Shopify introduces new technologies and services for retailers at Unite conference

Today, Shopify the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform, unveiled the latest in commerce technology at Unite, their annual conference that brings together their international developer community. Held in Toronto, Canada, Unite saw the participation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

"We want to give a voice to all kinds of entrepreneurs around the world,” said Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke. “And that means making it easier for them to run a business and become successful. Unite is when we show the world our progress on this journey, and invite our developer and partner community to join us."

Product announcements focused on helping entrepreneurs in three key areas – selling more, working more efficiently, and making the most of the Shopify partner ecosystem.

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How websites add ease to users’ lives

Technology these days is advancing so fast that if you are not keeping up with it, very soon you may find yourself forgetting how even the most basic of functions work. There are very few who can truly be called the tech guru and know how exactly the functioning of various settings, options, and similar work. While the others use search engines to get the solution to their problems.

If you are not among those know-it-all tech gurus, then those websites and tutorials available on the internet always come in handy. There are several websites, blogs and YouTube channels available on the web to provide the information about latest technology and gadgets. They also offer various tutorials to teach the use of different available options on the apps as well.

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Microsoft makes major pivot towards AI and multisense and multidevice experiences

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By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The world is a computer, or at least, it could be. Microsoft's announcements today at their yearly Build developer conference shift away from consumer-facing products and focuses on bigger picture innovation on a much larger scale. The shift is towards ubiquitous computing which will be event driven, serverless and powered by the Azure cloud.

There was hardly any talk of Windows during the keynote, once the centre of focus for the company. Windows 10 has now been merged with Office 365 into Microsoft 365, software and solutions as a service. Moving forward, the Windows OS and the Office productivity suite are inextricably linked as components of a singular product.

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Toronto Startup hopes to combat loneliness and isolation among the aging population

Toronto-based startup Amintro is making it easier for adults 50+ to find new friends with the launch of their new online friendship-making platform and app (available for free download for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and Google Play). Launching across Canada, Amintro aims to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults by increasing their social circles near them.
 
Amintro was designed exclusively for Canadians over 50 as an alternative and safe place to meet like-minded individuals and foster new friendships. The service matches people based on their profile and close proximity for platonic friendships.

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