I have always been a fan of Apple’s ecosystem, the way data is synced across devices was just flawless. Until now. Syncing data has turned into a nightmare.
Synkers is a mobile app that instantaneously connects university or high-school students seeking help in a particular course to tutors. The teachers on the platform are either professional instructors or peers who previously aced a specific course. All the selected tutors go through a screening process to ensure credibility and quality.
At a time when we, in Lebanon, are still trying to convince each other about the importance of having high-speed internet and about the positive implications it has on the economy. Canada declared that high-speed internet is a necessity for the quality of life and has set the following targets for the basic telecom services: - Speeds of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download/10 Mbps upload for fixed broadband Internet access services - An unlimited data option for fixed broadband…
Brands and Video publishers have always had mixed feelings when it comes to choosing the hero platform in order to publish and promote their video content. On the one hand, you have Youtube, where search engines will forever find the content and publishers rewarded with profits when these videos become popular. On the other, you have Facebook, where the content has higher audience reach and can be quickly discovered and re-shared by more people in a shorter amount of time…
With all the technology and gadgets around us, it’s not easy choosing a techie gift for kids anymore. Most of the time we end up getting a useless toy, a cliche item like a PS4 game or something that is not age appropriate and might need adult supervision. I've compiled a list of some of the best tech gadgets available for kids of all ages. Note that the below items are based on online availabilities and prices, since they might vary from one country to…
As a techie person, I can’t help but notice the huge online and social media gap that exists between many parents and their kids. This is due to several factors, most are originating from the parents’ side. Whether the parents are technically challenged, don't have an online presence, are not up-to-date with the latest trends and platforms or simply just lack the proper communication with their kids on all things digital. Being a dad for a 10 and 7 year-old…
I have been a fan of Mario, the mustachioed plumber, since I was 10 years old. I still remember receiving the best gift any kid wished for back in 1987, the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). I spent the following years playing all the Nintendo classics: Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 2 and 3, Duck Hunt, 1943, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out and others. When I saw Shigeru Miyamoto, the game’s chief designer, also know as the “Father of Mario” announcing Super Mario Run back in…
I spent some time using the Surface Pro 4, it's a cool but expensive all-in-one device, here are my thoughts on its key features -
Price: The Surface Pro 4 comes with a huge price range varying from $999 for the (128 / Intel Core i5 - 4GB RAM) to $2,699 for the (1TB / Intel Core i7 - 16GB RAM)
It’s a bit on the expensive side, when the lower-end model is compared to a tablet and when the higher-end is compared to a notebook.
I’ve been around the digital startup ecosystem for several years now. I had the privilege to participate in the mentoring and coaching processes of many of the startups as well as taking part in several jury panels. One thing is certain along the process, many people will fail. This does not mean that they did not try their best, or that they had a bad product. But, in a competitive environment, a selection process takes place, and only a handful…
The Huawei P9 phone was actually released back in April, but I never managed to try it thoroughly until few weeks ago. What makes this phone extra special is the fact that is was co-engineered with Leica, the notorious camera / lens maker and was packed with a dual-lens camera. Overview: The phone was aimed to primarily compete with the Samsung S7, sold at around $480, it stands out as a very competitive device. The Huawei P9 is not the…
