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Five Steps to Master Digital Customer Engagement
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The five phases of DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
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The Connected Customer Experience
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Procurement Supplier Innovation in 2021
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Digital Optimization Paves the Way to Strategic Supplier Management
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Differentiate with cloud power
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How to Manage Third Party Risk
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Exposed Databases: When It Leaks, Hackers Breach
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Industry Report: A Year in Proactive Cybersecurity, 2021|2022
- How to fix the July 2024 Windows update's reboot loop
Microsoft is currently investigating an issue that can send encrypted Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems into a recovery state after installing the July 2024 security update. For now, users should seek out and enter their BitLocker recovery key.Read Entire Article
- 911 call centers gear up for live video streaming from iPhones
Apple's Emergency SOS Live Video feature, announced at WWDC in June, is being implemented by 911 support platforms, including RapidSOS Unite and Prepared.Read Entire Article
- Philippines shutters its online gambling industry amid tax evasion, human trafficking concerns
POGOs, short for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are companies licensed by the government to run online gambling sites for overseas players, especially in mainland China where such activities are illegal. While the POGO business has generated billions in tax revenue, it's also been a hotbed of illicit activity.Read Entire Article
- A US security firm was tricked into hiring a North Korean hacker who installed malware
KnowBe4 creates customized security awareness programs for companies, developed to teach employees about hacking dangers. An example is testing susceptibility to phishing attacks by sending employees fake emails to see if anyone falls for the ruse.Read Entire Article
- Apple Maps is now available on the web
A beta version of Apple Maps is now available for web browsers, opening the Google Maps alternative to non-Apple platforms. The preview lacks some of the native app's features, but updates are planned in the coming months.Read Entire Article
- AMD delays Zen 5 launch for further testing after quality issues emerge
Out of an "abundance of caution" AMD is delaying the launch of its Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors, which were set to debut on July 31, 2024. Now, the launch date has been scheduled for August 8 for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X, and August 15 for the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X.Read Entire Article
- From surveillance to denial-of-service: How the DHS' new NEO robot dog will change raids
Unveiled during the 2024 Border Security Expo, it's easy to mistake robotic quadruped NEO for Boston Dynamics Spot or Xiaomi's CyberDog.Read Entire Article
- Tesla Optimus robots will soon help the company build its electric vehicles
Tesla will begin using a small amount of Optimus robots for its internal operations next year, while "high production" for third-party companies will hopefully start in 2026. Elon Musk shared the new timeline via X, and he is already behind the previously announced schedule for using Optimus at Tesla.Read Entire Article
- Physicists looking at a potential element 120 after synthesizing element 116 with a titanium particle beam
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), renowned for discovering 16 of the 118 known elements, have taken a significant step towards potentially creating another: element 120.Read Entire Article
- iPhone SE 4 expected for an early 2025 launch
For reference, the first-gen iPhone SE was announced on March 21, 2016, the second-gen model broke cover on April 15, 2020, and the third-generation iPhone SE was introduced on March 8, 2022. Given the rumored October window for mass production, we could be looking at a similar launch window for the SE 4.Read Entire Article
- AMD's new Frame Latency Meter tool is an easy way to analyze mouse input lag
Low input latency is crucial for fast-paced games where split-second reactions can mean the difference between winning and losing. The lower the latency between clicking your mouse and seeing that action play out on-screen, the better. Measuring latency requires cumbersome workarounds, like using high-speed cameras to capture mouse clicks and...Read Entire Article
- Vayu Robotics introduces Lidar-free delivery drone powered by an AI foundation model
Robotics startup Vayu recently announced that it has solved a couple of key problems that have plagued the delivery robot industry over the past decade. The company is now introducing Vayu One, a self-driving drone based on low-cost technologies and a new AI foundation model trained to excel in urban...Read Entire Article
- Retro Inspired Cyberdeck Scrolls Around Cyberspace
It’s difficult to nail down exactly what counts as a “real” cyberdeck in this brave new era of bespoke computing. But at the minimum, most in the community would agree …read more
- Pnut: A Self-Compiling C Transpiler Targeting Human-Readable POSIX Shell
Shell scripting is one of those skills that are absolutely invaluable on especially UNIX and BSD-based systems like the BSDs, the two zillion Linux distributions as well as MacOS. Yet …read more
- Hacking an IoT Camera Reveals Hard-Coded Root Password
Hacking — at least the kind where you’re breaking into stuff — is very much a learn-by-doing skill. There’s simply no substitute for getting your hands dirty and just trying …read more
- Manually Computing Logarithms to Grok Calculators
Logarithms are everywhere in mathematics and derived fields, but we rarely think about how trigonometric functions, exponentials, square roots and others are calculated after we punch the numbers into a …read more
- A Lenticular Clock Spells Out The Hours
So many are the clock projects which cross the Hackaday threshold, that it’s very rare indeed to see something that hasn’t already been done. We think we’ve not seen a …read more
- A Puzzle for the Visually Impaired, or Blindfolded
There’s no reason why a visually impaired person can’t enjoy putting together a jigsaw puzzle. It just needs to look a little different. Or, in this case, feel different. 16-year-old …read more
- FLOSS Weekly Episode 793: Keeping an Eye on Things with Hilight.io
This week Jonathan Bennett and Aaron Newcomb chat with Jay Khatri, the co-founder of Highlight.io. That’s a web application monitoring tool that can help you troubleshoot performance problems, find bugs, …read more
- FBI Director says Trump may have been hit by shrapnel, not bullet
A gunman took shots at Donald Trump at a rally last week, making fools of the Secret Service and leaving the former president with a cut on his ear. Given the instant deluge of stupid conspiracy theories, the notion that he was grazed not by a bullet but by shrapnel or something else was given little credence. — Read the rest The post FBI Director says Trump may have been hit by shrapnel, not bullet appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Old Crap is a great new site about retrocomputers
Old Crap is my new favorite retrocomputing website. There's no padded-out reminiscing or Wikipedia-rewriting, just well-photographed teardowns and an archive of interesting technical documentation. "Best photos and technical documentation of retro computers, TVs and digital watches that are part of my collection. — Read the rest The post Old Crap is a great new site about retrocomputers appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Anti-Trump billboards featuring Republicans who switched
Republican Accountability PAC placed billboards in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania that feature former Trump voters who switched. Offering Republicans whose vote for a convicted felon may be teeter-tottering some familiarity and an OK to vote for the Democrat, the Republican Accountability PAC is making gun owners, "patriots," veterans, and other self-described Conservatives larger than life. — Read the rest The post Anti-Trump billboards featuring Republicans who switched appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Mattel releases Sue Bird Barbie doll
Recently retired WNBA player Sue Bird now has her own "Barbie' style doll. "This collectible Sue Bird doll joins the Barbie Hall of Fame dressed in her iconic No. 10 uniform," Mattel writes. "With a Made to Move body, Sue Bird doll is fully posable for the perfect shooting form. — Read the rest The post Mattel releases Sue Bird Barbie doll appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Chefs create new recipes for vintage food toys
Michelle Gerard of Bored Panda asked 5 chefs to create new foods with cooking toys from their childhood—and they did NOT disappoint! The recipes sound and look great (regardless if they actually used light bulb-powered Easy Bake ovens to make them). — Read the rest The post Chefs create new recipes for vintage food toys appeared first on Boing Boing.
- A treasure trove of rock hyrax videos
I've previously confessed my love for the adorable, vampire-fanged creature called the rock hyrax. I recently stumbled upon a treasure trove of rock hyrax content, though, and needed to share it with you! There's a kind soul online named "Kappashan13" who, inexplicably, posts only videos and photos of rock hyrax on their social media. — Read the rest The post A treasure trove of rock hyrax videos appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Badass pageant contestant confronts her abuser on stage
When presented with a surprise challenge, likely intended to ruin her bid for Miss Kansas, the contestant gave a heartfelt and powerful answer. A contestant in the Miss Kansas competition had an unusual hurdle. Her abuser had unexpectedly shown up and was in the audience. — Read the rest The post Badass pageant contestant confronts her abuser on stage appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Doggo chooses wrong side of table at dinner party while other pup has all the fun (video)
A small poodle was excited to join a human dinner party — until she realized she chose the wrong side of the table. While she glumly sat in front of an empty dinner plate, ignored by the introverted human at her side, her four-legged pal — a Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix who chose the opposite side of the table — was socializing, enjoying steak, and having the time of his life. — Read the rest The post Doggo chooses wrong side of table at dinner party while other pup has all the fun (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Jet-set for less when you let Matt's Flights find you affordable airfare!
TL;DR: Explore the world for less when you book flights with help from Matt's Flights! This service can find you affordable tickets for international and domestic flights for only $79.97 (reg. $1800) during Deal Days. Do you ever feel like you're the only one not jet-setting across Europe or the Caribbean this summer? — Read the rest The post Jet-set for less when you let Matt's Flights find you affordable airfare! appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Donald Trump gets all mushy over dictator Kim Jong Un, only to get a cold-shoulder response
Dictator wannabe Donald Trump once again got all mushy over North Korea's Kim Jong Um — only to have his bromantic bubble pop with a humiliating cold-shoulder response. "Kim Jong Un… I get along with him," the convicted ex-president said last week at the Republican National Convention. — Read the rest The post Donald Trump gets all mushy over dictator Kim Jong Un, only to get a cold-shoulder response appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Today's dumbest clickbait for July 24, 2024
Another day, another cavalcade of deceptive clickbait. Today, I'm saving you from clicking on four articles that don't live up to the promise of their headlines. Headline: "Chilling five words Secret Service agent uttered after finding Trump shooter dead on roof" (Unilad) The agent said, ""So, this is the guy." — Read the rest The post Today's dumbest clickbait for July 24, 2024 appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Mastercard's AI spies on you, jacks up prices: FTC finally investigates "surveillance pricing"
Mastercard is spying on you. No surprise there. But did you know it uses what it learns to squeeze as much money from you as possible? It's practice of using AI-powered systems that decide you should pay more for cat food because you once Googled "luxury pet spas," is known as surveillance pricing, and the FTC has finally decided to look into the matter. — Read the rest The post Mastercard's AI spies on you, jacks up prices: FTC finally investigates "surveillance pricing" appeared first on Boing Boing.
- Redmi 13 5G Review: The Best Budget Smartphone of 2024
It’s safe to say that the golden era of budget smartphones is long gone, with Xiaomi... The post Redmi 13 5G Review: The Best Budget Smartphone of 2024 appeared first on Fossbytes.
- How To Open BIOS in Windows 11?
Let’s face it: Windows 11 has a lot of options to help users get the maximum... The post How To Open BIOS in Windows 11? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- How To Use UTM SE: Retro PC Emulator And Run Windows On iOS?
Last week, we reported that PC emulators won’t come to iOS because Apple only allows emulators... The post How To Use UTM SE: Retro PC Emulator And Run Windows On iOS? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- How to Stream Netflix on Discord in 2024?
With hanging out becoming less common, many have turned to online meetings using Discord to talk... The post How to Stream Netflix on Discord in 2024? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- How To Get Gmail App For Windows?
For most people around the globe, Gmail is the default way of checking their emails, thanks... The post How To Get Gmail App For Windows? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- What is the Use of ‘FFF’ Snapchat Slang?
Snapchat is full of unique slang terms that might seem confusing at first. It’s especially popular among younger... The post What is the Use of ‘FFF’ Snapchat Slang? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- What Do You Mean By ICL On Snapchat?
In the fast-paced world of social media, slang and abbreviations are key to quick and effective... The post What Do You Mean By ICL On Snapchat? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- What does “SMH” Slang mean on Social Media?
In social media, users often come across many abbreviations and slang terms. One commonly used abbreviation... The post What does “SMH” Slang mean on Social Media? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- What Is The Use Of LMR Snapchat Slang?
In today’s digital age, slang is everywhere, especially on social media platforms like Snapchat. One such... The post What Is The Use Of LMR Snapchat Slang? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- What Does ‘TTM’ Slang Mean When Texting on Social Media?
Understanding the latest slang and abbreviations is crucial for effective communication in the dynamic world of... The post What Does ‘TTM’ Slang Mean When Texting on Social Media? appeared first on Fossbytes.
- How to Factory Reset iPhone without Password or Apple ID
Life is unpredictable, and sometimes you might find yourself with a locked iPhone and no hope of recovery due to a lost password. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone without a password by using the Tenorshare 4uKey One-Click Password Unlocker.How to factory reset iPhone without passwordWhether it was you or your family member with a lapse in memory, or someone accidentally reset their password to an unknown value, there's a way to factory reset iPhone without passcode or iTunes.Tenorshare offers a software tool called 4uKey that can unlock an iPhone without needing a passcode, Apple ID password, Face ID, or Touch ID. It can even remove the Apple ID, bypass MDM software, disable Screen Time, and reveal stored passwords on-device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
- Leagues Cup returns to Apple TV's MLS Season Pass
The Leagues Cup is back for 2024, with soccer fans able to watch all of the action only through the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.Leagues Cup [Apple]A month-long tournament starting on July 26, the Leagues Cup pits 47 clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX into one large tournament. The top three will be given automatic bids for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.There will be 77 matches in stadiums across the United States and Canada, but fans will also get access via the MLS Season Pass. Subscribers in over 100 countries will be able to watch all of the games throughout the month. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the water
Apple has been planning on making an Apple Ring for two decades — and it's taking its time to ensure this isn't just clever technology, but instead is a ring so useful that it will be a smash hit.Render of a possible Apple RingWhen Steve Jobs launched the iPad, he did it with an extended spiel about how it fit in between smartphones and laptops. He talked about it being a new class of device, a third category, and of how such a thing has to justify its place."If there's going to be a third category of device, it's going to have to be better... than a laptop or a smartphone," he said. "Otherwise it has no reason for being." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- Don't lose your iPhone in South Korea, because Find My doesn't work there
Apple's Find My will track down a lost iPhone anywhere, unless you're in South Korea, or if your phone was made there.National Assembly of the Republic of South KoreaAll iPhones made to be sold in South Korea have Find My permanently disabled. Not only won't it work in the country, but Find My can't even be used if you take your South Korean iPhone overseas.Similarly, the block also applies to iPhone users visiting the country. While iPhones made everywhere else do include Find My, it's disabled once they are taken into South Korea. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- Apple is about to open its new research lab in Shenzhen
Apple is getting close to opening its new materials lab in Shenzhen, China, as part of the iPhone maker's continued spending on research and development.Buildings in Shenzhen, China [Pexels/Lywin]In March, it was revealed that Apple was building out more dedicated research and development facilities in China. While one was an expanded applied research lab in Shanghai, the other was to be a new lab in Shenzhen.Months later, it now seems that the lab is getting close to completion, and should start taking Apple employees soon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- Hands on: Everything new with CarPlay in iOS 18
In iOS 18, CarPlay is getting a ton of new features, including accessibility boosts, Siri enhancements, wallpapers, and more! Here are our favorite adds to Apple's in-dash interface.CarPlay gets new features with iOS 18We've been testing the beta of iOS 18 and have dug through CarPlay, on the lookout for new features and changes. Many changes are coming to existing users, but there is also news on the next-generation update as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- How to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18
Apple Maps has a new feature in iOS 18 that helps people search for locations, businesses, and points of interest within a specific area on the map. But it's a little tricky to find.How to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18Apple Maps is a staple for iOS users, offering reliable navigation and location services. Over the years, the company has continually updated the app to include new features and improvements that cater to user needs.The latest update, iOS 18, brings several exciting enhancements, with "Search Here" as a significant improvement. The feature allows users to refine their searches to specific areas on the map, providing more relevant and precise results. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- Apple reiterates stance on privacy as a human right in new interview
A new interview with members of Apple's privacy team covers many topics and questions about the company's commitment to keeping its users safe.Privacy is core to Apple's businessIf you're an Apple fan, chances are you're aware of Apple's commitment to privacy and its mantra — privacy is a fundamental human right. It has become so central to the brand that entire ads are created to promote the concept.An interview with Apple's User Privacy Engineering Manager Katie Skinner and Apple's Privacy Product Marketing Lead Sandy Parakilas dives into the company's decision-making behind preserving user privacy. Topics include how Apple weighs choosing privacy over more advanced features, whether devices are listening to you, and how Apple Intelligence plays into all of this. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- Oyen Digital U34 Bolt SSD review - Enormous drive speed in a rugged package
Apple's SSD prices are pretty high for what you get, so there's a big market for external drives. If you need a massive external SSD, the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt is price-leading and speedy to boot.Oyen Digital U34 Bolt reviewOyen Digital is not one of those brands on Amazon, with too many adjacent consonants making pronunciation impossible. The company has been around, probably without you knowing about them, since the late FireWire days. They've been providing higher-end storage solutions since 2005 or so.I've purchased a few of their products in what feels like a past life, while doing a job before I went loud writing about things like this, on the Internet, publicly versus very privately. The label plates are all gone or faded, but they still work fine. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- You should probably fix this 5-year-old critical Docker vuln fairly sharpish
For some unknown reason, initial patch was omitted from later versions Docker is warning users to rev their Docker Engine into patch mode after it realized a near-maximum severity vulnerability had been sticking around for five years.…
- Adobe exec likened hidden cloud subscription fees to 'heroin', says FTC
Read the unredacted complaint against Photoshop giant and its software plans Adobe's controversial billing practices and punitive fees for those terminating their subscriptions early follow from the software titan's addiction to revenue, the FTC has said.…
- Kaspersky says Uncle Sam snubbed proposal to open up its code for third-party review
Those national security threat claims? 'No evidence,' VP tells The Reg Exclusive Despite the Feds' determination to ban Kaspersky's security software in the US, the Russian business is moving forward with another proposal to open up its data and products to third-party review – and prove to Uncle Sam that its code hasn't been compromised by Kremlin spies.…
- AI models face collapse if they overdose on their own output
Recursive training leads to nonsense, study finds Researchers have found that the buildup of AI-generated content on the web is set to "collapse" machine learning models unless the industry can mitigate the risks.…
- X.org lone ranger rides to rescue multi-monitor refresh rates
X11 isn't dead while people still keep working on it It isn't quite XKCD 2347, but it's close. At least one developer is still working away on the X.org codebase with an effort to improve variable refresh rate support in several different OSes.…
- Datacenters guzzled more than a fifth of Ireland's electricity in 2023
Bit barns binge on Emerald Isle power Datacenters consumed more than a fifth of Ireland's electricity supply during 2023, according to the latest figures from the republic's Central Statistics Office (CSO). The news comes amid growing concerns over the expanding energy demands of the bit barn industry.…
- OpenBSD enthusiast cooks up guide for the technically timid
If you want a simple step-by-step, this is the best we've seen French BSD enthusiast Joel Carnat has written a how-to guide on setting up a laptop with OpenBSD for general use. It's worth a go for the Unix-curious.…
- Patch management still seemingly abysmal because no one wants the job
Are your security and ops teams fighting to pass the buck? Comment Patching: The bane of every IT professional's existence. It's a thankless, laborious job that no one wants to do, goes unappreciated when it interrupts work, and yet it's more critical than ever in this modern threat landscape.…
- You're not hallucinating: generative AI is helping IBM's mainframes grow
Big Blue brings in more cash and profit than predicted Generative AI's powers extend to helping the ancient concept of a proprietary enterprise OS and hardware stack to thrive, if IBM's Q2 2024 results are any guide.…