Spotify builds loyalty with year-in-review
The end of this odd year has come. And while most people are looking forward to moving on and starting 2021, Spotify aims to create a positive memory of 2020 for its users. Over the past couple of weeks, Spotify users have been sharing their music year in review curated…
Duolingo app’s new update
Most mobile apps have two main problematics : (1) how do I keep my users engaged and (2) how do I monetize my app. Concerning the first problematic, Duolingo has relied heavily on daily reminder notifications and streak reminders. The second problematic, on the other hand, seems to be more…
Netflix removes sign up barriers to increase subscriber base
On August 31st, Netflix announced that it would be offering certain Netflix original movies and TV shows for free. You may be thinking "Ok but you have always had a trial period before your subscription takes effect. The reason why this is innovative is because it bypasses the hurdle of…
United Airlines tries to improve its brand image with waived change fees
Is now a good time to remind folks that the airline industry secured a $25,000,000,000 bailout? https://t.co/bcGFEIHFRB — James Kosur (@JamesKosur) September 2, 2020 With a quick online search, it becomes very evident that American airline companies are coming under fire for requesting that American taxpayers bail them out after…
Aegean Airlines attempts to entice customers to travel
While most airlines attempt to increase sales simply by giving discounts, Aegean Airlines launched a two-pronged approach this summer. The company is not only trying to entice customers to travel because it is good for their wallet but it is also trying to remind customers how much they enjoyed travelling.…
Netflix Party : A simple extension that could boost Netflix subscriptions
During these uncertain times, people often find themselves at home as their travel plans, concerts, etc. get canceled. Thus, many people turn to online streaming services for entertainment. While that's all well and good for a couple days, it quickly becomes lonely. Enter Netflix Party, a Chrome extension that allows…
Paris and its districts
With its quaint cafes and small streets, Paris may be the city of love. More importantly, though, it is the city of history and culture. [quiz-cat id="5466"] [su_tabs vertical="yes"] [su_tab title="Latin Quarter"] The Latin Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in Paris. Today, a mix between modern and medieval architecture, the…
Covid for Social Change
As a result of this global health crisis, many people have had to break out of their routines and change the way they lead their lives. This has resulted in both social and environmental consequences. Some organisations have tried to leverage those consequences to enact social change. Most notably, due…
Autonomous Vehicles for Fast Delivery
Could one benefit of the international covid crisis be accelerated testing and implementation of autonomous vehicles? Possibly. Many factors have conspired during this global health crisis to make driverless deliveries an important feature of our future. Due to stay at home orders, many people are, rightfully, trying to limit the…
Entertaining Viewers with Covid Parodies
During this incredibly difficult time of stay at home orders and social distancing, youtubers were the first to take to the web to try to boost morale with coronavirus parodies. One of the more successful youtubers, Chris Mann, has created an entire series of parodies based on hit songs, such…