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Why the iPhone Xs is an excellent compact flagship to buy right now

Mar18
by on March 18, 2019 at 9:36 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


For a long time, I’ve used and liked big phones (and I can’t lie). They have certain advantages over their smaller cousins: extra screen real estate, and larger batteries. But lately, Google and Apple have narrowed the gap in functionality and performance between their compact and large handsets. The small-ish iPhone Xs is a great example of this, and in the past five months since its launch, it’s taken over as my daily driver, beating out a range of big phones that have flooded the market. Here’s why I think it’s an excellent choice for people looking for a more…

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Here’s how to save your elevator pitch from falling flat

Mar17
by on March 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


A solid elevator pitch can be the difference between a successful startup launch or a lost opportunity. Even though it’s not the be-all-end-all, it’d be nice to have your pitch perfected in case you ever run into a potential investor. To make the most out of every opportunity, I’ve created a step-by-step guide for perfecting your pitch: Grab their attention What is your role within your startup? Are you the founder? COO? Venture capitalists want to speak with people who have the power to make decisions. Tell them your place within the startup to express to them that you’re a…

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A fringe benefit of wearables is finding out if your loved ones aren’t dead

Mar17
by on March 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, syndication


I’m in a London branch of the Apple Store, about to buy a pair of Apple watches. And not for any of the standout apps or ludicrously expensive straps, but because it has a “send your heartbeat” feature. “Place two fingers on the screen until you see and feel your heartbeat. Lift to send,” says the website. It’s because when my husband Dion is in the pub, his boss and workmates are quite snooty about him texting me every hour or so to let me know he hasn’t died — but with this watch, he could just discreetly send a heartbeat. This…

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