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After attending the HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024 in Las Vegas last week for three days, I can state unequivocally that I have rarely participated in a technology event where my initial reaction changed so dramatically within the first 24 hours For those unfamiliar, HP's Amplify event annually showcases its latest technologies and innovations ...

Online shopping returns cost retailers billions of dollars, pump tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and dump billions of pounds of waste into landfills, according to a global plastics cleanup company report In 2022 alone, returns cost online retailers US$816 billion, as noted in the report by CleanHub....

Security cameras can catch a porch thief in the act, but they probably won't prevent the snatch-and-grab from happening Loxx Boxx offers a more proactive solution by securing your deliveries in a bolted-down metal box under digital lockdown. With real-time alerts sent to your smartphone, you're informed of delivery deposits and content retrieval, p...

A new video venture announced by Elon Musk will face some strong challenges from entrenched incumbents, according to pundits interviewed by TechNewsWorld Reports began appearing last week that the bête noire of social media is crafting an app to stream long-form videos to users of X (formerly Twitter). "You can soon watch your favorite X long-form...

Last week, I attended the HP Amplify Partner Conference along with the CEOs of AMD, Google, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Each of these CEOs praised HP’s effort, but Jensen Huang stood out because he actively pitched HP’s new workstation and PC lines, which he had encouraged HP to build One of the common discussions was why Dell was getting so m...

Unlocking the Global E-Commerce Goldmine The global e-commerce market is a vast and lucrative landscape, estimated to be worth $6.3 trillion in 2024. This large market presents unparalleled growth opportunities for businesses willing to expand their horizons. With the total e-commerce industry worldwide continuing to rise to $8 trillion by 2027, no...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere and is gathering a growing list of consumer concerns about its security and potential for skewed uses This fearmongering is at an all-time high. Knowing the public’s concerns around AI has made it easy for bad actors to cater their attacks to the specific habits of online shoppers....

Organizations are increasingly taking to the offensive to foil threats before they become attacks, according to a report released Wednesday by a breach and attack simulation company In its 2024 State of Exposure Management & Security Validation report, Cymulate maintained that security leaders are recognizing that the pattern of buying new tech and...

Some 60% of consumers believe their self-monitoring home security systems keep them just as safe as monitoring provided by security pros, according to research released by Parks Associates "Consumers view self-monitoring as a way to be notified of what's going on in their homes. For many of them, that can provide the peace-of-mind that's safe enoug...

Linux SSH servers, in particular, stand out to cyberattackers. Their ability to provide remote command-line access positions them as essential conduits for controlling and managing server operations Consequently, this remote access designates them as prized entry points for those intent on exploiting or compromising critical services....

Apple just pulled the plug on its electric car effort as Nvidia’s valuation continues to increase to a point where it may soon pass Apple’s From a financial performance perspective, both companies are near the top. Apple and Nvidia saw the opportunity for autonomous self-driving electric vehicles, but while Nvidia’s efforts were highly succes...

Despite all the hoopla around 5G over the past few years, Wi-Fi technology remains essential for keeping people connected Wi-Fi 7 can potentially be a game-changer in the future, offering previously unheard-of levels of speed, dependability, and efficiency....

The growing intersection of artificial intelligence and CRM platforms is helping companies automate processes, accelerate decision-making, and predict future trends, thereby driving real-time customer engagement At the core of this transformation, AI is becoming the backbone of CRM systems, integrating analytics, predictive, and generative AI to fu...

Digital wallets are fast becoming consumers' preferred way to pay, both in and out of the store. According to industry reports, almost two-thirds of U.S. smartphone users will use a mobile wallet app to transact monthly in 2024, up from half in 2021 The future of mobile payments also intersects with the rapid growth of blockchain technology and cry...

The first hydrogen fuel cell consumer vehicle for America was announced Tuesday by Honda With a name that doesn't quite roll off the tongue, the CR-V e:FCEV combines a hydrogen fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability and has an EPA driving range rating of 270 miles....

A leaked set of performance benchmarks for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Arm chip reveals a narrowing of the performance gap with Apple's top-of-the-line M3 silicon The benchmarks published Monday on the Windows Latest website reported the Snapdragon X Elite 1800 had a single-core score of 2574 and a multi-core score of 12,562. By comparison, the M...

The evolution of video and audio entertainment took us from bards and roving entertainers to fixed plays supplemented by radio theater That was our primary evening entertainment until TV, first in black and white, and then, largely thanks to “Disney’s Wonderful World of Color,” black and white TVs were displaced by color TVs....

When I went into writing this article, I thought I knew the route to the destination I intended to lead you to. But in retracing my steps to make sure I understood the way, I ended up way off course. Irked as I was at this gap in my knowledge, the exercise allowed me to produce the kind of piece I enjoy writing the most: one where I learn as much as you do, if not more...

If you buy into the exploding hype around generative AI, you see this flavor of artificial intelligence as the best thing to happen to computing since cloud storage. But you could be getting the wrong impression As businesses and industries continue to evaluate the pros and cons of ChatGPT, generative AI, and other artificial intelligence species, ...

A new era of customer relationship management is emerging, with a focus on innovative design and strategic platform goals. Businesses rethinking their use of these platforms can improve profit margins, enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and foster innovative engagement strategies According to Dan Roche, chief marketing officer at...