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08 Aug 2016

Get Ready for Rio Summer Olympics 2016

By Tekoia

The Summer Olympics 2016 already started with the opening ceremony taking place in Rio de Jainero. Let’s take a look at how the event fares so far.

August 5th was the first day of the Summer Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, with the opening ceremony taking place that evening. Like most Olympics’, the whole world will be watching, but the unusual amount of controversy over the Rio Olympics has brought extra media attention.

Being the first South American city to host this coveted event – and the first Olympics held in a Portuguese-speaking country – many weren’t anticipating a great show in the Brazilian city.

But with an outbreak of the Zika virus, economic stress due to the worst recession the country has ever seen, and Rio’s reported toxic water and air, the International Olympic Committee stated in 2014 that Rio was the least prepared host in history.

It can’t be all bad, though, it’s the Summer Olympics after all. So get your SURE Universal remote primed and ready for this almost three-week event, and let’s take a look at how Rio fares.

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01 Aug 2016

4 Great Fitness Apps That Are All About Fun

By Tekoia

We found 4 great fitness apps That will make your routine so much fun that you could find yourself wanting to work out two or even three times a day!

The year 2016 is over half gone by and if you’re like most people, all those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions you made are falling by the wayside.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you vowed to get healthier this year and lose the extra pounds you’ve been carrying around, then there’s still time.

There are many fun and exciting ways to get in shape, but for many of us, the lack of motivation is what’s stopping us from truly succeeding.

And when 80% of us fail to reach the goals we set in the New Year, when it comes getting fit and staying fit, there seems to be a huge problem.

What options do we have?

Well, with your smartphone and a few carefully chosen apps, you’ll hopefully have no problem getting the motivation to stay fit.

That’s right – there are tons of apps out there that can make fitness fun again. And you don’t have to endure endless sets of leg lifts or spend hours jogging on the treadmill – all the while wishing you were actually sitting at home watching a movie with your trusty SURE Universal remote at your side.

Our pick of these top 4 fitness apps will make your routine so much fun that you could find yourself wanting to work out two or even three times a day!

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25 Jul 2016

Top 4 Travel Apps for Your Summer Getaway

By Tekoia

If you think being on vacation means putting everything on credit, think again. Check out these four travel apps for your next travel destination.

Even with summer in full swing now, it’s still not too late to take that last minute vacation you were thinking about.

With your road trip out of the way, maybe you’re thinking of going to a far away destination before you have to head back to the daily grind of work.

Whether you head up north for some majestic hikes and rich foods, or down south for some fun in the sun and great clubbing, there are a few essentials everyone should pack.

On the technical side of things, though, we’ve put together a list of handy apps that you might want to have on your phone when you’re out enjoying a brand new city.

Check out these top four travel apps to have when you travel to your next destination.

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19 Jul 2016

The Top Tech Gifts for the “Geek” in Your Life

By Tekoia

Don’t know what to buy for the special “geek” in your life? We’ve picked out 5 tech gifts all under $50 that are sure to impress.

Oh no!

Next week is your brother’s birthday and you have no clue what he would like. You thought a rock climbing class would be something he’d enjoy when it was his birthday last year, but he never actually made it to any of the lessons.

You know that he loves technology. He never steps away from his smartphone and he always hangs out in the electronics aisle looking at all the new tech gear.

But, you’ve been avoiding these types of gifts because you have no clue what tech toy to choose.

If you’re unsure what to buy, here are some top gifts to give to the “geek” in your life whether it’s your brother, friend, co-worker, or just about anyone.

Oh, did we mention they are all under $50?

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12 Jul 2016

4 Unique Ways to Never Lose Your Remote Again

By Tekoia

Going crazy always searching for the remote? Never lose your remote again with these 4 new and unique ways to keep track of it.

It’s happened again.

You’ve lost the TV remote and haven’t a clue where it could be. You’ve searched the couch cushions, the toy box, even the kitchen fridge, but no such luck.

This is the third time this week and you’re fed up. And it doesn’t help that you have a toddler and a dog running around taking things and hiding them.

You spend the next twenty minutes tearing your house apart until you finally find the remote, and vow never to lose it again.

Yet, that promise never sticks.

Until now. If you live in a family where the TV remote gets lost all the time, here at Tekoia we’ve found four unique ways so you never lose the remote again.

Pay special attention to number four; it’s the handiest and most unique option available right now.

So, let’s get to it.

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05 Jul 2016

The Best Apps for Kids this Summer

By Tekoia

These entertaining apps for kids will keep your little ones happy and less bored this summer.

It’s official – school’s out for summer and you’re already hearing the whines, groans and incessant, “mom there’s nothing to do…I’m bored,” floating around the living room.

You’ve signed them up for summer activities but those don’t start for another two weeks – and they usually don’t last all summer. You’re still working, and your vacation won’t start until the end of the week.

When your children are old enough to stay home without a babysitter, you don’t want them bored all day, or to end up trolling for trouble around the neighborhood.

Of course you tell them to go outside and play, but we all know how that works with kids these days. So instead of having them plastered to their PlayStation, Xbox or TV for eight hours a day, why not try some educational and fun apps that will keep them happy and entertained?

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28 Jun 2016

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Adopting IoT (And What to Do About It)

By Tekoia

Does IoT seem very complicated to you? We’re going to break down the top reasons why users aren’t embracing it yet – and tell you why you should be!

Every year there seems to be a new thing in technology. Right now it’s IoT, or Internet of Things.

The Internet of Things signals connectivity between your appliances, making it easy to control your interconnected home devices with the push of a button.

According to Gartner, the IoT space will grow to 26 billion units by 2020. Based on this prediction, that’s a 30-fold increase from 900 million in 2009.

And with the SURE Universal Remote being the No.1 Universal Remote app for Android, we are working hard at integrating more IoT capabilities into our app.

But, for some people, this new wave of technology brings with it a bit of concern. They’re not quite adopting the whole Smart Home concept.

Let’s look at why that’s happening and ways to help people feel more comfortable with having technology run their home.

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22 Jun 2016

Tekoia’s SURE Universal Takes First Place at Asia Smartphone Apps Contest

By Tekoia

Tekoia, the company behind the No. 1 Universal Remote app for Android, SURE Universal, has won both the Gold Award and the Grand Award at the prestigious Asia Smartphone Apps Contest in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, June 22, 2016 – SURE Universal by Tekoia Ltd., the No.1 ranked and rated Universal Remote app for Android, has won both the overall Grand Award and the Gold Award in Advertising and Marketing at the prestigious Asia Smartphone Apps Contest 2016 in Hong Kong.

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21 Jun 2016

5 Bad Habits You Are Probably Committing With Your Smartphone

By Tekoia

It’s time to brush up on your smartphone etiquette and see if you are guilty of any of these bad habits.

Everyone nowadays has a mobile phone. From tweens to grandparents, staying connected at all hours of the day is important in this modern age of technology.

And who doesn’t like the sleek designs top smartphone makers like HTC, Samsung or Apple are coming out with? We want these new phones, and we want them now.

Having our smartphone always near us has made us infatuated with these little devices, and we can’t seem to put them down. From cool apps like the SURE Universal to checking your social media profile, your phone holds a lot of important stuff.

And if you’re a Millennial – between the ages of 18-34 – you probably spend an average of 14.5 hours per week on your mobile device.

But, do you know you could actually be annoying people with some of your bad habits? If you use your phone in public – and who doesn’t – chances are you’re committing at least one of these five annoying smartphone faux pas.

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14 Jun 2016

5 Clever Android Features You May Not Have Tried Yet

By Tekoia

Check out these 5 clever Android features you may not have tried yet.

Do you have an Android smartphone?

If you’re not an Android user and you’ve either been thinking about becoming one, or making the switch from iOS, you’re not alone. Up to 45% of iPhone users think that the Android platform is more advanced than their iPhone.

With a wide selection of different apps and a different mobile experience that’s far more customizable, Android comes out on top in many areas.

Nowadays your smartphone acts as your laptop, watch, camera and stereo, all in one. But here at Tekoia we found five additional things many Android phones can do that you may not realize – or that you may not have even considered!

Let’s check them out.

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