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A Lead Blogger for DigitalPivot, Jessica N. Abraham provided Talent Zoo’s tech-centric portal with fresh news on technology, digital gadgetry and mobile technology trends, introducing the world to innovation and tools that have since shifted the world as we know it!-
Dear Internet: Father of the Net Speaks Up!
Previously Published to Talent Zoo’s Digital Pivot Most likely fed up with the onslaught of garbage we see recycled over and over on social networks, the “Father of the Internet” releases a public service announcement…to the world. He appears to want to make change through the Internet, using it as a tool for improvement. On a mobile app called “lettrs,” users connect to authentically express themselves in meaningful ways, engaging in letter-writing and gaining pen pals from all over the globe. With virtual utilization of stamps and calligraphy fonts, actual letter-writing is being emulated in the mobile space. Within 170 countries, lettrs have already garnered 2 million downloads. Leaving lasting…
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Chinavision Releases World’s Smallest Dual Full-Function PC & Android Device
Previously Published on Talent Zoo’s Digital Pivot Talk about packing light. It seems like everyone in the digital markets is awake at 3 a.m., strategizing a means to miniaturize everything. And while “mini” isn’t always the best option, Chinavision followed suit with yesterday’s USB-based media trend. They really deserve a round of applause for this one! Yesterday, September 8, 2015, marked the launch of a new “mini.” Chinavision announced the launch of the MoreFine M1 device. The MoreFine M1 is a dual boot PS stick, running both Windows 10 and Android 4.4. This tiny little computer runs off of Intel’s Atom Z3735F CPU and has 2GB of internal RAM. While many…
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Your Library Card: The New Multi-Pass for Entertainment and…Gaming?
Previously Published to Talent Zoo’s Digital Pivot If you haven’t visited a library in some-odd years, chances are you still think people are going to the library to study and read 800-page encyclopedias on some war we never heard about. Well, actually, you could be right, because learning is “fun-for-da-mental,” but you would also be wrong. Here’s why: Today, many people are heading to their local libraries as a center for tech access to the ever-evolving world. Whether your computer’s charger blew up for the umpteenth time and you’re waiting on the new one to arrive, or your toddler jumped on the bed, sending that expensive MacBook Pro flying into…
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Spiraled and Pulled Back: ‘Manely’ Inspired by Uber
Previously published to Talent Zoo’s Digital Pivot. Inspired by Uber, Marcella Ellis, a Virginia business owner, has deployed a new “mane” attraction. Holding a firm grasp on her position in the hair care and distribution industry, she has been instituting new standards and making innovations that most salons will “dye” for. Literally. Top-notch salons pride themselves on being able to provide clientele with personalized experiences that require getting to know the client and their specialized needs. Upon getting to know clientele, they are able to coordinate supply and demand to meet with the frequency of their visits to the shop. But what happens when they start to come more frequently,…
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Facebook Wants to Be the Middleman for Your News Outlet
Previously Published to TalentZoo’s Digital Pivot Facebook is working hard to improve how social media is consumed and keep users engaged, satisfied, and interacting. Since the beginning of August, Facebook has been making announcements left and right, talking about the new features they have in store for us. Yesterday they had newsrooms everywhere abuzz, including Business Insider (who broke the story) and The Hullabaloo, over some discoveries select users came upon Wednesday afternoon. Apparently, Facebook is going head-to-head with Twitter and Apple to be the source of breaking news. As a matter of fact, they are utilizing push notification features to send updates right to your cell phone. They do…
