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Changing your business model can lead to success. In fact, many recognizable companies have changed their models over the years, leading them…
Holy hell, a lot of crazy, incredible things happened in 2017. Donald Trump got promoted from his role of Irrelevant…
Did you know that 3 out of 4 startups won’t be successful? It’s bleak to think about, but the reality is that…
What’s the back story to how you became the founder and CEO of Elyland, and the creator of Draconius GO? …
For entrepreneurs and small business owners, there’s no better time to secure funding for your startup. Thanks in part to…
One unique way to raise money to make your idea a reality is through crowdfunding. According to Fundly, crowdfunding campaigns…
Anyone who follows Gary Vaynerchuk online knows that he’s a zealous proponent of voice technology–both audio content like podcasts as…
Remote work is here to stay. Employees and employers have tasted the benefits of a digital workspace — and they’re not…
The tech world is constantly evolving. Ideas that were once considered brilliant have now become obsolete. Some ideas for the…
If you’re looking to start a business now, you need to know what’s happening in the startup world now. Historical…
Founded in 2016 by Mary Biggins and Katie Ghelli, MealPal (formerly known as MealPass) has facilitated more than 2 million…
When you think of brushing your teeth, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, probably unpleasant trips to…
A pitch deck is a critical tool for all entrepreneurs in any tech industry. You need to communicate your deal…
Yep. We’re talking about sex robots. Because, apparently that’s the moral battleground of the future, what lonely folk do while…
Show of hands: How many of you have checked your symptoms online before? For those of you who have, how…
Carrying a wallet is something almost everyone does, and it’s something most people don’t give much thought to. Despite being…
Rings have become the form factor of choice for wearables that do all kinds of cool stuff. You can find…
As the last of the millennials leave college and head out into the real world, many of them have acquired…
When it comes to living in hot climates, there’s nothing better than having a cool breeze from an air conditioning…
Today, Americans are experiencing an epidemic of obesity with the average American drinking approximately 42 gallons of sweetened beverages each…
New Potato Technologies, the creators of the Brio, call it a “smart coaster.” That’s a bit of a nebulous term,…
Guess what? Now you can check how much gas you have in your bloodstream with a breathalyzer in the comfort…
On-demand services are all the rage right now (thanks, Uber). Businesses understand that consumers want more convenient experiences and they…
Toronto-based clinical image and knowledge-sharing healthcare app Figure 1, described as an ‘Instagram for doctors,’ has raised $10 million in funding…
Graphene has, despite the odds, lived up to its hype. The carbon compound has made everything from solar-powered artificial skin…
Ever wondered how you can look like you’re always en route to a rave? The only way to achieve that…
With just a click of a button, we can hire someone to deliver our groceries, watch our children, or even…
Canada’s logging and trapping industries once made it the economic envy of the world, but in recent centuries its luster…
To most of us mortals, online dating can be a riddle wrapped in an enigma enveloped in something else confusing.…
There’s probably a song or some film that would serve as a perfect analogy to Travis Kalanick and the unmistakably fast…
The concept of using stone as a source material for paper is not new. Back in 1998, Taiwan Lung Men…
The world is quickly embracing STEM Learning for children’s toys and numerous startups are constantly appearing to fill that need. Tech…
Gardening is a hobby many enjoy, but weeding is something most people dread. To help gardeners focus on the fruits…
While some governments continue to make discussions around healthcare feel like actual medical procedures, innovators have been busy creating literal…
Back around the holidays in 2014, the Wall Street Journal reported on a then-new online trend called “unboxing videos,” a type…
There is an entrepreneur in all of us. There is not, however, a financial advisor in all of us. As…
After an extended stint working from home, I had the opportunity to work out of a coworking office space at…
Photography is a great hobby, but for many, it can be expensive. The cost of lenses, filters, and the cameras…
Although Talkitt, the assistive technology app produced by Voiceitt, was launched a few years back, it’s their latest acquisition of $2…
To say that Uber’s needed a dramatic facelift these past few months is a dramatic understatement. The rideshare startup turned…
Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede comes on following by the camera zooming out of the infamous cassette “Awesome…
Ask any traveler about their biggest frustrations when on the road, and almost always you’ll hear “not enough space” as…
Available in the U.S. and Canada, Soylent was invented in 2013 and introduced in 2014 after a crowdfunding campaign that…
We all love a good comeback story. The idea of a person who’s made questionable decisions and slowly declined suddenly…
3D printing is all the rage today. However, one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is the high cost and…
The wisdom of the crowd is undeniable, and so is the wealth. It’s why crowdfunding works, even though sometimes it…
With summer nearly here and school about to let out, it’s about that time of year when parents start stressing…
Yes, friends, you heard it correct. It’s not enough that we can now 3D print life (technically it was a…
Paying bills. Like Monday-morning traffic and the education system, nobody likes it, but most of us have to deal with…
Scuba diving is an excellent way to explore the ocean depths. However, it’s a complex activity which requires users to…
We only have one world, and every year new green startups emerge to provide new technologies and services to help…
Have you tried virtual reality yet? If you have, it was most likely a game for the purpose of entertainment.…
As I’ve said before, I just don’t get Snapchat. I don’t like the app, I don’t know why anyone would…
When people think of an electric bike, they often think of clunky equipment with the added heft of a battery…
Traveling is a great hobby for many people but managing power adapters can be a hassle for even the most…
It was a headline that stopped my scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed in its tracks: “My Day In Prison.” My…
Private spaceflight is set to become a commercial reality thanks to companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. There’s now another…
Bees are an essential element of modern society. Their pollination efforts are what make it possible for farmers to raise…
Running apps are an excellent way to measure user exercise effort. However, one of the biggest limitations is that they…
Exoskeletons are pretty darn cool. They could make soldiers more efficient, have people with disabilities walking again, and even made…
I’m on a tropical beach, gentle waves lapping the shore beneath the palm trees. “There is no past, no future,…
Musical instruments are a great hobby for many, yet it often takes time and money to master such devices. Hyve…
In this day and age, seeing a child under the age of 10 knowing how to adeptly use an iPad…
Tesla just recently came out with the details of its solar panel roofing, on which we reported late last year.…
There have been some rumblings over the past few years about various kitchen and food tech companies dead-set on bringing…
For the health conscious today, there’s no substitute for fresh grown produce. While gardening has gotten easier thanks to modern…
Today it seems like the average person carries hundreds if not thousands of dollars of electronics with them wherever they…
Every now and again a story will pop up about a cool new way someone’s discovered how to put virtual…
Plastic tends to get a bad rap for various reasons, but Recycling Technologies MD Adrian Griffiths thinks we should give it…
It’s 2017. We almost have flying cars. You could be controlling your smart home with a chip under your skin…
When you take the fact that automation has found solid footing in most industries at this point, it’s hard not…
Biometric door controls used to be limited to commercial and industrial use but they’re now becoming affordable enough for the…
No matter what your love language might be, a good gift is sure to give you that warm fuzzy feeling…
Battery packs might not seem that exciting, but they play a significant role in fueling the average person’s demanding lifestyle.…
Airplanes exist. Based on the many hours I spend in traffic every morning, cars definitely exist. So it’s only natural…
Personal safety is not something we as people take lightly, particularly in emergencies. The growth and innovation in this space…
When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action…
Learning to play the guitar can be hard because the process inherently involves some misdirection. Initially, it seems like your fingers…
We’re quickly seeing medical startups emerge that are bringing modern technological methods to the hospital to assist doctors. It makes…
Have you ever wanted to check out a restaurant but didn’t have anyone to go with? And what’s worse is…
When it comes to boating, there’s no shortage of options and activities for fun on the open seas. Sailing, kayaking,…
There are some very interesting things happening in the skies right now, and we’re not referring to the latest news…
With companies like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh bringing meal delivery services to the general population, it was only a…
It wouldn’t be too untoward to say that we talk a lot about Kickstarter projects. The crowdfunding site has featured…
Age old maxims glorify the ‘friend in need,’ but really, it’s cool to have just any kind of friend. Making…
“You wouldn’t download a car…” that’s how the old slogan went as we were told vehemently not to pirate DVDs;…
Move over Yelp, there is a new app with cool emojis in the market which empowers the small businesses that…
People have been trying to master cross-species organ transplants for literally thousands of years. Attempts date back as far as…
When it comes to furniture today, aside from aesthetics and general style, not much has changed over the past few…
Lewis Horne may be the CEO of one of the most cutting edge electric car companies on the horizon, but…
As we move forward it’s quite clear that many of us are going to need an education in electronics. The…
Among the most commonly used words in Tinder bios is the word ‘sapiosexual.’ No, it’s not illegal to be one…
The Internet was supposed to be the great equalizer in oh so many ways. Everyone can make their voice heard,…
With the rising cost of rent, things may look bleak for people who are looking to own a home someday. …
Fidget toys have apparently become a thing ever since this one raised way too much money on Kickstarter. Close on…
A robot that delivers your pizza to your doorsteps? This is close to becoming a reality in California. Forget about…
Want to lose the ‘buds or the headphones? Bone conduction lets you get your sound on through hats, helmets, sunglasses…
For some, the road to developing their startup is a natural one. Some entrepreneurs are born to manage the resources,…
Since the 1800’s, photography has been a field of interest for many across the globe. It has enabled people to…