Virtual reality shopping
Walmart is getting serious about virtual shopping. The company applied for two patents for a virtual reality showroom where customers could explore and…
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Customers want more original content from Netflix and others
During the early days of digital streaming, services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video offered access to entertainment that had previously aired on…
Payroll options for small business
Managing payroll for a small business can be a complicated and expensive task, but new online payroll solutions are available that can bridge the gap for…
The basics of changing ownership in an LLC
It is typical for a small business to have some ownership transfer or sale during its lifetime, and it is crucial to know the differences between selling,…
Drones could replace fireworks
The constant threat of wildfires has prompted many areas to explore using lighted drones as an alternative to fireworks, according to USA Today. When…
Gamers give big to charity
Gamers who have spent thousands of hours playing their favorite, classic titles are using their skills for charity. The events, called speedrunning, let…
Robot boards space station
Artificial intelligence, combined with aerospace technology, has created a voice-commanded, autonomous robot named CIMON, according to Engadget. Short for…
From coffee to tractors: The thrills and fears of technology
Consider the advent of digital music and those who hated it. Fans didn’t hate it: they were trading tracks for free on the internet. It was CD makers,…
Burger flipping robotics: You knew it would happen
In San Francisco, the newest burger is cheap ($6), tasty, and made by a machine. Customers of the shop Creator place their orders on a mobile application…
Healthcare is among business owner’s biggest concerns
Around 53 percent of small businesses list healthcare as their biggest concern, according to a recent survey by the NFIB Research Foundation….