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Tesla Optimus humanoid got asked a question by tech expert about AI and gave a surprising answer
8 days ago
The newest tech revolution that everyone thought would change the world was finally unveiled recently, and it was none other than a Tesla Optimus โฆ
Apple debuts new business tools for managing presence across email, calls, and tap to pay
8 days ago
Apple announced that Business Connect will now allow service-based and online-only businesses to manage their brand presence across Apple's ecosystem. The platform offers branding integration with Apple Mail, Tap to Pay, and Phone apps, replacing generic icons with verified brand logos and custom na
YouTube shares insight into what viewers are seeking from content
8 days ago
YouTube's "Why We Watch 2.0" report highlights that community connection drives viewer engagement, with over half feeling a sense of belonging from their content choices. Younger viewers prioritize creativity and personal relevance, while those over 35 focus on trustworthiness and storytelling. Only
6 frameworks to help you stick the landing on your blog post
8 days ago
When concluding a blog post, invite readers to participate in a movement and highlight the importance of collective action. Reinforce your main argument with a powerful statement that underscores your company's position. Share actionable steps your organization is taking to address the topic, provid
Planning your personalization strategy: what to do when nobody knows what to do
8 days ago
36% of executives are hindered by disjointed workflows and 44% face issues with fragmented data when implementing personalization strategies. A successful approach involves 4 key pillars: collaboration among departments to enhance teamwork, visualization to address communication gaps, ideation to ca
Data: Engagement rate of 1.2 million AI-assisted posts vs human-only
8 days ago
An analysis of 1.2 million social media posts found that AI tools help users create more content quickly, leading to higher engagement rates. AI-assisted posts average a 5.87% engagement rate, compared to 4.82% for non-AI-assisted posts. Significant gains were seen on platforms like Threads, where e
Federal Trade Commission announces final "click-to-cancel" rule making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships
8 days ago
The FTC received nearly 70 consumer complaints daily about negative option practices in 2024, prompting the adoption of the "click-to-cancel" rule to simplify subscription cancellations. The rule, which will take effect 180 days after publication, mandates easy cancellation mechanisms and bans misre
Destroy to rebuild: The counterintuitive path to a winning go-to-market strategy
8 days ago
Using the "invert the question" mental model can help improve GTM strategies by exposing hidden inefficiencies. Rather than making small adjustments, companies should consider how they would dismantle their GTM process to reveal overlooked flaws caused by familiarity. This approach enables organizat
4-sentence email buying team execs love
8 days ago
A template of a concise, no-reply email update that keeps execs informed during long sales cycles.
Niching down on social media
8 days ago
50% of your content should be your primary niche, 30% about your industry and advocacy, and 20% is unrelated to your niche.
No halo effect for other retailers during Amazon's big deal days
8 days ago
Online sales at non-Amazon U.S. retailers dropped 5% during Prime Big Deal Days 2024 compared to the same event in 2023.
ANTHROPIC CEO : AGI BY 2026, Happiness, Immortality Escape Velocity and Machines of Loving Grace....
8 days ago
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, explores the transformative potential of powerful AI in his essay, 'Machines of Loving Grace.' While previously known for emphasizing the risks of AI, Amodei now highlights its radical benefits across biology, neuroscience, mental health, economic development, and gov
Mistral Unveils AI for Phones and Laptops
8 days ago
Mistral, a French AI startup, has launched 'Les Ministraux,' its first generative AI models for use on laptops and phones. These models, called Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B, offer low-latency performance for tasks like text generation, translation, and analytics on edge devices. With a 128,000-toke
Microsoft's Diff Transformer Boosts LLM Focus
8 days ago
Microsoft and Tsinghua University researchers developed the Differential Transformer, a new large language model (LLM) architecture that improves attention to relevant information while reducing noise. Traditional Transformers struggle with long contexts, often losing focus and creating errors. Diff
Amazon Joins Google, Microsoft in Nuclear Push
8 days ago
Amazon has signed agreements to invest in nuclear energy, joining other tech giants like Google and Microsoft. The deals include building small modular reactors (SMRs), which are quicker to deploy and have smaller footprints than traditional reactors. These reactors will help Amazon meet its sustain
Google.org Grants $15M for AI Training
8 days ago
Google.org has announced $15 million in grants to train U.S. public sector workers in AI skills. The Partnership for Public Service will receive $10 million to establish the Center for Federal AI, which will launch in 2025 to train federal employees in responsible AI use. InnovateUS will receive $5
Casio Thinks an AI-Powered Furball Can Replace Your Pet
8 days ago
Moflin is a hypoallergenic, robotic AI-powered pet that will be released in Japan on November 7 - a video of the hamster-like device is available.
FTC Finalizes Rule that Makes Canceling Subscriptions Easier
8 days ago
The FTC has finalized a rule that makes canceling subscriptions and services as easy as signing up for one. Businesses offering online signups will be required to implement a click to cancel and there must be a way for customers to cancel online or over the phone if they signed up in person. Most of
Meta is Laying Off Employees at WhatsApp, Instagram, and More
8 days ago
The smaller cuts seem to coincide with reorganizations of specific teams.
Amazon Goes Nuclear, to Invest More Than $500 Million to Develop Small Modular Reactors
8 days ago
Amazon has signed an agreement with Dominion Energy to explore the development of a small modular nuclear reactor near Dominion's existing North Anna nuclear power station. Google and Microsoft have announced similar plans. Tech companies are increasingly buying into nuclear power to fuel the growin
Smart Insulin Prevents Diabetic Highs โ and Deadly Lows
8 days ago
Scientists have created a new form of insulin that can modify its activity in response to glucose levels in the blood, reducing high blood sugar concentrations while preventing levels from dropping too low. It has been tested in pigs and rats with encouraging results. Further research to optimize th
Google Chrome is Switching to Manifest V3, but What Does That Mean for Ad Blockers?
8 days ago
While Manifest V3 makes things harder for ad blockers, it's not the death of ad blockers by any stretch. uBlock Origin already has a new version built on Manifest V3 that works almost as well as the Manifest V2 version and with added privacy and performance benefits. However, there are quite a few f
Code that is working for the wrong reasons is code that is going to break when you least expect it.
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