Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’m very familiar with different launchers, as I used Nova Launcher for quite some time on my old OnePlus phones. But when I made the switch to a Pixel, I enjoyed the default Pixel Launcher so much that going back to Nova didn’t even cross my mind. However, I … Read more
The Biden administration is planning to soon release a swan song cybersecurity executive order that would direct agencies to conform to stricter software procurement procedures, fasten detection response tools onto federal computer systems and much more, according to a draft copy of the order obtained by Nextgov/FCW. The document, which has been in the works … Read more
Springer Nature, the stalwart publisher of scientific journals including the prestigious Nature as well as the nearly 200-year-old magazine Scientific American, is approaching the authors of papers in its journals with AI-generated “Media Kits” to summarize and promote their research. In an email to journal authors obtained by Futurism, Springer told the scientists that its AI … Read more
October 2024 Pearson debuts genAI certification There’s a new genAI certification from Certiport, a Pearson VUE business. This week the provider unveiled its Generative AI Foundations certification, which is designed to equip professionals and students with the skills needed to work with genAI technologies. The certification will validate an individual’s knowledge in areas such as: … Read more
As organizations strive for greater project management efficiency, AI can be a powerful tool to identify inefficiencies, anticipate risks, and improve decision-making. From content creation to data summarization, generative AI (GenAI) transforms how teams work by quickly creating valuable outputs with less effort. For example, a daily sprint report that might take a team member … Read more
CIOs are often tasked with navigating the complexities of IT growth while ensuring operational improvements and scalability. From advancing traditional IT infrastructure to implementing transformative tools like AI agents, scaling IT is essential for achieving long-term success in today’s dynamic landscape. However, successful IT scaling is not just about technology. It is fundamentally a people-first … Read more
When the Supreme Court hears arguments on Friday over whether protecting national security requires TikTok to be sold or closed, the justices will be working in the shadow of three First Amendment precedents, all influenced by the climate of their times and by how much the justices trusted the government. During the Cold War and … Read more
Unusually dry conditions and hurricane-force seasonal winds are fueling multiple fast-moving and destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County. Gusts that reached over 145 kilometers per hour (90 miles per hour) quickly drove the blazes into urban areas, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate from their homes and killing at least two people as of … Read more
BBC Billionaire Elon Musk has hailed Twitter as a bastion for freedom of expression ever since he acquired the social media site two years ago. But over the course of 2024, X, as it is now called, has evolved from what felt like a communal town square into a polarised hub where views and posts … Read more
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Southern Methodist University and the University of Michigan published a study that examines platforms’ A-B testing of online ads and uncovers significant limitations that can create misleading conclusions about ad performance. The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, is titled “Where A-B Testing Goes Wrong: How Divergent Delivery … Read more
