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Copyleaks Study Finds Explosive Growth of AI Content on the Web
Artificial Intelligence
5/1/2024
Copyleaks Study Finds Explosive Growth of AI Content on the Web

Since ChatGPT arrived on the net in 2022, AI-generated content has soared more than 8,000%, according to a study released Tuesday by Copyleaks. The study,

Musk's YouTube-Like TV Venture Faces Strong Challenges From Incumbents
Online Entertainment
3/12/2024
Musk’s YouTube-Like TV Venture Faces Strong Challenges From Incumbents

A new video venture announced by Elon Musk will face some strong challenges from entrenched incumbents, according to pundits interviewed by TechNewsWorld.

Charging Station Software Essential to Sustainable EV Growth
Emerging Tech
7/9/2024
Charging Station Software Essential to Sustainable EV Growth

If electric vehicles are going to start crowding gasoline burners off America's roads, not only will its charging infrastructure need a big boost, but so will the software at its charging stations.

How Apple Outperformed Google and Microsoft in AI Rollout
Artificial Intelligence
6/17/2024
How Apple Outperformed Google and Microsoft in AI Rollout

Over the last several weeks, we’ve had Google I/O, which highlighted the rollout of Google’s Gemini AI engine for smartphones; Microsoft Build, which focused on its Copilot+ rollout for PCs; and Apple’s WWDC24 video, which showcased the rollout of AI on both PCs and smartphones. Let’s explore these AI product rollouts this week.

BrainBox Adds AI Virtual Advisor to Its Facilities Management Solutions Repertoire
Artificial Intelligence
3/27/2024
BrainBox Adds AI Virtual Advisor to Its Facilities Management Solutions Repertoire

The combination of its core AI for HVAC technology and ARIA can make a significant impact on building operations management, reducing HVAC energy costs by up to 25% and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%, according to BrainBox.

New Wireless Tech Helps Service Dogs Combat Veterans’ PTSD
Technology
4/3/2024
New Wireless Tech Helps Service Dogs Combat Veterans’ PTSD

Called CanineAlert, the technology is designed to be integrated with a service dog's training to mitigate trauma-related nightmares, like those of military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to information provided to TechNewsWorld by Canine Companions.

Upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat: Step-by-Step Guide
How To
4/30/2024
Upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat: Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide on upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat covers preparation, execution, and post-upgrade steps for a smooth transition.

Temu and Homary: Online Retailers That Are Generally a Good Value
Home Tech
4/8/2024
Temu and Homary: Online Retailers That Are Generally a Good Value

Let me share my experiences with Temu and Homary as they compare to their far more expensive U.S. and Japanese competitors. We’ll end with my Product of the Week, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, which is currently between six and 12 months ahead of AMD and Intel and sets the near-term bar for the AI PC.

Might Nvidia Be the First Company With an AI CEO?
Artificial Intelligence
3/18/2024
Might Nvidia Be the First Company With an AI CEO?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a son, Spencer, who works at the company. But his true heir is AI, suggesting it could be either his or Spencer’s successor. Let’s talk about that.

The High Stakes of Tech Marketing and the ‘Green Lantern’ Conundrum
Artificial Intelligence
3/11/2024
The High Stakes of Tech Marketing and the ‘Green Lantern’ Conundrum

A common topic at the HP Amplify conference was the puzzling acclaim Dell receives despite lacking an AI solution and trailing behind HP in security, partnerships, sustainability, and AI capabilities. I've coined this phenomenon the 'Reynolds Green Lantern Conundrum' to describe situations where there's a significant gap between a product’s marketing perception and its actual value or performance.

Google Joins Amazon, Microsoft With New Arm-based Data Center CPU, Axion
Artificial Intelligence
4/10/2024
Google Joins Amazon, Microsoft With New Arm-based Data Center CPU, Axion

Google joined the ranks of fellow cloud service providers Amazon and Microsoft on Tuesday with the announcement of custom silicon for its data centers.

Mozilla Waves Red Flag Over Data Hungry Dating Apps
Mobile Apps
4/23/2024
Mozilla Waves Red Flag Over Data Hungry Dating Apps

Nearly two dozen dating apps were flagged by Mozilla's Privacy Not Included researchers as failing to meet privacy and security standards, sharing customer data with third parties, and excluding the right of a user to wipe their data from the app.

CoordinateHQ Takes the Noise Out of Project Management Systems
Applications
5/3/2024
CoordinateHQ Takes the Noise Out of Project Management Systems

Project management software helps organize time and resource management, creates business and employee performance reports, and better connects managers and leaders with strategy effectiveness. These platforms can also facilitate team collaboration. However, not all PM platforms are the same.

Gearing Up for the 2024 Olympics: Bring Your Cyber-Protection Game
Cybersecurity
6/3/2024
Gearing Up for the 2024 Olympics: Bring Your Cyber-Protection Game

Cybersecurity firm DataDome estimates that 4 billion cyberattacks will be launched during the games, primarily targeting businesses in adjacent industry sectors.

HP Amplify Event’s Second Act Was Worth the Wait
Artificial Intelligence
3/14/2024
HP Amplify Event’s Second Act Was Worth the Wait

After attending the HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024 in Las Vegas last week for three days, I can state unequivocally that I have seldom participated in a tech event where my initial reaction changed so dramatically within the first 24 hours.

Beatbot AquaSense Pro: Just in Time for Summer, the Ultimate Robot Pool Cleaner
Home Tech
4/18/2024
Beatbot AquaSense Pro: Just in Time for Summer, the Ultimate Robot Pool Cleaner

Mark Vena reviews the Beatbot AquaSense Pro, detailing its advanced features and performance in automated pool cleaning.

Experts Weigh In on Refusing or Paying After a Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity
8/15/2024
Experts Weigh In on Refusing or Paying After a Ransomware Attack

Cybersecurity experts and government officials have long supported the policy of not paying ransoms due to its potential to curb criminal activity and reduce attacks. Paying ransoms is risky and unreliable and does not guarantee that cybercriminals will restore access or decrypt files.

Gartner IDs Recovery Steps for CrowdStrike ‘Screen of Death’ Disaster
Cybersecurity
7/23/2024
Gartner IDs Recovery Steps for CrowdStrike ‘Screen of Death’ Disaster

Gartner has released a research note outlining short-term, intermediate, and long-term measures CrowdStrike users can implement to deal with what's become the update from hell.

Bridgewater State Cybersecurity Program Sets Bar for Applied Training
Cybersecurity
6/10/2024
Bridgewater State Cybersecurity Program Sets Bar for Applied Training

Corporate employers often complain about graduates applying for IT jobs without any hands-on cyber experience. This gap drove officials at Bridgewater State University to create a unique cyber training program to fill that void.

Brute Force Password Cracking Takes Longer, But Celebration May Be Premature
Cybersecurity
4/24/2024
Brute Force Password Cracking Takes Longer, But Celebration May Be Premature

Brute force cracking of passwords takes longer now than in the past, but the good news is not a cause for celebration, according to the latest annual audit of password cracking times released Tuesday by Hive Systems.