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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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    • The (RF) Sniff Test

      Sometimes the old tricks are the best. [Kevin] learned an old trick about using a ‘scope to sniff RF noise and pays it forward by sharing it in a recent …read more

    • The Advanced Project Gemini Concepts That Could Have Been

      Looking back on the trajectory leading to Project Apollo and the resulting Moon missions, one can be forgiven for thinking that this was a strict and well-defined plan that was …read more

    • Hackaday Podcast Episode 335: Beer, Toast, and Pi

      What happens when you listen in on Elliot Williams and Al Williams? You get a round up of the best of last week’s Hackaday posts, of course. The topics this …read more

    • Breakout Boards for the Blind

      Connecting an LED to a battery seems trivial. If you have any knowledge of using breadboards, knowing that red goes with red, and that black goes with black, it’s as …read more

    • This Week in Security: DEF CON Nonsense, Vibepwned, and 0-days

      DEF CON happened just a few weeks ago, and it’s time to cover some of the interesting talks. This year there were two talks in particular that are notable for …read more

    • No Die? No Problem: RealDice.org Has You Covered

      Have you ever been out and about and needed to make a check against INT, WIS or CON but not had a die handy? Sure, you could use an app …read more

    • CAD, From Scratch: MakerCAD

      It’s likely that many of you use some form of CAD package, but how many of you have decided you didn’t like the software on offer? [Marcus Wu] did, and …read more

    • "Dangerous buffoon" RFK Jr. flat-out lies that CDC lists abortion as a top medical advance during Fox News interview

      Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is attacking doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falsely claiming the agency lists abortion as one of the greatest advances in medicine. This dangerous lie comes as the CDC grapples with a deadly shooting at its headquarters and a leadership crisis. — Read the rest The post "Dangerous buffoon" RFK Jr. flat-out lies that CDC lists abortion as a top medical advance during Fox News interview appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Trump's "special attorney" prepares felony charges against Democrats, bypassing normal DOJ channels

      President Trump's political rivals are facing a new threat: a powerful ally within the Department of Justice who reports directly to Trump. Edward Martin, a GOP activist turned "special attorney," is preparing felony indictments against prominent Democrats while bypassing routine DOJ procedures, according to an exclusive report by The Independent. — Read the rest The post Trump's "special attorney" prepares felony charges against Democrats, bypassing normal DOJ channels appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Access more than 40 top AI apps with a single $40 subscription

      TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI allows you to pay a one-time fee of $39.99 to access premium versions of 40+ top AI models. People keep saying AI is the future, but that doesn't mean we all have unlimited funds to pay for premium subscriptions. — Read the rest The post Access more than 40 top AI apps with a single $40 subscription appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Framework adds powerful RTX 5070 GPU to modular laptop options

      Framework's modular laptops allow something otherwise generally unfeasible for gaming or graphics on the go: upgradeable GPUs. NVidia's powerful RTX 5070 is now available for the 16-model, the company announced. Good for the frame rates, bad for the bank account. — Read the rest The post Framework adds powerful RTX 5070 GPU to modular laptop options appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • The surprising comeback of leeches in treating illness

      Alexandra Balwit's article, "Leeches and the Legitimizing of Folk-Medicine" explores how leeches, once dismissed as medieval quackery, are gaining new respect in modern medicine. "Men would rather pop Viagra forever than let a leech near their body," Dr. Andrei Dokukin tells Balwith. — Read the rest The post The surprising comeback of leeches in treating illness appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Pranksters prove Taco Bell's AI drive-thrus not ready for prime time

      Folks are placing ridiculous orders to confuse and confound Taco Bell's AI ordering system. Prank orders, such as this one for 18,000 watercups, will confuse the AI and prompt it to direct you to a human. It didn't take long for people to figure this out, and while AI ordering may work just fine, it seems not everyone wants to talk to a machine. — Read the rest The post Pranksters prove Taco Bell's AI drive-thrus not ready for prime time appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Bear spray saved someone from a bear

      A tourist in Glacier National Park was saved when their friend sprayed capsicum on a bear. I've always been interested in just how effective "bear spray" really is. Having been told to carry it on many hikes, I always have; however, stories from Los Angeles law enforcement regarding folks drugged, or even just hyped on adrenaline, being largely unaffected have led me to wonder. — Read the rest The post Bear spray saved someone from a bear appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Kash Patel's girlfriend sues ex-FBI agent who said she was an Israeli "honeypot" spy

      Kash Patel, the wild-eyed MAGA personality given the job of FBI director, has a girlfriend "half his age" who has attracted the displeasure of conservative ex-FBI podcaster Kyle Seraphin. Alexis Wilkins, 26, is now suing Seraphin for defamation over comments suggesting she is a "honeypot" spying for Israel. — Read the rest The post Kash Patel's girlfriend sues ex-FBI agent who said she was an Israeli "honeypot" spy appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Mystery firm to build desert concentration camp where Japanese Americans were once interned

      America is repeating its darkest sins: the Army just handed an obscure company $1.2 billion to turn Fort Bliss back into an internment camp. This is a national disgrace. Between 1942 and 1945, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were ripped from their homes and imprisoned. — Read the rest The post Mystery firm to build desert concentration camp where Japanese Americans were once interned appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Retailers warn Trump tariffs will trigger consumer price explosion — who will he blame?

      When the inflation bomb Trump planted with his tariffs finally explodes later this year, expect him to unleash the full authoritarian playbook — straight from his BFF Viktor Orbán's greatest hits. As reported in The Wall Street Journal, Walmart, Target, and the entire retail sector are warning about massive price hikes, all stemming from Trump's "tariffs-solve-everything" strategy. — Read the rest The post Retailers warn Trump tariffs will trigger consumer price explosion — who will he blame? appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Passengers told to pee in a bottle on Virgin Australia flight to Bali

      Passengers flying from Brisbane to Bali were told to aim into a bottle after the toilets broke down on a Virgin Australia flight. Naturally, it raised quite a stink. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was already down one bathroom when passengers first boarded Flight VA50 yesterday afternoon, but the airline decided the (sh*)show must go on, and so it did, with the remaining two toilets breaking down mid-flight. — Read the rest The post Passengers told to pee in a bottle on Virgin Australia flight to Bali appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Trump even manages to ruin LEGO

      Trump's tariffs have forced LEGO to pause its popular "Pick a Brick" program, as sending packages from Denmark is currently too difficult. LEGO's "Pick a Brick" program is well-loved by individuals who build or create their own LEGO constructions, rather than relying on a pre-boxed set. — Read the rest The post Trump even manages to ruin LEGO appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • WhatsApp flaw paired with iOS 18 exploit delivered zero-click spyware

        A new spyware campaign chained WhatsApp and a flaw in iOS 18.6 to expose users to a "zero-click" hack that required no interaction to compromise an iPhone.WhatsApp on an iPhoneMeta confirmed on August 29, 2025, that it had patched a flaw in its iOS and Mac apps. The flaw was tracked as CVE-2025-55177 in the database of known security flaws.Apple had previously issued a fix for a related iOS and macOS vulnerability, CVE-2025-43300 on August 20. Together, these two bugs were used to target a select group of WhatsApp users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Pixel 10 Pro 10x zoom is AI slop dressed up as photography

        Stop us if you've heard this about flagship Android devices before — Google's new Pro-Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro fabricates detail with AI instead of capturing it with the lens.Google's new smartphonesThe Pixel 10 Pro, launched in August 2025, uses a 5x optical zoom lens. Beyond that, it depends on artificial intelligence. Google's "Pro-Res Zoom" applies a diffusion model to generate detail the sensor never recorded.Google brags about 10x and even 100x zoom, but beyond 5x the phone isn't capturing reality anymore. It's spitting out AI guesswork. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Nothing Projector One review: Compact, smart, and budget-friendly

        The Nothing Projector One is a compact and accessible way to watch movies on your wall, if you can live with 1080p and a bit of fan noise.Nothing Projector One Review: In useIn this day and age, the consumption of high-resolution digital media is an everyday aspect of life. From television shows, to movies, clips, shorts, and video games.Gone are the days of large tube televisions, dim back-lit projector televisions, and low-resolution CRT monitors. The sources are also better quality, as you're no longer dealing with poor-quality videos from the earliest days of Internet media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • iPhone 17 Pro rumors: Apple's best iPhones are about to get even better

        Apple's best iPhone is about to get even better. With a new design, new colors, and more on the way, here's what you should be looking forward to from iPhone 17 Pro.iPhone 17 Pro - Image Credit: AppleInsiderIf Apple sticks to its now familiar release cadence, we expect new iPhones to be announced every September. 2025 is unlikely to buck the trend, with an event already set for September 9.The last year of rumors points to a few big changes this time around, with a bold new design at the top of the pile. This round of iPhones is set to be the best for photographers and gamers yet, so there's more than a new look to get excited about. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • If your iPhone buttons don't work, troubleshoot before you invent a conspiracy

        If you're a tabloid reporter, don't bother with your own iPhone troubleshooting steps, and instead invent a global conspiracy that Apple is destroying society.Apparently all of those buttons on an iPhone can get stuck, and that's Apple's fault for trying to destroy the world.Maybe this is why Apple wants to move to solid-state buttons on the iPhone, instead of the current mechanical ones. Because they can get stuck, apparently, and this is an actual thing, with an Apple support document and everything.However, according to the Daily Mail — a tabloid known for hyperbole — there's more to this. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Last call: Save up to $400 on these MacBook Pros

        Exclusive MacBook Pro and Mac mini deals are knocking up to $400 off popular configurations, but the discounts end soon.Save up to $400 with exclusive Mac deals.The exclusive savings encompass multiple 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations from Apple's current M4 and M4 Pro lines. You can also pick up a 1TB M4 Mac mini for $849 after a $150 discount.Grab exclusive discounts on MacBook Pros Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Apple taps into TikTok's sibling app Douyin to sell iPhones in China

        Apple is leaning into TikTok's massive influence in China by opening a Douyin storefront where fans can buy iPhone and more with Douyin Pay.Apple tests China's TikTok Pay in App StoreDouyin is China's version of TikTok — ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, owns both platforms. However, Douyin is exclusive to mainland China and Hong Kong and is subject to Chinese censorship and regulation.Like TikTok, Douyin is wildly popular. The app sees more than 760 million monthly active users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • '1984' Macintosh ad writer Steve Hayden dies aged 78

        Steve Hayden, one of the writers behind Apple's iconic "1984" ad for the original Mac, has died.The famous "1984" Macintosh ad — image credit: AppleIt's one of the most famous ads ever made, and 36 years after its official only airing, Apple's "1984" was being used by Epic Games in its case against the company. Along with Brent Thomas and ad director Lee Clow, Steve Hayden wrote the original ad — starting with a pitch deck shown to Steve Jobs.According to AdAge, Hayden, who died August 27, 2025, had recently reflected on how Apple's message, where information will set you free as set forth in the "1984" ad has not come true. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Eyes up, Guardian: 'Destiny: Rising' is now on iPhone and iPad

        Players can finally take the Destiny universe on the go, with first-person and third-person battles now playable on iPhone and iPad.'Destiny: Rising' out nowPlayers can now experience the Destiny franchise on mobile, bringing best-in-class sci-fi shooting to their iPhone or iPad. Destiny: Rising marks the series' first official experience designed entirely for mobile devices.The mobile release includes classic campaign missions and six-player co-op strikes, alongside entirely new PVE and PVP modes. Each mode is designed to be replayable and engaging for longtime fans and newbies alike. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Uncle Sam doesn't want Samsung, SK Hynix making memories in China

        End of verified end user status means South Korean memory vendors will need licenses to bring restricted chipmaking tech into Chinese fabs The US government already has a lot to say about what products chipmakers can and can't sell in China. This week the Commerce Department moved to make it harder for South Korean memory vendors Samsung and SK Hynix to continue manufacturing in the region.…

      • Researcher who found McDonald's free-food hack turns her attention to Chinese restaurant robots

        The admin controls were left wide open on Pudu's robots A researcher caught the world’s leading supplier of commercial service robots using shoddy admin security that let attackers redirect the delivery machines to anywhere and make them follow any command.…

      • Alibaba looks to end reliance on Nvidia for AI inference

        Chinese cloud provider reportedly joins the homegrown silicon party Alibaba has reportedly developed an AI accelerator amid growing pressure from Beijing to curb the nation's reliance on Nvidia GPUs. …

      • xAI's Grok has no place in US federal government, say advocacy groups

        Bias, a lack of safety reporting, and the whole 'MechaHitler' thing are all the evidence needed, say authors Public advocacy groups are demanding the US government cease any use of xAI's Grok in the federal government, calling the AI unsafe, untested, and ideologically biased.…

      • AMD Ryzen CPUs fry twice in the face of heavy math load, GMP says

        GMP library test meltdown has AMD looking for answers Chipmaker AMD is looking into a report from the GMP project about two Ryzen processors that failed during testing. Could too much math be to blame?…

      • AI web crawlers are destroying websites in their never-ending hunger for any and all content

        But the cure may ruin the web.... Opinion  With AI's rise, AI web crawlers are strip-mining the web in their perpetual hunt for ever more content to feed into their Large Language Model (LLM) mills. How much traffic do they account for? According to Cloudflare, a major content delivery network (CDN) force, 30% of global web traffic now comes from bots. Leading the way and growing fast? AI bots.…

      • AWS catches Russia's Cozy Bear clawing at Microsoft credentials

        Look who's visiting the watering hole these days Amazon today said it disrupted an intel-gathering attempt by Russia's APT29 to trick Microsoft users into unwittingly granting the Kremlin-backed cyberspies access to their accounts and data.…

      • GitHub engineer claims team was 'coerced' to put Grok into Copilot

        Platform's staffer complains security review was 'rushed' Microsoft-owned collaborative coding platform GitHub is deepening its ties with Elon Musk's xAI, bringing early access to the company's Grok Code Fast 1 large language model (LLM) into GitHub Copilot. However, a whistleblower has claimed that the rollout suffers from inadequate security testing and an engineering team operating under duress.…

      • Pentagon ends Microsoft's use of China-based support staff for DoD cloud

        'It blows my mind,' says SecDef The Pentagon has formally kiboshed Microsoft's use of China-based employees to support Azure cloud services deployed by US government agencies, and it's demanding Microsoft do more of its own digging to determine whether any sensitive data was compromised. …