I Used a Just-Launched AI Tool to Find a Christmas Present for My Fiancé. It Didn’t Go As Expected — But It Was Definitely an Eye Opener.
AI makes all sorts of things easier — so why not the sometimes difficult task of choosing the perfect gift?
Yes, AI Might Take Your PR Job. Here’s What You Can Do About It.
As AI reshapes the PR industry, professionals who embrace technology, focus on creativity and build genuine connections can secure their place in the future of public relations.
December 2023
Tidal is cutting 10% of its staff as parent company Block seeks to reduce headcount
Music streaming service Tidal is laying off more than 10% of its staff, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The move comes as the Tidal’s parent company, Jack Dorsey’s Block, recently told investors in a letter that it plans to cap the number of people at the company at 12,000. The layoffs news was first reported […]
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Early impressions of Google’s Gemini aren’t great
This week, Google took the wraps off of Gemini, its new flagship generative AI model meant to power a range of products and services including Bard, Google’s ChatGPT competitor. In blog posts and press materials, Google touted Gemini’s superior architecture and capabilities, claiming that the model meets or exceeds the performance of other leading gen […]
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Google launches migration tool ahead of Google Podcasts’ 2024 shutdown
In September, Google announced it would shut down its standalone podcasts app, Google Podcasts, sometime next year. Now that the end of 2023 is nearing, the company is today launching a migration tool that will allow U.S. users to shift their existing podcast subscriptions over to YouTube Music, which will be Google’s new home for […]
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Apple says it is not aware anyone using Lockdown Mode got hacked
Last year, Apple launched a special new protection for at-risk users — such as journalists and activists — called Lockdown Mode, designed to limit some regular iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch features with the goal of minimizing the possibility of a successful cyberattack. A year later, Apple said it is not aware of any successful […]
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Startups must master operations
Josh Claman Contributor Share on X Josh Claman is the CEO of Accelsius, makers of direct-to-chip, two-phase cooling technology. An advocate for the power of transformative technology throughout his 30-year career, Mr. Claman has grown and repositioned businesses at Dell, NCR and AT&T. Most of the world’s top-valued private companies are software companies. That’s not surprising — innovations in AI, social […]
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These 5 Companies Foster Loyalty and Success by Turning Exceptional Employees Into Business Owners
Explore how these brands prioritize internal talent, empowering employees to become successful franchisees and fostering loyalty within their organizations.
Millions of Americans Will Soon Be Able to Turn Their Roofs Into a Lucrative Side Hustle
New technologies and a fleet of startups are allowing people to not only independently power their homes but also store and sell excess solar power to their neighbors.
Rhythms launches out of stealth to make successful team habits replicable
A new company, Rhythms, wants to help organizations improve their productivity by using AI to identify the working patterns of top-performing teams. Rhythms, which integrates with a business’ existing internal apps and platforms, identifies sets of activities — think business reviews, retrospectives and cross-functional meetings — that happen on a regular schedule or cadence. Leveraging […]
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Simply Homes nabs $22M, leverages AI to tackle affordable housing crisis
The United States has long had an affordable housing crisis, but it’s been exacerbated as of late by a surge in mortgage interest rates and low inventory. The problem is especially acute for lower-income families. One Portland, Maine-based startup is out to help address the problem by buying single-family homes in blighted neighborhoods, renovating them […]
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