The main reason that I hate running errands, especially during “busy times” at the store, is not bustling aisles, nor is it congested parking lots, but instead: Slow. Checkout. Lines. I realize that nobody likes waiting in lines, but I particularly dislike waiting in long checkout lines, especially with tired, hungry or just plain cranky…
2D barcodes are leaving their mark on lots of industry applications – pun intended! So why has 2D barcode scanning become so prevalent? Smaller Size While 1D barcodes are small, 2D barcodes are (or at least can be) even smaller…less than ½ inch long x ½ inch wide! Why does smaller = better? Simply put,…
When it comes to the Internet of Things, the technology is advancing quickly and the progress is amazing. As I shared in several of my past blogs, the world is becoming connected in a way that never seemed possible a couple decades ago. Unfortunately, as seems to be true with any positive, there are negatives…
In the world of AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture), there are hundreds of terms, phrases and acronyms. It can be hard to keep up! There are several terms that some people mistakenly substitute for similar-sounding words, when in actuality, they are using the term in the completely wrong context. Below are 10 of the…
It’s that time of the year again as students and teachers have begun a new school year. As a former elementary school teacher, I understand just how stressful it can be preparing for back-to-school season, from planning effective lessons to ensuring that every student reaches his or her potential. In today’s age of constant progress,…
Here I am, standing in the middle of my closet for the 3,245,738th time wondering…WHAT am I going to wear?? Questions flash through my head. “When did I wear that last?” “Has so-and-so seen me in that outfit before?” “Do I have pants to match this top?” “What about shoes?” I’m sure we’ve all been…
I. Am. A. Savvy. Shopper. There, I admit it. It’s out in the open. I love coupons. I love sales. I love deals. Ah, it feels good to get that off my chest! While some might call me crazy, I just call me…smart. I don’t go overboard clipping binders full of coupons or driving to…
Four more industries being transformed by IoT: Last week, in part 1, I introduced the subject of industries being transformed by the Internet of Things (IoT) and further explored the Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail vocations. Today I will expand on how IoT is impacting the Transportation, Government/Public Sector, Agriculture, and Environmental industries. Transportation The trend in transportation…
By allowing physical objects to wirelessly connect with one another, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the world around us – and this revolution is particularly evident in the business world. From manufacturing to retail (and everything in between), I have found that above all, IoT is especially making its mark on 7 industries: Manufacturing,…
Welcome back to Part 2 of my 5 Must-Haves in Smart Home Devices. There are many areas of our home lives that the IoT is beginning to impact – or will be in the future. In case you missed Part 1, which mentioned smart thermostats, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and garbage cans, you can read…
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