Month: June 2025

I think the iPhone 17 will be boring, but iOS 26 could save it

I’d have placed a decent bet on Apple making a big deal about Apple Intelligence at WWDC this year, and from that I’d have predicted that the iPhone 17 would be Cupertino’s first proper AI phone. The company somewhat fluffed the launch of Apple Intelligence, with AI-powered features for the…

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The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested a Dozen Models to Find Which Work Best

Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur. Source

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OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract

OpenAI is officially on the Pentagon’s payroll. The Department of Defence announced a $200 million contract with OpenAI to provide the US government with new artificial intelligence tools, including those used for proactive cyber defense. In a post outlining its latest contracts, the DoD said that OpenAI “will develop prototype…

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I have witnessed firsthand the damage caused by fake employees: here’s what your business must do to avoid it

The increase of remote and hybrid working, as well as digitization and networking of a wide range of devices and systems, has made IT landscapes much more complex. Employees use so many devices – desktop computers, laptops, tablets, phones – that it’s all too easy to unwittingly give out information.…

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Phillips Hue lights get a free AI upgrade – and it’s a feature that could take your smart home to the next level

The long-awaited Philips Hue AI assistant is now available in some countries It will be launched in the UK in July, and globally by the end of August The Philips Hue Play Wall Washer light is on sale today in the US and UK If you want to have more…

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I’m an AI expert and this is why strong ethical standards are the only way to make AI successful

Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches virtually every industry, but it’s become a foundational element in today’s customer experience (CX) strategies. Contact centers, customer support platforms, and digital engagement tools rely on AI to enable faster response times, more personalized interactions, and to uncover valuable insights from massive amounts of customer data.…

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