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Destination Spokane: How remote work and new arrivals are changing one tech community

GeekWire

” Kalivas is a remote worker himself, a Google Cloud sales executive who revived the LaunchPad organization as part of the tech giant’s 20% initiative. GoToTags works with technologies including Near Field Communication (NFC), Ultra-High Frequency RFID, and barcodes. They want to plug in. It’s really been remarkable.”

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Logitech’s Circle View Doorbell is the closest thing we have to an Apple-made doorbell

The Verge

Installation and setup are relatively simple: you get the doorbell powered up, scan the barcode on the back using the Apple Home app on your iPhone to add it to your virtual home, and then install the hardware at your door. It’s likely that you already have one lying around at home, but it’s still an odd omission. Trust me, I’m no Bob Vila.).

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Traveling (Part 2) - A Screw's Loose

A Screw's Loose

No matter where I am, it becomes much easier to find the numbers from the app (which will display the barcode if there is one to be scanned) then to have a keychain or wallet filled with all the different cards. If you’re willing to, use social media before you go somewhere to get tips on the location, weather and everything else.

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How to survive Christmas parties: A practical guide to festive conversations - Trends in the Living Networks

Trends in the Living Networks

» How to survive Christmas parties: A practical guide to festive conversations Ross Dawson, December 21, 2007 9:15 PM US PT As we move into Christmas season, many people will find themselves in social situations they may not want to be in. It proves chaos theory Youve got to do what youve got to do Tell me, are you green? How romantic!

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