A new app called Protector has arrived in the U.S. market, offering the possibility to rent armed bodyguard services in a similar way to how Uber works. Currently, the app is available in New York City and Los Angeles, and there have already been requests for its expansion to other locations within the U.S. Users can access personalized security measures by booking a bodyguard for a cost of 100 dollars per hour, with a minimum of five hours. What does this private security app consist of? This platform allows clients to choose details such as […]
A new app called Protector has arrived in the U.S. market, offering the possibility to rent armed bodyguard services in a way similar to how Uber works.
Currently, the app is available in the cities of New York and Los Angeles, and there have already been requests for its expansion to other locations within the U.S.
Users can access personalized security measures by hiring a bodyguard for a cost of 100 dollars per hour, with a minimum of five hours.
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This platform allows clients to choose details such as the escort’s dress code, which can vary between formal attire or “tactical casual,” as well as the option to include escort cars in the service.
The “protectors” who offer these services are active or retired members of security forces, all of them with specific permits in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (H.R. 218).
According to the company, the professionals come from diverse backgrounds, including SWAT teams and operations in conflict zones.
The official launch of the application was yesterday, and it has already sparked varied opinions in the App Store, where some users have expressed their desire for it to expand to other regions. Additionally, a promotional video has generated interest by simulating how a bodyguard could have intervened in critical situations, such as the attack suffered by a CEO of UnitedHealthCare.
Protector was founded by Nick Sarath, a former Meta employee, who had failed in a previous attempt to create a startup that competed with Instagram.
With the aim of making private security more accessible, the app presents itself as an attractive option for those seeking personal protection alternatives in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
Today, we want to bring you a series of applications that seek good and social justice through technology. Each of these apps contributes to…
Surely you have heard about the latest viral challenge: staying sober throughout January. Or, rather, not drinking alcohol during this first month of the year. Many young people have been encouraged and society has responded.
This is one of the clearest examples of applications with social responsibility. Because yes, technology can be a transformative element of our society. And most importantly, it must be.
Today we want to bring you a series of applications that seek the common good and social justice through technology. Each of these apps has a special and dedicated approach that seeks a positive outcome. Whether it’s combating alcoholism or food waste. Let’s get started!
Applications with social responsibility
ShareTheMeal
ShareTheMeal is an initiative of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). WFP is the largest humanitarian agency in the world fighting hunger. Every year, WFP reaches 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries.
The WFP is 100% voluntarily funded, so every donation counts. WFP’s administrative costs are among the lowest in the nonprofit sector, and 90% of donations go directly to WFP’s operations that are building a world with zero hunger. Google Play.
Givelifly
Use the Givelify mobile donation app to make donations, tithes, and offerings to any charity, nonprofit organization, or church in the United States. Enjoy easy access to accurate donation records for tax time.
Your favorite church, non-profit organization or charity must be registered to receive your donations. Simply search, donate, and let Givelify take care of the rest. Donate during fundraising events, while on vacation, at work, conventions, or anywhere else. Donations can be completed in as little as three taps on your mobile phone, and access to donation records is as easy as two taps. Google Play.
Commons: Spend Sustainably
In the Commons: Spend Sustainably app, users are introduced to the concept that every purchase they make has a carbon footprint, which represents an opportunity to contribute to the fight against climate change.
This app emphasizes that daily purchases by individuals collectively influence 65% of global emissions and highlights the importance of sustainable spending to advocate for a future with low carbon emissions for the planet.
Through “Commons”, users can explore the environmental impact of their purchases and access easy-to-use methods to make environmentally friendly decisions. The application offers several features to facilitate sustainable spending. Google Play.
Good On You
Good On You is a trusted resource for sustainability ratings in the fashion world. With over a million users worldwide, the Good On You app helps people make more responsible purchasing decisions and contribute to a sustainable future.
Users of the Good On You app can effortlessly evaluate the impact of their favorite fashion brands on the issues that matter to them. The app provides information on ethical fashion purchasing, showcases better alternatives, and offers exclusive deals from leading brands.
The application has a collection of over 3,000 brands, all of them subject to a thorough rating system. Each brand is assigned an easy-to-use rating on a scale of one to five, ranging from “Avoid” (1) to “Excellent” (5). These ratings cover the brand’s impact on people, the planet, and animals.
Good On You is more than a shopping tool: it is a valuable source of knowledge about ethical fashion. Users can access sustainability tips, style guides, and recommendations while staying up to date with the latest trends in eco-friendly fashion. iTunes.
Humanity
Join the nearly 100,000 users of Humanity, the best application to increase life expectancy (years of healthy life). Discover your biological age and receive personalized guidance based on AI algorithms validated with real-world health outcomes.
Continuously monitor your actions in four categories and receive a score for each positive step you take. The idea is to encourage you to achieve a healthier future with goals such as remaining fully functional for more years, reducing stress levels, and increasing happiness. iTunes.
Dry January
And this is the app everyone is talking about. Its real name is Try Dry, which in English means “try to stay dry” or “stay sober”. And it has become popular in 2024 because it has become a social challenge among young people.
The app is very easy to use, as it consists of marking the days that you have managed to not drink anything throughout the month, and the app encourages you to continue achieving challenges. This app is raising awareness among many people for good and is the perfect example that technology can be socially responsible.
After a fierce lawsuit that ended with Microsoft separating Teams from its Office suite and the announcement of Zoom AI Companion, it was expected that Slack, another major player in digital communication, would respond. Naturally, Slack doesn’t want to lag behind in the race for the market share opened up by this innovative technology. Therefore, Slack is preparing an artificial intelligence-based tool that, without the need to leave the application, will be capable of summarizing threads, recapping the most important parts of a conversation, and searching for answers in your own messages. Testing of this new functionality is set to begin, according to Slack’s update on Wednesday, this winter.
Through its new integrated artificial intelligence features, Slack aims to offer the ability to generate message summaries, filtering out chat noise to help users access important conversations or ones that may have been overlooked. As for searching for answers within one’s messages, this tool can be used to quickly review Slack chats, files, and channels by simply asking it a question. The tool will then create a topic outline, creating a link to the conversation where it was being discussed.
This isn’t just a challenge to Zoom and Microsoft’s AI, but also to many task managers like Asana and Trello. Being able to track projects among all team members using the application and, most importantly, not having to leave it to keep your schedule up to date or find out who’s responsible for a task, could potentially reshape how we view and use task managers.
This is just one of the AI-powered offerings that Slack is proposing. In early 2023, it introduced a ChatGPT-based bot that helps in composing responses to colleagues who send you a message. Meanwhile, all the new AI-based features of the application will begin testing in the winter of this year. If you want to try it, you can sign up for their waiting list at this link.
Consulting this list can almost be a curiosity, but it certainly helps us clean up and be aware of what we have installed on our computer.
Yes, the Applications folder in the Finder should show us all the apps on the Mac, right? Well, actually there are some apps that are outside that folder and are still installed on our Mac. Consulting this list can be almost a curiosity, but it certainly helps us to clean up and be aware of what we have installed on our computer.
Are you so addicted to scrolling through the endless TikTok feed that you would spend hours a day doing it? Now they pay you for it.
“The society has a problem with TikTok. At least with the addiction to TikTok. Millions of young people suffer from this problem, which is why the social media platform has had to launch tools to control this addiction.”
But if you’re someone who adores TikTok and spends their day watching videos, within a non-addictive use and controlling the habit, it’s possible that the app should pay you for that activity.
Well, guess what? An influencer marketing agency is offering $100 per hour for scrolling through the social media platform for 10 consecutive hours to discover new trends.
The offer comes from Ubiquitous, an influencer marketing company that is seeking candidates for a TikTok observer job, although it’s actually more of a contest, as the website refers to the chosen individuals as winners.
The agency had previously offered the same job, but this time they are looking for three people who want to earn $1,000 for 10 hours of work.
How to apply for the TikTok job offer
If you’re a TikTok fan and think you’re up for the challenge, there are three steps you need to follow to apply. First, subscribe to Ubiquitous’ YouTube channel to stay updated on the job.
There’s also an application form available on the website where candidates are asked to write 50-100 words on why they are the best candidate.
Lastly, you can tweet about why you deserve the position and tag Ubiquitous in your tweets. The last part is optional, but the company claims that tweeting will increase the chances of being selected as it will receive priority consideration in the selection process.
The Ubiquitous TikTok Watching Job 2.0 is open to applications for another two weeks! ?
— Ubiquitous Influencer Marketing (@Ubiquitous_HQ) May 15, 2023
Ubiquitous states that they are looking for someone with a TikTok account who is familiar with the platform, has a keen eye for trends, and can identify converging similarities. They must also be at least 18 years old. The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 2023.
In their previous search for TikTok users last year, Ubiquitous offered to pay someone $50 per hour to watch TikTok for 12 hours over three days.
The chosen person also received a $50 Uber Eats gift card, a $50 Target gift card, a flexible phone stand, a 12-inch ring light, and a tripod.
Like other social media platforms, TikTok has faced accusations that its algorithms are designed to keep people addicted, hence the controversy surrounding this offer.
However, the biggest issue for its owner, ByteDance, is its alleged ties to the Chinese government, which is why the app has recently been banned in Montana.
These are important utilities, we may not need to use them often, but we will appreciate them more than once.
Our new Mac comes with many apps installed. Apps such as Safari, to surf the Internet, Mail, to manage our mail, Contacts, Calendars or Reminders describe their function only with their name, but there are others somewhat less clear. We are talking about the 17 (16 on Macs with M1) applications in the Utilities folder under Applications. Let’s take a look at them and see how they can be useful.
