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Qandidate.com
Qandidate has made the recruitment process much easier. Our old
hiring system was overly complicated and frustrating to use. I love
Qandidate for the simplicity and reliability. They make their money
posting vacancies to different media sites, so the actual tool is
completely free. Two thumbs up from me! — EMILY
Using this tool is great for keeping track of everyone. After an interview,
I can write my notes or introduce the applicant to other people in my
company. Logging the recruitment data is a neat feature too. It’s great
to see our hiring rates over time. — CAITLIN
HUMANRESOURCES
Release Date: February 2013
Usage Data: More than 10,000 companies
Platform/Tech: Web
Features: Media webshop, resume and cover letter organization, free career
site, talent pool, screening questions, and email integration
MORE CONTEXTEveryday, employees leave, new jobs are created and vacancies open. Every
business experiences the hiring process. Without a formalized system, it is
almost impossible to keep track of applicant emails, resumes and portfolios.
Qandidate (pronounced ‘candidate’) is a free, beta-web tool designed to
organize and manage the hiring process. Qandidate was designed with a
strong UI in mind. Candidates are organized by vacancy and can be arranged
in various ways including application status, percentage of correctly
answered questions and 0-5 star rating. It also provides you with a talent
pool and free career site to host vacancies that can be linked anywhere else.
Qandidate has helped 8ninths grow a ton. We love our Qandidates!
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Release Date: August 2013
Usage Data: 30,000+ teams using Slack
Platform/Tech: Mac, iOS, Android, Web browser
Features: File sharing, real time discussions, conversation and top archives,
complete history search
Everyday, emails arrive and clutter your inbox. Communications are
easily lost or forgotten as mail piles up. Slack was conceived by Tiny Speck
Company, who was searching for a truly efficient method of professional
communication. Unlike email, Slack allows team members to share ideas in
real time. Chat rooms are “hash-tagged” to specific topics, where everyone
can share files and links. Slack can also host non-employees for collaboration
on dedicated projects. Larger corporations will probably shy away from
Slack because communication is naturally more relaxed and open. Slack is a
multi-platform app, featuring real-time communication, topic search, and file
sharing history. 8ninths uses Slack and we love it. Slack us!
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Slack
Slack’s file integrations with Dropbox and Google Drive work great. It is
incredibly easy to search for files or old conversations. I always have the
desktop app open. It makes internal communication much faster and
efficient. — EMILY
After working in corporate office environments and understanding the
struggle to find ‘that one email’, transitioning to Slack has been a piece
of cake. I can quickly search and reference files or a conversation that
sparked an idea. Email has it’s place, but for our team, it’s Slack all the
way. — CAITLIN
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Displio
Having a visual notification tool is really handy. Rather than searching
for my phone or pulling out a computer, I can easily see any updates.
The size is a big factor for me. I like that Displio is small enough to throw
in my purse so I can use it between home and work. — EMILY
Since you only have to rotate it on its side to change widgets, Displio
could be a great tool for someone with limited dexterity. It is so simple
to use, it is easy to see why it was a successful crowd funded project. —
CAITLIN
INTERNETOFTHINGS
Release Date: June 2015
Usage Data: 1,113 backers (pre-orders)
Platform/Tech: Compatible with Android and iOS. API available.
Features: WiFi Display, E-Ink display, highly cusotmizable notifications and
widgets.
MORE CONTEXTKeeping you on track and on time, Displio is a small, lightweight portable
display for you home, office or desk space. Displio sits on your counter,
alerting you to emails, stocks, social media, or any other notifications. Using
the same E-Ink Screen as the Amazon Kindle, Displio is simple and easy to
read. Using the WebClip feature, anyone can create their own Displio widgets.
It requires WiFi to work, so a mobile hotspot, office, or home space is the best
place to use this display.
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DJI Phantom 2 Vision+
I first used this drone last summer on a windy hill in park by the coast.
I was amazed by how easy it was to fly on my first attempt, especially
with the wind factor. The range of the drone is very impressive. It would
fly beyond my eyesight, yet I could look on my phone screen and view
everythingthe camera was seeing. The camera’s unique perspective
created really, incredible pictures. While I have not tried the drone
models without camera stabilization, I can’t imagine the footage would
have come out so clear — EMILY
TECHNOLOGY
Release Date: April 2014
Platform/Tech: iOS 6.1 or above, Android 4.0 or above
Features: Full HD video, GPS enabled radar positioning & return home, real-
time flight parameters, camera stabilization, no-fly zone features, Adobe lens
profile support, 90 degree camera tilt
MORE CONTEXTIn April 2014, DJI released an upgraded version of its popular consumer
drone, the Phantom 2 Vision+. The simplicity of the controls and thoughtful
configuration works to eliminate the challenges of first time flying. While
flying, the drone uses GPS to alert operators to no-fly zones. If the drone
exceeds controller range, ‘Return-to-Home’ is activated and the Vision+ will
automatically fly itself to its original takeoff point. Next to its sister model,
the Vision+ maintains many of the same key features with one significant
upgrade, the incorporation of camera stabilization. By including a gimbal (a
mechanism for keeping an instrument horizontal) the Vision+ has resulted in
steadier pictures and videos in comparison with its predecessors.
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HoloLens
Virtual reality seems to be the future of gaming, but I see more
practical uses with the HoloLens. The interactivity between reality and
technology creates a new space for ideation, creation, and learning. I
wonder if the HoloLens will be the YouTube-learning of the future. —
EMILY
“Blending worlds” is a main selling point of the HoloLens. I’m excited to
see what user-friendly applications they come out with in the next few
years. I’m sure soon it will start to replace some traditional home tech,
like my TV. — CAITLIN
AUGMENTEDREALITY
Release Date: July 2015
Usage Data: Unknown
Platform/Tech: Windows 10
Features: Holographic googles, wireless, augmented reality, full HD camera,
3D printer capabilities
MORE CONTEXTThe tech industry has been bustling with excitement as new developments
in virtual reality emerge. As major tech companies like Facebook and Sony
develop their virtual reality headsets, Microsoft has begun to occupy the
space of augmented reality. Unlike the Oculus Rift and the Samsung Gear VR,
which produce full virtual immersion, Microsoft’s HoloLens allows users to
interact with holograms in the physical world. HoloLens crosses the lines of
AR and VR by projecting a virtual environment onto the user’s physical space.
The applications for this technology could greatly affect anything from
neurosurgery to roof repair and would even make Tony Stark jealous.
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LaMetric
The functionality of this dashboard is handy for developers and tech-
savvy individuals that want to program their own custom notifications.
I can also see it being useful for anyone wanting to keep up on new
updates. I am a visual person, so I like LaMetric’s big text and various
colors because they are easy to recognize with different alerts. — EMILY
I’m most drawn to the appearance of LaMetric. It’s bright and cheerful,
so I have a happy buddy to sit next to me while I work. I find the
dashboard very helpful for reminding me of my schedule. I like that it
shows the weather or lets me know when an email arrives. — CAITLIN
INTERNETOFTHNGS
Release Date: Summer 2015
Usage Data: 2,215 backers (pre-orders)
Platform/Tech: Android, iOS
Features: Customizable dashboard, bluetooth enabled, music streaming,
Wifi enabled
MORE CONTEXTLaMetric is a highly customizable digital dashboard that can integrate all of
your favorite apps. Released as a Kickstarter project in June 2014, LaMetric
allows you to create your own notifications. At first glance, LaMetric looks like
your parent’s old bedroom digital clock. The chunky pixel display looks like a
classic video game from the late 80s, like something seen in an early Super
Mario Bros. The little desk dashboard allows you to program your widgets,
maintain RSS updates, and produces audio messages through the handy
phone app. LaMetric is bluetooth enabled to stream music for an impromptu
dance party- totally not your mom’s alarm clock.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge
Visually, the phone is very exciting, but the edges lack functionality to
really be a ‘wow’ factor. Although the edges seem somewhat novel,
the Edge is a much better phone than the standard S6. I am more
impressed by the new features of the phone than by the curved screen
itself. The messaging app pops up when I get a text and I can reply
without leaving the screen I am on. The split screen, quick launch
camera and multi-screen window are three of my favorite features.
The camera takes amazing pictures and the high definition screen is
stunning. — EMILY
NEWTECHNOLOGY
Release Date: April 2015
Usage Data: Estimated 70 million S6 & S6 Edge phones sold worldwide
Platform/Tech: Android OS v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Features: 5.1” Quad HD Super AMOLED 577 PPI curved edge touchscreen,
16 MP rear camera, fast charging capabilities, 64-bit Octa-core processor,
finger printer and heart rate scanner
MORE CONTEXTReleased earlier this April, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are
curving the way towards the future of smartphones. When it was announced
in March 2015, a hardware redesign excited the tech community as Samsung
expanded the touchscreen of the Galaxy phone to include touch edges. This
new space phone the latest in the Galaxy series along with its sister phone
the traditional, non-edge S6. Unlike previous versions, Samsung has done
away with the removable plastic backing and opted for Gorilla glass and metal
detailing. While the new materials are a highly anticipated change for Galaxy
fans, many are disappointed the battery is no longer replaceable and the
option for an external memory card is gone.
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Release Date: January 22, 2015
Platform/Tech: iOS
Features: iOS app, notification reminders, track/schedule/share shifts,
mobile calendar, online scheduling
Are you a restaurant or hospital employee who works in shifts? Shifts is an app
created to help build and manage your schedule. For those who schedule their shifts
with a traditional smart phone calendar, understand how much of a hassle it can be
to organize recurring shifts that change at a day’s notice. Little icons that are easy to
operate have resulted in a simplified calendar experience. Add or change shifts with
a tap, and share your calendar with family members to help them stay on track with
you. Exclusively on iOS, the app integrates seamlessly with your calendar and helps
you create your schedule, fast.
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Shifts
I’ve always used the standard calendar app on my phone to remember
my waitressing schedule. It was handy to see my shifts, but it took
forever to enter in the data. An app that is functional and simple has a
big market for shift-based industries. — EMILY
Shifts would have been useful to me while I was going to college and
serving tables. It will be great for a student trying keep their homework
and ever-changing work schedule on track. — CAITLIN
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Claire VR Union
I’m curious to see how other VR headsets will compare with Claire. The
screen resolution is 3 times greater than anything else on the market,
setting the bar high for competitors. It will be interesting to see how
companies will utilize this technology. — EMILY
Claire is designed with businesses in mind, so I can really see this taking
off as a must-have tool for presentations. It’s a great way to make that
personalconnectionwithchallengingabstractconcepts. — CAITLIN
VIRTUALREALITY
Release Date: March 27, 2014 (Indiegogo)
Usage Data: February 2015 batch: 51 units sold
Platform/Tech: VR Union Development, Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR)
Features: IPS dual display, 1350HzYEI internal orientation sensor, 170 degree
Fresnel lens, prescription glasses compatible
MORE CONTEXTThe Claire VR Headset is the most sophisticated VR on the market. Stylish,
lightweight and durable, the Claire VR is designed for businesses that want to
add more oomph in employee training, create a buzz at trade show events,
and impress clients in sales presentations. With Fresnel lens technology
and better screen displays than your iPhone, Claire immerses you in wild 3D
visuals. Additionally, the set fits over prescription glasses ensuring that no
one misses out on the total experience.
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