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Blingy

Jan 21, 2022
2 min

The Rise of Podcast Popularity

In recent years, podcasts have become a rising form of entertainment; they make it easier than ever to keep up with all the latest news and tips. They have a reminiscent uproar, similar to that of the radio in its early years. The radio was like the ‘Netflix binge’ of the early 20th century back in the day. Over 950,000 podcasts and 30 million episodes are currently available, with podcasts’ popularity only continuing to rise. Modern radio and podcasts each hold a substantial

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Is Facebook “Meta”? What does this mean for the future of VR?

Blingy

Nov 2, 2021
4 min

Is Facebook “Meta”? What does this mean for the future of VR?

Amidst a fresh controversy and its own struggles to appeal to the newer generation, Facebook has decided to change its company name and announce a new direction for the company. Over the last few years, Facebook has remained the top used social media in the world, topping out at 2.74 billion active users. The originator of modern social media certainly continues to be going strong when it comes to raw numbers but when it comes to popularity— especially among Gen Z— it continu

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HTC Vive Flow: The VR Headset for non-Gamers

Blingy

Oct 19, 2021
3 min

HTC Vive Flow: The VR Headset for non-Gamers

HTC are the makers of arguably the most premium VR gaming headset on the market, the HTC Vive. And they have announced a new VR headset, the HTC Vive Flow. The key difference in the Flow is that it is not targeted towards the gaming community, rather a non-gaming VR base. The Flow is set to have a launch price of $500 USD. With VR struggling to interest the non-gaming audience, is the cost of entry being $200 more than the Oculus (a gaming-focused competitor) the next best st

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Millennials and Cybersecurity: Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

Blingy

Oct 13, 2021
3 min

Millennials and Cybersecurity: Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Everything you post on the internet is permanent”? Whether it’s an Instagram photo, Twitter tweet, or Facebook status, anything posted online will exist forever. But, it doesn’t stop there. With all the advancements we’ve made in technology, our digital activity is on its way to becoming trackable. This includes digital photos, browser history, and even smartphone activity. With Cloud systems automatically saving photos and documents and lo

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The Windows 11 updates that change the way you work

Blingy

Oct 12, 2021
3 min

The Windows 11 updates that change the way you work

The long-awaited Windows 11 update has finally started rolling out to computers across the world. You may have already forgotten that Windows 10 originally dropped all the way back in 2015. 6 years later, Microsoft is back to change the way we use our computers all over again. But with every major iteration comes a slew of exciting new features and tweaks to (hopefully) make our computer feel a little fresh. My goal today is to highlight some of the more pivotal new features

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A.R., V.R., X.R.: What Does it Mean for the Non-Gaming Market?

Blingy

Sep 28, 2021
2 min

A.R., V.R., X.R.: What Does it Mean for the Non-Gaming Market?

Years ago, it seemed the possibility of traveling to a virtual world appeared only in movies and television shows. What was thought to be impossible has now become one of the revolutionary technology trends to have impacted our society. Virtual reality is available to the average person, becoming a staple for entertainment and online gaming in families' homes. Yet, what exactly is Virtual Reality? And what is the difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality? Virtu

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Three Leading Women in Tech - Breaking the Glass Ceiling!

Blingy

Sep 14, 2021
2 min

Three Leading Women in Tech - Breaking the Glass Ceiling!

When you think of the technology industry, do you often picture a man in charge? For decades, the male gender has led the technology industry, especially tech companies; however, more women are starting to pursue careers in the tech field. As the technology industry grows, new developments emerge, with women at the forefront of these discoveries. While the tech industry continues to change, an increasing number of women are joining the field, proving that they are just as str

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Blingy

Sep 10, 2021
2 min

Metaverse: The Future of Tech and VR

The “Metaverse” is being hyped by tech companies as the future of all digital media. For many, it is something just heard in movies such as The Matrix and Wreck-It Ralph. But, what is the metaverse exactly? The Metaverse can be described as a virtual social media space, where you can have a persistent online persona across the internet. Think “Facebook” but across the internet, rather than just one website. This one persona would serve as your “digital self” whenever you use

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Tech is Going Green! Sustainability in Technology

Blingy

Sep 7, 2021
3 min

Tech is Going Green! Sustainability in Technology

As technology continues to evolve, the way we view and treat the environment changes as well. With Gen-Z known as the "environmentally-conscious" generation, big companies and brands have been looking further into catering to this target audience through their marketing techniques. Sustainability and environmentalism are not only a trend but are highly essential to all aspects of life. High tech companies are now incorporating eco-friendly methods into their work to create lo

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The Rise of VR's Success & Popularity Among Gen Zers!

Blingy

Sep 3, 2021
3 min

The Rise of VR's Success & Popularity Among Gen Zers!

After years of dreaming of playing games in a virtual reality environment, headset and all. It finally arrived, and after 5 years, it still hasn't caught on. Despite it being such a popular concept and long-awaited dream by many gamers, it never became the future of gaming that many expected it to be. We can find several reasons for this be its high entry price, difficulty to set up, and limited to the pc marketplace. All of these problems have since been remedied with the re

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Voice Search Trends and Their Impact on E-commerce

Blingy

Aug 16, 2021
3 min

Voice Search Trends and Their Impact on E-commerce

Do you have to buy groceries but need to walk the dog? Driving on a long trip and need to shop for essentials on the road? Shopping is now made easy with voice search! With the surge in online shopping, the need to go to the store to pick up items seems long gone. Yet, having to type and scroll through dozens of images create an issue for those constantly on the go. Alternatives to this online shopping method, using voice search, are evolving. Consumers now engage with search

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COVID-19 Made Gaming Bigger Than Ever, Will it Last?

Blingy

Jul 20, 2021
2 min

COVID-19 Made Gaming Bigger Than Ever, Will it Last?

The last year and a half have been a difficult one for many industries. However, the gaming industry saw shocking growth during the lockdown. With many quarantined in their homes, video games were one of the first choices for entertainment. As an employee at a retail store, it was shocking to see the video game supply sell out as demand increased dramatically. Everything from consoles, controllers, and games became more scarce as the pandemic continued. A major console that g

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Blingy

Jun 30, 2021
1 min

The Trends and Growth of the Mobile Application Industry

Hello everyone! Welcome to Blingy’s Tech Tuesday Column! For #techtuesday, we will discuss about all the aspects of technology. Today we will be looking at the general overview of the mobile application industry. Multiple statistical results have shown that the mobile app industry grew at a fast pace in the past decade. According to Grand View Research, the global mobile application market size was valued at $106.27 billion in 2018, increased to $154.05 billion in 2019, and i

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Gen Z vs. Millennials e-Commerce Behaviors

Blingy

Jun 30, 2021
2 min

Gen Z vs. Millennials e-Commerce Behaviors

It is our #userwednesday column! We will discuss everything about mobile app users on Wednesday. And today, let's start with comparing Generation Y and Generation Z e-Commerce users. Studies have shown that both generations share a preference for shopping online over physical stores, with 28% of Gen Z and 24% of Millennials noting they will likely shop online more than before. Thus, to target these two groups of audience, many brands are starting to put more emphasis on their

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