Digital

Over the past year, you’ve probably heard the extreme buzz surrounding NFTs – a popular way to buy and sell digital assets.

Despite the evident benefit that one can shop from the comfort of their own home, it is also a safer option in the current situation.

When establishing a video interview, ensure there is a backup plan in the event of a technology glitch on either side.

Since the onset of coronavirus, clothing resale through online consignment apps, like Poshmark, Mercari and thredUP, have surged.

Certainly, digital marketing campaigns take time, effort and patience. However, there are three things you can do right away to help bolster your online presence.

In stressful times, it can be hard to focus on day-to-day tasks, much less big ideas.

Brands and businesses are having to readjust their communications strategies and efforts, because a new generation is changing the game of online and social media marketing.

There are companies that offer what is best described as a semi-do-it-yourself website. Products like this, often less than $1,000, are an effective solution for business owners who need a website, but don’t know where to start.

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People have always come to Facebook to connect with friends around day-to-day life, and celebrate important moments, like birthdays. As such, on May 9, Facebook launched Birthday Stories globally.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

AvidXchange, a company that automates invoices and payment processes for midmarket companies in numerous industries, plans to invest $41 million in Mecklenburg County. Officials said many new positions in software development, finance, marketing and professional services will be added. All in all, that’s at least 1,200 additional jobs for North Carolina.

I love working at 5Star Awards for many reasons, but most of all because we have all in-house capabilities and awesome “toys” to play with. Here are our favorites:

With over 235,000 apps available in the App Store and more being developed daily, decisions about what to download can be overwhelming. Here are a few of the experts’ favorites for business:

Software firm ImageQuix is being acquired by Alpine SG and moving into a new, centralized headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.

According to Apple, the iOS 12 “is designed to make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive, and more delightful.”

Summer plans often include beach trips, sunshine and … technology? Here are some of North Carolina’s technology conferences, programs and events for the month of June:

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

Bottled is an app enabling people to meet one another and learn what it’s like to live in another region or country. Think modern-day pen pals.

Is your business getting the most out of its sites, apps and channels? Are you engaging with customers to the best of your ability? If you aren’t using a digital analytics program such as Google Analytics, then chances are you aren’t.

“Big data” has been one of the more prevalent corporate buzzwords over the past few years and has left many companies confused about if, when or how they should be utilizing their own data.

Google has come out with a camera that uses machine learning to capture unique moments that you aren’t able to get on your own.

You may never get frustrated looking for a lost remote control again.

With the new “8” products – iPhone and Samsung primarily – around the corner, do you NEED to upgrade your phone to the newest product? CNBC had an article earlier this year saying no, you don’t have to upgrade often. Here are ideas for when you should upgrade:

With one-and-a-half billion YouTube viewers watching every month, it is no wonder that YouTube TV is expanding.

Summer is almost here: That means kids out of school, vacations and fun in the sun. Here is an overview of four great apps for summertime:

1. Stay safe in the sun. UVLens lets you know when it’s okay to be in the sun and even when to reapply sunscreen.
2. Grill Time is complete with a timer, grilling guide and flip reminder for perfect backyard BBQs.
3. Ditch the tourist route. Experience places like a local with the Musement travel app.
4. Point your phone to the sky and Sky Guide adjusts your viewing direction to identify stars, planets and constellations

The UAE could be home to another ambitious project that is literally out of this world!

Driverless aerial vehicles capable of carrying actual people are set to be buzzing through the skies of Dubai as soon as summer this year! No, we’re not kidding.