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Zoom’s new Studio Effects make meetings more entertaining

At this point, the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on for nearly a year. Most of us are experts at working remotely and managing video...

Cody DeBos - February 9, 2021

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Five Alexa tips to make remote learning easier

The COVID-19 pandemic has made remote learning a necessity for millions of students. However, that doesn’t mean it is enjoyable or easy. Today’s technology...

Cody DeBos - January 25, 2021

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Google is redesigning mobile search to get users better results

Part of what makes Google’s search tools so attractive is the fact that they are constantly being updated with new features. Of course, sometimes...

Cody DeBos - January 25, 2021

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Venmo now works for check cashing, including stimulus payments

For many people, cashing a check is a major hassle. Those with a bank account and mobile banking app can do so in the...

Cody DeBos - January 4, 2021

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Amazon acquires podcast network Wondery to compete with Spotify

Podcasts are no longer a niche product for hipsters and business executives. Data from Oberlo suggests that more than half of Americans over the...

Cody DeBos - December 30, 2020

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Telegram to begin monetizing its app as it nears 500M users

Telegram is an everyday app for many people. Its instant messaging features keep families, friends, and co-workers connected. According to its founder, Pavel Durov,...

Cody DeBos - December 23, 2020

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Twitter to shutter live video platform Periscope due to financial concerns

In 2015, Twitter acquired an interesting startup called Periscope. It had plenty of potential thanks to the fact that it focused on live video...

Cody DeBos - December 15, 2020

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Reddit acquires Dubsmash to expand presence in online video space

December 14—In a surprising move, Reddit announced it acquired short-form video platform Dubsmash. Terms of the acquisition thus far are undisclosed. The social news aggregator...

Mario McKellop - December 14, 2020

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