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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...
  • E-waste growing at five times the rate of recycling, UN report finds

    The 2024 Global E-waste Monitor report by the UN's International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) warns that the annual generation of e-waste is growing at a rate of 2.6 million metric tons per year.Read Entire Article

  • Best and worst metro areas for STEM professionals in 2024

    For the last number of years, it seemed that remote working was the future and your physical presence wasn't all that important. However, return-to-office mandates have since come in thick and fast, and many modern workforces are either moving to, or have already moved, to hybrid ways of working.Read Entire Article

  • Helldivers 2 emerges as best-selling game in February, PlayStation 5 the best-selling console

    Helldivers 2, which is available on both PC and PlayStation 5, was the best-selling game in the US during February based on physical and digital dollar sales. It was also the best-selling year-to-date (end of February) game.Read Entire Article

  • The OLED Burn-In Test: One Month Update

    We have purposefully been using a 4K OLED monitor in ways that will cause permanent burn-in. This is not how you should be using an OLED monitor, but we're taking one for the team.Read Entire Article

  • Gaming PC shipments dropped 13.2% in 2023 while gaming monitors saw growth

    Desktop and laptop workstation shipments fell 8.8% last year, according to IDC, representing the second-worst drop since the analyst's records began in 2008. Gartner, meanwhile, said that 2023 was the worst year in history for the overall PC industry, with shipments down 14.8% year-over-year.Read Entire Article

  • Larian is walking away from Baldur's Gate 3, no DLC, no expansions, no sequel

    The revelation was shocking, noted IGN. The studio has been tightlipped about numbers, but Baldur's Gate 3 sales estimates range from 7.5 million copies sold to over 20 million, depending on who you ask. The low-range ballpark seems unrealistic, considering the game is available on all major gaming platforms except...Read Entire Article

  • Ethical hackers show how to open millions of hotel keycard locks

    Researchers recently disclosed a significant security flaw in Dormakaba's Saflok electronic RFID locks, which are popular with hotels. It could allow a hacker to clone a hotel's keycard to access any room in the building. It is unclear whether hackers are actively exploiting the vulnerability.Read Entire Article

  • TSA fail: Man arrested for stealing boarding pass QR codes with his phone's camera

    Wicliff Yves Fleurizard is a ski bum from Texas who was on a snowboarding excursion in Utah. However, he needed to return home to meet with his family, who were flying in from Florida. The New York Times notes that Fleurizard got through TSA terminal-side security screening using his Texas...Read Entire Article

  • Nvidia provides MediaTek with its "next-generation" AI chip for novel automotive SoCs

    MediaTek is introducing a new line of SoC units for the automotive industry, featuring Nvidia's powerful GPU acceleration capabilities for in-car entertainment, AI, and other edge computing applications. The Dimensity Auto Cockpit chips were announced during the latest edition of Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference, comprising four different units (CX-1, CY-1,...Read Entire Article

  • Formula 1 chief retires "impossible to navigate" Excel spreadsheet used to manage car parts

    As Ars Technica highlights, the colossal Excel file tracked roughly 20,000 individual race car parts. Vowles described it as impossible to navigate and impossible to update, further noting that it was "a joke."Read Entire Article

  • Intel plans to spend $100 billion on US chip manufacturing plants

    Just after the White House announced the $19.5 billion investment as part of the CHIPS Act initiative, Intel has unveiled its ambitious plan for the future of chip manufacturing in the US. The x86 chipmaker plans to invest $100 billion in the next few years, constructing new manufacturing plants and...Read Entire Article

  • US Department of Justice files broad antitrust suit against Apple

    The US Department of Justice, and 16 state and district attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple this week, alleging its practices in the smartphone market constitute an illegal attempt at monopolization. The suit addresses numerous policies that the DOJ claims harm developers and reduce interoperability with other platforms.Read Entire Article

  • AI Image Generation Meets Virtual Dress Up

    Image generators have really taken off thanks to machine learning, and all kinds of new ideas have been turned on in people’s heads as a result. OOTDiffusion is one such …read more

  • Open HT Surgery Gives Cheap Transceiver All-Band Capabilities

    Watch out, Baofeng; there’s a new kid on the cheap handy talkie market, and judging by this hardware and firmware upgrade to the Quansheng UV-K5, the radio’s hackability is going …read more

  • Video Poker Takes Your Money in 10 Lines of BASIC

    It wasn’t easy, but [D. Scott Williamson] succeeded in implementing Jacks or Better Video Poker in 10 lines of BASIC, complete with flashing light and sound! Each round, one places …read more

  • Weird Things To Do With FPGAs

    There’s an old joke about how can you find the height of a building using a barometer. One of the punchlines is to drop the barometer from the roof and …read more

  • Chording Keyboard Leaves Your Mouse Hand Free

    [akmnos22] was getting tired of moving one hand to the mouse and back to the keyboard. Rather than integrating mouse controls into a keyboard, they decided to really lean in …read more

  • Vastly Improved Servo Control, Now Without Motor Surgery

    Hobby servos are great, but they’re in many ways not ideal for robotic applications. The good news is that [Adam] brings the latest version of his ServoProject, providing off-the-shelf servos …read more

  • A Binary Version of the Engima Machine

    The Enigma machine is the most well-known encryption tool used by German forces in World War II, mostly because it was so famously cracked by the Allies to great effect. …read more

  • 19th century dances make a comeback in the UK

    With TikTok on the ropes, Americans may have to look for a new source for dance moves — the 19th century. Deadline reports that, inspired by the steamy success of Bridgerton, dances from the early 1800s are on the rise in the UK. — Read the rest The post 19th century dances make a comeback in the UK appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • The racist roots of the term "marijuana"

    You can call it weed, grass, ganja, or pot, but it may be time to stop referring to cannabis as marijuana. According to The Guardian, the word has its origin in racist attempts to ban cannabis in the U.S. almost a hundred years ago. — Read the rest The post The racist roots of the term "marijuana" appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Reddit stock climbs sharply in first day of trading

    Reddit's IPO was a hit, with the stock popping on the first day of trading. The social media company, which priced its offering at $34 a share, rocketed 48% on its first day, closing above $50 in an impressive public debut for the 20-year-old message board platform. — Read the rest The post Reddit stock climbs sharply in first day of trading appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • All six "Goon Squad" officers now sentenced in Mississippi torture case

    All six members of a police "Goon Squad" which terrorized and assaulted two black men in their home while subjecting them to hours of racial abuse have now been sentenced. Rankin County Sheriff's deputy Brett McAlpin, 53, received a sentence of 27 years and Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield, 32, received a 10-year sentence. — Read the rest The post All six "Goon Squad" officers now sentenced in Mississippi torture case appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • High-end restaurants are now serving butter as a dish all on its own

    The latest foodie fad is going to do a number on your cholesterol. High-end restaurants are now serving butter as a dish all on its own. As reported in Grub Street, the pinnacle of dining opulence is now a board smeared with butter, dressed up with salt, spices and herbs. — Read the rest The post High-end restaurants are now serving butter as a dish all on its own appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Do you have time to talk about our lord and savior, Shrimp Jesus?

    Images are popping up on Facebook that will haunt your dreams, like Shrimp Jesus.  404 Media explains: What is happening, simply, is that hundreds of AI-generated spam pages are posting dozens of times a day and are being rewarded by Facebook's recommendation algorithm. — Read the rest The post Do you have time to talk about our lord and savior, Shrimp Jesus? appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Beetlejuice followup sees the triumphant return of Michael Keaton

    The first trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton's followup to his 1988 classic, doesn't show a whole lot. We get to see that rumors of Jenna Ortega's role in the film following her previous collaboration with Burton in Wednesday are, indeed, correct- but it's the return of Michael Keaton (previously at Boing Boing) in the title role after 36 years that's the real draw. — Read the rest The post Beetlejuice followup sees the triumphant return of Michael Keaton appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Meet the real M. Emmet Walsh

    Recently departed actor M. Emmet Walsh was known for (and took great pride) in portraying his characters so effectively that he disappeared into the roles. It wasn't him "playing a part," but becoming a totally believable parole officer, private eye, or some other person. — Read the rest The post Meet the real M. Emmet Walsh appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Tyranny and resistance in "Death Strikes," the graphic novel adaptation of a concentration camp opera

    It's 1943, writer Peter Kien and composer Viktor Ullmann were rehearsing their opera, Der Kaiser von Atlantis. They had created this work while imprisoned in the Terezín concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Terezín was somewhat unique among concentration camps. The Nazis gave its inmates more freedom of movement and allowed them to engage in cultural activities. — Read the rest The post Tyranny and resistance in "Death Strikes," the graphic novel adaptation of a concentration camp opera appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Michael Keaton was Mister Rogers' Trolley operator

    Before he played Batman or Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton played an equally cool role. Believe it or not, in the mid-1970s, Keaton worked behind the scenes on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Mister Rogers, aka Fred McFeely Rogers, passed in 2003 but would have turned 96 this week. — Read the rest The post Michael Keaton was Mister Rogers' Trolley operator appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • Republican congressperson from Tennessee shares Russian propaganda

    Trying to take a shot at aid for Ukraine, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett shared an RT story on Russia's behalf. Tennessee's Tim Burchett wanted to make his point so badly that he was willing to share a fabricated story from the Russian propaganda factory RT. — Read the rest The post Republican congressperson from Tennessee shares Russian propaganda appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • School teacher assigned 5th graders "to pretend to be a white slave master'

    A fifth grade teacher in Conemaugh Township, Pennsylvania gave students a worksheet with the instructions to "pretend to be a white slave master." The worksheet was titled "Auction! Winnings to the highest bidder!" "It was an assignment wherein the fifth graders were supposed to portray slave masters and identify what qualifications they wanted in their slave," said one student's father, Kenneth Poole. — Read the rest The post School teacher assigned 5th graders "to pretend to be a white slave master' appeared first on Boing Boing.

  • 5 New & Fun Google Doodle Games You Should Try Out!

    We all know Google as the search engine behemoth, providing access to every information we want. And while the company isn’t primarily a game developer, its Doodle game series has always offered a fun way to pass the time. Google uses these games to educate about important events and provide valuable information while keeping it... The post 5 New & Fun Google Doodle Games You Should Try Out! appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • vivo T3 5G Review: Best Phone In Under Rs. 20,000 Segment?

    When you think of vivo, you might imagine a phone focusing on cameras and a premium price tag. However, the new vivo T3 5G defies these norms by offering the best-in-class MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset for under 20K INR. Now, the question remains: Has vivo become the top budget brand under the 20K segment as... The post vivo T3 5G Review: Best Phone In Under Rs. 20,000 Segment? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Paramount Network Vs. Paramount Plus: What Are The Differences?

    Similar yet so different. The post Paramount Network Vs. Paramount Plus: What Are The Differences? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review: Awesome Design, Unpolished Cameras

    When Lava first re-entered the Indian market, many were skeptical of the brand, considering Chinese smartphones had dominated for over a decade. Fast forward to today, when most Chinese brands are playing in the 20K-30K field, Lava has launched the new Blaze Curve 5G. Surprisingly, the phone not only boasts an amazing design but also... The post Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review: Awesome Design, Unpolished Cameras appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • 11 Best Hindi Movies Apps For 2024: Latest Bollywood Hits To Download

    The increasing adoption of the internet has democratized the way people consume entertainment. With just a single click, you can play online games, watch movies and read books online. While you can do so by visiting dedicated websites, there are many dedicated mobile applications for Indian folks that let you watch Hindi movies for free.... The post 11 Best Hindi Movies Apps For 2024: Latest Bollywood Hits To Download appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • 20 Movie Download Websites: Free & Legal Streaming In 2024

    Get your daily dose of entertainment with these free movie download sites! The post 20 Movie Download Websites: Free & Legal Streaming In 2024 appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • How to Cancel NordVPN Subscription and Get a Refund?

    NordVPN stands out as one of the best VPN services on the market, offering a plethora of features such as Meshnet, file transfer, and the ability to set up private servers. However, if you need to cancel your subscription for any reason, here is a straightforward guide to do it and secure a full refund.... The post How to Cancel NordVPN Subscription and Get a Refund? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • PSU Buying Guide: How To Buy The Right Power Supply In 2024?

    Power Supply Units (PSUs) are perhaps the most overlooked components when building a PC. However, their importance cannot be overstated, as they provide power to every other component. Moreover, considering that a cheap PSU can damage your entire build, choosing the right one is crucial. Here is a comprehensive guide on everything you need to... The post PSU Buying Guide: How To Buy The Right Power Supply In 2024? appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • Google SIMA: Know About AI That Can Play Video Games For You

    Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, be it helping us redesign our office spaces or even programming. However, there is one area where no one would have thought AI would enter, i.e., playing games. But, with Google’s rampant efforts in the field, the company has introduced a new AI called SIMA, or Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent, capable... The post Google SIMA: Know About AI That Can Play Video Games For You appeared first on Fossbytes.

  • 5 Free And Legal Alternatives To Z-Library

    Everyone is familiar with Z-Library or Z-Lib, whether they are teachers, researchers, or writers. The website has been a useful tool, considering it provides free access to any book or academic research paper. However, due to its free nature, Z-Library has faced numerous copyright lawsuits, resulting in restrictions in various regions, including India, the USA,... The post 5 Free And Legal Alternatives To Z-Library appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • Apple looking inside China for AI providers to sidestep regulatory issues

      Apple may need to navigate the business and regulatory waters in China with a local AI provider, and Baidu may have the technology it needs.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple has a very large artificial intelligence division, that has been led by ex-Googler John Gianndrea for years. Recently, Apple has been tied to Google as a potential partner for technology — but that may not suit the Chinese market.A report on Friday by the Wall Street Journal claims that Apple is continuing to look for partners in generative AI technologies. The latest partner is said to be China's Baidu, in part to ease regulatory issues in one of Apple's largest markets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • US sues Apple, Epic complaints, and no iPads just yet on the AppleInsider Podcast

      Apple is under fire from the US Department of Justice, plus iPads are coming, and it sounds as if there is a lot to look forward to with AirPods and AirPods Max, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast.The DOJ is going to occupy Apple's attention, but still new iPads are comingNew subscriber bonus: Listeners who subscribe via Apple Podcast Subscriptions or Patreon now get an extra AppleInsider+. Each week we put away the news and look at something else that affects us all.To hear this week's discussion about creating workspaces for Mac, iPad and Apple Vision Pro use, subscribe through Apple's Podcasts app, or via Patreon, and enjoy episodes ad-free. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Apple has a wide array of research to command the future AR and VR market

      Apple has filed patent applications for many technologies that don't seem that interesting on their face. Together, they paint a picture of a world where Apple Vision Pro and augmented reality experiences could be available anywhere.Will Apple's new technologies open up doors to futuristic experiences?In the movie Free Guy, Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy, a Non-Playable Character (NPC) in a video game world. He is destined to live the same day repeatedly as a non-descript bank teller in a non-descript bank that gets repeatedly robbed by criminals wearing sunglasses.In the movie's opening scene, Guy explains that the sunglass wearers can do anything they want and are seen as omnipotent heroes. Unbeknownst to him, these powerful people are avatars of the real-world players of the console game he lives inside. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • How to change the volume on a Mac in small increments

      If you're tired of dealing with volume that is either too loud or too quiet, here's how to increase the volume level on a Mac by a quarter of what you normally can just by using a simple keyboard shortcut.How to precisely increase and decrease the volume on a MacMost of the time, controlling the volume on your Mac is as easy as pressing a single button to find your perfect listening volume. However, occasionally, the normal incremental increase is too much, and you'll be left wishing there was an in-between.This is especially true if you wear headphones or use an external speaker, as these often have more notable jumps between steps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Samsung launches 2024 TV line, get a free 65-inch TV with preorder deal

      Samsung's preorder deals are often aggressive, and their TV offer is no different. To celebrate the launch of the 2024 TV and audio lineup, Samsung is throwing in a free 65-inch TV with a qualifying preorder.Select from OLED, The Frame, Neo QLED 4K and Neo QLED 8K models to secure the preorder incentive. Prices for the 2024 models start at just $999, with the free UHD TV valued at $529.99.View the dealsHome audio enthusiasts can also get a $50 credit at Samsung.com when you preorder a Music Frame. Priced at $399.99, the Music Frame has a customizable design and supports Dolby Atmos Music. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

    • OWC 14-port Thunderbolt Dock is back down to $99, the lowest price ever

      Back by popular demand, OWC's 14-port Thunderbolt Dock for MacBooks is discounted to $99.99, matching the lowest price on record. But the month-end deal is valid for a limited time only.If you're looking to add ports to your Mac setup in the office or at home, OWC's Thunderbolt dock is an easy-to-use solution. And now it's even more affordable thanks to the return of the all-time low price of $99.99 — a discount of $180 off MSRP.Buy for $99.99This heavily discounted dock is equipped with 14 ports, including dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connectors, five USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port. It also has 85W of charging power to keep your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air running smoothly when connected to an external display in clamshell mode. The dock's Space Gray color pairs well with Apple's 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro or M2 models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

    • Apple TV+ teams up with Lionel Messi for one-month free trial of MLS Season Pass

      If you've been on the fence or haven't tried Apple's MLS Season Pass, now's a good time to try, as new subscribers can access a one-month free trial for a limited time.MLS Season Pass on Apple TVThe Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass launched in February 2023 with access to every MLS game in the season, with no blackouts. The MLS Season Pass has returned for the 2024 season, and so has a one-month free trial.A promotion found on Lionel Messi's Instagram page by 9to5Mac offers new subscribers a one-month free trial. The offer ends on April 5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Apple will crush the DoJ in court if Garland sticks with outdated arguments

      The Department of Justice's massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is based on old information. Merrick Garland and company are going to lose big if they rely on arguments where practically every point made is no longer true.Tim Cook will win the DoJ suit, if the arguments remain terribleWhen a lawsuit from the feds includes a ridiculous statement that is possibly the dumbest thing we've ever heard said about Apple, and we're about to share it with you, you know it's going to be a whopper, start to finish."To protect its smartphone monopoly — and the extraordinary profits that monopoly generates — Apple repeatedly chooses to make its products worse for consumers to prevent competition from emerging." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

    • Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024: live coverage of the best deals on Apple, accessories & more

      Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2024 is live, offering bargain hunters deals of up to $1,850 off on Apple gear, docks, Wi-Fi 6E routers, portable power stations and more. And unlike Prime Day, the blowout deals are available to the general public.Save on Apple products during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.The AppleInsider Deals Team is working around the clock to bring you the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy and Apple resellers to save you time and money. We've rounded up over 50 blowout bargains on current and closeout Macs, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch and more — plus accessories and software to enhance your setup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider