelligent piece of advice? Do you wish…