5G RevolutionBrit Morse Why Small Businesses Are Calling on Trump to Halt 5G NationalizationGroups representing small businesses and wireless telecommunication companies said a move to nationalize 5G would undercut the private sector's decadelong advancement in the area.
TechnologyJustin Bariso Starbucks Devised a Brilliant Plan to Borrow Money From Customers (Without Getting Anybody Angry)Plenty of Starbucks customers have been serving as a very generous lending partner--without even realizing it.
TechnologyJason Aten Elon Musk Is Quietly Making It Harder to Buy a TeslaThe company's latest moves to lower costs may have the same effect on customer confidence.
Public RelationsEntrepreneurs' Organization 6 Ways Tech Companies Can Enhance PR CoveragePublic relations executives should focus on timely, simple messaging that reinforces customer benefits.
TechnologyBrit Morse Apple and Google Reached an Important Milestone in Contact-Tracing TechThe tech giants quietly launched phase two of their exposure notification system, which means just about anyone with a smartphone can access the contact-tracing tool.
TechnologyJason Aten The Surprisingly Obvious Reason Apple Won't Sell as Many iPhone 12's. It's All Part of the PlanThe iPhone 11 is now the best value you can get in a smartphone.
TechnologyMinda Zetlin Bill Gates Predicted Zoom 25 Years Ago. Here's What He Says Is NextAt the GeekWire Summit, the Microsoft founder shared his views of the future.
Startup LifeJason Aten The Apple Watch Series 6 is Surprisingly Boring, and That's a Good ThingThe improvements to the latest Apple Watch aren't revolutionary, but that's okay.
LeadJason Aten According to Bill Gates, Asking These 2 Questions Will Make You a Better LeaderThe more you learn, the better you lead.
5G RevolutionJason Aten This Was the Worst Moment of the iPhone Event. Why It Was Actually a Brilliant Power Move by AppleIf Apple gets more people to buy iPhones by partnering more closely with Verizon, this move could end up looking brilliant.Â
MarketingMelina Palmer How to Use Fickle Social Media Trends for Lasting Business BenefitsChasing trends isn't a great strategy for most businesses, but you should still watch for social media trends. When properly leveraged, they can have a huge impact on your bottom line.
5G RevolutionJason Aten If You Plan to Preorder an iPhone 12 Today, This Is the 1 to GetWith four choices, knowing which one to buy can be a little confusing. Here's a breakdown of which is best.
Immigration ReformDiana Ransom Trump's H-1B Visa Program Changes: 'It's Going to Be a Shock to Employers'The sweeping revisions to the nation's high-skilled guest worker program were fully expected, but nonetheless jarring for entrepreneurs, who face higher costs--or fewer high-skilled workers.
5G RevolutionJason Aten Zoom Is Already Where We Do Pretty Much Everything. It Just Got Even Better at ItThe company just announced two new features to make it easier to host and monetize live events, as well as better collaborate with the tools your business already uses.
TechnologyJason Aten Apple's Latest Event Reveals Why the iPhone Is No Longer Its Most Important ProductThe iPhone gets all the attention, but this just-announced product is a bigger deal.
5G RevolutionMinda Zetlin T-Mobile's Weird Little Promotion Is a Master Class in Clever MarketingIt's a yummy way to explain spectrums and bandwidth.
5G RevolutionJason Aten With the iPhone 12, Apple Just Reintroduced Its Most Popular Feature Ever. Sort OfMagSafe is back, but this time it's on your iPhone.
Countdown: Holiday 2020Neill Feather How to Launch a Secure E-Commerce Store This Holiday SeasonThis simple cybersecurity checklist can help you safely transition your business online and increase customer trust.
TechnologyJason Aten Keep These 5 Words In Mind on Your Next Zoom Meeting. They Even Work for First-GradersInterruptions aren't just a thing that happens 'during' the meeting.
LeadJason Aten Box Co-Founder Aaron Levie Says These 3 Things Are Key to Thriving in a Disruptive EnvironmentThe pandemic has made things complicated, but that doesn't mean there aren't simple strategies to get through this.
LeadJason Aten Bill Gates Learned at an Early Age This Lesson That Takes Most People a Lifetime to Learn. Some People Never DoFailure isn't the opposite of success.
5G RevolutionMinda Zetlin Google Pixel 5 Has a Time-Saving Feature That May Be Worth $699It could give back some of the 10 million hours Americans waste every week.
TechnologyJason Aten Here Are the Ways Hackers Plan to Take Advantage of Amazon Prime Day. What to Do to Stay SafeHackers are registering domains that make you think you're getting great Prime Day deals.
5G RevolutionJason Aten The 9 Best iOS 14 Widgets for iPhone Power-UsersWidgets aren't just for looks, they pack some real productivity super-powers as well.
LeadJustin Bariso Ocean Spray Just Gave the Viral Skateboarding TikTok Guy an Extraordinary Gift. It's a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceAfter his car broke down, an Ocean Spray customer's video went viral. Ocean Spray saw a golden opportunity.
TechnologyJason Aten This Staggering Number Explains Why Congress Wants to Regulate Big Tech Companies. It Probably Won't WorkThe Congress report on big tech and antitrust is out. It isn't clear who benefits.
TechnologyJason Aten Sign Up Now: Get the Best Information and Insight About the Technology That MattersSign up now for daily texts from me to help you make sense of the tech that you care about most.
TechnologyJason Aten This Little Netflix Button on the New Google Chromecast Remote Shows Why the Streaming Wars are OverNetflix has long paid Smart TV makers for a button on their remotes. Now Google is putting one right next to YouTube.
Countdown: Holiday 2020Jessica Stillman 3 Things Small Businesses Should Do Now to Prepare for the Holiday SeasonA Google small-business expert offers advice on getting your online presence ready for the holiday rush.
TechnologyJason Aten Microsoft Dominated This Business for Decades. Google May Have Just Given You a Reason to SwitchGoogle's Workspace is more than just a rebrand of G Suite.
TechnologyJason Aten Microsoft Just Did the 1 Thing No Brand Should Ever DoThe tech giant is rebranding its search engine.
Social MediaYoung Entrepreneur Council 3 Ways to Strengthen Customer Trust With Social MediaStart with these tips to build better trust with your customers online.
TechnologyJason Aten Email Is the Worst. These 3 Apps Are Trying to Make It BetterIf your inbox is overwhelming, these apps can help you make email more productive.
Business BooksJessica Stillman 5 Books to Read If You Want to Understand the Future of WorkRecommendations from an Oxford economist to direct your business.
LeadJason Aten Headspace Co-Founder Andy Puddicombe Has a Simple Plan to Help Your Team Avoid BurnoutBe intentional about spending more time doing nothing.
LeadJason Aten Tim Cook Gave This Simple Reason Why Being a $2 Trillion Company Isn't Apple's Most Important ThingIn an interview at The Atlantic Festival, Apple's CEO describes what motivates his team.
TechnologyJason Aten Google Just Forever Changed How We Find One Another, and Not Entirely in a Good WayThe search giant introduced a new feature of Google Maps called Plus Codes. There's just one big minus.
5G RevolutionJason Aten Why Your Next iPhone Might Come Without Any AppsThe E.U. is proposing a law that would prohibit device-makers from installing their own apps when competing versions are available.Â
LeadKatie Burke Remote Collaboration Isn't Going Anywhere. We Can Make it BetterInstead of trying to copy and paste in-office collaboration in a remote world, let's find new ways to communicate and collaborate.
LeadJason Aten Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Is Paying People Who Disagree With Him to Quit. Why You Should TooCoinbase's CEO, Brian Armstrong, says the company is "mission-focused," and can't be bothered with the internal strife that comes with discussing politics.Â
TechnologyJason Aten Amazon's Drone That Flies Around Your Home and Records Everything Might Just Be BrilliantThe new Ring Always Home Cam is a product that shows why trust is such an important asset for any business.
TechnologyJason Aten It's International Podcast Day. Here's How to Start a Podcast for Your BusinessAlmost any business can start a podcast with these simple steps.
Social MediaJustin Bariso McDonald's Left Customers Hanging on Facebook. What Burger King Did Next Was BrilliantBurger King's ad campaign is a great example of how brands can use emotional intelligence to build meaningful connections with customers.
5G RevolutionJason Aten The 5G iPhone Is Coming But It's Not What You ThinkApple is expected to introduce four iPhones with different versions of 5G. What does that really mean?
TechnologyJason Aten This Is the Best Thing About Amazon's Prime Day and You Don't Even Have to WaitSmall businesses are hurting. This is a great way to help.
MarketingJason Aten Amazon Finally Announced Prime Day. Target's Response Is a Brilliant Example of How to Steal the ShowTarget announced its Deal Days for October 13 and 14--the same two days as Amazon's Prime Day sale.Â
Best-Kept Travel SecretsJason Aten Delta Has a Brilliant Strategy to Eliminate Fear and Get People Flying Again: InstagramThe company created an interactive social media post and profiles for each step of the boarding process.
TechnologyJason Aten Widgets Are the Best Thing Apple Has Ever Added to the iPhone. Well, AlmostNo one expected widgets to be such a big deal. Now Apple can make them a productivity power tool.
Social MediaAmy George LinkedIn Rolls Out 2 New Features: 'Stories' and Video MeetingsBut it's less about how you engage with your network than that you actually engage with your network.
TechnologyJason Aten Elon Musk Is Making a Very Big Promise About the Next Tesla. Why You Shouldn't Get Your Hopes UpThe Tesla founder and CEO has a history of making big claims, and it's a lesson in why credibility matters.
TechnologyJason Aten You've Been Wearing Your Apple Watch Wrong All This TimeThe Apple Watch is becoming an invaluable productivity tool. This tip will make it work even better.
TechnologyAdam Levin Disaster Averted: Why the TikTok Ban Would Have Been a Cybersecurity NightmareApps that can't be updated are a hacker's dream.
TechnologyJason Aten You Can Finally Set Gmail as the Default Email App on Your iPhone. Here's Why You Shouldn'tApple is now allowing third-party mail apps to be set as the default. Here are three of the best options.Â
SecurityNeill Feather How to Practice Cybersecurity Mindfulness for Your BusinessLearn how to protect your business from current cyberthreats.
TechnologyJason Aten Microsoft Has a Remarkably Simple Way to Help Your Team Avoid Burnout While Working RemotelyThe tech giant is bringing back the commute--at least virtually.
