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The Connected Customer Experience

“The connected customer experience” explores how people’s feelings and expectations have changed over the course of the pandemic—and what that means for how companies engage...

Differentiate with cloud power

Cloud-powered services create benefits for all types of companies, yet most enterprises are merely scratching the surface of what’s possible in the cloud. According to...

How to Manage Third Party Risk

The adoption of digital transformation, cloud computing, and Infrastructure as a Service all have brought business new found success. However as an unintended consequence nearly...
    • This Week in Security: Bitchat, CitrixBleed Part 2, Opossum, and TSAs

      @jack is back with a weekend project. Yes, that Jack. [Jack Dorsey] spent last weekend learning about Bluetooth meshing, and built Bitchat, a BLE mesh encrypted messaging application. It uses …read more

    • This Homebrew CPU Got Its Start in the 1990s

      [Sylvain Fortin] recently wrote in to tell us about his Homebrew CPU Project, and the story behind this one is truly remarkable. He began working on this toy CPU back …read more

    • Listen To The Sound Of The Crystals

      We’re all used to crystal resonators — they provide pretty accurate frequency references for oscillators with low enough drift for most of our purposes. As the quartz equivalent of a …read more

    • DIY Navigation System Floats this Boat

      [Tom] has taken a DIY approach to smart sailing with a Raspberry Pi as the back end to the navigation desk on his catamaran, the SeaHorse. Tucked away neatly in …read more

    • Double Your Printing Fun with Dual-Light 3D Printing

      Using light to 3D print liquid resins is hardly a new idea. But researchers at the University of Texas at Austin want to double down on the idea. Specifically, they …read more

    • Hacking a Guitar into a Hurdy-Gurdy Hybrid with 3D Prints

      If you’re looking for a long journey into the wonderful world of instrument hacking, [Arty Farty Guitars] is six parts into a seven part series on hacking an existing guitar …read more

    • Embedded USB Debug for Snapdragon

      According to [Casey Connolly], Qualcomm’s release of how to interact with their embedded USB debugging (EUD) is a big deal. If you haven’t heard of it, nearly all Qualcomm SoCs …read more

    • The Blemmyes: exploring the mythical headless people of medieval lore

      For over fifteen centuries, European and Middle Eastern writers were entranced by tales of the Blemmyes — a mythical tribe of headless beings whose faces emerged from their chests. First described by Herodotus in the 4th century BCE as people "that have their eyes in their breasts," these fascinating creatures captured imaginations across cultures and ages. — Read the rest The post The Blemmyes: exploring the mythical headless people of medieval lore appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Documentary uncovers forgotten 1946 football game months after Nagasaki bombing

      A football game played near Nagasaki's atomic ground zero – just months after 80,000 people died there – is the subject of a new PBS documentary that connects past nuclear horrors to present dangers. The Atomic Bowl, premiering July 12, 2025 on PBS, uncovers the startling story of college and pro football stars competing on January 1, 1946, in the devastated Japanese city. — Read the rest The post Documentary uncovers forgotten 1946 football game months after Nagasaki bombing appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Legendary producer reveals untold Beastie Boys collaboration stories

      We all have doodles, little bits of forgotten art in the margins of our lives. In the case of Mario Caldato Jr., these were remixes and B-sides that were recorded between larger tracks that he produced for the Beastie Boys.  It can be easy to over-fetishize the Beastie Boys. — Read the rest The post Legendary producer reveals untold Beastie Boys collaboration stories appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • You won't believe what dandelion stems do when wet

      Nature hides small wonders in unexpected places — even in common dandelions. When softened by water, dandelion stems can be pressed against a flat surface to create delicate, curling spirals that look more like art than weeds. This spellbinding transformation occurs because dandelion stems are made up of long fibers that separate when compressed. — Read the rest The post You won't believe what dandelion stems do when wet appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Kids in the 1940s drew their dads from memory — the results are hilariously spot-on

      These kids in the 1940s were asked to draw pictures of their dads from memory. In this photo series, each kid poses next to their dad holding up the image of him. Although the drawings aren't realistic, many of them are somehow totally accurate in a hilariously cute way.  — Read the rest The post Kids in the 1940s drew their dads from memory — the results are hilariously spot-on appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Your favorite people deserve their own theme song, with the help of AI

      TL;DR: Supermusic AI is an easy-to-use generator of quality songs, on sale for a limited time for $39.97. Looking for the perfect birthday gift for friends and family who have everything? Go personal with the emotional pull of music, using Supermusic AI. — Read the rest The post Your favorite people deserve their own theme song, with the help of AI appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • A digital frame that displays curated wisdom and philosophical insights

      Writer A.J. Jacobs has transformed a digital picture frame into a philosophical life coach, creating what he calls a "Wisdom Jukebox" to combat mental fatigue and negative thought patterns. He calls it his "cure for brain rot" — "I resent that Mark Zuckerberg has so much control over what I see and think — and that he often fills my feed with outrage-inducing half-truths and ego-deflating ads for balding cures," says A.J. — Read the rest The post A digital frame that displays curated wisdom and philosophical insights appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • This musician turns vintage televisions into unique percussion instruments

      Old TVs make the coolest drums. In this video, you can see and hear what happens when these TVs are drummed on. This has to be one of the most delightful videos I've seen where something unconventional is repurposed into an instrument. — Read the rest The post This musician turns vintage televisions into unique percussion instruments appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Is birthright citizenship merely a "custom"? In the news, an oblique turn of phrase

      Birthright citizenship is specified by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—"All persons born or naturalized in the United States"—and interpreted plainly by 150 years of Supreme Court precedent. Now that Trump wants rid of it, though, the New York Times is among those finding it hard to pin down. — Read the rest The post Is birthright citizenship merely a "custom"? In the news, an oblique turn of phrase appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Get this party game that challenges players to describe complex concepts using only basic words like "person," "do," and "thing"

      My friend Uri Bram created a deceptively simple party game that challenges players to describe complex ideas using only basic words like "person," "do," and "thing." Called "Person. Do. Thing." it transforms ordinary conversation into a mind-bending exercise that's equal parts philosophical experiment and laugh-out-loud entertainment. — Read the rest The post Get this party game that challenges players to describe complex concepts using only basic words like "person," "do," and "thing" appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Ready to leave America? Learn how expats traded $900k LA homes for $200k European villas

      According to recent polls, a hell of a lot of Americans are considering leaving the United States for life abroad. A Harris poll shows nearly 50% have considered moving abroad within two years; an Expatsi survey found 66% expressing interest in relocation, a 2024 Gallup survey reveals that 21% wish to leave permanently. — Read the rest The post Ready to leave America? Learn how expats traded $900k LA homes for $200k European villas appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • U.S. ends "shoes off" policy for air travelers

      Richard Reid, the British "shoe bomber" who concealed explosives in his kicks but was subdued before he could detonate them, will spend the rest of his life in prison. But soon travelers will be free after 24 years removing footwear at U.S. — Read the rest The post U.S. ends "shoes off" policy for air travelers appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Prime Day ends tonight, grab these top Apple deals before midnight

        Amazon's 4-day Prime Day sale ends tonight, and now is your chance to grab the year's lowest prices on AirPods, iPads, Apple Watch, and more.Prime Day Apple deals start at just $13 and end tonight - Image credit: ApplePrime Day wraps up tonight at midnight Pacific Time, and if you haven't checked out the best Apple deals from the sale, now is your chance to save $100 on AirPods Pro, $120 to $150 off Apple Watches, AirTags from $19.99, Macs up to $442 off, and more. Many of the discounts deliver the lowest prices of the year.Save up to $442 on Apple for Prime Day Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Apple approves BOE display panel production for iPhone 17 Pro in China

        Apple is giving BOE Technology the green light to produce iPhone 17 Pro displays for China's market.iPhone 17 Pro rendersBOE has long supplied panels for lower-tier iPhone models but struggled to qualify for Apple's premium Pro-level screens. The new approval signals progress in BOE's technology and manufacturing quality.The approval covers only units for China's domestic market, according to industry analyst Jukan Choi. Choi reported the news on X on July 9. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • How the Finder is the real power macOS Tahoe feature

        Even if you always just launch straight into apps on the Mac, you're using the Finder, but this core macOS feature is replete with useful features that get missed — or often not understood.The Finder can sort and search for files as well as simply list themApple has been building up the Finder since 1984 and the original Mac, so it's not a surprise that it has very many features. Since this is one area where Apple rarely removes anything, it's also perhaps not surprising that there are times when there are so many options that it's confusing.This is also a particular area where the most long-time Mac users can even be at a slight disadvantage. That's because Apple has made changes where everything looks the same, yet under the hood it's sufficiently different that established users need to re-learn how to use the Finder to its full extent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook: Colorful and affordable

        Apple is rumored to be readying a new low-cost MacBook with an A18 processor that if real, will sell by the millions and further drive market share. Let's talk about what's been rumored.The 13-inch MacBook AirThe rumor mill seems to believe that Apple is looking at making a new, more affordable MacBook. It is said to come in multiple colors and be powered by an A-series iPhone chip.The rumor was first posited by supply chain analyst Ming Chi Kuo. In a research note, they said the new machine will be more affordable than what is out there now while keeping the same 13.3-inch screen size. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Developer betas, Apple Intelligence, and a lighter Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

        This week, Apple released a third iOS 26 developer beta, and lost an Apple Intelligence executive, all on the anniversary of when Steve Jobs came back to the company, plus there's news of what's next with the Apple Vision Pro, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Looking to Apple's past and futureYou'd be forgiven this week for thinking that Apple is finished, that Apple Intelligence might as well be abandoned, and that speaking of abandoning, everyone good is leaving Apple. With all due respect to the two people leaving Apple, though, they are just two people, and Apple Intelligence isn't going anywhere.And somehow the new third developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe and — a little late — tvOS 26 managed to get released anyway. There's only a little new in this version, released presumably just ahead of the first public beta, but it looks like Apple is refining Liquid Glass still further. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air colors revealed in accessories leak

        Leaked images for third-party iPhone camera lens covers appear to confirm all of the colors for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.Purported lens protectors in different colors to match the iPhone 17 Air — image credit: yeux1122The colors of several of Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 range, have repeatedly been leaked already. But now images have been leaked that show camera lens covers with rims that are presumed to match Apple's color options.Leaker yeux1122 posted the two images, and from them concludes that there will be five colors for the iPhone 17, and four colors for the iPhone 17 Air. For the base iPhone 17, the new claim is that the colors will be: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • New AI model uses behavior data from Apple Watch for better health predictions

        Behavioral information from an Apple Watch, such as physical activity, cardiovascular fitness, and mobility metrics, may be more useful for determining a person's health state than just raw sensor data, according to a new scientific study.A new scientific study uses behavior information derived from Apple Watch sensor data for health predicitons.Over the years, Apple has collaborated with medical researchers on a variety of issues, ranging from menstrual cycles and even pickleball, to hearing loss and sleep tracking. The iPhone maker has also examined the training and cardio exercises that marathon runners do, as part of a multi-year Heart and Movement Study that used the Apple Watch.The Heart and Movement Study is part of a broader initiative to promote healthy movement and enhance cardiovascular health. Now, another Apple-sponsored research paper, which relies on data from the Heart and Movement Study, explains how behavior data can often serve as a more significant health indicator relative to conventional biometric data obtained through hardware sensors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • M4 Max Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio compared: A multi-generational shootout

        The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is three years old, and for the "time is money" crowd, it might be time to update. Here's how the M1 Ultra Mac Studio compares to the M4 Max Mac Studio in 2025.M4 Max Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac StudioIt's about the time of year when back-to-school sales help students get their hardware in line for the academic year ahead. For Mac users who are in classes where there's a lot of data processing, it's an opportunity to get new hardware.This upgrade season isn't just limited to students, as it's an opportunity for companies too. Team leads with a bit of a surplus to their budget have an incentive to use it all up, so that the next year's budget isn't trimmed down. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Final hours: Save $200 on Apple's M4 Mac mini (24GB, 512GB), now $799

        B&H is ousting Amazon during Prime Day for the lowest price on Apple's M4 Mac mini with a bump up to 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Grab a flash deal zone before it ends tonight.Grab flash savings on Apple's upgraded Mac mini today only.The Prime Day special is in the form of a $100 instant rebate stacked with a $100 coupon discount in-cart when you shop at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. With the combined savings totaling $200 off, B&H's flash deal delivers the lowest M4 Mac mini price available on the upgraded spec (part number MCYT4LL/A) at $799.Save $200 on M4 Mac mini 24GB/512GB Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums