It doesn’t take a genius to know that it’s hard to be a woman on the internet. From the sexism that mirrors women’s offline experiences to the objectification that’s part and parcel of being online, the environment for women is challenging at best.
But a new study shows that even small tweaks can make the web a more
Consumer preferences, technology innovations, and emerging market forces—from AI capabilities to platform shifts and sustainability imperatives—shape how we build digital products and their success in the market. While it’s impossible to predict with certainty, our teams foresee these four trends catering to consumers in 2025 and beyond.
1. Audiences are more selective about platforms
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Julius is a promising new AI service for analyzing data. I’ve been using it to make sense of—and visualize—my analytics dashboard and find meaning in giant d
Marlena Velez, 22, who goes by the TikTok handle @marlenavelezz, was arrested for shoplifting after broadcasting her haul of allegedly stolen Target goods in a video to her 350,000 followers. The influencer was charged with one count of petty theft in Florida.
According to Cape Coral Police, Velez stole $500.32 worth of household goods and clothing from a Target store in Cape Coral on October 30. She allegedly picked up 16
Apple on Monday unveiled its finalists for its top apps and games of 2024, adding a new category for its Apple Vision Pro headset.
The list of 45 apps, which span 12 different categories, highlight a collection of personalized tools and vibrant gameplay.
“From games that transport players to fantastical new worlds, to apps that fuel creativity
Nvidia on Monday showed a new artificial intelligence model for generating music and audio that can modify voices and generate novel sounds — technology aimed at the producers of music, films and video games.
For the large language models (LLMs) that power apps like ChatGPT, Anthopic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini to be good conversational partners and assistants, they need to be trained by humans with plenty of examples of appropriate answers.
AI companies often use techniques like reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF), where humans provide examples of good answers to AI systems or evaluate and score t
This could not be happening. Five years after becoming the first students to launch a rocket into space, the University of Southern California Rocket Propulsion Lab (USCRPL) was readying a redesigned model, Aftershock II, for an even higher ascent from Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. But after months of prepping, the weekend before liftoff rolled around with an ominous threat of rain. Even a tenth of an inch could turn the dusty expanse into the sam
With the holiday shopping season approaching, many of us are thinking about buying the latest, most cutting-edge tech gadgets for our loved ones. I’d suggest another direction: Shopping for devices that help reduce stress and cognitive load. Let me explain what I mean.
Think about how much of our technology is designed not to be calm. Your car probably has a touchscreen on the dashboard—even though it’s incredibly dangerous and stressful to use while drivi
The kids are back in school, the year is winding down, and maybe—just maybe—you’re finding yourself with a teeny, tiny bit of extra time on your hands.
Instead of plopping down in front of the TV or running your phone’s battery dry on social media, why not expand your educational horizons?
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, advance your career, or simply satisfy your curiosity, these four platforms offer some of the best free online courses available.