Looking to get more organized this year? Evernote may be able to help. It's a platform that allows users to write notes and organize thoughts. CEO Chris O'Neill joins Cheddar to discuss what's on the horizon for the company.
Surprisingly, 83% of total registered Evernote users are outside of the United States. O'Neill talks about the strategy for the international growth and what the company is doing to attract more business to America. He credits the large international population on the platform supporting 28 languages.
In addition to just note taking, O'Neill talks about how machine learning is playing a role in the personalization of Evernote. Users have created 8 billion notes and 5 billion attachments within Evernote to date and he hopes people will continue to use it within their personal and work life.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
With household expenses rising, going green can save you thousands. Cheddar News spoke with Sara Morrow from Consumer Reports about ways to help people slash their bills with climate-friendly home improvements.
About 61% of people who use the internet are addicted to it, according to research. Cheddar News dove in at a recent meeting for a 12-step program as part of a group called ITAA (Internet Technology Addicts Anonymous). The group ( https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/ ) was formed to help the growing number of tech addicts, with more than 6% of the globe's population now addicted, according to the University of Hong Kong.
The push for clean energy is igniting an interest in electric vehicles but charging EVs continues to be a concern for consumers looking to save. Brian Moody, executive editor with Autotrader, joined Cheddar News to discuss how people can make home-charging more affordable.
