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This hardware-software combo for the iPad creates a desktop video production studio

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by on October 14, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Launches

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If you’ve ever had to deliver an online presentation, do a product review, or even hold up your end of a long-distance conversation with business associates or family members, you know that commanding and maintaining attention is a challenge. And if you’re not a drama school grad, trying to remember your lines with a camera pointing at you is brutal. To alleviate that pain, iTOi (pronounced ‘eye to eye’) has launched a new hardware-software combo for the iPad that optimizes your presentation by combining a glare-free Video Booth accessory with a software teleprompter so you never forget what to say. The Video Booth hardware facilitates all-important eye…

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BlackBerry Passport review: For every benefit, there’s a compromise

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by on October 14, 2014 at 3:33 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Mobile, Product Reviews

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This isn’t a straight-forward review. If it was any other phone, I’d set it up, connect my usual accounts and go about my business of using it as much as possible, as with any review. However, and while this isn’t going to be a long moan about a lack of apps, I can’t do that with the Passport. Nor do I work for an organization tied to BlackBerry’s BES services either, so there’s no chance to test out things like BlackBerry Balance or corporate email; for all intents and purposes, I’m a pretty average consumer user in this scenario. That’s…

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The Next Web is looking for a reporter in Europe – could it be you?

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by on October 14, 2014 at 3:12 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, UK, Voice

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We’re looking for someone to join our team in Europe, helping The Next Web’s readers make sense of the world of technology. Based in London, Amsterdam or elsewhere in Europe, you’ll be able to write and report to a professional standard and demonstrate a passion for the technology industry. You’ll be keen to use your contacts and develop new ones, breaking news from the biggest companies in tech, and introducing the world to the best new startups and devices, too. Able to think on your feet and spot news angles that no-one else has thought of, you’ll also be fast and…

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The metrics you need to know to measure social media customer satisfaction

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by on October 14, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, hootsuite, How-To's, Social for Business, Social Media

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This post is part of a new series titled “Business Social,” and is brought to you by Hootsuite.

Providing excellent customer service is one of the top priorities of a successful business. Companies like Zappos have famously built their entire strategy on striving to give customers an amazing experience. It was this single-minded focus that led Zappos to be one of the first retailers to use social media as a customer care channel and sees them continuing to try out different ways to delight their customers. This approach has, at its core, a financial rationale. The lifetime value of a customer, as Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh sees it, is “a moving target that can increase if we can…

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Pre-order exclusive: Over 50% off the Limited Edition Black Hawk Drone

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by on October 14, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers

Ready to fly your very own drone? The Black Hawk is ready for action, with a 6-axis flight control system that makes it easy for beginners to get started, and allows experts to try more complicated maneuvers. And it doesn’t hurt that it looks like a stealth bomber from the future. Use the included 4-channel remote to execute simple flight patterns, flips and more, and activate the Black Hawk’s on-board camera to record high-quality video of your flights. Whether you’re in the market for a great drone to get started with aerial R/C toys or are looking for a great gift…

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