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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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      • ClockworkPi Unveils New PicoCalc Handheld

        Do you like scientific calculators? Don’t bother answering that question, you’re reading Hackaday so we already know the answer. We also know you’re a fan of building things yourself and …read more

      • The Trials and Tribulations of Building a Pasta Display

        We love unique displays here at Hackaday. If you can figure out how to show information on some weird object, we’re all about it. So when [Julius Curt] wrote in …read more

      • The Mysterious and Important Work of Prop Design on Severance

        Have you seen Severance? Chances are good that you have; the TV series has become wildly popular in its second season, to the point where the fandom’s dedication is difficult …read more

      • Tracking Deep-Sky Objects

        Astrophotography, and astronomy in general, takes some fairly specialized tools and a high amount of precision. Setting up the equipment can also take a lot of time, especially for amateurs …read more

      • BritCSS: Write CSS With British English Spellings

        Everyone knows that there is only one proper English, with the rest being mere derivatives that bastardize the spelling and grammar. Despite this, the hoodlums who staged a violent uprising …read more

      • Have Li-ion Batteries Gone Too Far?

        The proliferation of affordable lithium batteries has made modern life convenient in a way we could only imagine in the 80s when everything was powered by squadrons of AAs, or …read more

      • Got Junk? Then Build This Scrappy TEA Laser

        A piece of glass, some bits of tinfoil, a sheet of plastic, a couple of razor blades, and a few assorted bits and bobs are all it takes to build …read more

      • AI tasked solely with playing Pokemon sucks at it

        If you've been around for a minute, you may remember Twitch Plays Pokemon, a social experiment turned genuine phenomenon that tasked thousands of people with collectively beating a single game of Pokemon Red. The project spawned dozens of successors and even got a nod from the Pokemon Company themselves – and the latest take on the idea is attracting a fanbase all its own. — Read the rest The post AI tasked solely with playing Pokemon sucks at it appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Satirical Wayne Gretzky-brand wine labels bring joy

        A Toronto LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) has denied that it recently displayed Wayne Gretzky Estate-brand wine bottles with altered labels. Photos of the supposed labels—which disparage the Canadian former NHL star because of Gretzky's embracing of Trump—appeared on the r/Ontario subreddit on Monday night.  — Read the rest The post Satirical Wayne Gretzky-brand wine labels bring joy appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • JD Vance offers a toast as he is booed at the Kennedy Center (video)

        It seems that the already convincing "we are not happy with JD" at Kennedy Center was merely loud but not deafening because Trump's reorganization may be killing attendance. The most interesting thing about people booing JD and Usha Vance at the Kennedy Center is how empty it looks. — Read the rest The post JD Vance offers a toast as he is booed at the Kennedy Center (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • New evidence that The Doors' Jim Morrison may be alive (video)

        Before the End is a new documentary by director Jeff Finn exploring the persistent conspiracy theory that The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison faked his own death at age 27 on July 3, 1971. The generally accepted and rather tragic tale is that Morrison drank himself death and died of heart failure in the bathtub of his Paris apartment. — Read the rest The post New evidence that The Doors' Jim Morrison may be alive (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Trump crows about champagne tariffs while stocks plunge yet again

        Another day, another plunge in the stock market after Donald Trump threatened more tariffs this morning. Amidst a week of tumbling stocks, Trump thought it was a good idea to bully the European Union with tariff threats today, posting on Truth Social that he would "shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. — Read the rest The post Trump crows about champagne tariffs while stocks plunge yet again appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • California is home to five micronations

        I came across a story about a gentleman who visited one of California's several micronations. Micronations are self-proclaimed sovereign states that lack official recognition by any major government, and California's are a vibrant bunch. Each of these five micronations embody its founders' creativity and individuality and uniquely contribute to California's rich tapestry of self-proclaimed sovereignties. — Read the rest The post California is home to five micronations appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • New photo of tiny and mysterious Mars moon

        The European Space Agency's probe Hera snapped this image of the tiny and mysterious Martian moon of Deimos. The probe zipped by at 20,000 mph when it used a suite of instruments to capture the image from 620 miles away. Hera is just eight miles wide. — Read the rest The post New photo of tiny and mysterious Mars moon appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Keep your eyes on the road with this universal smartphone mount, now 40% off

        TL;DR: Keep your eyes on the road with this HyperGear Universal Cup Holder Flex Mount, now just $14.99 (reg. $24).  Spending a lot of time in the car? Whether you've got a long commute or are starting a side hustle as an Uber driver, it's important to make sure you've got your phone set up safely.  — Read the rest The post Keep your eyes on the road with this universal smartphone mount, now 40% off appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Idaho school district rejects "Everyone is Welcome Here" signs

        West Ada School District in Boise, Idaho wants signage indicating that all students are welcome to be removed. Teacher Sarah Inama at the Lewis and Clark Middle School was told to remove two signs from her classroom as they were not content neutral and were out of alignment with district policy. — Read the rest The post Idaho school district rejects "Everyone is Welcome Here" signs appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Billionaire baby can't handle people saying mean things about his cars

        Nothing says "I believe in free expression" like falsely accusing protesters of crimes and unleashing an online mob. The world's richest man-child is having a meltdown because folks are exercising their constitutional rights outside his precious car showrooms. In The Guardian, Valerie Costa (co-founder of Troublemakers and a longtime Seattle-based activist for environmental justice) wrote that Musk has been rage-tweeting false accusations her and and protest organizers: I woke up to a nightmare of notifications. — Read the rest The post Billionaire baby can't handle people saying mean things about his cars appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Likelihood of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano erupting increases

        The US Geological Survey has issued a hazard notification that increased "unrest" at the volcano indicates big things are coming. Mount Spurr volcano is eighty-one miles from Anchorage, Alaska. Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory report increased gas levels, earthquakes, surface temperatures, and swelling, all of which indicate that an eruption is becoming increasingly likely. — Read the rest The post Likelihood of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano erupting increases appeared first on Boing Boing.

      • Strange shoplifting contest rewards the quietest thief

        If you have sticky fingers and a gentle step, you could be a winner of an unusual contest taking place in Tokyo. 盗-TOH- ("steal" in Japanese) is a pop-up experience where you enter a pop-up market containing 5,000 items and try to shoplift as much as you can within 60 seconds. — Read the rest The post Strange shoplifting contest rewards the quietest thief appeared first on Boing Boing.

        • How to turn on Siri on macOS without sending your Contacts to Apple

          To use Siri on macOS, there's a requirement to send Apple your contacts. Here's how to avoid handing that data over to Apple.How to enable Siri without sending your Contacts to Apple.If you have enabled Siri in System Settings in macOS, you may have noticed an alert that warns you turning Siri on will result in macOS sending your contacts, location, and voice data to Apple.This is a ridiculous requirement by Apple, and in fact it flies in the face of Apple's claims of respecting user privacy. For obvious reasons, you might not want all your contacts sent to Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • Jabees Peace Speaker review: an inexpensive way to listen to audio while you sleep

          March 9 kicked off sleep awareness week, and Jabees has an interesting tool for soothing you to sleep — an under-pillow speaker.Jabees Peace Speaker reviewI have never, ever been what one would call "a good sleeper." Even as an infant, I had difficulty catching the required amount of sleep.I've tried everything. Different beds, different pillows, yoga, breathing techniques, supplements — you name it, I've probably tried it. I can't take sleep medications like zolpidem as I'm one of the "lucky few" who tend to experience a wide swath of adverse reactions to drugs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • OpenAI wants the US government to legalize theft to reach the AI promised land

          OpenAI may have already crawled the internet for all the world's data to train ChatGPT, but it seems that isn't enough as it wants protection from copyright holders to allow it to continue stealing everything that both is and isn't nailed down.OpenAI proposes freedom of intelligence in United States. Image source: ChatGPTThe latest manufactured goalpost OpenAI has set dubbed "AGI" can't be reached unless the company is free to do whatever it takes to steal everything good and turn it into AI slop. At least, that's what the latest OpenAI submission to the United States Government suggests.An OpenAI proposal submitted regarding President Trump's executive order on sustaining America's global dominance explains how the administration's boogeyman might overtake the US in the AI race. It seems that the alleged theft of copyright material by Chinese-based LLMs put them at an advantage because OpenAI has to follow the law. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • Your existing AirPods could gain a new live translation feature in iOS 19

          Apple's iconic AirPods are rumored to receive an entirely new feature that translates in-person conversations from one language to another.Apple is reportedly working on a new live translation feature for AirPods.The rumored live translation capability will make it significantly easier for speakers of two different languages to communicate. The feature is expected to roll out in 2025 alongside the iOS 19 and macOS 16 updates. Beyond that, both operating systems are said to feature major design changes.If an English speaker with AirPods is listening to a person speaking in another language, such as Spanish, the iPhone will detect the audio of the Spanish speaker and translate it into English. The English translation will then be played via the AirPods. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • ViewSonic's new 5K monitor rivals Apple's Studio Display for half the price

          ViewSonic's new 27-inch high-resolution monitor offers pro-level color accuracy for creatives without the premium Apple Studio Display price.The VP2788-5KThe VP2788-5K marks an important step in ViewSonic's expansion into the premium creative display space. While the company has long been a player in the professional monitor segment, this is its first 5K-resolution display.ViewSonic is positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple Studio Display and LG's UltraFine 5K. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • US lawmakers denounce UK's secretive attack against Apple encryption

          A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are coming to Apple's defense over the UK government's attempts to get backdoor access to users' iCloud data, demanding that the UK remove the cloak of secrecy surrounding the order.Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/PexelsApple is in a battle with the government of the United Kingdom over iCloud privacy, with a secret hearing by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal on Friday set to consider an appeal. However, the closed-door hearing at the High Court isn't being made public at all, something U.S. lawmakers are unhappy about.A bipartisan letter from the U.S. Congress to the President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal published on Thursday demands that the IPT "remove the cloak of secrecy related to notices given to American technology companies by the United Kingdom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • Underwhelming performance of Apple Intelligence will hit iPhone sales, Kuo claims

          Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the performance of Apple Intelligence "underwhelming," adding that it won't entice people to replace their older iPhones.The delays Apple Intelligence has faced might impact iPhone sales negatively.In a social media post on Thursday, Kuo reiterated his previous claims that Apple Intelligence would "contribute less than expected to shipment volumes." In October 2024, the analyst said more or less the same thing — that Apple's AI features would not facilitate a short-term boost in iPhone sales.According to Kuo, the market has recently adopted a more cautious view of Apple Intelligence, presumably because of the debacle Apple faced with its planned Siri upgrades. We can already see signs of this, as Morgan Stanley decreased their expectations for Apple's stock prices, citing concerns regarding the current status of Siri and its postponed Apple Intelligence overhaul. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them

          Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.Cars at an automated toll - Image Credit: David McElwee/PexelsOwners of iPhones and other smartphones across the United States are routinely plagued by text message scams. For scam messages about alleged automated toll road fees, the problem is getting worse.According to Trend Micro, there has been a 900% increase in searches for "toll road scams," a sign that more people are being affected by the criminal activity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

        • Apple's C1 modem is a quiet game-changer that's mostly flying under the radar

          With the launch of iPhone 16e, we also saw the launch of something far more important — Apple's custom C1 modem. Here's what means and why you should care about it.The C1 modem debuted in iPhone 16eTo cover the basics, the modem a chip in your phone that connects you to your cell provider. The C1 modem chip is the fruit of Apple Silicon research. It is Apple's first modem that it has created entirely in-house, versus buying off-the-shelf components from Qualcomm.There's discussion online that Apple's efforts to create their own modem are just a way to stop paying Qualcomm. That may be partially true, but it's got more to do with supply chain control and Apple's future plans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums