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June 2017

28 Jun 2017

Is Technology Making People Less Social?

By SURE Universal

Following the growth of the Internet of Things, and the general boom in technology available to the public, more people question the impact technology has on the way society works.

95% of Americans now own a smartphone. 96% of Americans shop online, meaning fewer opportunities to chat with neighbors or take part in the local community. Concerns around privacy, and the inability to touch or handle items, still prompt shoppers to visit physical stores.

Such double-sided concerns beg the question – is technology making people less social?

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21 Jun 2017

­How Has Lighting Changed Our Lives?

By SURE Universal

To celebrate Summer Solstice this year, let’s take a look at how lighting has changed our lives.

It’s June 21st – the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. After today, the days grow shorter as we roll through the fall and into winter.

If you stop and think about it, though, you’ll realize summer has barely started.

The thought of shorter days and losing sunlight can get you down in the dumps, but with the huge advances in lighting technology, we’re never truly in the dark.

With daylight on our minds, let’s take a look at how lighting has changed our lives.

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14 Jun 2017

How Big is the IoT Going to Get?

By SURE Universal

It’s 2017 and there’s no doubt – the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technology is here to stay, and it’s only going to get bigger.

Many commentators note the Gartner estimate that 20.8 billion connected things will be in use worldwide by 2020. That’s everything from smart light bulbs to smart irrigation systems – in less than 3 years.

The predicted growth of the IoT lies within the consumer market. Gartner predicts 63% of the overall number of devices in use will be among consumers. But is that all the IoT will be good for? Is there more to the IoT than smart kettles and home security systems?

Let’s have a look at how big the Internet of Things can get.

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07 Jun 2017

10 Top Apps You Need This Summer

By SURE Universal

As the weather heats up, we are here to keep you cool with the 10 top apps that you need this summer.

Smartphones have become integrated into modern life. A dizzying array of apps can turn your phone into a media center, a research tool, or a party planning station.

There were 2.8 million apps in the Google Play Store in March 2017, and Apple users had 2.2 million apps to choose from. With all of those apps at your fingertips, how do you know which ones to install?

Since summer is fast approaching we’ve collected the top 10 apps you should check out before summer is here.

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