Here’s a look at the study results and what larger conclusion we can draw from it. Trackers Might Not Work The specifically titled two-year study “Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss” was just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, from a team at the University of Pittsburgh. Here’s the summary of its results: Note the phrase “may not.” The bottom line is that fitness trackers don’t appear to be useful… but that’s from evidence gained during this study, and might not apply to everyone....

In 2019, online security is the hot button issue of the tech industry. User information is perpetually under threat and hacker’s methods are evolving at alarming rates, which has made pretty much everyone with a smartphone worried about what kind of threats are coming their way. Tech companies are now forced to constantly develop new and innovative ways of securing their devices, or else forced to play catch-up the moment there’s a new type of threat....

These are the people that just seem to care about flashy cars, fancy offices and social media accounts that are filled with pictures of what they call “the startup life.” But that’s not what it’s about. The problem is that the wantrepreneur doesn’t seem to care about the success they’ll eventually have. Instead, they only care about what they have now. If you want to keep it real and prove to the world you aren’t another wantrepreneur:...

Many startups aren’t yet established enough to hire recruiters or bring on an HR team. That means they may need some extra guidance when it comes to landing and retaining the most talented candidates for the job. So what should startups be focusing on when it comes to finding the right talent for the team? Avoid these five mistakes when hiring new talent: Relying only on job boards. In the 21st century, posting a job description to online job boards is expected and encouraged, but you’ll falter if it’s the only move you make to publicize your open position....

Today, September 13th, 2017, submissions are open to compete in the Best of Boroughs competition, a citywide contest that celebrates the local businesses, organizations and community individuals that make New York, and each borough in it, a unique place to live. Hosted by .nyc, any business or entity with a working .nyc website in use prior to September 12th, 2017 is eligible to compete. While other competitions are focused on the best, most viable idea, Best of the Boroughs wants a bit more out of its competitors....

Scams have become a consistent problem online in recent years, and it’s only getting worse. Between company-wide security breaches to individual hacks, it seems almost impossible to avoid the nefarious behavior of these cyber criminals. Now, this new scam is poised to take advantage of people fresh off a pandemic-saving shot through convenient surveys that offer a free reward for handing over your personal information. The shipping fees is where they get you....

In an effort to simplify their transparent salaries, they benchmarked everything against a cities cost of living. In turn, they came up with the following formula. The new Buffer Benchmark formula replaces one that included two other elements that they dubbed the Good Life Curve, which in place of location, it included elements of loyalty and the choice of more salary or stock options. Now, Buffer’s salary is based also on the location benchmark and grouped as high, average, or low cost of living....

The Buy Now, Pay Later service – available to use on the checkout page of millions of ecommerce websites – isn’t the only tech company feeling the financial squeeze. Due to Klarna’s ability to gauge customer sentiment and collect data on spending behavior, its decision to downsize is a cause for concern. No Buying Now, No Paying Later Klarna’s decision to cut 10% of its workforce isn’t one co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski has taken likely, describing the announcements as “the hardest one to date....

It’s with profound sadness we mourn the loss of a true visionary, author, mentor, thought-leader, investor, and friend, Tony Hsieh. Readers may be interested to know that Tech.co has a history with Tony, as he became an investor in the company in 2013, and built a lasting friendship with us as the Tech.co co-founders. Tony was also our neighbor for 8 years in downtown Las Vegas, where the company grew its homebase and hosted monthly events for locals and visitors from around the world, with Hsieh’s Downtown Project....

The CityGo Urban looks like a futuristic laser cannon from an episode of Star Trek. But when you unfold it, this scooter turns into a transportation device the likes of which you’ve never seen. Between the brake lights, the kickstand, the charging port, and the LED screen, this should be classified as a hoverboard rather than a scooter. Plus, the rechargeable battery and hub motor make for a smooth ride without you having to put in any extra effort....

Hours and one (okay, two) tantrums of frustration later, I still was not finished. The perfect project I worked so tirelessly on turned into dislocated shambles. For reasons beyond my novice understanding, the project I created refused to render properly in the mobile browser I needed it to. Without the know-how to troubleshoot the issue, there were only two options for me: chuck it and figure out a different way to achieve my goal, or outsource it to someone who knew what they were doing....

Then, considering that the app is successfully created and launched for the public to get, the app still requires constant updates in order to maintain and improve the app, as well as keeping it in sync with the ecommerce solution. All this results in a significant loss of time and expense – things that any business wants to avoid entirely. Recently, Ecwid launched ShopApp, a tool that gives small retailers the possibility to offer their clients an automated ecommerce app, similarly to the way Ecwid first led the democratization of ecommerce software for SMBs back in 2009....

Cull.TV greets you with a retro, somewhat fuzzy color TV logo, yet what’s inside is anything but old and outdated. It’s quickly apparent that Cull.TV is different from any YouTube channel you’ve ever seen. The full-sized black screen overlaid with video is striking, and the site’s user experience is artful. The simple navigation of the site is hidden unless you click on the background, leaving the focus on the video....

D-Link’s HD Wireless DCS-2330L may not receive as much attention as Google-owned Nest; however, it’s certainly a contender. From a lower price tag to it being weatherproof by default, this is an affordable home security option. Features/Specs From it’s 720p HD camera, motion sensing recording, to its high quality audio recording, this camera has a lot of bang for the buck. When compared to the popular Nest cam, it’s about $40 cheaper and is already weatherproof, which would be another $50 add-on....

The partnership between Disruption Corp. and Venture Hive opens up new pathways for both entrepreneurs and startup investors to learn about and put into practice best methods. Under the partnership, Disruption Corp.’s team of investors and analysts will focus primarily on managing and educating the investor community (including diligence and investment in accelerator companies) both in Miami and within Venture Hive’s network of investor partners in Latin America. Venture Hive will continue to offer young companies in its program with a $25,000 non-equity grant and six months of rent-free office space – all with the added benefit of having full access to Venture Hive’s extensive educational resources aimed at creating successful entrepreneurs....

Crowdfunding By definition, crowdfunding is, “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet”. Unlike traditional ways of financing a business or project through capital investment, crowdfunding campaigns are funded by us—the general public. In fact, $34 billion a year is expected for total crowdfunding online, which would surpass VC in 2016. This recent projection has come from the recent news of the SEC passing and implementing Title III of the JOBS act....

I thanked her very much. Our conversation made me realize how the mortgage industry breeds an innate “us versus them” mentality. I have seen it everywhere I’ve ever worked: loan officers versus processing and underwriting; brokers against underwriting; operations sellers competing with correspondent underwriting and quality control. It is the age-old story of sales versus back office, and this causes people to take sides and not appreciate one another’s working roles....

Rovingwork, a Melbourne based startup that’s passionate about creating products for today’s mobile workers, has developed something truly amazing for those of us plagued with neck and back pain from the digital life: MOBICASE. This ergonomically-designed laptop bag has all the features you need to stay organized during your busy day. And, most importantly, it props up your laptop so your spine doesn’t poke out the top of your back while you type....

But while some businesses view biometrics as a convenient and cost-effective security solution, many employees don’t see it in the same light. Concerns around employee privacy and data security have led to a barrage of court cases being brought against the practice which in many cases, have resulted in federal laws around its use. To help employers better understand this trade-off between privacy and security, we spoke to businesses currently using the technology (as well as some that have recently ditched it), to understand the ethical, practical, and legal implications of using biometrics in the workplace....

Doppels is a simple birthday discovery and smart gifting app that connects people through their shared birthdays. In addition, this app has made the gift giving process even more personalized. Read below how this innovative app is making birthdays even more special: Happy Birthday After logging into your account via Facebook API, the platform uses your date of birth as the core data to help you calendar all of your friend’s birthdays and discover other people around you who also celebrate your special day....