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TECH + DIGITAL NEWS�
10 THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
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1. Tweets are getting shorter�
• According to MIT Technology Review, tweets are getting shorter which changes the way we communicate. �
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2. Apple’s October 22 Event�
• Confirmed:�– Expect to see new versions of the iPad and
MacBook Pros �– Ship date for new Mac Pros �
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3. Schedule Tweets through Twitter�
• You can now schedule tweets through Twitter’s free analytics site at analytics.twitter.com for free as well.�
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4. Square opens Square Cash�
• Square opened Square Cash to everyone 18+ with a US bank account allowing you to quickly send/email money without fees.�
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5. Drones deliver textbooks�
• The Flirtey Zookal drone has been delivering textbooks to students utilizing GPS coordinates of the person placing the order. �
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6. Verizon testing same-day delivery�
• Verizon began testing same-day delivery on phone orders in Philadelphia. The service is expected to expand. �
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7. Twitter teams with Comcast�
• Twitter teamed up with Comcast to stream live TV through tweets. The “See It” feature will debut in November. �
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8. Report from Unisphere Research�
• Unisphere Research and Skyword found 46% of companies have content marketing strategies and 87% of companies create their own original content. �
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9. DMs from anyone on Twitter�
• Twitter plans to allow users to opt-in to receive DMs from anyone. This could change the way customer service is perceived on Twitter.�
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10. Morning routine apps�
• According to Statista, 84% of smartphone owners are using apps during their morning routine. �
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