The following infographic from Hello Pal, a messaging app allowing for instant translation, shows the evolution of instant messaging. It pays homage to the advancements made in the early days by apps such as ICQ or AIM, while also looking at the trends in IM that will surface in the coming years.
Below, is a terrific infographic detailing the essence of what we know about neuroplasticity and how it works. It was created by the folks at Alta Mira, a San Francisco-area rehabilitation and recovery center.
We can probably all agree that speed is an important factor in just about everything in life. When you want something it is more likely than not that you want it as soon as possible. When it comes down to website speed and individual page load time it becomes more important than ever that you don’t leave anyone waiting around too long. We have put together a handy infographic that covers this topic and explained some of the details in further depth right here.
Released first as an inter-departmental messaging tool, Emails have covered a long journey. With people spending more and more time using email as their primary communication tool, marketers have now realized its true potential. In the last four decades, email has inarguably evolved from being a medium for inter-office communications to a primary marketing tool. Today with an estimated 2.6 billion active email users present globally and revenues, generated through email marketing from different industries, expected to be $19.3 billion, email marketing gives tough competition to social media. But how did it all start and where is the growth and where is the growth of email industry directed towards
Halitosis, or bad breath, can be caused by a multitude of culprits. It may be a result of a specific medication, or the result of an illness you have recently endured. This does not mean you are destined to cover your mouth when getting up close and personal with others as long as you take steps to resolve the issue.
The flowchart shows the steps you would take to identify a bacterial infection, and what each of the results might mean. Take a look for more information.
Did you know 52.7% of global internet users access the internet via mobile devices and nearly 80% of internet usage will be mobile by 2018. Check out our infographic for comparison between mobile and desktop internet usage and latest statistics and trends.
Thanks to the internet and mobile phones, the days of omitting pricing from a site in the hopes that people will contact you directly are officially over. When customers visit a website, they want to see clear pricing options, as well as what they can expect at each price point. Below, are three steps—a clean layout, easy-to-understand copy, and highlighting—to make your pricing page stand out.
According to statistics, between 20% and 50% of all purchasing decisions are a result of word-of-mouth marketing. Word-of-mouth encompasses a number of subcategories – blog, viral, referral, influencer and blog marketing, which integrate with offline marketing tactics as well. It is a crucial component of organic growth, since a customer talking about their positive experience with your products or services is worth 10 times more than anything you wrote or said yourself.
It goes without saying that tea is the nation’s favourite drink, but while it’s become synonymous with Britain, tea is a popular drink right around the globe. However, it’s not all Tetley’s and PG Tips, and there are some pretty exotic variations around the world.
Even if you don’t know much about science, and outer space in particular, most of us know that that great big yellow thing in the sky is quite important for our existence. The majority of us will realise that without the Sun, things down here on Earth would be pretty cold and dark. However, we were curious to see what else might happen if our giant source of heat and light were to suddenly vanish from the sky. Take a look at the infographic below to find out more about what would happen to us and our planet if the Sun were to disappear.
Physical relics of the ancient Egyptians’ funereal practices are impossible to miss and well known to every grade school child in the world, yet beyond the mummies and pyramids, what did they believe happened to the departed? Take a tour through the afterlife in this animated TED talk by Tejal Gala to a realm of fiery lakes and magical gates.
Take a look around any street in the UK and you’ll likely see a large percentage of the population with their face glued to their smartphone or tapping away on their smartwatch. Invariably, it’s the younger generations who are the most tech savvy, but how much do they really know about the tech that came before their modern gadgets or just how much of a struggle things were ‘back in the day’? We’re going to celebrate some of the technology which Generation Z would only be able to stare blankly at, despite much of not actually being that old!
Ernest Hemingway’s famous advice was to “write drunk, edit sober”. Alcohol and writing certainly have a reputation as bedfellows, with famed authors David Foster Wallace, Edgar Allan Poe, Truman Capote, and Hemingway himself, being heavy drinkers. Have a look!
This American shopping holiday is conquering the world and driving billions of collars of sales. Fantastic deals devolve into a war for bargains, because only in America, people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have. As in any war, there will be winners and losers.
Zombie apocalypses, children death matches, and all manner of other dystopias all take center stage in fictions. Have you ever wondered why they’re so popular? This TED-Ed video explains why we’re so obsessed with dystopias.
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. It was originally intended to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind.
Compared to its counterpart, the penis, little is known about vaginas. In fact, even women themselves lack knowledge about their sexual organs. However, with the rise of feminism, more feminists are speaking up to diminish the stigma and urge men and women alike to speak freely about the body part, and learn more about the organ.
Since its invention in 1886, coca-cola has has transformationed from a simple drink to an elixir of many uses - here are 50 to help you get the most out of your cans.
It's the moment of truth. The potatoes are mashed, the table is set, and the turkey has finished roasting. But can your carving do it justice? Luckily for you, the process is simpler than it sounds. So take a breath, and take your time. You've got this.
85% of Viners are currently visiting Twitter on a monthly basis (something which remains consistently high across the age groups), and virtually all of them have an account on the platform. What’s more, this audience is already heavily engaged with Twitter’s existing video offering – half are watching videos on Twitter, giving them a significant over-index on this metric compared to other Twitter users.
Imagine you're taking an extended road trip across the country with your family. You'll be crossing three rivers, passing through six states and countless cities. The drive is going to take forever; this car is going to become your new home. Surely you'll run out of audio books, video games, and other activities in the car. And if you're driving, what then?
It’s no secret to those of us that love gardening that time spent tending to our flowers, or growing our fruit and vegetables can leave a warm feeling of well-being that brightens up even the worst day. This got us thinking about the multitude of benefits gardening can offer and inspired us to find out exactly how having green fingers can positively influence our health.
In the next year, among employed adults, 62 percent have very little interest in looking for a new job. Surprisingly, that percentage is higher among unemployed adults. This means the search for qualified candidates takes concerted effort, and a well-written job description helps.
Trendy diets boast fast weight loss and long-term health benefits, but are they just a passing fad? We've put 7 popular diet to the test by asking a nutritionist to rate them based on a number of criteria, including effectiveness and sustainability. Hopefully, this will help you make a better decision about your future eating habits!
With PayPal announcing last week that it will become one of the first payment options for those shopping via the growing number of chatbots within Facebook Messenger, This Chart takes a look at how many of Messenger’s users are currently shopping on their mobiles.
How do you decide what type of content to use in your digital marketing strategy? The key lies in the brain. The way the brain processes different types of content affects a viewer’s emotions and impressions.
Some of the most incredible, lifesaving medical discoveries happened completely by accident. Want to know more? Take a look at our list of just a few fascinating examples…
Want to build a career and earn more? A degree will help. Whether you're interested in medicine, tech, business management, or another career path, national data shows that getting a degree or certification in your field greatly increases your chances of employment and your earning power - when compared with Americans who only have a high school diploma.
Throwing a party can be stressful, and often the stress doesn’t fully set in until the party has begun and you are dealing with a handful of situations at once. Welcoming your guests is all about anticipating their needs, which comes with time and practice.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between streets, roads, and avenue? What about boulevards or terraces or drives? How about a beltway? Access road? Parkway? The list goes on and on…and each of them have a particular meaning. Take a look.
Last week saw Nintendo previewing its latest games console, the Switch, due to launch next year. As a result, our first Chart of the Day this week takes a look at the success of Nintendo’s most popular console to date, the Wii.
When it comes to communicating with coworkers, email just doesn’t cut it anymore. That’s where Slack comes in. Slack is the fastest growing startup of all time, and for good reason. It is user friendly, easy to use, and offers a more efficient way for teams to check in with each other and stay in the know. Check out the infographic below to learn how to get the most out of your Slack experience.
Subscription boxes are all the rage, and why shouldn’t they be? Wouldn’t you much rather get something fun in your mailbox than the usual bills and junk mail? And the options are certainly plentiful- you can get anything from coffee and paper towels to makeup and clothing. There’s a subscription box out there for everyone. And if you are at a loss for what to get those hard to shop for folks on your holiday list, subscription boxes make great gifts!
The idea of working for a promotion can sometimes seem daunting; it often involves committing to long hours at work and competing with colleagues to land the big job. But there is another way that involves fewer hours, a little more thinking time and a much greater chance of success.
If you've ever wondered what hairstyles suit you and how you should cut your hair, here's a list of the top haircut styles for all men. We've broken down the different hairstyles for men according to face shape - oval, round, square, oblong, diamond, and triangle.
There are millions of students with limited-English proficiency in the U.S. As of the 2012 to 2013 school year, nearly 10 percent of all public school students in the U.S. were English language learners, meaning English was not their native language. Check out the infographic below to learn more about these tricky elements and English-language learning in the U.S.
The diet industry is teeming with nonsense, so how does a person maintain a healthy weight without falling victim to schemes? Science. AsapSCIENCE explores the research and explains which approaches do and don’t work.
Much like the housing bubble that burst a few years back, the student loan bubble is heading in the same direction in the United States. Student loans were supposed to make it easier for kids to go to college. But what has actually happened is that student loans have driven up the cost of college to the point that no one can afford to go without taking out loans. Now there is a new generation of college graduates burdened with debt who can’t pay their bills and are in default.
It seems like every election cycle, there’s a lot of griping about the electoral college. In this CGP Grey video, he explains exactly what the problems are with the electoral college.
No one can deny that there's nothing more festive than wrapping yourself up warm, clutching protectively at a steaming mug of mulled wine, browsing the stalls for handmade gifts and soaking in the general merriment of a Christmas market. It's no secret that Europe does markets like nowhere else in the world at this time of year, but with so many to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one for a magical weekend away. Featuring well known favourites like Nuremberg in Germany and Licques in France to newer kids on the block like Zagreb in Croatia and Moscow in Russia, this is the definitive guide to all things christmassy. From the light displays that have to be seen to be believed, to the wintery foods that are sure to warm you from head to toe, here are Europe's best and most magical markets for 2016.
Thailand's islands are well-trodden holiday hotspots for solo travellers, families and couples alike, but rarely do they get a chance to shine and show off their unique charms individually. Whether you are looking for jaw-dropping scenery and glorious vistas, adrenaline-fuelled watersports or vibrant culture, the best flea markets or sumptuous street food, there is a perfect blend to be found in one of the country's many clusters of islands.
The video game-streaming market may be fairly young, but it’s already fiercely competitive. So, as Microsoft enters the fray, our midweek chart profiles users on two of the industry’s current major players – Amazon-owned Twitch and YouTube Gaming.
As much as fine dining can really make for an occasion to remember, nothing makes a meal out special and unforgettable quite like the atmosphere of the venue itself. As the quality of haute cuisine has increased vastly and markedly in the last few years, so has the consumer demand for more and more outstanding and unusual venues in which to eat it. From completely immersive, multi sensory experiences to the most jaw dropping, mesmerising natural vistas, incredible themed restaurants to those where the food is the experience in itself, these are the venues around the world where dining out is so much more than just that.
Encryption is the process of converting data into an unreadable. This is done to ensure that the data remains away from the reach of unauthorized people. Once the data is encrypted, it transforms back into a readable form with the help of a decryption key.
Web developers make the magic happen online; they're the ones that create and manage your online experience whether that's using a browser, app or online game. Interested in a career in this world but don't know where to start? There are so many ways to start your learning journey, right now.
