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CES has always been a place to find new cool toys and gadgets. Even though the timing of this show sucks because it comes so soon after the holidays and steals vacations from those that have to prepare for it, I have to admit I look forward to this event every year. This year was heavy in AI, exercise and health equipment, PCs, and robotics I won't...

Consumers unhappy with non-human customer support responses may soon experience a more inviting online ad experience that enables real-time conversations within the ad space GMS, an AI-driven communications solutions company for global enterprises and mobile network operators (MNOs), launched Generative Response Ads in November. This innovative dig...

Linux desktop developers may see an increase in adoption in 2025 despite the lack of commercial marketing strategies hawking the benefits of running Linux on consumer computers The arrival of the New Year brings a crucial decision for millions of computer users worldwide. In just 10 months, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, leaving users w...

Fact-checkers are headed to the dustbin of history at Meta "We will end the current third-party fact-checking program in the United States and instead begin moving to a Community Notes program," Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan announced in a company blog on Tuesday....

When it comes to cybersecurity in 2025, artificial intelligence is top of mind for many analysts and professionals Artificial intelligence will be deployed by both adversaries and defenders, but attackers will benefit more from it, maintained Willy Leichter, CMO of AppSOC, an application security and vulnerability management provider in San Jose, C...

Technology is invigorating the cash-rewards marketplace, reshaping retail platforms by streamlining processes, enhancing user experiences, and increasing transparency Cash-rewards platforms are seeing rapid growth that retail experts expect to continue well into the New Year. They project user increases and transaction volumes will grow at a compou...

Quantum computing made significant strides in 2024, but it's yet to demonstrate a practical advantage over classical digital computers, according to a recent trends report released by Forrester Research "Despite improvements in qubit count, coherence time, and gate fidelity, the technology remains experimental, with broad-scale applications likely ...

Marketers must avoid or remove sales pipeline challenges to optimize sales performance and revenue generation. These involve lead generation issues, conversion difficulties, sales cycle delays, and customer retention hurdles One way to do this is by implementing systematic approaches such as data-driven lead generation and scoring. Other solutions ...

Building a company's tech stack on MACH principles will enhance the e-commerce experience and set companies up for success MACH -- an acronym for Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless architecture -- is a fundamental concept for modern organizations' digital strategy. With it, every component is pluggable, scalable, replaceable,...

In the ever-evolving world of technology, 2024 brought some exciting innovations alongside an alarming number of trends that expose the pitfalls of our current tech culture From overhyped AI gimmicks to privacy erosion and unsustainable hardware practices, here are some of the worst tech trends of 2024 that have frustrated consumers and industry le...

While artificial intelligence has juiced the marketing departments of smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, it isn't generating much enthusiasm among users, according to a survey released Monday by a used electronics selling site The survey by SellCell of more than 2,000 iPhone and Samsung users found that 73% of iPhone and 87% of Samsung users...

Enterprise Linux users face growing risks from software vulnerabilities, especially given their widespread reliance on open-source code in Linux applications and commercial software Live kernel patching minimizes the need for organizations to take down servers, reboot systems, or schedule disruptive maintenance windows. While these challenges are s...

Many amazing products launched this year, and we’ll cover some of them. However, unlike most years when the decision was difficult, one product stood out well above the rest as revolutionary. What made it particularly special was that it was a bold bet that paid off and helped its manufacturer become one of, and for a time, the most valuable company in the world...

The future of cross-border e-commerce hinges on local, on-demand production to meet evolving demands from lawmakers, regulators, consumers, and businesses. This approach aims to alleviate supply chain stress while advancing sustainability efforts Supply chains remain fragile, facing persistent challenges like global conflict, trade barriers, and ex...

As a lifelong New York Giants fan, it’s been hard to suffer through the 2024 season, culminating last weekend in the Giants’ most recent debacle, losing to the below-average New Orleans Saints on a botched field goal in the last seconds of the game In my disgust in the aftermath of the game, it occurred to me: Is present-day Intel the equivalen...

Some software developers disagree with the open-source community on licensing and compliance issues, arguing that the community needs to redefine what constitutes free open-source code The term "open washing" has emerged, referring to what some industry experts claim is the practice of AI companies misusing the "open source" label. As the artificia...

Google announced a major step forward in the development of a commercial quantum computer on Tuesday, releasing test results for its Willow quantum chip Those results show that the more qubits Google used in Willow, the more errors it reduced and the more quantum the system became....

AI-enabled enrichment is transforming CRM by automating tasks and personalizing interactions. By analyzing customer data, AI enables CRM systems to deliver more targeted and relevant communications, driving stronger engagement As businesses look for more efficient ways to connect with customers, the demand for AI-powered CRM solutions is accelerati...

A sophisticated mobile phishing campaign targeting job seekers intended to install dangerous malicious software on their phones was revealed Tuesday by security researchers The campaign discovered by Zimperium zLabs targets Android mobile phones and aims to distribute a variant of the Antidot banking trojan that the researchers have dubbed AppLite ...

Well, it’s that time of year again. Like you, I’m working through the gift-giving part of the holidays. I used to send out Amazon gift cards until one was stolen. I didn’t get sympathy or a refund from Amazon, so I’ve decided to steer clear of store gift cards altogether. So, I’m back to sending people things I think they might want, and this week, I’ll share my list of tech gadgets that make great gifts...