Going pro: Esports becomes a real profession
What does it take to become a professional gamer? With Esports prize pools growing into the tens of millions of dollars, the top esports players can now…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Supercharge holidays with hot tech gifts
Who doesn’t love a good gadget? As Christmas approaches, you can find a ton of attention-grabbing tech gifts. From quirky gizmos to useful appliances,…
Facebook suffers global meltdown
The domain Facebook.com was listed for sale on Oct. 4, 2021. One imagines that the $967 billion company was really not selling its name, but several…
Credit card processing costs set to rise
Do you handle a lot of credit card transactions at your business? If so, you may pay more in processing fees in the not-so-distant future. Visa and…
Marketing sorcery: Candy makers use clever strategies to sweeten sales
If you go trick-or-treating this year, there’s a good chance that Skittles will end up in your bag. According to CandyStore.com, Skittles are the most…
Goblins and candy bars: Retailers could be in for a treat in 2021
‘Tis the season for candy, costumes and scary movies. As Halloween approaches, expect retailers and analysts to closely monitor consumer spending and…
A brief history of autocorrect
It’s a technology that inspires scorn, but most of us depend on it. Found on smartphone messaging apps, word processors and other programs, autocorrect…
Ransomware attacks disrupt key infrastructure
Ransomware continues to be a plague on private and governmental operations, even threatening health care. According to HIPAA Journal, ransomware attacks…
Twisted thoughts: The brain science behind the twisties
During the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles — often called the greatest of all time — withdrew due to a case of the “twisties,” a…
How to buy a small business
Business ownership is a dream for many people, and an alternative to starting from scratch is to buy an existing business. But where to begin? First, with…