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How to Get a Top Rating from Consumer Reports

Product Development

Every year, Consumer Reports tests thousands of products — from cars, to laptops, to WIFI-enabled speakers and appliances — and grades them on a scale of 0 to 100. A trusted source of unbiased product testing, their mission is to make it easier for consumers to make well-informed buying decisions. And it’s as helpful to […]

It’s Time to Bring Beta into the 21st Century

Product Development

In the early 90s, the technological landscape was a very different place. Internet access wasn’t available in the average household. Cell phones weighed around a pound and a half. Spam was something you ate with eggs or over rice. And the idea of a home filled with technology that could wirelessly communicate not only with […]

3 Tech Insights for 2021, Straight from Consumers

Industry News

Software and tech gadgets are developing faster than we could ever have imagined even a decade ago. In many ways, this year has put a spotlight on those advancements as many industries pivot to adapt with unprecedented changes and uncertainty. More and more everyday products are being replaced by their sophisticated counterparts. And with many […]

How to Avoid Disappointing Your Customers When Launching a New Product

Test Management

If you’re building a product that makes an element of everyday life “smart”, you’re probably also helping to create a whole new market that has no set industry standards or expectations. What many people don’t realize is that this makes aligning customer expectations a major challenge since, in most instances, you’re working with customers that […]

As Homes Become Smarter, Beta Testing Becomes More Important

Test Management

Between smart hubs, thermostats, security systems, lights, and everything in between, homes and offices are getting smarter. On average, a U.S. consumer owns just over seven connected devices (including smartphones and tablets), and nearly one in five owns a smart home device. By 2018, analysts believe there will be more than 45 billion smart home […]

Webinar on Beta Testing in an Increasingly Complex World

Events

Did you miss this webinar? Not to worry — you can still download a recording of the webinar to watch later or share with your colleagues! Not too long ago, the most advanced piece of technology in most living rooms was the TV. Now there are streaming devices, smartphones, hubs, smart lights, and countless others. […]

4 Points To Make To Your Boss About Beta Testing

Test Planning

You’re a product manager and the release of the product you’ve been working on is right around the corner. Before the big day, you want to run a beta test to make sure the product works perfectly. The problem is, your CEO isn’t familiar with beta testing and has some concerns. Maybe he’s afraid of […]

The Key Beta Testing Objectives for Beta Managers

Test Planning

The task of beta testing a product can land on many different peoples’ desks within a company. The objectives of a beta test can vary depending on the role of the person running it. For example, a marketing manager may focus on the target market’s opinions on specific features, while a usability engineer may focus […]

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