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Note: This is part of a 3-Post series on the tools I used to create one of my best presentations ever. Check out the Video Magic and the Design posts as well. The American Society of Association Executives is the association of associations… in other words, the people who attend this event are the people who hire people like me! …
I run across dozens of new apps a week that I kind of tuck into my toolbox for later examination. But every once in a while, a tool like Eva by Voicera comes along, and I put it to use immediately. In a word… wow! Voicera is the company that created “Eva,” an artificial intelligence meeting recorder that will change …
Microsoft’s heart was in the right place when it created an app called Seeing AI. The concept is that the app uses artificial intelligence (AI — get it?) to “see” the room around you for sight-impaired users. Calling itself a “talking camera,” Seeing AI scans a room for people, documents, text and more. The app can also identify the big …
Artificial intelligence technology is EXPLODING! I read articles every day about how computers can “think” more and more. They can analyze your photos, interpret your conversations, learn from your habits, predict your needs and much more. It’s creepy, yes. But it’s helpful. And, like it or not, it’s coming. Fast. This week I put an AI provider through a number …
The first few hours with the Apple Watch were full of exploration, discovery and excitement. Here we are a week later, and the awkwardness is disappearing while the bigger picture is emerging. Here are insights that I’ve discovered with my new gadget this week. Battery Life I watched the juice drain rapidly from the device that first day, and it left me …
Update to my Update… Seconds ago, I finally heard back from Crystal. We’re not being sold or going out of business. We’ve been heads down trying to improve the product. Right now, the free plan is now geared towards improving internal communication (people you know and work with) and helping people learn the DISC framework. The paid offering (Expert) is …
I remember getting my first pair of glasses. Going to the eye doctor was a big deal. Picking out the frames was a big deal. Waiting for the glasses took forever and was a big deal. Every step took time, money and expertise. It’s hard for me to believe that this sacred ritual could disappear because of technology. Here are …
Right now I’m writing about All Things Google in book #3, and I just got through the Gmail section. Oh boy. What can I say about Gmail – or rather, what can’t I say about Gmail? In my humble opinion, it’s the strongest tool in my Google toolbox, followed closely by Calendar. I could write a whole book about Gmail …
This week I tested a bunch of apps from major brands, which meant a return to Makeup Genius. I downloaded this app from L’Oreal when it first came out. The idea is pretty cool. The app scans your face, then it applies virtual makeup through the viewfinder with augmented reality. Oh my gosh was it horrible. The makeup didn’t really …
We’re seeing plenty of presentation tools pop up these days that offer easy, innovative alternatives to the traditional PowerPoint or the (dizzying) Prezi. In about 15 minutes, I was able to create this cool top ten list on Slidebean. Although I’m not sure I’d rely on a web-based tool in my sessions because wifi can be unpredictable, I do love …
Update for 2017: Canva has had infographic templates for a couple of years, but they’ve been pretty static. Last month Canva announced charts and graphs that you can base on data! Plus, now you can save a presentation to make it look like a webpage, and you can embed your Canva images rather than downloading the graphic then uploading. Canva …
Here’s a quick, easy way to make your resume more appealing so it stands out in a crowd. Vizualize.me is a free site that lets you connect your LinkedIn profile to an online graphic resume. In seconds, you can have a fun, colorful representation of your skills, experience and education, plus a handy list of your recommendations. Watch the brief …
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