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Adidas has unveiled a new shoe with a micro-chip embedded to collect and wirelessly transmit valuable and critical information which might help the player in stepping up his game. The chip is able to collect and transmit information on metrics like maximum speed, distance covered, and number of sprints ect. All this information can help a player not only analyse his own performance but also compare them with others; so that he can find out his weaknesses and work on them to improve his performance. According to Ryan Mitchell, head of the product introduction team at Adidas, with this shoe “we’re able to show you what you did, give you the key metrics of your game, and enable you to compare this to your previous performances, the performance of your friends, competitors, or our global stars,”  Adidas’s new shoe which is a version of the Adizero f50, comes in a package which includes the shoes, a speed chip, and a software which enables data analysis on a smartphone or ...

Since our satellite TV providers started pumping hundreds of channels into our living rooms, we’ve had plenty of time to get used to the idea of home improvement. A fad that started while we still had a housing market, the idea of home improvement took hold (naturally enough) when people watching the shows realised two things – one, that they could transform rooms in their houses for little money; and two, that they could theoretically raise the value of their home just by following the instruction of the experts. At the end of the day, the satisfaction inherent in home improvement is as much about getting the job done yourself as it is in the finished item. For a long time, interior decoration and building has been something of a myth to the average person on the couch – we’ve always assumed “I can’t do that” and screamed for the pros whenever we’ve needed to install a new bathroom or put up a set of shelves. Before I go further I would just like to say: don’t try to ins...

The secret's out! Social networking giant Facebook are working on a project to roll out the company's first smartphone; the Facebook Phone , which will run on Google's Android Operating System.  The Facebook Phone which   is being built by HTC may hit the market as early as April 2012 (Source : Business Insider). According to reports this project - code-named "Buffy" -  is being headed by Facebook Chief Technology Officer Bret Taylor. However there hasn't been much of an official release of information as far as the Facebook Phone is concerned.  So what can we expect next? A Twitter Phone I guess! 

JaxtrSMS brings to you this wonderful app using which you can now send text messages, both national and international, absolutely free from your Mobile Phones. All you have to do is to download the JaxtrSMS app on your mobile phone and you are good to go. And the best part of it is that the receiver does not need to have the JaxtrSMS app installed on his phone.

Do is a social productivity app from Salesforce.com that makes it easy for you to get work done with anyone in your team, from anywhere you are. Presently only those with an "invite code" can signup at Do.com .   So if are in need of a Do.com invitation you can request me for one, using the comment form below, telling me who you are and why you need an invite. By the way do not forget to leave your email address because that is where I am going to send in an invite.  All I ask you in return is to plusone this blog on google. You can find the plusone button on the right sidebar of this blog. Note : Creation of "New Team" is currently disabled.

SEscout is now a year old, after launching in November 2010 and the product is certainly now more mature and reliable. But, does the product live up to its own tagline of being ‘the most powerful SERP tracker ever created’? Let’s find out:

Want to make sure you get the seat you want on your next flight, get the best table at your favorite restaurant, ensure your hotel room remains available if you’re running late, or avoid the line at the hair salon? Then mobile check-in is the way to go. By using your cell phone or other wifi device, all it takes today is just a few clicks and you’re all set!  Mobile check-in allows you to bypass personal service if you don’t need or want it - essentially saving you time with numerous transactions that you may take part in on a routine basis – and it’s likely to get even more popular as more companies move towards a paperless check-in system. The airline industry has been using mobile check-in for the past few years for everything from booking flights to checking in – allowing customers to do everything that can be done online from their mobile phones. This can be a real time saver for those who are on the go, but without access to a computer or laptop. With so ma...

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion (RIM) are all set to introduce the new BlackBerry Curve 9380 into the market. BlackBerry Curve 9380 features an 3.2” all-touch display and will run on the latest Blackberry 7 OS.  Curve 9380 also features a slim profile and weighing at just 98 grams it is also one of the lightest smartphone around. The curve 9380 is also equipped with a 5 MP camera and a 806 MHz processor. It also supports NFC and Augmented Reality. Plus with the responsive touch experience, intuitive virtual keypad and optical trackpad, navigation is quite a breeze on this phone. This device is surely going to grab some market attention when it releases in a few days time.

A blog is your spot in the world. It is where you can express whatever comes to mind - from rants about the latest technologies to praises for your favorite sports person. Many people enjoy the ability to exercise their freedom of speech in an online forum where they can interact with friends and strangers. Unfortunately, writing a blog is one thing, getting people to your blog is quite another. Nevertheless, there are many easy tactics you can incorporate that will help ensure that search engines like google drive more traffic towards your blog, than they previously did. Collectively, these tactics are known as SEO (search engine optimization). Take care with keywords: Using keywords carefully can help you get visitors to your site. If you are writing a blog entry where you compare Harry Potter to Twilight (which would be highly entertaining if you like inflaming people), simply copying and pasting Harry Potter Twilight; Harry Potter Twilight; Harry Potter Twilight a bi...

Verbatim Search is a new feature in Google Search. Verbatim search allows you to search for the exact string of words that you enter in the search bar. The way of doing this earlier was to use double quotation marks before and after the search term(s). To use Verbatim Search follow these steps

LinkedIn the World's Largest Professional network has opened a technology center in Bangalore which will be headed by Ganesh Krishnan, Senior Director of Engineering at LinkedIn. In an official blog post, Ganesh Krishnan says "We want to leverage the abundance of exceptional technical talent in India to help build the global LinkedIn platform." In this regard it must be said that LinkedIn in the recent years has seen a tremendous growth in its user base in India. As of the date of this writing LinkedIn is the 8th most popular website in India (Source - Alexa).

Samsung and Google will soon release Galaxy Nexus;the world's first Smartphone to run on the latest Android version - the Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. Galaxy Nexus is also the world's first phone to feature a 4.65" high-definition sAMOLED display making text, videos & games look crisp, vibrant and rich. It is loaded with a 1.2 GHZ dual core processor to take your gaming experiences to a whole new level. Plus at 4G speeds browsing with this phone can be quite a breeze. The Nexus is just 8.84mm thick and weighs about 135g making it easy to hold and carry it around. It also boasts of a 5 MP Single-Motion Panoramic Camera and a host of other features like "Smile to Unlock" ; "Android Beam" and "Voice Search" which makes this phone a very good package as a whole. Surely this phone is going to grab some eye-balls.

Sony Ericsson has revealed in its product blog that it plans to upgrade the entire 2011 Xperia™ portfolio to the next version of Android known as Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich.  This is good news for all Xperia™ fans who would be able to experience all the new features of Android 4.0. However given the fact that the Ice Cream Sandwich source code was released only a few hours back it will take some time before the upgrade is made available to Xperia™ users. 

The current economy has flooded the market with job seekers. Have you considered how you can make your business stand out from the crowd and attract high-quality applicants?  Flexible work hours are attractive to a wide variety of people. When creating a flexible work schedule, you must maintain the ability to manage your employees. By following these tips, you can be sure your employees will be managed effectively. Set Clear Guidelines Flexibility does not equal total freedom. When you create a flexible work schedule, be sure that your employees are given very clear guidelines as to their work hours. Whether you choose to allow your employees to work from home (telecommute), work split shifts or even create a schedule for themselves, do set standards that must be adhered to. Offer Several Options When creating a flexible schedule for your employees, creating several options will inspire loyalty and productivity among your people. Don’t allow one employee to...

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression". The first impression you make with a potential employer is through your resume and cover letter. The following are 10 ways to ensure your resume and cover letter are absolutely flawless, so that first impression can be perfect: 1. Use the right information.  This seems simple, but you wouldn't believe how many people send cover letters addressed to the wrong people and talking about a different position or even a different company. If you're reusing a cover letter, be sure you change all of this information to the information associated with the correct company. 2. Put it aside.  Before you send off your resume and cover letter, set them aside for at least a day. Come back with a fresh set of eyes before you begin the proofreading process. 3. Print it out.  Print out a hard copy of both your resume and cover letter. Take them into another room to read. This will provide a different perspect...

In the run up to a job interview it can be all too easy to become so rapped up in your own preparations, that you forget the interview is going to be a two way exchange. Candidates fixate on a variety of things, from how they will tackle tricky questions about their working life so far, to the smallest details of their attire, but, at the end of the day, there will be (at least) two people in the room and, unfortunately, the care and consideration you put into your performance won’t always be mirrored by your counterpart. Here are a few tips for dealing with bad interviewers: Under prepared/Distracted It’s very a disheartening experience when, as an interview progresses it becomes abundantly clear that the person sitting across simply hasn't put in the effort to prepare. I've heard of instances where interviewers were obviously unclear on who the candidate was, or hadn't even read their resume (a sure sign of a company with a majorly disco...

As many small business owners know, one of the most complicated and expensive costs can be accepting credit cards. Since consumer-spending behavior has shifted towards a plastic-first environment in the last decade, businesses are forced to accept credit cards in order to stay competitive.  Unfortunately for many owners, a lot of organizations in the merchant services industry prey on small businesses and try very hard to keep them in the dark about their contracts. The result is often high costs and long-term commitments. One important thing to know when looking for a merchant services company is that many organizations are very forthcoming with information and will provide you with a good deal. The problem is there are a lot of bad apples that have tarnished the payment-processing field. As a small business owner it is important to thoroughly research each company before signing a long-term contract. Merchant Services Pricing The majority of payment-processing ...