The 5 next big things in commerce technology for 2024

Years after e-commerce rose to unprecedented prominence during the pandemic, virtually every aspect of sales infrastructure, channel, and experience has been targeted by innovation. Now, every company that interacts with consumers is a potential retailer, engaging customers with hyperpersonalized messaging and minimal friction.

Flex
For bringing transparency to FSA and HSA eligibility
FSA and HSA accounts are popular workplace benefits that allow set

The 5 next big things in AR, VR, spatial computing, and multiverse for 2024

No, the Apple Vision Pro didn’t prove to be the iPhone of AR, but augmented and virtual experiences got a fresh jolt of energy in 2024 all the same. Software and hardware developers continued to push the boundaries of UX, and build the entire scaffolding of technologies needed to make the next era of interactivity possible. So as the next wave of headsets hit in 2025 and 2026, the world will be more ready.

Headspace
For building a high-tech way to calm down

The 11 next big things in AI and data innovations for 2024

The AI big bang that first caught the world’s attention with ChatGPT is sending energy and innovation out in many directions. Large language models aren’t just chatting and summarizing text: Now they’re also reasoning through problems with increasing autonomy. The text-only models of two years ago have become multi-model—capable of processing everything from audio and video to computer code and robotic movements. Big companies are deploying AI models and apps in new ways, and AI infrastructur

This free PDF power tool lets you say goodbye to Adobe Acrobat

While PDF files are everywhere, tools for working with PDFs are harder to find. Let’s say you wanted to edit a PDF, merge multiple PDFs, split pages from a PDF, password-protect a PDF, redact private information from a PDF, or rotate a PDF. How would you do it?

It’s a surprisingly tough question. I’d normally use a mix of tools scattered all over the place, typically with a ton of wasted time searching for and trying out possibilities until I find the right ones.

San Francisco’s mayor-elect picks Sam Altman to co-chair transition team

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has picked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help run his transition team as he prepares to take office in January, Lurie said.

“I’m excited to help the city I love, and where OpenAI was started, as it begins its next chapter with Mayor-elect Lurie stepping into his new role,” Altman said in a statement shared with Fa

What to know about the Taurid meteor shower

With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat. You might see shooting stars, and maybe even fireballs, the biggest and brightest meteors.

As the full moon

Everything you need to know about Trump FCC pick Brendan Carr

President-elect Donald Trump chose Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, the agency that regulates broadcasting, telecommunications, and broadband.

Here’s what you need to know about the cabinet pick.

He’s a longtime FCC member

Carr has history with the FCC. He’s worked at the agency since 2012, including as its general counsel. Trump appointment Carr to commis

Trump’s pick for FCC chairman is Brendan Carr

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications, and

Data-driven startup Aggie uses AI to manage small business social media

A new, AI-powered platform called Aggie wants to manage your brand’s social media. 

Aggie is a product of Audience Genomics, which has since 2018 offered audience data analytics to big brands like Universal Studios, AMC Television, and Fenty Beauty. The company soon also worked with private equity investors to evaluate the quality of marketing by companies they were considering investing in, which led to advising some small and med


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