Qualtrics Valued at $22.8B, Bloomreach Acquires Exponea & More News
This busy week in the CX and digital marketing software market leads with Bloomreach's big investment and acquisition. Continue reading........»»
Apple Intelligence vs Google AI, plus an iPad Robot on the AppleInsider Podcast
This week's Google launch did more to highlight the huge differences between its approach to AI and Apple's, but there's also news of the Apple Vision Pro and an iPad with a robotic arm for some reason.There's a good chance that a future iPad robot w.....»»
Explosion of cicada-eating mites has the state of Illinois scratching
The good news: There's little risk beyond the rash. The bad: The rash is awful. Enlarge / A cicada from a 17-year cicada brood clings to a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Illinois. The state experienced an emergence of cicad.....»»
Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their pr.....»»
Alibaba sees revenue hit by caution in cloud space
News follows previous results from this quarter suggesting that cloud dominance is still very much a three-horse race......»»
One of the largest U.S. states is supporting driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet
If you live in the Golden State, good news! You can finally start to get your digital ID in Apple Wallet......»»
Sonos laying off 100 people amid expensive app problems
Sonos execs considering bringing back the old app, report claims. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) Sonos is laying off about 100 people, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The news comes as Sonos is expecting to spend $20 to $30.....»»
Why not knowing what to do isn"t always a bad thing for leaders
In 2002, after a Pentagon news briefing, the then US secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld was widely ridiculed for his thoughts about knowledge. Discussing the issue of whether Iraq was supplying weapons of mass destruction to terrorists, he said, "A.....»»
Nissan dealership profits tank amid U.S. sales struggles
The average Nissan dealership earned 70 percent less in the first half of the year than in 2023, with more than a third of stores losing money, according to data obtained by Automotive News......»»
Google abruptly shuts down AdSense in Russia as tensions with Kremlin escalate
Russia-based YouTubers, in particular, will likely lose significant revenues. Enlarge (credit: Gary Hershorn / Contributor | Corbis News) Google announced Monday that it's shutting down all AdSense accounts in Russia due.....»»
Intel’s latest chip update is a step in the right direction
BIOS updates are slowly starting to roll out for Intel's best CPUs, and for once, it seems like good news......»»
RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine group can’t sue Meta for agreeing with CDC, judge rules
Meta can censor “distasteful” anti-vaccine views, appeals court rules. Enlarge / Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images News) The Children's Health Defe.....»»
Nest now supports Apple Home, Aqara"s FP1E presence sensor launches, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the news from Google's special event, the launch of the Aqara FP1E presence sensor, and more smart home news.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week our guest host is Shane Whatley. He's a growin.....»»
Push alerts from TikTok include fake news, expired tsunami warning
News-style notifications include false claims about Taylor Swift, other misleading info. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) TikTok has been sending inaccurate and misleading news-style alerts to users’ phones, i.....»»
Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth
New study reveals diverse perceptions of the "ideal" computer science student among young people......»»
Intel’s downfall hurts everyone
Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails......»»
Week in review: Tips for starting your cybersecurity career, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: August 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Looking for a calm August release August 2024 July ended up being more ‘exciting’ than many of us wanted; we.....»»
Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»
Google Pixel Watch 3: latest news, rumors, and what we want to see
Google Pixel Watch 3: latest news, rumors, and what we want to see.....»»
GTA 6: release date window, trailer, news, rumors, and more
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - everything we know so far
Here's what we know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, including the release year, a look at gameplay and all of the latest news......»»