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Collecting the Right Gear for Your Marketing Push

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When it’s time to do that marketing push for your business, you’ll hit some obstacles if you don’t have the right gear or you don’t have the right approach to the situation. And, part of getting the right gear means getting it at costs you can afford, so all of those topics are related.

To help you collect the right stuff before you start the final marketing push, consider the following four methods concerning using coupons at retailers, sharing gear when possible, renting equipment that you are only going to use a few times, and finding social media shortcuts for mass audiences. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 26, 2015 @ 9:07 am

4 Smartphone Apps Every Driver Should Have

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Driving today is far easier than it was in the olden days. With technology ever advancing, drivers can now go to their destinations more safely and faster. They can also have more peace of mind knowing that their vehicles will be safe whether parked in their own garages or in other places.

A recent study by the IHS Automotive published in Apps in the Car 2015 showed that almost 45 percent of respondents said they would use in-vehicle apps that help improve their driving experience. On the other hand, 35 percent of those surveyed said they would be willing to use the apps if they were similar to those installed in their smartphones while 75 percent of them said they won’t mind paying for updates to an app. [Read more…]

Originally posted on September 18, 2015 @ 10:49 pm

Are In-Car Gadgets Worth the Dangers of Distracted Driving?

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There is no doubt that car safety has gone a long, long way, especially in developed countries such as the United States. Thanks to technology, not only do car manufacturers have to adhere to minimum safety standards – other tech companies are also making gadgets that add to motorist safety. Or do they, really?

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As impressive as in-car gadgets are today, the fact remains that car crashes are still rampant throughout the country. On average, over 37,000 people die in road crashes a year. Not to mention people who survive but sustain injuries that affect their standard of living. While they may be able to claim benefits with the help of a personal injury lawyer, this does not really change the fact that they have injuries for life, does it?

This brings us to the question: do in-car gadgets really help to increase safety, or do they compound the dangers of distracted driving? [Read more…]

Originally posted on February 13, 2015 @ 8:00 am

Best Times Couples Should Not Use Their Gadgets

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The digital age has made communication faster and readily available round the clock via the mobile devices. People around the world can now connect instantly and even see each other in real time.

But while mobile technology has its advantages particularly in terms of communication, it also has disadvantages. In the case of married couples, for instance, the constant use of smartphones, tablets and laptops even while in the house can strain their relationship. In worse cases, this can even lead to divorce, according to a divorce lawyer from Sevens Legal. A recent study published in the Psychology of Popular Media Culture journal found that technology and screens disconnect people from their partners.

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As people could not afford to live without their mobile gadgets these days, their relationships also suffer. Some are so attached to their smartphones that they could not help but check it from time to time even when they’re eating dinner or watching TV with their families at home. A study by Mobile Mindset has confirmed this saying that nearly 60 percent of people admit that they don’t go an hour without checking their phone and they do this while lying in bed before they sleep, after waking up and even in the middle of the night. This was referred to by the researchers as “technoference” or the interference of technology in a relationship. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 31, 2015 @ 7:59 am

5 Tips to Extend AA Battery Life

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AA batteries are among the most commonly used batteries in any household. To say that there is a need to find ways to extend their battery life is not an exaggeration. Considerable household savings can be realized when people make it a point to observe practices that will extend battery life. Also, the more we are able to reuse batteries, the better it is for the environment. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 7, 2014 @ 5:51 am