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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Own Business Website

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One of the first things everyone thinks about before setting off on a business venture is the website. This is the official online hub of your company.

The way a customer reacts to your products or services is going to largely be determined by how they react to the website – how does it make them feel, what does it tell them, and how does it tell it? This is why choosing the right website builder and including all the necessary pages is so important.

But not every business is savvy enough to put in the right amount of effort. According to a recent study, nearly 50% of all US small businesses didn’t have a website, and for many that do, only a handful of hours are put into perfecting it. [Read more…] about Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Own Business Website

5 Common Staff Organization Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Failing to properly organize staff is one of the biggest reasons companies get into trouble. They struggle to overcome employee management issues and end up being less successful than they hoped.

What causes this to happen?

Well, you’re about to find out. This post explores some common staff organization mistakes you’re probably making right now and how to avoid them. Often, it is just simple things that cause you to fall off the bandwagon and lose your ability to coordinate what’s happening in your organization. [Read more…] about 5 Common Staff Organization Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Advanced Robotics and Automation: Reducing Car Accidents and Saving Lives on the Road

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Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, with millions of people affected by them each year. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement, education campaigns, and technology advances, the numbers continue to rise.

However, recent developments in robotics and automation technology have the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of car accidents, ultimately saving lives on the road.

In this article, we will explore how these advancements are shaping the future of driving and creating safer roads for everyone. [Read more…] about Advanced Robotics and Automation: Reducing Car Accidents and Saving Lives on the Road

6 Safety Tips for Riding an Electric Bike

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An electric bike is a kind of bike that uses electricity for propulsion instead of human power. E-bikes have become increasingly popular due to their low maintenance cost and compatibility.

Riding an e-bike is fun and intimidating at the same time. And if you’re new to riding e-bikes, or not used to handling one on hills, you might feel even more nervous about riding in general.

But before you jump on one, it’s important to be aware of the essential factors that come with riding an electric bike, including how to adjust to the bike’s handling and how to be safe on the road at night. [Read more…] about 6 Safety Tips for Riding an Electric Bike

How to Land a Robot-Proof Job

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What do burger flippers, call center workers, and many car wash workers have in common?

Over the past decade, a vast majority of their jobs have been taken over by robots. In fact, the more repetitive, routine, and simple a task is, the more susceptible that job is to takeover by an automated device.

Whether you call a machine that makes fast-food items on order at a rapid pace a robot or an automated food preparation device doesn’t matter. [Read more…] about How to Land a Robot-Proof Job

ANYbotics boosts autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne lidar sensors

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ANYbotics is equipping its autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors. ANYbotics robots provide industrial operators with an automated robotic inspection solution to support efforts in monitoring and maintaining plants.

ANYbotics’ four-legged robot ANYmal performs inspection and monitoring tasks in challenging industrial terrains such as mining and minerals, oil and gas, chemicals, energy and construction.

ANYmal’s legs provide unparalleled mobility when moving up and down stairs, climbing over obstacles, steps and gaps, and crawling into tight spaces. ANYmal’s inspection payload provides visual, thermal and acoustic insights for condition monitoring of equipment and infrastructure. [Read more…] about ANYbotics boosts autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne lidar sensors

Ghost raises $100 million for ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous driving safety

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A startup company called Ghost has raised $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features what it describes as “a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention”.

Returning investors Sutter Hill Ventures and Founders Fund participated in the round, along with a new commitment from Coatue.

Ghost was founded in 2017 with the belief that driving should not be dangerous. Despite all the technology and features included in modern cars, cars still crash – accidents and fatalities are going up, not down. [Read more…] about Ghost raises $100 million for ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous driving safety

How to Reduce Any and All Dangerous Driving Habits and Stay Safe

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Since our adolescence, we have been told the rules and regulations for safe driving. However, for some reason, people continue to test the boundaries.

Whether it is due to laziness, recklessness, or perhaps stress and irritation, dangerous driving habits are really not worth the risk.

That is why it’s important to pay attention to your actions so that you can realize that the habits that you believe are harmless can be detrimental. On that note, here are simple ways to reduce your dangerous driving habits and stay safe. [Read more…] about How to Reduce Any and All Dangerous Driving Habits and Stay Safe

How to Avoid and Prevent Common Car Accidents

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Road accidents are common and in some cases, they are unavoidable.

However, most car crashes are caused by human error which can be prevented if all drivers exercise caution on the roads.

There are different measures that you can take to avoid crashes when you are driving. Read on to learn how to avoid and prevent common car accidents. [Read more…] about How to Avoid and Prevent Common Car Accidents

What is Spear Phishing? Tips to Prevent it

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The type of phishing which is highly used by intruders these days is spear phishing. Basically, spear-phishing is an attempt to steal sensitive data such as financial information by sending email to targeted individuals or organizations.

This is achieved by collecting personal details of the target, such as frequent locations, hometown, friends, and online purchase details. The receiver is so well-researched that the spear phisher can send personalised emails provoking their emotions.

For this reason, the receiver clicks on the mail without giving a second thought, and the purpose of cybercriminal hacking or stealing the information about bank details is met. [Read more…] about What is Spear Phishing? Tips to Prevent it