Tools

Amazon Launches a Set of Do-it-Yourself Alexa Templates

Using a set of easy-to-use templates, anyone can create customized interactions with Alexa, “within minutes,” claims Amazon.

Waze Launches New Ad Program for Small, Local Businesses | 2018

Designed to be simple to set up and use, Waze Local features three ad units and two types of accounts. 

How to Turn Your Doodles Into Drawings Using Google’s New AutoDraw Tool

Can’t draw? Google’s AutoDraw thinks it can help.

Apple is Positioning the iPad Pro as a PC Replacement

The new iPad Pro ads now position the devices as a replacement for mobile computers, including the Mac.

A New G Suite Trick | How to Insert Videos Hosted on Google Drive into Google Slides (and Why) | 2017

Here’s a feature upgrade that makes it easy to add Google Drive video to Google Slides.

Evernote Yanks Change in Privacy Policy After Herd of Users Push Back | December 2016

Machine learning plans will continue, but not with controversial privacy approach.

What’s in Your Go Bag? A Gift Idea for the Backpacking Small Business Manager

Amazon Alexa’s Growing List of Small Business Skills

A Startup Team Shares 10 More Helpful Online Apps and Tools for Small Businesses

Google Launches Duo, a Facetime-like One-to-One Video Calling App

30 Most Popular Tech Tools for Running a Small Business | 2016

Google named favorite tech tool in two categories of SurePayroll’s annual survey

Comparison of Eight ‘Freemium’ Conference Call Services

Yesterday’s expensive conference calls are today’s free features — with upgrade premium services.