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Tech the halls: The perfect smartphones for everyone on your list
(BPT) - Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list doesn't have to add to the holiday season's hustle and bustle. Flip that stressful script by picking one theme and sticking to it. …
Don’t Get Caught in Holiday Scams; Protect Your Small Business From Cybercrime
(BPT) - As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit both businesses and individuals. Cybercriminals know the biggest vulnerability in any organization …
Exchange of Emerging Technology Ideas Draws a Crowd in Cambridge
Exchange of Emerging Technology Ideas Draws a Crowd in Cambridge
(NewsUSA) - Advances in technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. At the Ash Carter Exchange in Cambridge, Massachusetts, nearly …
How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101
Spokeo explores six of the most common red flags to help separate scams from the real thing when it comes to text messages.
5 top tech gifts for the holidays
(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas …

The best in next-gen high tech this holiday season

(BPT) - The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means it's time to compile a list of the perfect gift for everyone in your life. If you need inspiration, don't worry. Why not make it …

Tips for Holly, Jolly Customer Service This Holiday Season

(BPT) - With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, you may be making your list and checking it twice to ensure you don't forget a single thing this year. Meanwhile, endless options …

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

What you do on your screens matters as much as how much time you spend on them.

Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.

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What to Know Now About AI and Robotics

What to Know Now About AI and Robotics

(NewsUSA) - The United States is poised for global leadership in the area of AI and robotics as discussed at the AI+ Robotics Summit hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a …

iLocal, Inc. Launches Premium Website Development and SEO Services for Businesses Seeking Online Growth

iLocal, Inc. Launches Premium Website Development and SEO Services for Businesses Seeking Online Growth

(NewsUSA) - Seattle, WA – iLocal, Inc., a leader in website development and search engine optimization (SEO), announces its latest suite of services designed to help businesses maximize online …

Deck the halls with cybersecurity smarts
(BPT) - As you start checking off everyone on your holiday shopping list, it's important to remember that more online shopping means more opportunities for cyber scams. But don't let the Grinch steal …
5 hot ideas for trendy tech gifts
(BPT) - You know those people who have their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving? They have a secret tactic: A theme. One year, they get everyone cozy gifts like pajamas, slippers, soft throws, …
How to keep your digital life protected
(BPT) - Did you know that every 24 hours, electronic devices in your home see an average of 10 attacks? This was one of the shocking revelations from the 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report by global …
The problem isn’t Linux. It’s finding the right Linux path
(BPT) - In an increasingly intelligent, cloud native, edge-network-driven world, how do we properly harness the power of open-source software? Developers and CTOs know Linux has always been …
Gaps Persist in American Tech Competitiveness
(NewsUSA) - Three key areas of technology – internet platforms, advanced battery technologies, and next-gen networks – have shown shifts in positions of power between the United States and China …
Why the AI-ification of workplaces may move slower than we think
Drata analyzed global poll data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to illustrate corporate America's preparedness to implement AI.

Did you spot the 'Deadpool' trailer QR code? Why more films and shows are hiding Easter eggs and how to spot them.

Uniqode explored the trend of QR codes in movies, television, and marketing through the years and why fans are seeing more of them.
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
The future of these job-generating gigafactories, many of them in Republican states, could be at risk if the next president tries to wipe out the programs that made them possible.
How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.
5 Must-Have DJ Products to Tune Up Any Party
(BPT) - Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta are no strangers to innovation in the DJ world. Crafting DJ players, turntables, controllers, all-in-one systems, headphones, speakers and other essentials, this …
How Artificial Intelligence Intersects with Energy
How Artificial Intelligence Intersects with Energy
(NewsUSA) - Artificial intelligence (AI) creates many things, including a staggering demand for energy, and the United States is exploring ways to meet the power requirements of the future, …
Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Top McAfee’s 2024 Celebrity Hacker Hotlist for AI-Driven Online Scams
(BPT) - The line between reality and deception has blurred in our digital world, with cybercriminals leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to exploit our trust in celebrities. McAfee's 2024 …