Tag: apps

January 28, 2022

Plagiarism isn’t limited to essays. Programming plagiarism — where a developer copies code deliberately without attribution — is an increasing trend. According to a New York Times article, at Brown University, more than half of the 49 allegations of academic […]

November 18, 2021

Anyword, an AI-powered platform for fine-tuning marketing copy, today announced that it raised $21 million in a financing round led by Innovation Endeavors with participation from Lead Capital and Gandyr Ventures. CEO Yaniv Makover says that the proceeds, which bring […]

March 24, 2021

TikTok is much more than a passing fad. In fact, it was the most-downloaded non-gaming app in 2020, and boasts 100 million monthly users in the United States alone. TikTok’s presentation of short videos paired with music clips has proven […]

December 18, 2018

Sales enablement — that is, resources that help teams close deals more effectively — is a market in the midst of healthy and sustained growth, it’s safe to say. The percent of organizations with a dedicated sales enablement person, program, […]

November 16, 2018

The rumors, it seems, were true — BlackBerry is acquiring cybersecurity startup Cylance in an all-cash deal worth $1.4 billion. Founded in 2012 by CEO Stuart McClure — an entrepreneur who sold a previous cybersecurity firm to McAfee for $86 […]

October 25, 2018

According to a 2017 Gallup report, 70 percent of employees are not engaged at work. So for businesses with small teams, keeping employees active and on top of their daily tasks is absolutely essential. Meetings and constant email chains can […]

October 23, 2018

With more and more teams working remotely and at more flexible times, scheduling employees for tasks, shifts, timetables and projects can be challenging. Thankfully, advancements in technology has seen the arrival of sophisticated work scheduling apps, designed to streamline and […]

October 22, 2018

Your startup’s on fire! Now get the best fintech apps to help manage your company’s finance. Navigating the complexities of startup finances can be tough. In the beginning when there is little or no money, it’s not all that hard […]

October 11, 2018

Back in 2016 (oh how time flies), the tech industry was abuzz with the word ‘chatbots’. Many were dubbing chatbots as the “new apps”, believing that they would completely transform the way we perceive mobile technology. Although we’ll refrain from […]

October 10, 2018

From ads to drip campaigns, brands are using messenger apps to better connect with their users. With record-breaking engagement (up to 80%!) on messenger apps, it’s no wonder. But not all messenger apps are created equally. WhatsApp is has the […]

September 18, 2018

Research by the Farm Journal Media shows that 59% of farmers use a smartphone and 44% use tablets. If you’re a farmer that uses mobile devices, downloading different agricultural apps would be a smart move to help make your small […]

August 3, 2018

One of the greatest things about digital marketing is you can work from anywhere, anytime you want. You can schedule social media updates while you’re poolside on a tropical vacation, at home on a sick day, or during the seventh […]

July 18, 2018

R4 Technologies, a Ridgefield, Connecticut-based enterprise AI company founded by former Priceline executives, today announced it has raised $20 million in a funding round led by Pilot Growth Equity. R4’s unique B2B software-as-a-service platform allows companies to “unlock growth opportunities […]

April 24, 2018

More than 3 million businesses are using Google’s G Suite line of products. These cloud-based tools can help with a variety of functions ranging from collaboration and communication to personal productivity. Along with those tools, Google also offers a marketplace […]

April 23, 2018

Netflix has announced that it plans to raise another $1.5 billion in debt for “general corporate purposes” such as content, acquisitions, and capital expenditure, among other “strategic transactions,” according to a statement issued by the company. The news comes just […]

January 19, 2018

Instant messaging service WhatsApp has officially launched WhatsApp Business, a separate app that small businesses can use to connect with their customers. The free-to-download Android app allows businesses to quickly respond to customers as well as provide them with away […]

December 4, 2017

Blockchain startup Blockstack says it raised $52.8 million in its ICO, finalized Friday. The company is building a sort of parallel to the internet that users access via the Blockstack browser and that features a wide variety of apps. The […]

September 15, 2017

Shared channels that allow two businesses to share a workspace in Slack was made available for the first time Tuesday, bringing businesses that collaborate closer together — but that could just be the start. In an interview with VentureBeat, Slack […]

August 28, 2017

There’s never been a better time to blaze a trail as an entrepreneur. Smart-device apps make it even easier to get in contact, stay organized and more. Evernote, Audible and TripIt make the lists of many side-hustlers. But there also […]

August 11, 2017

Not even the dancing hot dog can cheer up Snap’s cranky investors. Only a few minutes into Snap’s earnings call Thursday, Evan Spiegel mentioned the popular hot-dog filter his company introduced last month, saying it may be “the world’s first augmented-reality superstar.” […]