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Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on March 20, 2025

Opendoor Is Speeding Up Plans to Digitize Home Buying

Virtual tours and tools that let shoppers enter homes by themselves are helping the company adapt to the pandemic.

Opendoor Is Speeding Up Plans to Digitize Home Buying
Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on March 20, 2025

Pandemic-Proofing a Two-Sided Marketplace: A Q&A With Wag’s COO

As demand shifts for gig economy startups, Wag is experimenting with new offerings.

Pandemic-Proofing a Two-Sided Marketplace: A Q&A With Wag’s COO
Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on March 20, 2025

Roam Is a Note-Taking Tool, and a Dream of a Better Self

Its app connects ideas the same way our brains do. Its cult following has helped it land record-breaking investments.

Roam Is a Note-Taking Tool, and a Dream of a Better Self
Tracee Perryman Tracee Perryman
Updated on March 11, 2025

Tech in the Classroom: What Is It Good For?

Our expert presents a new way to think about the question.

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Richard E. Cytowic Richard E. Cytowic
Updated on March 11, 2025

Does Screen Time Stunt Development?

While some tech enthusiasts believe educational apps can help toddlers hit fine motor milestones earlier, researchers say otherwise.

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Petra Velzeboer Petra Velzeboer
Updated on February 25, 2025

Are You Addicted to Your Phone and Laptop? Here’s How to Set Boundaries.

Our expert offers seven tips for setting healthy boundaries with technology.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 03, 2025

What Is Virtual Reality?

Virtual reality uses computer-generated simulations to create three-dimensional environments that engage users’ senses. Here’s how VR works, its types, how it differs from augmented reality, use cases, examples and what the future of VR holds.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on January 23, 2025

24 Food Delivery Companies Putting Dinner on the Table

Hungry for delivery? These companies deliver meals and more straight to your door.

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Robert Ramsey Robert Ramsey
Updated on December 04, 2024

AR and VR Tech Has Disappointed Users. Here’s How to Improve It.

For AR and VR, the best path forward should consider how they can grow to meet expectations in the long run.

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on November 25, 2024

Customer Loyalty Matters More Than Ever. Rewarding That Loyalty Is Mandatory.

If you don’t make your customer a VIP, your competitor will.

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