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Yet another interesting application of 3D printing is being explored by Trove, which allows people to build their own jewelry with this technology. No two people are the same, so their taste for jewelry can also differ. Even though it is possible to currently customize traditional jewelry, that is a somewhat limited process, as customers have some boundaries in terms of customization. With this in mind, Trove was created – a platform that lets users 3D print their own custom jewelry in a variety of metals, like brass, copper and even precious metals like 14K gold and sterling silver....

And while technology cannot solve all of our problems, it can surely give a hand. The advent of smartphones resulted in a huge number of apps being created, so there are obviously some of them related to Valentine’s Day – let’s meet five of them. Open Table Restaurants are a popular place to go on Valentine’s Day with a loved one. With Open Table, a free mobile app available for iOS and Android, that can be much easier, as it allows users to navigate around restaurants available and make their reservations from the commodity of your smartphone....

Well, not exactly. According to a survey by Ipsos Mori, personal information on company and personal devices often results into major security breaches. The reasons were deadly simple – a fusion of personal and business affairs. 73 percent of respondents admitted downloading personal apps to corporate tablets.62 percent did the same on the corporate smartphones.Over 50 percent used personal devices to conduct company business. Hence the question rises: how much sensitive data leaves your building on the employees’ smartphones and other portable devices?...

The rise and rise of the global telecommunication industry Referring to the transmission of signals over any range of distance, the word telecommunication is most commonly associated with inventions such as the telephone, fax machine, emails, and radio; essentially the ways in which we communicate on a daily basis. Beginning with the telegraph system, electric telegraphs, and telephones in the 1800s, and evolving into radio transmissions, wireless broadcasts, and eventual computer contact in the 1900s and early 2000s, the global telecommunication industry is one of the fastest developing that the world has seen before, and there can be little doubt that technology has played a huge role in its ever-changing face; with each invention, or new idea, comes another way in which the global population can communicate ideas, images, or conversation – and it shows no signs of slowing, either....

These days, more women founders and cofounders are going to be listed on the pitch deck and be the ones pitching investors for money to build their business. While some accelerators, investors firms and groups around the country actively seek out female founded companies, in the boardroom there is still a perception and belief system about risking their money on women and if the company can provide an ROI. In a study by First Round Capital, women founded companies were shown to outperform their male peers by 63 percent....

1. Any.do Any.do is one of the most popular life organizing apps out there, not just among students but among all those who wish to bring some order into their everyday lives. And we all know how hectic and chaotic student life may get. A number of well-reputed news resources have reported Any.do as an app of choice for more than 12 million people throughout the world. What’s so good about it?...

What Are the Trends? Industry-wide, tech trends that will continue to emerge through 2016 and into 2017 are as follows: While the hype around fitness wearables has largely subsided, there will still be a huge market for condition-specific wearables – devices that will transmit data to both patients and to healthcare professionals. Diabetes and high blood pressure management devices are already on the market, but those for addiction, pain management, and infant monitoring are still in early stages....

Overhead costs are low, a factor that results in higher profit margins and better pay for employeesTeam members enjoy some flexibility in work hours, skip the rush hour commutes, and go to work in sweats or PJ’s. The Challenges While the benefits are obvious, remote teamwork is not without huge challenges as well. A manager has to be very careful when employing members of a team. They have to be self-starters with a strong work ethic and ability to take the initiative....

Begin by executing on these steps right away to maximize your site: Check Your Website’s Speed Nothing annoys the online audience more than a slow website. In fact, 40 percent of your audience will probably leave if your page doesn’t load in three seconds or less. That said, make sure your website doesn’t depend on resource-heavy elements such as high-definition videos. When it comes to images, use a tool like Optimizilla to reduce the file size of your PNG and JPEG assets....

Appery.io Formerly known as Tiggzi, this platform is defined as a cloud-based jQuery Mobile, Hybrid Mobile App and Hybrid Mobile App Builder. With the best use of jQuery Mobile, this tool helps in building cross-platform HTML5 applications. It supports Windows Phone, iOS, and Android, and it lets you make ample use of integrated PhoneGap/Apache Cordova output. This builder runs in the cloud, so there is no requirement to download or install it....

Hiring Too Quickly When the first big sale is made or huge breakthrough the reflex for many founders of startups is to scale up as quickly as possible. Hiring prematurely can leave a company with staff that don’t have a full day’s work. Finances are often tight at startups so this wasted money in salary can cripple a business’s cash flow. Some tech positions pay very generously so the company should look at the hire as an investment and hire slowly....

I now carry this mentality with me through any endeavor I take part in. A lot of people join the startup world because they get jazzed up about the boost in responsibility, increased versatility of tasks, elevated power and job title. Tech startups are “sexy,” and many entrepreneurs let this go to their head. What many people fail to realize, however, is that working at a startup is more than just avant-garde offices, free snacks and IPOs....

With so many ways to find success, it can be slightly overwhelming to find your own path. Even if you’ve committed to a few months or years working in one industry only to discover that it isn’t for you, that’s perfectly fine. In fact, others have come from working in corporate only to leave it all behind…and find happiness beyond the cubicle. In a recent Reddit post, users were asked to share their stories about leaving their corporate jobs and seeking more-fulfilling ones....

The goal of the workshop was to get introduced to the fundamentals of brand storytelling and learn how to leverage your company’s message to create cohesive and effective content for building your brand. Erin posed the question: The Steps Every time you pitch, tell someone about your company, or even introduce yourself, you’re telling a story. There are seven steps for creating a compelling story, because let’s face it everyone wants to hear a good story....

From Charleston, SC, to Washington, DC (and Los Angeles), the supporting communities come in different forms and so do the lifestyles. Overall, one thing is becoming more evident: that wellness is becoming an important factor for entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to spending time away from the office. Eric M. Jackson – CapLinked CEO “Boundaries give freedom. Create specific times to leave the office. I have specific routines to spend dinner with my wife....

Website design has come a long way in the last decade. These days its all about simplicity, elegance; not overwhelming the viewer with information, but rather taking them on a gentle, guided journey. There are a bunch of ways that this simplicity and elegance has started taking form and will continue to evolve for the foreseeable future. As companies and designers become more intuitive towards what their audience craves, new design trends are emerging....

Yes, but that’s because startups need more to succeed. But before we look at this trend, we should define some of the differences between accelerators, incubators, and dev shops. With so many companies offering various services, it’s important to understand the driving force behind the business. Accelerators differ from incubators mainly in the competitive nature of their selection processes and their focus on mentorship. Usually, accelerators put companies together and call them cohorts....

Through the new audience targeting tool, website owners are provided with increased capabilities in personalizing the Web experience for each of their site visitors. Per various factors – including from which other sites visitors are coming, what device they’re using to view the site, what their previous online activities look like, and what their individual interests are – AddThis’s targeting tool will enable site owners to offer specific coupons, content, or other calls to action....

While definitely not currently in a committed relationship, I spent some time with the platform, planning my dream gay wedding (because I’m a desperate lunatic). As of now, users have two options when registering for the site: 1) a free version that’s very much in the same vein as Lover.ly or Pinterest, where you can search for, collect, and organize wedding ideas, and 2) a premium version for $9.99/month that gives you access to an impressive set of planning tools (and I mean ~impressive~)....

“For us, astrology has been an extremely effective (not to mention fun) way of becoming more understanding of personality differences that before felt insurmountable” says Grossman, one of the co-founders of Align. Besides finding common interests and understanding your partner, using astrology also lets users get past physical appearance. Align Features Align is an easy-to-use app, which offers users a new take on dating. Here are a few features first time users should know:...