With a fresh infusion of $9.7 Million in funding on its ledger, enterprise augmented reality company Scope AR has now expanded the functionality of its WorkLink platform.
Newer businesses, or older businesses looking for more traffic and sales, often offer enticing deals to attract customers. On Yelp, any business has the option to provide a deal to users, which is essentially a Groupon-like coupon. But how do you find these deals in the Yelp app for Android or iOS?
On Yelp, you have the option to check in to a business you're visiting. For you, broadcasting who you're with and where you're at is fun for social purposes, but for business owners, you're basically giving them free publicity. Well, almost free publicity. Since there's incentive to get you to check in, some businesses reward customers with special deals, such as 20% off your first visit.
In the past, if you stumbled upon a Yelp listing you liked, you could bookmark it and check it out later on your profile. You can still take advantage of this feature in the mobile apps, but it's more refined now than it ever was thanks to Collections, a feature Yelp first added back in May 2018. You get more power over organizing, accessing, sharing, and discovering favorite businesses.
Yelp reviews are great for getting a feel for how a business operates, but they can't always be trusted, and they don't always get to the point fast enough. That's where "Tips" come in, and you can view and make them whether you're on an iPhone or Android phone.
Cosmetics maker Coty is hanging an augmented reality Magic Mirror on the wall of its Bourjois boutique in Paris that will tell customers which shade of makeup will make them the fairest of them all.
Apple first announced Business Chat, a new way for customers to communicate with companies, at WWDC 2017. While Business Chat did not arrive with the initial release of iOS 11, Apple pushed it out in iOS 11.3 so companies can offer customer service in a whole new way, and it works pretty much the same in iOS 12 and higher as it did back then.
To the best of my recollection, Fruit Ninja was one of the first touchscreen games that appeared to really take advantage of the new paradigm of user input, turning the player's finger into a produce-slicing katana.
Innovation Congress starts tomorrow, but its creator, Jason Keath, spoke to Next Reality today about the future of augmented reality.
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If your iPhone is a business tool for you, you'll want ways to send out mass e-mails, either to your customers or employees and coworkers. You can use the iEDL, or Email Distribution App, published by MerckTech, to set up a distribution list that will let you send out mass emails as often as you need. This video shows you all the ins and outs of this awesome little app. Expand your productivity and marketing reach for your business and personal projects!
In this tutorial, we learn how to look like Megan Fox for under $10. First, you will apply a white eyeshadow on your eyelid and underneath the eyebrow. After this, you will brush it into the inner crease of the eye as well. Next, brush a brown shadow on the outer edge of the eye and blend it into the crease as well. From here, you will apply black eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye and then smudge it on the bottom. After this, define your eyebrows and then apply mascara to the top and ...
In this video, we learn how to create professional looking business promotional video. To make your video more professional, you can first make your video shorter. The shorter the better, which will get your point across more quickly. Videos should be less than a minute and thirty seconds. If you're using a web cam, don't get too far away from it. If you're using a Flip camera, use a tripod and make sure the light source is coming from in front of you. Natural lighting is also nice. Make sure...
In this video, we learn how to recruit a great staff for your business. When hiring, you want to find someone that has great thinking ability and that you have really good chemistry with. You want to be able to get alone with the person and make sure they have experience. If they are the right person, work with them even if they don't have the experience in the field. Just make sure to keep a list of what your values are and what type of person you want to work for you. As soon as you do this...
As a general rule of thumb, when you wear makeup it's not supposed to look like you're really wearing makeup, but simply like you're a more awake and youthful version of yourself. Makeup is there to flatter, not to hide.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a still life. First, you will use the side of the pencil to draw the outline for the still life drawing. After this, continue to draw the outlines for all the objects that are in the model. Start to slowly add in the details, using the light touch of the pencil. As you continue, use the side of your pencil to shade and then use your eraser to blend. Continue to add in additional details as you go, then erase any background lines when needed. Enjoy drawin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Danzo. To start, you will draw the outline with the light touch of the pencil. After this, draw in the final outline darker and then erase the background lines. Next, you will add in the details around the character and then add in lines to show creases and make it look more realistic. From here, you will add in shading to make the drawing have some more depth. After this, you will finish up by cleaning any stray lines with an eraser. You can also use th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look. Start off this look by applying a bright blue eyeshadow on the lower part of the eyelid. After this, apply a medium sea blue in the crease of the eye and on the outer edge of the eye. From here, brush hot pink above the blue and then blend right above the crease to make purple. Make sure the pink is visible above the purple. Next, you will apply blue eyeliner on the waterline followed by purple liner under...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a neon green and orange look using Kryolan UV. To start, you will brush a shimmery and sparkly white eyeshadow underneath the eyebrow on the brow bone. From here, apply a light green eyeshadow on the eye and into the crease. From here, apply a darker green shimmer shadow to the crease of the eye and blend it into the outer corner. Then, apply a sparkly orange eyeshadow on the bottom lash line, from the inner corner to the outer edge, meeting with the g...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade laundry detergent. To make this, you will need: 6 c water, 1/3 bar grated laundry soap, 1/2 c washing soda, and 1/2 c borax. To start, you will heat up the water and the soap in a large pan until it's all dissolved. Then, you will stir in the rest of the ingredients and mix until it's all dissolved as well. From here, boil the mixture for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat. Then, you will add this to cold water so you have 2 gallons of soa...
In this tutorial, we learn how to implement a business strategy. First, pick out someone that is going to be the strategy manager. After you pick this person, you need to make sure you and that person are communicating the plan. There can be e-mails, meetings, off-site plans, and much more. Don't forget to do this, you want everyone to be on the same page. Also, you need to make sure everyone is accountable for what they are supposed to be doing. You want to meet up with everyone regularly. A...
In this video, Logan Salter teaches us how to apply Mad Hatter makeup for Halloween. Start out by applying white eyeliner to the tops and bottoms of the eye, then apply it to your eyelashes until they are white. From here, apply orange eyeshadow underneath your eyes and to the tops of the lids. Blend this outward from your face and then add in a darker orange to create a contrast. Next, apply a pink shadow into the crease and under the eyes. Apply the orange shadow to the brows, then brush it...
Geishas were high class courtesans who mixed business with pleasure - or, rather, whose business was pleasure. And seduction was an art to them, down to the very makeup they wore.
In this tutorial, we learn how to create text in GIMP. To start, create a new image with the width and height at 600 each. Then, click the text box button and choose a font, font size, and other options open on the window. After this, create the box and for the text and type what you would like into the boxes. Set in the distance you would like on the inner shadow and then choose if you want the edges to blend. Make these fade out and then choose to repeat the inner shadow. When finished, sav...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get perfect red lips for African American skin. First, take a dark red lip line from Studio Gear named "red wood" and apply it to the lines of the lips. Once your lips are fully lines, grab your lipstick and apply it to your lips carefully. The liner will be darker than the lipstick, so make sure you blend them in together lightly. After you are finished applying, clean up any smudges on the edges of your mouth. Then, apply makeup on the bottom an sides of th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw eyebrows and eye lashes. First, sketch out the basic shape of the eyebrow. Cross edge with a 2B pencil, then blend it in to lighten in and act as a skin tone. Then, draw the actual hair with a B pencil, going upwards with the pencil strokes in the front area. For eyelashes, you will sketch out the outline with a 2H, then draw the eyelid and the hairs for the lashes. Draw in the direction and the shape of the eye to give off the illusion that it's round. ...
In this video we learn how to apply a black & white masquerade mask with makeup. Start off by drawing on a white mask around your face with white eyeliner, filling it in. Then, apply white shadow over this to make it a matte finish. From here, draw lines coming out of the mask with the white eyeliner all around the mask. Color in around the lines with black and then blend them out gently towards the outer area of the face. Then, define the inner mask with black eyeshadow and apply false lashe...
In this video, we learn how to make crawfish fettuccine alfredo. You will need: 1/4 c chopped onion, 1 tbsp butter, 8 oz package sliced mushroom, 2 c alfredo sauce, 12 oz peeled crawfish, 1/8 tsp Creole seasoning, and 1 package of cooked fettuccine. First, pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a saucepan and with the butter and onion. Saute the onion until tender, then add in whipping cream and stir in Romano cheese. Whisk until blended and melted, then saute your mushrooms in a skillet with oil. After ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply red eyeshadow with glitter eyeliner for a party. Start by applying a red shadow all over the eye, out into the outer corner of your eyes. Next, add a black color to the outer edge of the eye and blend in with the red in the crease of the eye so there are no hard edges. From here, apply a pink and white shadow underneath the eyebrow to create a highlight. Next, you will take a glitter eyeliner and apply it to your upper lash line, then take a small brush...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a fairly realistic eye. Start with a pen and draw a wispy line for the eye, like a football shape. Then, you will draw the pupil inside the eyes and the ring around it. Draw in lines around the pupil and the eye to show where the colors and shades of the eye come into play. Then, shade in the entire eye lightly. From here, darken up the upper lash and create a create on the eye. Then, make the eyelid crease on the bottom of the eye and add in the inner c...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make raw macadamia nut butter. First, you will need to take some raw macadamia nuts and a food processor. Pour the macadamia nuts into the food processor. Then, let this spin for around five minutes or until the butter has started to form. There should be no chunks left in the mixture, the oils should come out and help the mixture blend. After this is finished, scoop the butter out and you will taste an amazing raw macadamia nut butter. This will also work fo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make sweet oatmeal cookies. Start with 1/2 c soft margarine in a large bowl. Then, add in 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar, and blend with a spoon until all mixed together nicely. Now, add in 1 egg and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix this together with the same spoon, then add in 1.5 c quick oats, 3/4 c flour, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Add in 1/2 c raisins, then combine together. Mix all of this together, then when you are finished you...
Mystery shopping is a great way to make money on the side while getting a chance to shop, check out new stores and restaurants, and over all improve the quality of service at these locations. The key is to not let them know that you are there evaluating them. If you think you've got a knack for blending in, then check out this video. In it you will learn the process of signing up and becoming a secret shopper, what to expect, and some tips for how to carry out your jobs.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply injury makeup with Emmy winner Brad Look. First, clean the area with water, then use glue and powder to apply the surface of the injury. After this, use more makeup to cover up the piece on the skin and blend the edges into the skin so they mix in completely. In the middle, add in some reds, purples, and blacks to create a realistic looking injury. Make sure there are textures and highlights on the would to make it look more real. Make the injury radiat...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a punk rock look with pink and coral eyeshadows. First, take a coral shadow and brush it over your entire eyelid. After this, brush a darker color on the corner of the eye and then use a white color underneath the brow bone. Now take a coral pigment and brush it over the first coral color to create a brighter shade. Blend the white in with the coral towards the crease of the eye. Add more color as you see fit until the color pops and is very bright. Af...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Kim Kardashian-inspired cat eye makeup look. Start by using a nude color eyeshadow on the eyes and tape to create an edge on the outer corner of the eye. After you do this, apply a white shadow underneath the eyebrows to create a highlight. Now, take a gray eyeshadow and apply it to the entire eye up until you reach the crease. Blend this out to the corner of the eye. Then, take a thick black eyeliner and apply it to the upper eye, creating a cat eye...
Serving fish tonight? Then you're going to need some tartar sauce, but not just any tartar sauce— tart and tangy tartar sauce. You can't buy this stuff in the grocery store! Betty shows you this sauce recipe that goes great with a catfish dinner.
In this video, we learn how to make a Yorkshire pudding with roast beef gravy. First, take a saucepan and add in 1 c plain flour with 2 eggs. Combine these together until well blended, then add in milk to the mixture (about 1/2 c). Now, sprinkle in a little bit of salt and get rid of all the lumps that exist. When you are finished, grab a muffin tray and grease it up underneath another pan so it catches any spillage. Pour the mixture into the muffin spots until you reach the top. Then, place ...
We are officially living the era of the smoky eye. No matter where you go you see girls who all look the same, with bronzy, blended out smoky eyes paired with nude or pale pink lips. Call it the Kim Kardashian effect; call it modern drama, but we're honestly getting sick and tired of it.
Mmm... cornbread. We can't think of any thing better to gobble down like a turkey on Thanksgiving. Whether paired with cranberry sauce or a slice of juicy rosemary-marinated turkey, cornbread offers the perfect blend of sweetness and tenderness.
