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Virtual agents and AI chatbots will be eating into search engine volumes over the next two years, causing them to decline by 25%, according to a report released Monday by technology research and advisory firm Gartner It predicted that pressure from competing technologies will create a new emphasis by search engines on quality and authenticity. Sear...

No one alive today witnessed the invention of the printing press, telegraph, and telephone -- monumental technologies that reshaped communication. In the last century, few innovations have reached such transformative heights. Against this backdrop, Apple Vision Pro stands out as a unique, integrated hardware and software experience that might just survive the test of time...

A new cloud security option lets businesses plug in better digital safeguards without leaving existing web browsers behind Browser security firm Menlo Security on Tuesday announced a novel approach to browser security that protects users from internet-borne attacks. It is a supplemental set of extensions that enhances existing web browsers with clo...

I’ve worked in and out of security for decades. We did the same kinds of things people do with deepfakes with far older technology when I was working on the switchboard at my friend’s motel when I was a kid. Back then, all we had were hard-wired phones, but we’d often mess with people late at night by pretending to be people we weren’t Late...

Romantics searching for virtual love should approach amorous AI chatbots with caution, according to a report released Wednesday by researchers at Mozilla's "Privacy Not Included" buyer's guide After examining 11 "AI soulmates," the researchers issued a thumbs down to all the apps for failing to provide adequate privacy, security, and safety for the...

Remember when you could pay for a full-featured app download and use it forever? Those were the days before you had to make in-app purchases to get any real value from the app or lease it through a subscription. There seems to be a revival of the good old days at Apple's App Store for its augmented reality/virtual reality Vision Pro goggles Accordi...

The collaboration between Honda and GM to develop hydrogen cars, Toyota's ongoing support for hydrogen technology, and the potential for retrofitting traditional gas engines to run on hydrogen might lead some to question the future viability of electric vehicles Despite the availability of conversion kits in Europe that transform gas-powered cars t...

Consumers are changing buying tactics for their self-care needs as they prioritize budget-friendly products and battle economic choices on essentials by intensifying price comparisons, approaching impulse buying cautiously, and deliberately postponing purchases In the face of yet another year marked by economic uncertainty, brands need to forge con...

With more than eight million paid subscribers, YouTube TV has risen to fourth place among pay-for-TV providers in the United States, according to a report published Tuesday by Business Insider The YouTube TV subscription numbers -- which place the service behind Charter, Comcast, and DirecTV -- were revealed by CEO Neal Mohan in his annual letter t...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping everything we know about the world. My work world is centered around all things retail, where AI is swiftly and significantly transforming the retail landscape and everything within it From automating to humanizing to revolutionizing to hypothesizing, AI has become the retail buzzword of the year. But how is thi...

A system that "flags" kids attempting to access age-restricted augmented and virtual reality content should be imposed on online platforms and device makers, according to a report released Monday by a Washington, D.C. technology think tank Congress should require that device makers and online platforms hosting age-restricted content establish a “...

Better cybersecurity may soon come to a mobile app you use in time to defend against a rising wave of data breaches, malware assaults, and AI-powered bot attacks Mobile app security firm Appdome on Jan. 23 released technology upgrades to its mobile app security tools. The new digital defensive product will help shield against over 100 attack vector...

The Apple Vision Pro has started to ship, and reviewers are providing a range of opinions on this first-generation product. Like most first-gen hardware, the offering is strong on technology but still weak on applications, but both will change as it evolves and more developers start building for it As of this writing, Apple has pre-orders for aroun...

The Amazon marketplace is an enticing option for many small and medium-sized businesses. With a massive consumer base, selling on Amazon can take a fledgling company to the next level, but it’s not without risks. By understanding the challenges, however, sellers can put themselves in the best position possible to capitalize on the opportunity of the Amazon platform...

You have to admire CES for its durability. The Consumer Electronics Show got its start in 1967 when it was spun off from the Chicago Music Show and attracted 17,500 attendees at its debut event in New York City. Since then, it has traveled by way of Chicago and Orlando, finally consolidating at its winter residence in Las Vegas, where it has become a mainstay of Sin City’s trade show and tourism calendar...

Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed “Lunar Lobster,” on Jan. 25, 2024, officially reached its end of life. Consequently, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or any updated packages for Lunar Lobster Ubuntu 23.10, codenamed “Mantic Minotaur,” was released on Oct. 12, 2023, so it is still receiving security updates, bug fixes, and ...

In an effort to protect companies from phone call spoofing, AT&T and TransUnion announced a program Tuesday to allow businesses to tag outgoing calls so a brand name and logo will appear on the wireless phone of the person who receives the call The calls are verified with STIR/SHAKEN, a framework of interconnected standards used to confirm a number...

Artificial intelligence is poised to become a key player in helping businesses fix their broken forecasting efforts According to current research, 81% of more than 2,000 business leaders at privately held companies in the U.S. and U.K. admitted they missed revenue targets in the last two years. Such missed opportunities open the door for AI to impr...

Gas-electric hybrid cars fill a need for those who want an electric car but don’t want to experience range anxiety. Since these vehicles have dual drive trains, one electric and the other gas, they are more complex than all-electric or all-gas-powered cars When driven correctly, mainly on electric power, the less-reliable gas system is seldom use...

With the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, 2024 is poised for significant advancements as organizations increasingly adopt and innovate using these cutting-edge technologies This technological surge, however, is accompanied by a rise in sophisticated cyberthreats. A significant concern is malicious actors' misuse o...