There is a common misconception that practicing mindfulness in the workplace can take up a significant amount of time, therefore impacting productivity levels among employees. Quite the opposite is true. Studies have shown that short moments of…
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What is digital mindfulness?
Technology is at the forefront of almost everything we do, every day. We no longer live with technology. Instead, we live through it. We work, go to school, play, and socialize online. And technology is only becoming more prominent as smart devices enter our homes in…
Robotics in healthcare: Robotic surgery and patient care
In a field traditionally associated with compassion and care, the rise of robotics in healthcare might make you wonder if the doctor’s office is about to become a cold and sterile place. As far as sterility goes, that may be true. Otherwise, robotics may actually…
The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. sketchy WiFi
The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. routers Your tablet won’t connect because of that dead spot in the family room. Faces freeze during work video calls. Transactions stall when your customer is in a hurry. The kids groan because their games won’t load. When…
What is the Internet of Things?
Life runs on the internet. Namely, on the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to a network of electronic devices equipped with processing power, sensors, and software designed to exchange data with each other. These devices can help keep our homes safe from water…
Extended reality: VR, AR, and MR
We’ve long anticipated that virtual reality (VR) will change the world. VR promises to create immersive experiences with multiple applications in everything from gaming to medicine to business training. But extended reality (XR) reaches beyond VR. And we can now add…
Small business and its future with e-commerce
To say that 2020 was a good year for e-commerce would be a huge understatement. In fact, it may have been its best year yet. According to Digital Commerce 360, consumers spent $861 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2020, up an astounding 44% year-over-year….
Wearable gaming creates a new (virtual) reality for gamers
Ask a gamer, and they’ll tell you they love being first to get in on the “next new thing.” Die-hard players were quick to embrace cloud-based multi-player games and the newest consoles. They jumped at the chance to reduce lag with blazing-fast fiber…
What is 4K streaming?
Ever look at a TV with visuals that practically leap of the screen and think, “Wow, that’s crisp?” That’s 4K resolution, baby. 4K TVs are beginning to dominate the television marketplace because they offer super sharp visuals, clear details, and smooth video…
Voice control in gaming
Voice control is becoming a mainstay in our lives. We can find voice technology in our cars, smart fridges, wearable devices, and even award-winning video games. Like virtual reality (VR), voice control in gaming offers an immersive and streamlined experience….
3D printers: not just for industry anymore
When we were kids, our vision of the future probably came from cheesy sci-fi movies or The Jetsons: flying cars, food pills, even automated machines that make anything we need at home—seemingly out of thin air. Today, while we may not quite be ready to strap on…
How AI marketing is powering small business
When we think about AI, or artificial intelligence, our minds likely go to the elaborate constructs we’ve seen in movies. The lifelike humanoids of Blade Runner and Ex Machina. Or the upgraded OS personal assistant-with-girlfriend-potential in Spike Jonze’s Her. While…
A beginner’s guide: How to watch esports
Esports are full of the exciting moments you expect to see in traditional sports. There are clutch plays where one player saves their entire team. There are upsets and incredible displays of skill. And the stakes are high for esports professional gamers, with huge…
Diversity and inclusion in the small business workplace
Focusing on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in your small business isn’t just the right thing to do, it also just makes good business sense. Here are some stats that might blow your mind: Companies that focus on diversity are 35% more likely to outperform their…
What are esports?
From Fortnite concerts to politicians campaigning in video games, there’s always something new in the world of gaming. Now, games are developed with spectators, not just the players, in mind. It’s all thanks to the esports boom. Esports, also known as electronic…
How internet has changed the world
You don’t just go online anymore. You live there. It’s how you work. It’s how you play. It’s everything. The world has changed. So we changed the internet. Introducing Quantum Fiber. Built for the world of work. Built for the world of play. Built for the world of you….
Quantum Fiber and the future
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What is blockchain?
If you’ve been on the internet lately, you might have heard the term “blockchain.” It’s used for cryptocurrency and to create NFTs, in video games, supply chains, and much, much more. But what is exactly is blockchain? And how does it apply to your world?…
How AI helps small business through intelligent automation
As a small business owner, you’re used to solving problems. After all, when you run your own business, it’s a skill set you’re honing almost every day. Small business owners like you are innovators, but that doesn’t mean you don’t face challenges, like finding more…
What is a non-fungible token (NFT)?
From exclusive taco-themed GIFs to musicians making bank from digital art, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have taken the internet by storm. But if you have NFC (no freaking clue) what an NFT is, don’t worry. Once you’ve got the basics of blockchain down, it’s not…