Roku Continues To Grow In The World Of Streaming
Bella Breakdown Roku is proving to be the little engine that could in an entertainment world dominated by streaming services. Early Thursday morning it was revealed that stocks for the company rose 22% sealing what was already a “flawless quarter.” for the streaming platform provider. Due to Roku’s growing numbers, the company doesn’t seem too worried about the upcoming launch of both Disney and Apple’s streaming platforms. “It is increasingly clear that the shift to streaming is accelerating,” Roku CFO Steve Louden said. “There is more cord cutting, more major new streaming announcements, and more ad dollars flowing to...
Get Rid Of Your Phone Addiction With This Simple App
Bella Breakdown If you find yourself as being one of the many people who have a hard time putting your phone away there is finally an app to curb that addiction. Milk the Moment not only makes you spend time away from your phone, but it also rewards you. Thanks to professional “hype woman” Courtney “Coko” Eason, phone usage can finally see a decrease after a study found that the average American adult spent almost three hours on the phones a day. The growing use of smartphones have become such a problem that musical artists have begun to request...
Phones Don’t Make For Great Parents
Bella Breakdown I think of the days when my mom or dad would take my brothers and I out to dinner. Other than the occasional book brought to the table, we were pretty much always engaged with one another. I guess we were lucky to have never been sitting down, having a meal together during the age of the smartphone. Now, when I’m out with my own child I can’t help but notice all of the other parents nose deep in their phones, not interacting with their child. Now, I’m not saint, I too have been guilty of the...
Amazon Will Soon Release Kid-Friendly Echo
Bella Breakdown Parents of small children, your prayers have been answered. A kid-friendly version of the Amazon Echo called “Free Time” will launch May 9th for $80. Coming in a variety of playful colors, the Amazon Free Time will have several parental controls put into place such as restrictions on purchases, filtered music streaming and a bedtime feature that suspends use. The Free Time will also solicit a “please” and “thank you” from its users, reinforcing politeness. But will this kid-friendly device ultimately serve as a tool or a distraction? It can be both depending on when you allow...
This High-Tech Bracelet Is Both Pretty And Useful
Bella Breakdown It’s wonderful to watch technology merge with the fashion industry. There are digital body scanners that can take a person’s measurements in one visit so clothing companies can custom-make clothing for clients with the push of a button. There are fashion apps like DAAMN! that give you access to your own personal stylist who can offer on demand style opinions with the push of a button. This whole push of a button thing seems to be quite a theme in the fashion-technology world. Ringly Luxe is the stylish smart bracelet that is just as pretty as it...
