Author: Julie Campbell

About Julie Campbell: Though her true passion is for writing her own fiction novel and holding fundraisers in support of the fight against cancer (as well as donating her hair to that cause in 2011), Julie has created both a name for herself and a successful business in the writing industry. For more than ten years, she has focused her career on capturing the latest technology news, which now includes a particular interest in QR codes and wearable technology.

Is content marketing about to be flipped on its head by artificial intelligence?

Julie Campbell
Content Marketing - AI - Future - Curious

Google recently implemented one of the largest shifts search has undergone in years A substantial component of content marketing has involved keeping up with the latest moves Google has made in its algorithm.  This has already changed the shape of search engine results pages (SERPs) and the experience they provide to users. Marketers are scrambling to rethink key parts of their strategies While small businesses that have been implementing their own content marketing strategies had been nervous at first, many are finding that the impact isn’t as harmful as they…

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Nokia classic cell phone relaunch causes nostalgia explosion

Julie Campbell
Nokia Cell Phone 3210 Celebrating 25 Years

The 25th anniversary of the Nokia 3210 brought a new edition including Snake The Nokia 3210 is 25 years old this year, and the company is celebrating by releasing a revamped edition of the greatly loved cell phone for a burst of nostalgia in the electronics market. Yes, the device even includes the classic Snake game The newly revamped 3210 cell phone supports 4G calls, has a 2-megapixel camera, and features the once immensely popular Snake game.  For those feeling the deep nostalgia over the device, it comes with a…

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You now need a QR code to leave this part of Quebec, Canada

Julie Campbell
QR codes - imge of Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Canada

The Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago now requires a barcode scan for departure The Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago has implemented a new rule for visitors and locals alike who want to leave the islands: they must use a QR code. Alternately, residents who want to leave must show official ID The Îles-de-la-Madeleine is located in Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Canadian province of Quebec. Its new system requires anyone seeking to leave its borders to have to show an official ID (residents) or use a QR code (non-residents). To obtain the quick response barcode…

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Small cities and towns increasingly turn to QR code heritage projects

Julie Campbell
QR code - Heritage Project

Moose Jaw, Canada is among the latest examples of this use for quick response barcodes. In a recent Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for the city of Moose Jaw in Canada, the attendees viewed a presentation introducing QR code plaques as a way to share the city’s history with residents and visitors. The appeal includes consumer familiarity with the technology and affordability of implementation The presentation was given by Jessica McNaughton, a local business owner of memoryKPR, which provides businesses and individuals alike with the opportunity to store, save, and protect…

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Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset used for spinal fusion surgery in UK

Julie Campbell
Mixed reality - Apple Logo - Spine Surgery

A surgical assistant swapped out the HoloLens 2 in favor of the goggles from the iPhone maker. A London surgical assistant recently chose to use the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset instead of the HoloLens 2 in order to complete a spinal fusion surgery. The doctor described the change as a groundbreaking one. The device was worn by a scrub nurse Unlike what certain reports had suggested, it wasn’t the surgeons who were wearing the mixed reality goggles. Instead, it was Suvi Verho, a surgical assistant and scrub nurse…

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