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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...
  • Google offers free AI tools and 2TB of storage to eligible college students

    Applicants must verify their student status using a valid .edu email address to qualify. Once enrolled, students will receive an email reminder as their complimentary subscription nears its conclusion, so they can decide whether to continue as paying subscribers. The offer is designed to cover not just the current academic...Read Entire Article

  • The world's first foldable e-reader is here: Readmoo's mooInk V

    At first glance, the mooInk V from Taiwan-based company Readmoo looks like one of the early prototypes of a folding phone. But it's actually an e-reader that can bend, much like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series and similar devices.Read Entire Article

  • Bill Gates says AI will end doctor and teacher shortages, transform the future of work

    "AI will come in and provide medical IQ, and there won't be a shortage," Gates said, pointing to nations like India and those across Africa where the scarcity of medical professionals remains acute.Read Entire Article

  • Sparklink may be the biggest wireless standard you have never heard about

    This new wireless standard is not only new, but also almost no one we know has heard of it. Like a magical treasure chest buried at the end of an electromagnetic rainbow, a new wireless standard is kinda exciting, especially when we learned that this standard is already widely deployed...Read Entire Article

  • How a secret gambling syndicate won a $95 million Texas lottery by buying every number combination

    The story started in the spring of 2023, when London banker-turned-bookmaker Bernard Marantelli wanted to buy every ticket combination in an upcoming Texas lottery to guarantee the jackpot win, which was closing in on $95 million.Read Entire Article

  • Microsoft simplifies copying text from images in Windows 11

    Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels can now test a feature that moves the Snipping Tool's text extractor directly to the main toolbar. This change eliminates the need to take a screenshot before capturing text.Read Entire Article

  • Xbox Support agent accidentally dishes on Oblivion remaster, may launch in four days

    Thanks to leaked documents from the FTC's case against Microsoft, we've known for a while that remasters of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion are in the works. A former Virtuos Games employee backed up the Oblivion part of that equation two years ago. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Bethesda...Read Entire Article

  • Our favorite gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9800X3D is now widely available

    AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D claimed the crown as the new king of gaming CPUs when we reviewed it late last year. Since then, the chip has been so popular that it topped Amazon's best-selling CPU chart while also becoming scarce at the same time. Now, it's widely available again, selling at its $480 MSRP – offering solid value even without any discounts.Read Entire Article

  • Rising power density and heat threaten the future of advanced semiconductors

    The underlying issue is closely linked to the end of Dennard scaling, a principle that once allowed engineers to shrink transistors and reduce voltage simultaneously – keeping power consumption in check. By the mid-2000s, however, further voltage reductions became impractical, even as transistor density continued to increase. This divergence led...Read Entire Article

  • Nvidia's Zorah RTX neural rendering tech demo available for download

    You can download and push your own hardware to the limits to run Nvidia's Zorah tech demo. The hefty 108 GB download is an Unreal Engine 5 project showcasing real-time neural rendering, path tracing, and advanced geometry on RTX 50-class hardware.Read Entire Article

  • Discord begins experimenting with face scanning for age verification

    Discord is currently running a limited test involving age verification through facial scanning technologies. The company confirmed that the test aims to "age-gate access" to specific spaces or features, while also disclosing how personal data is shared with third-party vendors. Privacy preservation appears to be a priority, according to Discord,...Read Entire Article

  • Bethesda offers fans a chance to own a part of Elder Scrolls Online history

    The Elder Scrolls Online launched in 2014, so technically this 10th anniversary keepsake is a bit behind schedule – but as they say, better late than never. The collector's item features a stick of RAM taken from an original game server that comes mounted in a commemorative plaque.Read Entire Article

  • D20-shaped Quasicrystal Makes High-Strength Alloy Printable

    When is a crystal not a crystal? When it’s a quasi-crystal, a paradoxical form of metal recently found in some 3D printed metal alloys by [A.D. Iams et al] at …read more

  • Track Your Circuits: A Locomotive PCB Badge

    This fun PCB from [Nick Brown] features a miniature railroad implemented with 0805-sized LEDs. With an eye towards designing his own fun interactive PCB badge, the Light-Rail began its journey. …read more

  • Tiny, Hackable Telepresence Robot for under $100? Meet Goby

    [Charmed Labs] are responsible for bringing numerous open-source hardware products to fruition over the years, and their latest device is an adorably small robotic camera platform called Goby, currently crowdfunding …read more

  • Rise of the Robots: How Robots Are Changing Dairy Farms

    Running a dairy farm used to be a rather hands-on experience, with the farmer required to be around every few hours to milk the cows, feed them, do all the …read more

  • A Blacksmith Shows Us How To Choose An Anvil

    No doubt many readers have at times wished to try their hand at blacksmithing, but it’s fair to say that acquiring an anvil represents quite the hurdle. For anyone not …read more

  • Designing an FM Drum Synth from Scratch

    How it started: a simple repair job on a Roland drum machine. How it ended: a scratch-built FM drum synth module that’s completely analog, and completely cool. [Moritz Klein]’s journey …read more

  • Bicycle Gearbox Does it by Folding

    If you’ve spent any time on two wheels, you’ve certainly experienced the woes of poor bicycle shifting. You hit the button or twist the knob expecting a smooth transition into …read more

  • Popular music stats: chords, two-hit wonders, and more

    Chris Dalla Riva analyzed Chord Progressions in 680k Songs. You may not be surprised to learn that popular music deploys a lot of major triads. His newsletter, Can't Get Much Higher, is all about data and music. Chordonomicon. I couldn't get the word out of my head. — Read the rest The post Popular music stats: chords, two-hit wonders, and more appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • SNL's Kyle Mooney is branching out into music, and it's about what you'd expect

    Much like Tim Robinson before him, Kyle Mooney's time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live was odd – his awkward, intentionally so-bad-it's-good approach to comedy led to him eventually gaining the nickname Kyle "Cut For Time" Mooney outside of a few standout appearances. — Read the rest The post SNL's Kyle Mooney is branching out into music, and it's about what you'd expect appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Marvel's Fantastic Four looks surprisingly interesting in first full trailer

    The first real trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps promises to finally free this particular superhero team from their cursed history on the big screen – and doesn't even look to contain any AI, unlike the marketing we've gotten in the runup to this large-scale reveal. — Read the rest The post Marvel's Fantastic Four looks surprisingly interesting in first full trailer appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Did you know you can mail potatoes without packaging them?

    One may mail potatoes simply by writing the destination on the potato, weighing the potato, then paying the appropriate postage. The potato will be conveyed thence to its destination by the hardworking men and women of the United States Postal Service. — Read the rest The post Did you know you can mail potatoes without packaging them? appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Jenga record stands tall at at 3,132 blocks

    In this footage, a world record is claimed by building an elaborate Jenga tower on top of a single block. The record, achieved by Abbetjes Meindert de Boer, consists of 3,132 Jenga blocks stacked on the single foundation block. He built this incredible Jenga tower in St. — Read the rest The post Jenga record stands tall at at 3,132 blocks appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Water striders walk on water and suck the life out of their prey

    Water striders are fascinating little monsters. These insects, famous for their ability to walk on water, have always captivated me. This video taught me that they're carnivorous, and catch their prey in a brutal-looking way.  Water striders use the surface tension of the water to stay afloat. — Read the rest The post Water striders walk on water and suck the life out of their prey appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Yes, those are actual graves in the middle of your runway, thanks for flying

    The Dotson Runway Graves are a unique part of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia. These graves are the final resting places of Richard and Catherine Dotson, 19th-century farmers who originally owned the land now occupied by the airport. Their graves are embedded in Runway 10, making them the only known graves situated on an active runway in the United States. — Read the rest The post Yes, those are actual graves in the middle of your runway, thanks for flying appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • ICE enlists Palantir to track down people it wants gone

    According to a leaker in contact with 404 Media, Peter Thiel's spooky private intelligence company, Palantir Technologies, has taken on a significant role in assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with locating individuals destined for deportation. Given recent whimsical comments by President Trump, such deportation targets could include American citizens—'accidental' or otherwise. — Read the rest The post ICE enlists Palantir to track down people it wants gone appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • How the Willis Wonderland pop-up book actually popped

    Did you know that before a pop-up book becomes fully alive with color and art, it passes through a ghost phase? I didn't either, until I got to see one for myself. As the artist-in-residence at Willis Wonderland, I've had the pleasure of seeing some truly incredible projects take shape, including a pop-up book. — Read the rest The post How the Willis Wonderland pop-up book actually popped appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Date announced for Peacemaker season two

    James Gunn is describing the second season of Peacemaker as 'one of his favourite things ever.' As Peacemaker season one was one of my favourite things ever, this statement excites me. According to GamesRadar, there's finally a date to focus that excitement on: August 25th. — Read the rest The post Date announced for Peacemaker season two appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Drift off to sleep peacefully with these $26 earbuds made for bedtime

    TL;DR: If you're sick of counting sheep, try out the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds to help you get some rest. They're now only $25.99 (reg. $34) for a limited time.  Why settle for silence when you could fall asleep to your favorite playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks? — Read the rest The post Drift off to sleep peacefully with these $26 earbuds made for bedtime appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Man with U.S. birth certificate jailed for illegally entering Florida as an "unauthorized alien"

    Remember when Florida promised its new "papers please" law wouldn't target American citizens? Meet Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a 20-year-old Georgian who made the rookie mistake of being born in America while brown. As reported in Raw Story, he got nabbed during a traffic stop where he wasn't even driving. — Read the rest The post Man with U.S. birth certificate jailed for illegally entering Florida as an "unauthorized alien" appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • The Surprising Factors That Impact How Consumers Choose Where to Shop

    Key takeaways  Consumers will not necessarily visit a store with a physical location unless it is... The post The Surprising Factors That Impact How Consumers Choose Where to Shop appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • How To Install Chrome on Ubuntu: 2025 Guide

    Google Chrome is the most popular web browser, and for good reason. It’s fast, has a... The post How To Install Chrome on Ubuntu: 2025 Guide appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • NBA 2K25 Locker Codes (April 2025)

    NBA 2K25 is the latest iteration in the long-running basketball game series, which allows players to... The post NBA 2K25 Locker Codes (April 2025) appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • How To Connect a PS5 Controller to Windows PC

    When Sony launched the PS5, the most talked-about feature of the new console wasn’t its performance... The post How To Connect a PS5 Controller to Windows PC appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • What Does LTE Mean on Your iPhone?

    You’ve probably noticed the letters “LTE” at the top corner of your screen near the signal... The post What Does LTE Mean on Your iPhone? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • V-Bucks Deals: Where To Find The Best Ones?

    Every Fortnite fan knows that V-Bucks are the key to the best drip. But let’s be... The post V-Bucks Deals: Where To Find The Best Ones? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Ro Ghoul Codes (April 2025)

    Inspired by the iconic Tokyo Ghoul anime series, Ro Ghoul is an exciting PvP fighting game... The post Ro Ghoul Codes (April 2025) appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Top 7 Oracle GUI Power Ups in the New dbForge Edge 

    Back in 2000, Oracle GUI tools were almost non-existent.  And multi-database GUIs with Oracle?  “What’s that?” ... The post Top 7 Oracle GUI Power Ups in the New dbForge Edge  appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Basketball Zero Codes (April 2025)

    It’s no secret that sports-themed anime games are super popular on Roblox. Now, the same studio... The post Basketball Zero Codes (April 2025) appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Unitree G1: The Only Humanoid Robot That Can Perform Kung Fu

    Humanoid robots have been a part of science fiction for decades, with many of us actually... The post Unitree G1: The Only Humanoid Robot That Can Perform Kung Fu appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram block use of Apple Intelligence

      All Meta apps for the iPhone have been updated to take out the option to use the Writing Tools in Apple Intelligence.Writing Tools are not available in Facebook on iOS, nor in any of Meta's other apps.It's unlikely that Meta will ever reveal the reasons behind its decision — even if it's happy to spill other firms' confidential details — but it is now blocking the use of Writing Tools. It's not clear when the change was made, but at time of writing, Writing Tools are unavailable across Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and WhatsApp.Or at least they are on the iPhone and the iPad, although Instagram does not yet have a native iPadOS app. It's still, of course, possible to use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in a browser. Whether on the Mac, iPhone, or iPad, accessing Meta services online can't prevent Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools from being provided. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Google breakup, Apple Ads, and Apple Vision Pro 2 on the AppleInsider Podcast

      As Google looks like it may have to split off its advertising business, Apple is expanding its own version, and there are rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro — plus a lament for last Intel Mac mini.Mockup of what a dark blue Apple Vision Pro 2 could look likeJust as this edition was being recorded, a US Distrcit Judge ruled that Google was effectively an unlawful monopoly — and that ruling makes it more likely that the company will have to sell off its advertising business. While that's going on, Apple has rebranded its own advertising division in what looks like a continued expansion of just where and what Apple will advertise. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Inside Apple TV 4K -- the best addition to your TV set

      The Apple TV 4K set-top box is the most expensive one you can get, but it's also the best for its range of features and its ease of use — once you know how to get the most out of it.Apple TV 4K showing on a smart TVApple TV 4K plugs into your TV set and brings you streaming services, games, music, and apps. It can be a karaoke machine, it can be a video conferencing tool, and it comes with a fairly limited App Store.But the thing about having an Apple TV 4K is that it just works. It's so long ago now that I can't remember what prompted me to buy one, but it was just for me, just for my interest — and it did not stay that way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • How to enable or disable Spotlight extensions in macOS

      Spotlight extensions enhance third-party app searches, letting you look up more app-specific content. Here's how to enable or disable the extensions in macOS.Enable or disable Spotlight extensions in macOS's System Settings app.Spotlight is Apple's search indexing technology, which speeds up searches of data on your Mac or iOS device by storing metadata about files and their contents.From time to time, macOS runs a process in the background to catalog the files and data on your storage devices. This data is stored in an index that Spotlight can use to look up data when you do a search in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • A call from Tim Cook helped convince Trump to introduce tariff exemptions

      CEO Tim Cook's working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here's how.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]On April 11, following after a week of increases to the import tariff for Chinese goods entering the United States, President Trump made an announcement. While many products would be affected by a high import tariff of 145% at the time, Trump decided he was giving a reprieve on a variety of tech products and components.While the reprieve itself is not permanent, with a semiconductor tariff expected to arrive in the future, the exemptions were immediately helpful to Apple. Indeed, a few days later, Trump confirmed that he was in talks with Tim Cook, and that he "helped" him with the tariff exemption. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Google has an illegal monopoly on online advertising, judge rules

      Google is an illegal monopolist in online advertising, a federal court has determined, in a ruling that could lead to a breakup of its ad business.Google monopolised online ads, a court determined. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google unlawfully monopolized advertising markets. The ruling determined that Google had control over a number of advertising markets, to the level of a monopoly, which it used to its advantage.In the ruling, Judge Brinkema determined that Google's monopoly affected the market for publisher ad servers and for ad exchanges. In effect, Google was able to influence the way advertisers bought ads, as well as how much publishers sold that ad space for. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Grab Apple's M4 Max Mac Studio for $1,859 with exclusive savings

      Apple's 2025 Mac Studio is discounted exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with the standard model with 36GB RAM falling to $1,859.07. Every spec is on sale at up to $967 off.Get exclusive deals on every 2025 Mac Studio.You can snag Apple's new Mac Studio at a significant discount without having to leave the comfort of your home, as Apple Premier Partner Expercom is issuing a 7% markdown on every model exclusively for AppleInsider readers.Save up to $967 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Next Apple Vision headset could have a refined battery cable

      More evidence of an Apple Vision Pro headset follow-up has seemingly surfaced, thanks to images of a battery connector matching previous color rumors.The connectors of a cable that could be used in a future Apple Vision headset - Image Credit: Kosutami/XOn April 16, a leaker claimed that an upcoming headset in the Apple Vision range will be lighter than the existing Apple Vision Pro, through the strategic use of titanium. As part of the leaker's claim, they added that the model would also be using graphite dark blue components, and could be named the Air instead of the Pro.Within hours of that X post, leaker Kosutami has published pictures of a component that seemingly proves their point. The images, also shared on X, show what appears to be the connecting cable that goes between the external battery housing and the headset. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Processor cost could drive prices of the iPhone 18 range up

      A new report claims that the manufacturing cost of the 2nm processor expected in the iPhone 18 range may mean Apple having to raise prices.Render of a possible iPhone 18.It's bad enough that tariffs may still force Apple to raise prices, and it's bad enough that the expected iPhone Fold will cost over $2,000. Now a further report backs up previous claims that the whole iPhone 18 range may be costlier than its predecessors.Backing up a report from September 2024, leaker "Digital Chat Station" has now claimed on Weibo that there could be significant price increases for the 2026 iPhone models. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums