QuickBooks vs NetSuite: Which accounting software is king?

Want new accounting software for your firm? QuickBooks used to be king of the hill but now NetSuite is the best. Here's why.

Business     Jennifer Allen     April 21, 2022

AT&T 5G network: Everything you need to know

AT&T has been rapidly expanding its 5G network for a few years now, and we're at a point where you can use it for yourself. Here's everything you need to know.

Business     Christian de Looper     July 14, 2022

Businesswoman? Learn about DWEN, Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network

DWEN is a fantastically useful network for female entrepreneurs and businesses, offering extensive support around the world as well as special offers.

Business     Jennifer Allen     April 21, 2022

Facebook’s Shops give small businesses an Etsy-like place to sell goods online

Facebook Shops would look and feel like a Facebook page where business owners can easily list their items and where customers can make a direct purchase.

Business     Allison Matyus     May 19, 2020

Zoom video chat rival Google Meet releases free version

The web giant this week announced it has completed work on a free version of its video chat tool -- Google Meet -- and has now rolled it out globally.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Zoom’s latest software upgrade aims to defuse ‘zoombombing’

Zoom has released a major update for its video-conferencing software that it says addresses recent criticisms regarding the platform's privacy and security.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

New Instagram stickers encourage foodies to support their top dining spots

Instagram is launching interactive food order and gift card Stories stickers aimed at increasing orders for small restaurants struggling in lockdown.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

YouTube DIY tool makes it easy for small businesses to create short ads

YouTube is increasing the availability of a handy online video builder that helps small businesses to make short ads in just a few clicks.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

If you’re missing the office, this ingenious site has you covered

If you've had to swap your regular office for a home office, you might be missing the place. In that case, try out this ingenious office-noise generator.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made

Video-conferencing software Zoom has been under fire for poor security and privacy. Its CEO has now admitted missteps but insisted improvements have been made.

Business     T. Mogg     April 25, 2023

Wyze tweak lets you use its security camera as a work webcam

Smart home company Wyze has just released a firmware update that lets you use your Wyze Cam v2 or Wyze Cam Pan security camera as a webcam for teleconferencing.

Business     T. Mogg     October 28, 2020

Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information

With the coronavirus expected to cause disruption to businesses such as stores and restaurants, Google wants to ensure its Maps listings are kept up to date.

Business     Trevor Mogg     March 11, 2020

Dentist fights to uncover identity of person who left negative Google review

The Melbourne dental surgeon says the online comments are unfair and have damaged his business, so he wants to launch a defamation case against the reviewer.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

How to set up your VoIP service in 5 easy steps with RingCentral

Looking to ditch the landline? Voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, is an efficient and cost-effective way to do it, and it's not as hard as you think: RingCentral is a great VoIP solution for calls, video conferencing, and more, and we show you how to set it up right here.

Business     Lucas Coll     May 9, 2023

Microsoft Teams will soon add push-to-talk walkie-talkie feature to smartphones

Microsoft Teams will soon add a push-to-talk feature that will provide walkie talkie functionality to smartphones and tablets. The feature will easily broadcast a message to a person or a group of people, while also preventing crosstalk or eavesdropping from outsiders compared to using analog devices.

Business     Aaron Mamiit     January 12, 2020

How to make your Giving Tuesday donations count for even more

This past weekend was all about buying the best deals and shopping for the holiday season, but on Tuesday, December 3, it’s about giving back. Giving Tuesday has evolved since it started in 2012, and there are lots of different ways to participate. This year, PayPal will match every donation made, up to $600,000. 

Business     Allison Matyus     December 3, 2019

Shoppers spend big (again) as Black Friday sets new online sales record

Online shoppers in the U.S. spent a whopping $7.4B on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics. The figure set a new record for the day, beating last year's revenue by $1.2B. It was also the second-biggest online shopping day ever in the U.S., trailing 2018’s Cyber Monday record of $7.9B.

Business     Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Smart Compose autocomplete feature will write your Google Docs for you

Soon, when you're typing something up in Google Docs, an A.I.-powered feature called Smart Compose can help you get it done more efficiently. At least, that's the idea. Google’s Smart Compose feature is a kind of advanced autocomplete tool that first launched with Gmail in 2018.

Business     Trevor Mogg     November 22, 2019

Forget about buying business supplies, Amazon’s happy to restock for you

Amazon wants you to be able to restock office supplies more efficiently with its new Dash Smart Shelf. The shelf is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart scale that has weight-sensing technology to track inventory. The shelf tracks the stock for a product, and once it senses that item is running low, it re-orders it for you. 

Business     Allison Matyus     November 21, 2019

Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings

The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.

Business     Hillary K. Grigonis     November 18, 2019

Help wanted. Vimeo launches a gig marketplace for video professionals

Looking for freelance video gigs? Vimeo just launched a new platform to connect video pros with businesses looking for, well, video pros. Vimeo For Hire is designed for videographers, video editors, directors, animators and more and is included with any Vimeo subscription.

Business     H. Grigonis     September 20, 2019

How an umbrella locked tech workers out of their WeWork office for two days

A team of tech workers was locked out of their WeWork office for two whole days recently after one of their umbrellas fell in front of the entrance door, preventing it from opening. Twitter users stepped up to the challenge of solving the conundrum ... but all failed.

Business     Trevor Mogg     September 19, 2019

Google sunsets yet another service, this time it’s Hire

Google will shutter Hire next year. The web app — part of G Suite — is designed to help with tasks such as posting job openings to multiple recruitment sites, collaborating with hiring teams, finding new employees, and setting up interviews, thereby enabling firms to keep tabs on all of their recruitment processes.

Business     Trevor Mogg     August 29, 2019

PushSend is what all small businesses need for their marketing campaigns

Launched earlier this year, PushSend is a new platform that aims to simplify the marketing process and make it intuitive, even for those who aren't experienced in the field. Here's everything you need to know about the service, and how it can help your company attract new customers.

Business     Jennifer Allen     September 4, 2019

Dropbox’s all-new desktop app wants to be your one and only workspace

Dropbox has unveiled its most significant update yet as it continues to move away from its original core service as a place to store files in the cloud, toward a virtual workspace solution that offers access to all services in-app. Users can try the revamped desktop tool now via Dropbox’s early access program.

Business     Trevor Mogg     June 12, 2019

Mastercard’s Digital Wellness program uses A.I. to make online paying safer

Mastercard has announced the new Mastercard Digital Wellness program -- with the goal of using artificial intelligence to make paying for things online a little easier. The new system makes use of "billions" of data points to authenticate users, enabling click-to-pay technology.

Business     Christian de Looper     June 10, 2019

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