Software, Technology

Why automation makes life easier

Let’s face it, we carry super computers in our pockets.  Alright, not really, but although our smartphone companions are not super computers, they are still pretty darn smart and with that comes device and app automation that can drastically improve and simplify your life.  An app that I personally love is IFTTT (If This Then That), which brings a beautiful interface with jaw-dropping applets (recipes) that you put together according to your needs.
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IFTTT for iOS (Android interface is similar).
Need to know when you make it to the gym?  Turn on location services and add a quick note to your calendar whenever this happens.  Want the lights in your home to turn on when you pull into the garage?  There’s a applet for that.  Auto photo upload, auto WordPress posting, auto tweeting — you dream it (additionally you have certain accounts that can be linked together so that they can talk to each other) and IFTTT can make it happen.  Although from my screenshot you may assume that this glorious app is available on iOS only (you know what happens when you assume, right?)  — wrong it’s multi-platform available on iOS and Android — with a web interface!
Additionally, IFTTT isn’t the only player in this game, Microsoft recently introduced Flow, which has a unique spin on task automation itself.  And for those that are looking to get extremely granular on Android, there is one app called Tasker which essentially can do it all.  (Note: I advise only experienced users to play with this app).
Bottom line:  Everything is easier when magic “just happens” in the background for you, give IFTTT and other platforms a try!
Technology

How a “story” sells a product

We’ve all been there, captivated and enthralled in a newly released product ad from our favorite technology company that says “buy me now!!” — we gladly whip our our credit cards and make a purchase.  But what pushes us to do this?  The story that the company tells us as to WHY we need it, HOW it can be useful in our lives and WHO is the target audience is very important and without a story products don’t get sold or if they are successful they do not get the recognition that they are due.
What is this called?  It’s called story-telling marketing, which is a story-focused approach to your marketing and brand building.
Who’s been leading the charge in technology?  None other than Apple, others are trying to get better; however, do I need to point you to the iPhone introduction in 2007?
Can I also point you to AirBnb, who consistently preaches a customer first theology?
Want to hear an even deeper breakdown of story-telling marketing and more?  Subscribe to my podcast, Whaddup Tech on iTunes and other podcast apps or listen here.
Bottom line: Stories sell products and just by looking at two very successful companies that use these methods — the consumers are hooked.
Technology

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coun·ter·cul·ture
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noun
a way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.
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