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A key pain point for e-commerce merchants expanding their sales to cross-border markets is dealing with international customer returns However, handling unwanted products from foreign customers does not have to be a deal breaker for expanding sales. E-commerce marketing platforms can help retailers solve fulfillment and manage returned products....

A substantial number of workers are using ChatGPT to get pay raises and promotions, according to survey results recently released by a resume resource website Some 38% of workers say ChatGPT helped them land a pay raise, and 29% say it helped them secure a promotion, according to a survey of 1,666 U.S. employees who spend most or all of their workd...

Chatbots and virtual assistants with advanced natural language processing (NLP) are transforming customer care and how businesses engage with their customers NLP enables marketers and advertisers to process and understand text strings, applying sentiment scores. This data is derived from various sources, including chat and voice logs, as well as au...

Sigma Computing is excited to announce the release of its on-demand webinar, “Embedded Analytics Made Easy: Go From Concept to Launch in 10 Days," a comprehensive guide to revolutionizing your data strategy and delivering actionable insights with unprecedented speed This webinar promises to equip organizations with the practical knowledge and str...

The AI PC market moved quickly after the first generation of limited AI PCs hit the market a few months ago Microsoft and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite kicked off the second generation. While those products were impressive, they didn’t address three key markets: workstation-class machines, gaming PCs, or PCs for professional creators. They were...

While large language AI models continue to make headlines, small language models are where the action is. At least, that's what Meta appears to be betting on, according to a paper recently released by a team of its research scientists Large language models, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Llama, can use billions, even trillions, of parameters to obtain t...

The upgraded Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is one of the largest screen laptops with the latest AI-included features available in the ChromeOS lineup Released in May, this unit replaces the first-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE. I had my eye on that earlier model -- primarily because of its 16-inch viewing field. But I held off buying the non-Plus predece...

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 "Software has a very important role to play in improving the ownership and charging experience for EVs," said Edward Sanchez, a senior analyst in the aut...

Introduction Nginx is a versatile and high-performance server known for its capabilities in web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, and media streaming. Its asynchronous, event-driven architecture has made it one of the most efficient and reliable web servers available, especially within Linux environments....

ChatGPT and the rapid adoption of generative AI have pushed chief information security officers (CISOs) to the limit, with employees testing these tools in the workplace A survey released earlier this year found that few businesses view this threat vector seriously enough to already have a third-party security cyber risk management solution in plac...

I recently had the opportunity to explore two new headphones from Sonos and Heavys. Both showcase distinct features and sound profiles that cater to different listening preferences The Sonos headphones impress with their seamless integration into the brand's ecosystem. They deliver a rich, immersive audio experience with exceptional build quality....

Ten technologies that need to be on every company's radar were identified Tuesday in a trends report released by global technology research company Forrester The 30-page report identified four technologies expected to deliver benefits in the short term to companies, four predicted to deliver benefits in the medium term, and two that will deliver be...

Restoring personal data and operating systems when disaster strikes can be filled with gray areas and worries that the backup tool does not miss any critical files The process can be daunting for Linux users because of the vast number of backup tools for different Linux families, such as Debian, Arch, Red Hat, and Suse....

If a company wants to send customers to a competitor, serving up a negative online experience is a good way to do it, according to survey results released Monday by a quality testing company In a study of 500 U.S. consumers, Sauce Labs discovered more than 50% of them say they'll bolt to the competition if they have from three to four negative onli...

I’ve received my first two Copilot+ PCs to review, and both are impressive products. I got a gorgeous HP EliteBook Ultra 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, both of which have just started shipping While these are nearly identical in size and weight, the HP EliteBook targets enterprise buyers and offers features like Wolf Security, ...

Online sellers on the Amazon Marketplace can gain valuable tips from Onramp Funds’ Prime Day Playbook as they prepare for the upcoming annual sales extravaganza Taking place annually in July, Amazon Prime Day is a massive sales event exclusive to Amazon Prime members, boasting deals across various product categories. Prime Day consistently breaks...

Artificial intelligence is behind a significant surge in sophisticated bad bot traffic, which went from bad to worse in the first quarter of this year. Instead of human net surfers, these bad bots generated nearly half of all web traffic AI-driven super bots comprised 33% of observed activity and employed advanced evasion techniques to bypass tradi...

The retail industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence. A recent Metrigy study found that 34% of retailers believe this year will be a turning point in the acceptance of AI for the customer experience (CX) The study also confirmed a growing acknowledgment among retailers that not ...

Microsoft aims to boost the PC market with artificial intelligence and Windows 11, but a collateral consequence of those moves could be an early trip to a landfill for many computers "Windows 11 itself does not directly contribute to e-waste," said Kieren Jessop, an analyst with Canalys, a global market research company. "However, due to its hardwa...

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 Google’s launch was well executed, focused on attractive and in...