Let me make a bold claim: Gear Infusion’s Pry.me is perfect. The tiny titanium gadget opens bottles, and does it well. It weights nothing. It’s nearly indestructible. And it is the perfect gift for beer lovers. Call me OCD, but I notice when the weight of my wallet, keys, or cellphone changes. When I leave […]
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5 Lessons from Makerspaces for Co-working Offices
Makerspaces and Hackerspaces effectively disrupted how we build hardware and startups. They are collaborative providing grounds for turning good ideas into great ones. Those ideas often become successful companies like Square. You don’t have to be in a Makerspace or Hackerspace to craft the culture that develops innovation. My job is empowering makers. I’ve traveled […]
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Toyota Invests $500M into Uber’s Autonomous Car Program
Toyota Motor Co. announced a leap of faith in Uber Technology Co.’s self-driving cars today. Toyota plans to invest $500 million in Uber, specifically Advance Technology Center and autonomous vehicle projects according to the Wall Street Journal. Both companies will collaborate in developing Uber’s self-driving tech and Toyota’s Guardian system on autonomous-mobility as service (Autono-MaaS) […]
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Huawei P20 Pro Review – The Best Camera Phone You Can Buy
Huawei’s P20 Pro is so good, it’s indecipherable from magic. Years ago, you’d have to buy a DSLR and low light lenses to get photos this good. Now it’s in your pocket. I spent the last week testing Huawei’s awe-inspiring Leica branded triple camera system at the one of the most colorful places on earth […]
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5 Best Bluetooth Speakers for Under $50 (2018)
I heard a song once, that reminded me of a girl I once knew. The times we spent together, the time since we’ve been apart. Songs are a loving embrace of the past, but also serve the setup for for tomorrow’s love. That’s why I’m constantly on the hunt for the speaker that will provide […]
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Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Processors Launching in September
Android Wear smart watches have been using the same Snapdragon 2100 chip set since the beginning. Though the manufacturers differ, LG, Michael Kohrs, and others rely on Qualcomm much like you depend on the watch to help you master time and space — well, at least time. Snapdragon 2100 is currently the best in the […]
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8 Instagram Famous Dogs You Can Pet on the Streets
Ever want to turn a bad day around? I have. That’s why I searched the streets and found the most lovable dogs in Pittsburgh. If you want to brighten your day, follow these Instagram famous pups. Lu-Seal the Pig-Seal-Dog A post shared by Lu-Seal the Pig-Seal-Dog (@lusealdog) on Jun 29, 2018 at 10:58am PDT Lu-seal […]
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Ecolution Fashion Show Charms with Sustainable Materials
The Ecolution Fashion Show has become a marquee event for Earth Day, but also one of the stand out Fashion Shows for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designers are tasked with creating evocative dress with recycled and sustainable materials. Acrobatique Creative has found its groove. The rhythm for the fourth annual fashion show sounds more like New York […]
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Tekko Cosplay 2018 – Photos & Video
Tekko saw OVER 9,000 people gathered in Pittsburgh to celebrate anime & gaming culture. The anime expo has become the center of attention when it comes to painting the city with bright and colorful costumes from your favorite movies. The Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society has really refined their craft in providing the perfect meeting space to […]
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Boston’s Venture Cafe is a Networker’s Paradise
It’s a Thursday afternoon and you’ve landed in Boston. You’ve probably already dismissed the plane conversations that were as forced as the seating arrangement. Now you’re looking to escape the airport and make real connections. Take the Silver Line Bus to the Red Line, and jump off at Kendall Sqaure. This is where you’ll find […]