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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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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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06 Jun 2016

The Best Old Classic Movies To Watch During Summer Days

By Tekoia

Feeling Nostalgic for the old good classic movies? If so, grab your popcorn, sit back and let’s bring up the good memories.

The kids are out of school and the weather is hotter than ever. Do you know what that means?

It’s the start of summer and Hollywood’s most explosive, action-packed movies we all love are coming to a theater near you.

But don’t forget about all those old classic blockbuster movies from summers past.

From heart-pounding scenes of dinosaurs in our living room, to speeding busses, these mega-blockbusters are the perfect companion – along with the SURE Universal app and your favorite snack – to a hot summer night.

And what’s best about these memorable movies is that the whole family can enjoy them, young and old.

So, get comfortable in your living room, sit back and enjoy the best five summer throwback classic movies for a good time.

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30 May 2016

The Top 5 Productivity Apps For Getting Things Done

By Tekoia

Trying to be more productive and getting your to do list done? We found the top productivity apps to help you organize your day.

How do you organize your day?

Are you the type that flies by the seat of your pants? Mixing up tasks, seeing what needs to be done, and then just doing it?

Or, maybe you’re the type of person who makes to-do lists for everything. Even your pets get a to-do list.

For many of us, though, getting tasks done for the day can be a challenge. Especially if you have things like work, family and a house to take care of.

But, with mobile apps as popular as ever, productivity apps are cropping up faster than you can say, did and done.

And while our SURE Universal Remote app isn’t what you’d consider a traditional productivity app, it sure has its place in helping you become more productive in your day.

With that being said, let’s take a look at five productivity apps to make your day run a bit smoother.

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24 May 2016

5 Homemade Snacks Recipes for Summer Movie Nights

By Tekoia

Summer movie nights are always a great pleasure. Combining it with delicious snacks recipes is even greater!

Don’t you love when the weather gets warmer?

No more wearing boots, coats or scarves. Instead, you’re free to run around in your flip-flops, shorts and sunglasses.

Summer is also a great time to kick back, take a breather and relax. Whether you are throwing a summer BBQ party, going to the lake to do some water skiing, or just wanting to break in your DIY entertainment center, this is the time to do it.

And what’s great about summer is finally having the time to relax and catch up on some movies. Try making every Friday a family movie night – just don’t forget the snacks or your SURE Universal remote!

To kick summer into gear, here are our favorite summer snacks to munch on when you’re watching a movie. All of these you can make at home too!

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10 May 2016

4 Original Tech-Inspired Gift Ideas For Your Mom or Wife

By Tekoia

Need More Gift Ideas For Your Mom or Wife?

Mother’s Day day has been and gone and now your mother’s or wife’s birthday is approaching and you haven’t a clue what to buy her.

You’ve been scrambling to find that perfect gift, and you know you don’t want to go with the predictable flowers, chocolate or jewelry.

But, what’s left?

If your mom or wife owns a smartphone, tablet or even has as Smart TV, you can be pretty sure that some tech-inspired gifts will definitely be appreciated.

What’s great too is even if she isn’t really all that hip to technology, she can still appreciate gifts that are inspired by technology.

Here are four tech-inspired gift ideas for your mom, – or wife – for her birthday or any other special occasion.

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26 Apr 2016

5 Simple Ways To Get In Shape For The Summer Season

By Tekoia

Already got your fitness goals for summer? We found 5 Simple ways to get in shape with your smartphone!

Who couldn’t use a bit more exercise in his or her life? Unless you’re a true fitness enthusiast though, actually working out and staying healthy can often take a bit of help and motivation.

Even having those New Year’s resolution goals aren’t keeping you motivated either.

It’s all too easy to find an excuse to skip going the gym. Let’s be honest here. After a long day at work, would you rather drive to the gym and exercise, or sit on the couch, watch a few flicks and munch on a tasty snack?

Here at Tekoia, we like to think of a third option: get fit at home. With your mobile phone and apps like SURE Universal remote at your side, working out and staying healthy can actually be fun!

Here are 5 ways your smartphone can make home fitness a bit more exciting.

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19 Apr 2016

5 Best Android Apps For a Stress-Free Life

By Tekoia

We Found 5 Best Android Apps That Could Change Your Life!

It’s already four months into 2016. How are your New Year’s resolutions going?

Maybe you set out to lose weight or cut your screen time in half, or make an effort to drink tea rather than coffee.

But, a month into the new year you started to slip, and by April you were back to your same old habits.

If this sounds like you, maybe an app can help you change things around. We don’t mean a task management app or a to-do app, but something a little bit different.

These life-changing apps we found will help you stick to a plan and lead a more stress-free life.

Want to know what they are?

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15 Mar 2016

Best Android Apps You’re Probably Not Using

By Tekoia

Trying to figure out what the best Android apps are for your phone?

Now it goes without saying popular apps like Netflix, Facebook and Instagram are often among the first apps installed on a new phone, but we wanted to give you a list of some popular utility-type apps that you’ll definitely want to try out.

You could be looking for a podcast listening app, a universal remote, a weather app or even a photo editor. But, with so many to choose from in the Google Play store, you may find it daunting to riffle through countless apps that all appear to do the same thing.

How do you know which one is the best? You want to be assured you have the easiest-to-use and most feature-filled app there is, right?

If you’re looking to load up a new Android phone, or just needing a change or wanting to try something new, check out these six must have apps for 2016.

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