Computer & Electronics

New alphabroder.com Offers Enhanced Customer Experience
March 16, 2021 at 10:43 am

The new alphabroder.com delivers a superior customer experience with redesigned home page navigation, quicker access to account information, enhanced product pages, an upgraded shopping cart and a more intuitive checkout. The redesigned website is now available to all customers. The new alphabroder.com is now live, with redesigned pages, giving users timely…

Amazon Music Adds In-App Merchandise Store for Artists, Exclusive Collections
March 12, 2021 at 11:45 am

Amazon is making another push into the branded merchandise world by launching a built-in e-commerce platform on Amazon Music featuring exclusive products from big-name acts like Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish. What's really interesting is if and how the move integrates the company's Merch by Amazon capabilities...

The Search for Softer T-shirts: Researchers Use 3-D Imaging to Measure Garment Friction
March 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm

Have you ever bought a shirt online, thinking everything would be perfect once it arrives, only to find that it’s itchier than you had hoped? Researchers at NC State University have developed a way to analyze and quantify a garment’s friction using 3-D imaging in an attempt to scientifically identify fabric softness...

Twitter Is Testing an E-Commerce Shopping Feature on Tweets
March 9, 2021 at 11:10 am

Twitter is trying out a new shopping feature that would make it easier for users to shop e-commerce platforms directly from the platform. The new “Twitter Card” tweet format would include a “shop” button and product details directly embedded into the tweet itself...

Google, Amazon and Social Media Sites Ban Face Mask Ads, Making PPE Sales Difficult
March 4, 2021 at 10:22 am

Online platforms like Facebook, Google and Amazon have made it nearly impossible (or actually impossible) to sell or advertise face masks, creating problems for suppliers, distributors and even some end-buyers. Two distributors shared their experiences and how they've worked around the advertising bans...

Tinder Wants to Make Its Own Line of 'Tinder Made' Smartphone Accessories, Apparel and More
February 15, 2021 at 1:38 pm

If you use Tinder as a dating app, you want to protect your phone, right? If your phone cracks or breaks, it’d be hard to find love. Tinder is looking to solve that problem with its own proprietary mobile accessories (and other items), based on a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office application for “Tinder Made” products that was accepted on Jan. 20...

Finally, a Face Mask With Built-In Bluetooth Earbuds
January 28, 2021 at 10:02 am

We're not sure how it took so long to figure out, but finally someone thought of putting Bluetooth earbuds into a face mask. MaskFone, a face mask that not only features a Bluetooth headset and earbuds, but a five-layer filtration system. In short, it’s stylish and extremely functional...

Sticking to the Tried and True: The Power Behind Best-Selling Products
January 19, 2021 at 1:56 pm

Let’s talk about consistency for a second! Time and time again, these are the products that are constantly making waves and continuing to impress! These are products you can trust to make an impact—products that always seem to strike the right chord. We’re starting 2021 off with showcasing our best sellers that instill confidence! We…

Logomark Launches Virtual Brand Experience
January 15, 2021 at 10:15 am

Logomark, Tustin, Calif., announced the launch of the Logomark Virtual Brand Experience, a four-room virtual design center, where customers can explore Logomark’s broad range of products. With its state-of-the-art Virtual Brand Experience, Logomark has created a web-based environment that is easy to navigate, user-friendly and...

Which Edition of QuickBooks Premier Is Right for You?
January 8, 2021 at 1:15 pm

Ask the Accountant… Question: I am downloading QuickBooks Premier. There is a question about which edition I want. Which one do I pick? Answer: When you purchase QuickBooks Premier, there will be options of editions when you download the program. The edition that is best suited for our industry is Manufacturing and Wholesale. By selecting…