The internet commerce industry is growing in all areas, and wine retailers are no exception. Small, local wineries often provide an online store that makes their wines available throughout the world, which can be critical to their success as they may not have a wide distribution stream. However, there are some important factors to remember before you purchase that chardonnay you tasted on a wine tour through the mountains or the delicious burgundy your brother offered you while visiting for a family function. [Read more…]
Archives for September 2014
iPhone 6 Sales: 10,000,000 Units in 3 Days?!
iPhone 6 Sales Pass 10 Million Mark in First Weekend
Apple announced sales figures pertaining to the new iPhone 6, and it’s looking good for the company. The iPhone 6 and it’s counterpart the iPhone 6 plus have already made over a crushing 10 million sales in only three days time! The new devices launched over the weekend, and have since shattered records of any other Apple opening weekend.
These are amazing sales figures for Apple, and likely intimidating for their competition. But this should come as no surprise, considering Apple had revealed these devices had already broken pre-order records, to the point of the incessant web traffic crashing its website.
Current Apple CEO Tim Cook stated “Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend, and we couldn’t be happier. We would like to thank all of our customers for making this our best launch ever, shattering all previous sell-through records by a large margin.” He then apologized, “While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.”
So based on that, we can assume that despite shattering previous launch weekend records, Apple could have moved even more units, had supply constraints not come into play as the sole limiting factor. Needless to say, one can expect the devices to move in even greater frequency and break even more records when they are launched throughout the world in more locations.
The devices are currently available in the United States, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Puerto Rico, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The iPhone 6 will be continued to be released in 20 other countries at the end of the week. By the end of the year, the iPhone 6 will be available in over 115 countries worldwide.
Tips to Maintain High-Speed Internet Connection in Your Home
In today’s wired world, it pays to have a fast internet connection. This will greatly benefit those running a business from home or people working from the comforts of their home.
Unfortunately, there are always issues when it comes to having access to a high-speed internet connection. Some subscribers complain that despite paying for a high-speed plan every month, a consistently fast connection is not always guaranteed.
So how then can you ensure that your internet speed is as fast as you want it to be? There are certain things that you need to check and this apply to all internet subscribers regardless of the type of plan they have. You can also visit the iinet blog to get updated information on everything related to the internet.
Background Activity
You may wonder sometimes that even with your upgraded subscription, your internet access is still not up to speed. When this happens, try to check your computer’s background activity. [Read more…]
Gizmos Every Lawyer Needs
Technology is designed to make your life easier, and there are different gizmos and gadgets for every type of professional. As an attorney, you need to maximize your time in order to offer the best for your clients. One of the most highly recommended styluses for attorneys is the Griffin No. 2 Pencil Stylus, which looks like a regular pencil but boasts impressive responsiveness. At this year’s ABA Techshow, mobile law practice was a hot topic and the presenters dished out the best recommendations for lawyers on the go.
Jeff Richardson and Ben Stevens presented “iGadgets and iGear for Lawyers,” and it’s no surprise that the digital presentation has been going viral in law circles. If you’re in the market for a speaker system, the dockBoss Air was presented as one of the best, designed for Apple and offering wireless capabilities. Plus, with a price tag under $35, it’s affordable for even startup lawyers. While every great attorney deserves quality technology, that doesn’t mean it has to come with a high price tag. [Read more…]
You Can Use Solar Energy to Cool Your Summer Grub
For people who live in areas that get a lot of sun, traveling anywhere and having to lug the obligatory ice-filled cooler along can be a real chore. In addition, many people have had the dreary experience of a day at the beach when their ice melts and the hotdog and condiment containers end up floating in a pool of water next to the beverages.
For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the coolest sets of new products on the market now are the solar coolers that use the energy from the sun and a sophisticated internal mechanism to provide a cooler that creates a dependable refrigeration tool.
The new coolers come in styles that either integrate the solar panels into the lid or provide a connection into which an array of solar panels can be plugged. For the units that use a solar panel array, separate panels are pre-mounted on frames so they can be placed in a position to face the sun, and shifted appropriately as the day progresses. [Read more…]
Making Your Business Mobile
Mobile phones are ubiquitous in this day and age. Accepting credit cards with your phone is quickly becoming the method of choice for businesses and entrepreneurs on the move. More and more websites are going mobile, as well. With new technical advancements in security and regulatory compliance measures, consumers can swipe or buy online without fear of stolen identities or fraudulent purchases. Web based point of sale systems and e-commerce solutions are gaining popularity every day. Giving your customers the option to shop online from their phone or computer can help to expand your business beyond the traditional. This trend will continue to see a huge growth over the next decade with 50 percent of all European consumers purchasing items and services with a mobile device by 2020, according to Visa. However, with so many choices, how do you know what is the right solution for your business? Understanding how the different e-commerce options work is the first step in making an educated decision. [Read more…]
Outer Space Police Patrolling the Atmosphere
Space technology began in 1957 when the United States launched the Sputnik 1 satellite. The experiment proved successful and the unit remained in orbit for three months before burning in the atmosphere. Since that time, numerous satellites have launched for the purpose of exploring space, monitoring geographical and meteorologic conditions of the planet or performing military surveillance. Today, companies like Satcom Solutions have made it possible for the more than 1,000 satellites to launch and orbit at various atmospheric levels while performing many diversified tasks. [Read more…]
5 Services That Are Better Than A Tangible Product
Consumers face the age-old battle of products versus services everyday without even realizing it because of clever marketing, business strategies and the way that buyers can now obtain goods that are only a tap-click away. Since purchases can be made at the speed of light over smartphone mobile apps, tablets and even over the old fashioned land-line upon viewing TV infomercials, it may be all the more necessary to take a moment to be thoughtful about what is actually being purchased. 5 services that are better than a consumable product include yard care, debt and finance management, extended warranties, software and subscriptions. [Read more…]
Using the Internet to Find an Attorney
Now that our society is more connected than ever before, people are no longer heavily relying on billboards, phone books and word of mouth to procure attorneys. Surveys conducted in 2013 show that the Internet is now becoming the primary means for seeking out legal help. Thirty-eight percent use the Internet to obtain legal representation, whereas 29 percent will ask a friend or relative. Ten percent say that they will consult the bar association in their locality for finding legal help, and only four percent consult the phone book. Internet is the most preferred way because prospective clients can quickly find a great deal of needed information in order to make an informed choice and can obtain results quickly. [Read more…]
The High Cost of Using Smartphones Today
Around the world today, electronic devices are some of the most popular personal items people own. Whether it’s a personal computer or smartphone, you can be sure that one own such an item. There are even people who would immediately buy the latest gadget just to keep up with the trend or simply for personal fulfillment.
Unfortunately, some of these folks are not able to control their urges and their use of these gadgets particularly the smartphone that they end up going into debt. They often sign up for unnecessary add-ons and purchase various applications out of curiosity.
So how costly is owning these famous electronic devices these days? PC World.com said the total cost of ownership these days is estimated at $3,800 although this applies to the high-end smartphone units. This cost covers two years of the standard wireless service contract as well as the monthly cost. [Read more…]