Headphone jacks disappear
Apple stirred up a controversy back in 2016 with the omission of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7. Instead of the jack, the phone came…
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Christmas delivered
If you hate debating over Christmas trees at the local lots, Amazon has an alternative. According to the Associated Press, Amazon will deliver North…
Smart doorbells can help prevent crime
About 30 percent of Americans say they have had a package stolen from their doorstep, according to USA Today. Companies like Ring are providing…
Choosing between a smartphone camera and a professional model
Professional digital cameras outperform smartphone cameras, but choosing between the two comes down to price, convenience, and expected use, according to…
Electronics manufacturers are pushing up demand for cobalt
Once considered a waste byproduct of the metal mining industry, cobalt has become much more precious to technology manufacturers because of its ability to…
Problems with partners in a small business
Starting a small business can be a daunting task that has led about 1.6 million owners to seek out a partner to add leadership support or to help provide…
Some brick-and-mortar stores thrive
In small towns and cities all over America, malls are closing, shopping centers are vacant, and the cause is e-commerce. But physical stores still have…
New services make loyalty programs work for small business
Thanks to smartphones, loyalty programs can work for small business. According to Forbes, loyalty programs help provide a substantial reason for customers…
Flagship smartphones are getting more expensive
The most cutting-edge flagship phones from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google have been increasing in price over the years with no signs of…
The Parker Solar Probe will be the fastest human-made object
NASA’s latest foray into the final frontier comes in the form of the Parker Solar Probe which is tasked with getting closer to the sun for observation…