A new line of iPhones and a new Apple Watch were announced by the company Tuesday at a prerecorded online event. The new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are based on the A16 Bionic processor. It has the “Dynamic Island,” which expands and contracts in reaction to alerts and live activities. It also has a brighter display — 1600 nits that can reach peak brightness of up to 2000 nits in sunlight — and comes … [Read more...]
Digital Desperados ‘Jailbreaking’ AI Systems for Thrills and Profit
Denizens of the dark web are forming communities to share tips and tricks for “jailbreaking” generative AI systems, as well as offering “custom” systems of their own, according to a computer and network security company. While AI jailbreaking is still in its experimental phase, it allows for the creation of uncensored content without much consideration for the potential consequences, SlashNext … [Read more...]
With the Advent of AI, It’s Time To Rethink Human Resources
We are and will be dealing with several troubling labor actions this year. As of this writing, movie writers and actors are on full strike, and the United Auto Workers seem to be on track to shut down U.S. domestic automobile production at a time when the car industry is in deep trouble. Air transportation workers are about to go out on strike as well. The total impact of these strikes could be … [Read more...]
Qualcomm Embraces the Goldilocks Approach to Mobile Gaming
Gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong and Space Invaders, evolving from simple pixelated graphics and limited gameplay to immersive cinematic experiences that rival blockbuster movies. While gaming on traditional PCs and consoles has been the norm for decades, a seismic shift is happening in the gaming industry. Mobile devices are quickly rising to prominence and becoming the preferred … [Read more...]
Forrester Recommends Enterprises Avoid AI Hype and Zombie Projects
Enterprise adopters should avert the temptation to buy into the hype blanketing artificial intelligence when deploying AI solutions and need to be ruthless when AI projects fail. That’s some of the advice in a recently released report by Forrester outlining some best practices to avoid common pitfalls when deploying AI in the enterprise. At the top of the list is “avoid marquee AI use cases.” If … [Read more...]
The Realities of Switching to a Passwordless Computing Future
Improved computer security is on the horizon for both businesses and individual users willing to adopt an alternative to passwords. Yet, despite the growing disdain for the cumbersome process of creating and entering passwords, the transition toward a future without them is gaining traction at a surprisingly slow pace. The identity and access management space consensus solidly supports the notion … [Read more...]
Disorganization, Not Cost, Fuels the IT E-Waste Crisis
Growing businesses often rush to upgrade hardware, which results in stockpiling unused computers, routers, and other IT assets. This practice can be a bad business strategy that leads to worsening security and environmental concerns. In the 2023 IT Management Survey conducted by software and IT services firm Capterra, data from 500 IT professionals at U.S. small and midsize businesses (SMBs) shows … [Read more...]
Pew Finds More Americans Worried About AI Than Excited by It
Artificial intelligence concerns more Americans than it excites, although few think the technology will have a significant impact on their jobs, according to a pair of studies released Monday by a Washington, D.C. think tank. In an attitude survey of 11,201 U.S. adults, the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Americans (52%) feel more concerned than excited about the increased use of … [Read more...]
Cyber Insurance Costs Rising, Coverages Shrinking: Report
Rates for cyber insurance policies continue to rise while a growing number of exclusions are shrinking what’s covered by them, according to a report released Tuesday by a cybersecurity company. Nearly four out of five (79%) of the more than 300 organizations in the United States surveyed by Censuswide for privileged access management provider Delinea saw their insurance costs increase, while more … [Read more...]
The Future of Handheld Gaming Could Dominate This Holiday Season
Qualcomm last week announced three new platforms for handheld gaming that target streamers, those on a budget who want to game locally, and those who want the best portable gaming experience on the planet. These gaming platforms will challenge game consoles, favoring portability over performance while providing a richer, high-performance gaming experience than you can get on a smartphone and far … [Read more...]
What Drives Consumers Crazy About Streaming Video
Despite the convenience, vast access to unprecedented amounts of video content, and the cost savings that the cord-cutting phenomenon has benefitted consumers over the past two decades, there have been bumps in the road — and it’s getting bumpier for many consumers. In recent years, streaming television content has transformed how we consume entertainment. Legacy platforms like YouTube, Netflix, … [Read more...]
Growing Number of ID Theft Victims Mulling Suicide, ITRC Reports
A growing number of identity theft victims are having thoughts of suicide, the Identity Theft Resource Center reported Wednesday. In its annual Consumer Impact Report, the ITRC noted that 16% of victims seeking support from the organization in 2023 acknowledged they had contemplated suicide after having their identity compromised, a substantial increase compared to 2022, when 10% had such … [Read more...]
New Commercial Operating Models Needed To Advance Life Sciences Tech
Biopharmaceutical companies are looking for go-to-market approaches that go beyond customer expectations. Starting with a revolutionized technology platform allows these organizations to create value beyond a prescription and basic instructions. For example, in the case of diabetes, the data and digital platform would be able to share information that would benefit the patient, such as if they ate … [Read more...]
Maui and Using New Tech To Prevent and Mitigate Future Disasters
Because of climate change, we are experiencing far more natural disasters than ever before in my lifetime. Yet we still seem to be acting as if each disaster is a unique and surprising event rather than recognizing the trend and creating adequate ways to mitigate or prevent disasters like we just saw in Hawaii. From how we approach a disaster to the tools we could use but are not using to prevent … [Read more...]
CCI Kenya Talks Automation and Importance of Human Touch for E-Commerce
CCI Kenya is part of Africa-based CCI Global, Africa’s biggest business process outsourcing (BPO) provider. They allow multinational companies to outsource portions of their digital customer management services to international and domestic clients. The company works with many international e-commerce clients, including major leading brands in telecommunications, leisure sectors, mobile … [Read more...]
Generative AI Riding Crest of Gartner Hype Wave
Generative AI is perched on the peak of inflated expectations in Gartner’s 2023 hype cycle for emerging technologies released Wednesday. With most of the hype now behind artificial intelligence, Gartner is predicting the technology will deliver transformational benefits in two to five years. “The popularity of many new AI techniques will have a profound impact on business and society,” Gartner … [Read more...]
Experts Say Workplace AI Bans Won’t Work
A recent study released by enterprise security software and services provider BlackBerry revealed that 75% of organizations worldwide are implementing or considering implementing workplace bans on ChatGPT and other generative AI applications. However, experts questioned by TechNewsWorld were skeptical of the effectiveness of such bans. The study, based on a survey of 2,000 IT decision makers in … [Read more...]
New US Initiatives Aim To Better Defend Against Cyberattacks
In what might belong in the “better late than never” category, the U.S. government and the computing industry are ramping up efforts to deal with seemingly runaway cybersecurity issues. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that its Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) will conduct a review on cloud security involving the malicious targeting of cloud environments. The initiative … [Read more...]
Back to School Tech Buying Advice for Parents
Well, it’s that time again when our students are undoubtedly hoping that they’re reading the calendar wrong and still have months of vacation left, only to find they’re on a deadline to provision themselves for the coming year. This world is vastly different than it was when I went to school. There are greater concerns about safety, more prominent and scarier risks of substance abuse (fentanyl was … [Read more...]
How Low-Code/No-Code Platforms Can Help Manufacturers Embrace IoT
Smart factory initiatives integrating advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning within the manufacturing environment present an expansive array of opportunities for manufacturers to develop novel business models and generate supplementary revenue streams. Unfortunately, data indicates that manufacturers have difficulty turning smart factory projects into … [Read more...]
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