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• Top 12 cloud computing careers of 2025 and how to get started

  Cloud computing touches many aspects of modern life, and cloud professionals are in demand. See the many positions, salaries and skills needed to launch a cloud computing career.  Continue Reading

• CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next

  A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks.  Continue Reading

• Tech sector layoffs explained: What you need to know

  Large tech layoffs continue through 2024 with headlines showing thousands of people losing their jobs. Here is why the economy, interest rates and pandemic hiring are to blame.  Continue Reading

• Essential business intelligence skills for BI analysts

  Business intelligence analysts need various skills to succeed in the job. Here are nine key skills plus info on the responsibilities of BI analysts and current salaries.  Continue Reading

• 10 social media trends in 2024

  Social media changes constantly. Using some of the latest trends -- such as social listening and short videos -- can help a company stand out.  Continue Reading

• How to opt out of AI training across social media platforms

  Whether they are aware of it or not, businesses are increasingly using people's social media posts -- written content and images -- for their training AI systems.  Continue Reading

• How Hurricane Helene may cause semiconductor chip shortages

  The hurricane disrupted quartz mining essential for semiconductors. While some operations resumed, delays may affect chip supply chains and global industries.  Continue Reading

• How to use iOS 18 satellite messaging

  Satellite messaging allows iPhone users to stay connected to friends and family when cell and Wi-Fi signals are unavailable.  Continue Reading

• The American Water cyberattack: Explaining how it happened

  A cyberattack on American Water disrupted customer systems. While water operations were unaffected, the incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• What's going on with Nvidia stock and the booming AI market?

  Nvidia's market value surpassed $3 trillion in 2024, fueled by the generative AI boom, rebounding tech sector and 154% stock growth in 2024. However, there are questions if AI will sustain the hype cycle.  Continue Reading

• AI engineers: What they do and how to become one

  Learn what it takes to launch a rewarding career as an AI engineer, including required skills, responsibilities, qualifications, educational opportunities and top salaries.  Continue Reading

• Google antitrust case explained: What's next?

  A U.S. judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws with an illegal monopoly over online searches -- a landmark decision with major implications for Big Tech and consumer choices.  Continue Reading

• FTX scam explained: Everything you need to know

  Cryptocurrency values rose in 2021 but started to decline in 2022, causing some exchange platforms to fold. FTX appeared to stay strong -- until news broke of an elaborate scam.  Continue Reading

• Visa antitrust lawsuit explained: What happens next

  The DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging it has unlawfully monopolized the U.S. debit card market, limiting competition and charging exorbitant fees.  Continue Reading

• 11 ways to spot disinformation on social media

  Social media disinformation is meant to be deceptive and can spread quickly. Here are some ways to spot it.  Continue Reading

• 10 top artificial intelligence certifications and courses for 2025

  As AI adoption accelerates, AI certifications and courses have proliferated. These offerings go beyond the basics, deepening your knowledge of this rapidly evolving technology.  Continue Reading

• How AI speech recognition shows bias toward different accents

  AI speech recognition systems often struggle to understand certain accents and dialects due to insufficient training data.  Continue Reading

• 7 effects of social media on mental health

  Social media is linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety and body image distortion. Setting limits, taking breaks and engaging in offline activities can foster healthier habits.  Continue Reading

• 10 top AI jobs in 2025

  Heading into 2025, companies are looking for AI expertise backed by experience. Learn about 10 of the top AI jobs, the skills they require and the industries that are driving AI adoption.  Continue Reading

• How to spot a fake review online

  AI is making fake reviews harder to spot, as they become more convincing. The FTC's new rules target deceptive practices, helping consumers trust reviews before making a purchase.  Continue Reading

• 13 Black leaders in technology

  Black tech employees are small in number, but there are a number -- past and present -- to celebrate.  Continue Reading

• 8 largest IT outages in history

  IT outages can be caused by cyberattacks, hardware failure, natural disasters and human error. Learn about some of the biggest outages here.  Continue Reading

• OpenAI o1 explained: Everything you need to know

  OpenAI's o1 models, launched in September 2024, enhance reasoning in AI and excel in complex tasks, such as generating and debugging code.  Continue Reading

• 14 tips for taking exams as an adult learner

  Preparing for IT certification exams as an adult is a different experience. This article offers effective study habits and time management tips for an exam to help you succeed.  Continue Reading

• 14 customer experience conferences to attend in 2024

  A good way to stay on top of customer experience advancements and trends is to attend industry conferences.  Continue Reading

• 8 jobs that AI can't replace and why

  AI is sparking concerns of job displacement among workers. While some roles might be at risk of automation, jobs requiring human empathy are unlikely to be replaced by AI.  Continue Reading

• Will AI replace jobs? 17 job types that might be affected

  These 17 job types -- including administrative, customer service and teaching -- might be replaced, augmented or improved by the latest artificial intelligence wave.  Continue Reading

• Halliburton cyberattack explained: What happened?

  Oil field services provider Halliburton reported on Aug. 23, 2024, that it was the victim of a cyberattack, adding another to the growing list of cyberincidents.  Continue Reading

• GPUs vs. TPUs vs. NPUs: Comparing AI hardware options

  Traditional CPUs struggle with complex ML and AI tasks, leading to today's specialized processors -- GPUs, TPUs and NPUs, each tailored to handle specific functions efficiently.  Continue Reading

• Personalized pricing explained: Everything you need to know

  Personalized pricing is a strategy that sets different prices for the same product based on a customer's purchase history, location and browsing behavior.  Continue Reading

• Explaining an AI bubble burst and what it could mean

  As stock market turbulence sparks speculation of an AI bubble burst, the tech industry faces a critical shift, with inflated expectations turning to a review of AI's potential.  Continue Reading

• 10 top study tips for adult learners

  Learning new material can be challenging for adults considering life distractions and ever-changing technology. Check out these study tips to help you focus and gain new skills.  Continue Reading

• Social Security number data breach: What you need to know

  An estimated 2.9 million Social Security numbers and other PII have been leaked onto the dark web in a National Public Data breach.  Continue Reading

• 7 popular tech side hustles in 2024

  For those looking to earn extra money, there are side hustles specific to tech. Learn about top tech side gigs such as app development, data analysis and prompt engineering.  Continue Reading

• Top 9 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024

  For job seekers in 2024, it's important to find a role that will be in high demand both now and in the coming years. Here are nine of the most promising jobs in technology.  Continue Reading

• SearchGPT explained: Details about OpenAI's search engine

  SearchGPT is OpenAI's answer to Google search. It's a generative AI search engine that can ingest information in real time.  Continue Reading

• 27 examples of Gen Z workplace jargon to make your head spin

  Gen Z has entered the workforce and has its own lingo. Here's what you might hear in your office.  Continue Reading

• 5 ESG benefits for businesses

  ESG programs help businesses attract investors, build customer loyalty, improve financial performance, make operations sustainable and gain a competitive edge.  Continue Reading

• Gen Z career advice: What I learned from my first office job

  Generation Z is stepping into the job market with innovative ideas and a diverse skill set.  Continue Reading

• 6 steps in fact-checking AI-generated content

  Generative AI tools are now prevalent, yet the extent of their accuracy isn't always clear. Users should question an AI's outputs and verify them before accepting them as fact.  Continue Reading

• Physical AI explained: Everything you need to know

  AI has lived in the digital world, limited to algorithms and software. Now, with physical AI, robotics and AI merge, creating new frontiers and challenges for us to explore.  Continue Reading

• Onboarding vs. orientation: What's the difference?

  Employee onboarding and orientation are crucial to a new hire's introduction and integration into a company. While related, the two processes serve distinct purposes.  Continue Reading

• What Google’s third-party cookie U-turn means for marketers

  Google planned to kill third-party cookies, but in July 2024, those plans changed. What does this mean for marketers?  Continue Reading

• AT&T data breach: What's next for affected customers?

  Another breach has affected millions of people -- this time it is AT&T customers. Learn more about this AT&T breach and what to do if you were part of this attack.  Continue Reading

• 10 social media scams and how to avoid them

  Discover how fraudsters are using social media platforms to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting users.  Continue Reading

• How to control Instagram's political content limits

  Using echo chambers, Instagram political content is limited to accounts users engage with and follow.  Continue Reading

• 5 examples of AI in the Olympics

  The 2024 Olympics in Paris will use AI for judging accuracy, personalized recaps, security, logistics and enhancing athlete performance, aiming for a fairer and safer event.  Continue Reading

• GPT-4o explained: Everything you need to know

  OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a multimodal large language model that supports real-time conversations, Q&A, text generation and more.  Continue Reading

• The CDK Global outage: Explaining how it happened

  CDK Global was hit with a ransomware attack affecting thousands of U.S. auto dealerships. Keep reading to learn more about this attack and how it affected the industry.  Continue Reading

• 25 machine learning interview questions with answers

  Aspiring machine learning job candidates should be fluent in many aspects of machine learning, from statistical theory and programming concepts to general industry knowledge.  Continue Reading

• Quiet vacationing explained: Everything you need to know

  A new quiet trend has emerged, but this time it involves taking time off and traveling. Quiet vacationing combines working remotely and traveling -- without telling anyone.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of AI-generated content

  Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly in the tech sector and assisting with various tasks such as creating images and generating content. However, it cannot do everything.  Continue Reading

• 14 professional email etiquette rules to follow

  The key principles of proper email etiquette call for a professional tone, proper grammar, clarity and conciseness.  Continue Reading

• How do cybercriminals steal credit card information?

  Cybercriminals have various methods at their disposal to hack and exploit credit card information. Learn what they are, how to prevent them and what to do when hacked.  Continue Reading

• OpenAI and Apple's partnership, explained

  Apple and OpenAI have partnered to bring ChatGPT to Apple devices via Apple's generative AI program, Apple Intelligence, uniting two major forces in the tech industry.  Continue Reading

• Conversational AI vs. generative AI: What's the difference?

  As AI continues to evolve, understanding the differences and collaborative potential of conversational AI and generative AI is vital to their role in shaping the digital landscape.  Continue Reading

• Machine customers explained: Everything you need to know

  In this fast-paced digital age, the concept of a machine customer has emerged, changing how businesses interact with their online platforms and services.  Continue Reading

• 59 trending HR buzzwords

  HR buzzwords -- such as quiet quitting, ghost jobs and industry hopping -- are all over social media. People are turning to social media to discuss their thoughts on the workplace.  Continue Reading

• A timeline and history of blockchain technology

  Riding the back of volatile cryptocurrencies, blockchain's trek has been raucous since 2009, but the technology's roots are much deeper and applications much richer than Bitcoin.  Continue Reading

• Top 13 generative AI influencers to follow

  Navigating the rapidly evolving generative AI field can be challenging. These generative AI influencers provide insights to help others learn about generative AI's potential.  Continue Reading

• AI lawsuits explained: Who's getting sued?

  Authors, artists and others are filing lawsuits against generative AI companies for using their data in bulk to train AI systems without permission.  Continue Reading

• 19 of the best large language models in 2024

  Large language models have been affecting search for years and have been brought to the forefront by ChatGPT and other chatbots.  Continue Reading

• 5 marketing campaign failure examples

  Apple aimed to showcase the new iPad's versatility. Instead, they faced backlash for a thoughtless ad that crushed dreams, marking a notable marketing failure.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 examples of humanoid robots

  Humanoids are a blend of AI and robotics. Meet top contenders, including Sophia, Atlas, Ameca, Geminoid DK, Nadine and Pepper, and explore their remarkable features.  Continue Reading

• ESG vs. CSR vs. sustainability: What's the difference?

  Environmental, social and governance and corporate social responsibility are related but different concepts that can be combined to boost corporate sustainability.  Continue Reading

• Broadband infrastructure program explained: The details

  With the $42.45 billion BEAD Program, each state will use allocated funds to connect all households to high-speed internet.  Continue Reading

• 12 books to read about women in STEM

  Women in STEM have often been overlooked, but here are some books highlighting their achievements and struggles to encourage future generations.  Continue Reading

• Hacking vs. spoofing: What's the difference?

  While email, text and phone enable instant communication in a technology-driven world, they also expose individuals and companies to cyberattacks such as hacking and spoofing.  Continue Reading

• 9 top data architect and data engineer certifications in 2024

  Learn what it takes to achieve and accelerate a rewarding career in data architecture and choose from among some of the best data architect and data engineer certifications.  Continue Reading

• The history of telephones explained

  The telephone, once a marvel for the rich, became a household necessity. Now, mobile phones and web calls have relegated landlines to near-forgotten relics.  Continue Reading

• Anonymous browsing explained: What you need to know

  Anonymous browsing, also known as private browsing or incognito mode, enables users to browse the internet without leaving a trail of online activities. Is it really anonymous?  Continue Reading

• 7 ways AI is affecting the travel industry

  AI has entrenched itself in the travel industry, assisting with planning, booking and customer service. Here's where you might see it in your travels.  Continue Reading

• Why healthcare data is often the target of ransomware attacks

  The healthcare industry relies heavily on IT systems. Sensitive patient data is valuable to hackers, leading to ransomware attacks that disrupt operations and endanger lives.  Continue Reading

• 10 common mistakes on resumes and how to avoid them

  Strategic resume crafting is crucial for all job candidates. Focus on relevant information, avoid errors and emphasize your achievements.  Continue Reading

• Gemini 1.5 Pro explained: Everything you need to know

  Google introduced Gemini 1.5 Pro -- its newest multimodal AI model that offers advanced features, including larger context windows and real-time conversations.  Continue Reading

• Worldcoin explained: Everything you need to know

  Sam Altman's Worldcoin uses iris scans for unique identification with plans to expand for wider adoption of a global currency on the blockchain. However, there are privacy concerns.  Continue Reading

• Self-checkout systems: What to know before implementing

  Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge of AI, a new era of business emerged relying less on humans and more on technology -- hence, the rise of self-checkout systems.  Continue Reading

• Quiet quitting explained: Everything you need to know

  While not a new concept, the term 'quiet quitting' has recently gained popularity on social media as some employees reject the hustle culture and set job boundaries.  Continue Reading

• 10 best remote networking tips

  Discover the challenges of remote work. Explore virtual networking tips, such as joining online communities, hosting virtual coffee breaks and hopping on informal video calls.  Continue Reading

• TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know

  The United States government takes aim at the viral video sharing application TikTok.  Continue Reading

• Tracking pixel vs. cookie: What's the difference?

  While tracking pixels and cookies accomplish similar tasks, they work in different ways. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• 10 notable zombie brands

  Remember those nostalgic brands like Sears and Toys R Us? They might not be officially dead as they try to come back to life and become a zombie brand.  Continue Reading

• Quiet management explained: Everything you need to know

  Tired of micromanaging? Quiet management empowers employees with autonomy, boosting productivity and morale. It's a trust-based approach that can work for many teams, but not all.  Continue Reading

• Women in tech statistics: The latest research and trends

  In the tech sector, women still trail their male counterparts in terms of pay, leadership roles and representation.  Continue Reading

• Why your -- and everyone else's -- customer service stinks

  Frustration with customer service teams isn't new. But there are some reasons why it is seemingly getting worse.  Continue Reading

• Binance money laundering scandal explained: What to know

  CEO Changpeng Zhao wanted Binance to be the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange; however, the U.S. filed criminal charges due to lax compliance and money laundering schemes.  Continue Reading

• 13 AI conferences to attend in 2024

  Stay up to date on the latest trends in AI, and further your understanding of the technology, by attending one of these industry events either in person or virtually.  Continue Reading

• 9 tips for good office etiquette

  Good office etiquette ensures a respectful, productive and collaborative work environment. Learn how to implement better office etiquette with these tips and tricks.  Continue Reading

• FCC broadband labels explained: Everything you need to know

  Similar to how a nutrition label details food content, the FCC now mandates labels for internet providers to clarify service details for consumers to improve transparency.  Continue Reading

• Bitcoin halving explained: Everything you need to know

  Since its 2009 inception, bitcoin surged from $0 to a peak of $69,000 in Nov. 2021. To control supply, a halving event happens to limit mining rewards and slow bitcoin creation.  Continue Reading

• What are the 5 Scrum values?

  Scrum defines five key values: openness, courage, respect, focus and commitment. Here's why they are important.  Continue Reading

• 6 common social media privacy issues

  Social media usage continues to grow as people share posts, videos and photos. However, there are data privacy issues and risks with sharing on social media.  Continue Reading

• Apple lawsuit history explained

  In March 2024, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging its smartphone market monopoly. However, this isn't the first time Apple has seen legal action.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 AI podcasts to listen to

  These top-rated podcasts will help you stay up to date with the latest AI news.  Continue Reading

• Foundation models explained: Everything you need to know

  Foundation models are large-scale, adaptable AI models reshaping enterprise AI. They hold promise but face risks such as biases, security breaches and environmental impacts.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of television technology explained

  Television's impact on global entertainment is profound and evolving with key milestones and advancements that shape its pivotal role in daily life.  Continue Reading

• Marketing in the metaverse: What marketers need to know

  The key to marketing is to stay in front of the target audience. With the evolving metaverse, companies can learn new ways to market to customers in this immersive, digital world.  Continue Reading

• 6 social media conferences to attend in 2024

  Social media is changing how businesses market products, interact with customers and build awareness. Here are events where businesses can learn to make the most of social media.  Continue Reading

• Generational values in the workplace explained

  Baby boomers and Gen X, Y and Z make up the modern workforce, bringing various skills to the table. Effective teamwork requires understanding the values each generation holds.  Continue Reading

• Digital nomad visas: 28 destinations offering them

  Digital nomad visas are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people choose to work remotely.  Continue Reading