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Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% to 45% Linux dominates data centers, where energy use is a growing concern. A more efficient Linux kernel could also lower operating costs for resear...

Apple MacBook Pro users often find it difficult to switch to Windows laptops due to the deep integration of the Apple ecosystem, which offers seamless connectivity between devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Features such as AirDrop, Handoff, iMessage, and iCloud synchronization create a frictionless workflow that’s difficult to replicate on Windows...

Nearly half the traffic on the internet is generated by automated entities called bots, and a large portion of them pose threats to consumers and businesses on the web "[B]ots can help in creating phishing scams by gaining user’s trust and exploiting it for scammers. These scams can have serious implications for the victim, some of which include ...

This AI-feeding frenzy reminds me more and more of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s, but with less focus on overpaying employees. As it was then, the core issue now is companies screaming that their AI is better, but most buyers are still not well enough informed or trained to deploy AI effectively One of the big problems DeepSeek seemed to add...

E-commerce in 2025 will face significant challenges, from ongoing supply chain disruptions and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks to intensifying competition for customer trust and loyalty. At the same time, businesses must refine their strategies to reach less mature markets with distinct consumer preferences and infrastructure limitations Te...

The Chinese AI app DeepSeek has created a splash in the artificial intelligence world not seen since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT. All the attention garnered by the AI model, however, could pose a threat to its success in the United States, as other technology companies based in countries Uncle Sam considers "adversary states" have discovered Although...

In 2025, open-source technology will navigate growing challenges, from security and sustainability to funding. New AI projects may offer solutions, but uncertainty remains However, the open-source nature of AI development will continue to fuel concerns about its ethical and social implications, including the potential for misuse. Open-source AI mod...

In today's visually-driven digital world, images are no longer just for aesthetics -- they are the reason why people buy. Customers rarely make time to read lengthy text. With attention spans shortening and information overload growing, leaders who harness the power of visual communication gain distinct advantages. Indeed, images are money Studies ...

A popular app from China sent the tech markets plummeting Monday, fueled by fear that the United States may be losing its primacy in artificial intelligence Nvidia shares dropped 16.9%, contributing to a 1.5% slide in the S&P 500, while tech titans contributed to the Nasdaq Composite Index falling 3.1%, its worst decline in over a month....

The Stargate project is one massive AI build-out that sounds a lot like Skynet When coming up with a name, they probably decided Skynet would be too much on the nose and picked a name that had virtually nothing to do with what they were actually building....

Businesses and consumers are increasingly transitioning to cashless or cash-light transactions, driven by the growing adoption of remote and online payment solutions According to American Bankers Association (ABA) research released in November 2024, 55% of bank customers now use apps on phones or other mobile devices as their top option for managin...

An emphasis on fiber optic broadband delivery blunts the effectiveness and reach of a federal program created to close the gap between internet haves and have-nots, according to a report released Tuesday by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) The Washington, D.C. tech think tank maintained that the Broadband Equity, Access, an...

Cisco is taking a radical approach to AI security in its new AI Defense solution In an exclusive interview Sunday with Rowan Cheung of The Rundown AI, Cisco Executive Vice President and CPO Jeetu Patel said that AI Defense is "taking a radical approach to address the challenges that existing security solutions are not equipped to handle."

Large-scale weather events are becoming increasingly common, and the tendency to build back after a disaster without upgrading the buildings to prevent another one would be foolish. For decades, Los Angeles (L.A.) has had some of the strongest building codes for earthquakes and localized fires, but large-scale fire events are new to the region and appear to be a trend...

CRM trends in 2025 will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to move beyond hype and reshape customer relationships and experiences like never before. With innovations such as conversational AI and emotionally intelligent bots, businesses must prepare for a transformation that combines empathy and efficiency The new year kicks off with a changing c...

Shipments of personal computers grew in 2024, fueled by businesses replacing old hardware and Microsoft's looming end of support for its Windows 10 operating system According to market research firm Canalys, PC shipments climbed 3.8% in 2024 to 255.5 million units from 246.3 million in 2023. IDC, another research firm, pegged 2024 shipments higher ...

An eleventh-hour move by the Biden Administration to regulate how American AI technology is shared with the world is coming under fire from the nation's tech sector According to the White House, the Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (IFR) streamlines licensing hurdles for both large and small chip orders, bolsters U.S. AI lead...

Building a business from a bedroom, home office, or garage is not uncommon. Succeeding in seeding a startup organization while constantly on the move is quite a bit more challenging Lansil Global founder and CEO Alan Coughlan built his multi-million dollar end-to-end supply chain service business from a backpack as a digital nomad, a person who tra...

CES has always been a place to find new cool toys and gadgets. Even though the timing of this show sucks because it comes so soon after the holidays and steals vacations from those that have to prepare for it, I have to admit I look forward to this event every year. This year was heavy in AI, exercise and health equipment, PCs, and robotics I won't...

Consumers unhappy with non-human customer support responses may soon experience a more inviting online ad experience that enables real-time conversations within the ad space GMS, an AI-driven communications solutions company for global enterprises and mobile network operators (MNOs), launched Generative Response Ads in November. This innovative dig...