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Apple’s new iPad ad accused of crushing creative dreams

Hi, Welcome Welcome back May 08, 2024 Apple’s new iPad ad accused of crushing creative dreams The new Apple iPad Pro ad “Crush” smashes musical instruments and art supplies to illustrate the device’s capabilities—and that’s leaving a lot of Apple fans fuming. BY Jeff Beer On Tuesday, Apple dropped a new ad for the all-new iPad … Continue reading Apple’s new iPad ad accused of crushing creative dreams →

Could Microsoft President Brad Smith Fall Out Of Step With Brand Loyalists?

Could Microsoft President Brad Smith Fall Out Of Step With Brand Loyalists? by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 8, 2024 Microsoft President Brad Smith may have just created a deeper chasm between brand loyalists and those who are not, with the introduction of the company’s new AI hub. Smith agreed to have President Joe … Continue reading Could Microsoft President Brad Smith Fall Out Of Step With Brand Loyalists? →

Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive)

May 08, 2024 Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive) TikTok Germany’s general manager, Tobias Henning, has been subject to at least three complaints since 2021. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Update: This story has been updated to include comments from Tobias Henning. TikTok’s general manager in Germany, Tobias Henning, has gone … Continue reading Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive) →

The dark side of virtual try-on tools: Safeguarding biometric data

Hackers are finding ways to steal biometric identifiers, like facial recognition and fingerprints. Here’s how to avoid data breaches. Alicia Arnold on May 8, 2024   The increasing use of biometric data, such as facial recognition and fingerprints, for authentication raises new privacy risks, especially in a world where virtual try-on is an increasingly widely … Continue reading The dark side of virtual try-on tools: Safeguarding biometric data →

Canva’s radical overhaul aims to destroy Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

 May 23, 2024 Canva’s radical overhaul aims to destroy Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Canva is gunning for the enterprise set with new tools and features that are a direct challenge to the incumbents. BY Jesus Diaz Canva announced today that it has completely redesigned its user experience. The update comes with a revamped interface that … Continue reading Canva’s radical overhaul aims to destroy Microsoft Office and Google Workspace →

The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices

May 08, 2024 The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices The law stems from a legislator’s frustration at not being able to purchase tickets to a 2023 Swift show. BY Associated Press People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed … Continue reading The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices →

This new ‘decarceration index’ ranks companies that avoid prison contracts and hire formerly incarcerated workers

May 08, 2024 This new ‘decarceration index’ ranks companies that avoid prison contracts and hire formerly incarcerated workers FreeCap Financial worked with investment index company BITA to create FreeIn, which ranks companies committed to fair hiring practices, among other efforts. BY Ellie Stevens For the past decade, large institutions and even cities have been eliminating their … Continue reading This new ‘decarceration index’ ranks companies that avoid prison contracts and hire formerly incarcerated workers →

HubSpot’s Content Hub: How does it impact marketing’s future?

Discover why HubSpot’s Content Hub points to tech stack consolidation, and how this AI-led feature actually underlines the need for human expertise.  Ali Schwanke on May 23, 2024     Having spent more than a decade working with tools like HubSpot, I’ve seen how powerful these platforms can be for marketing and sales growth. But … Continue reading HubSpot’s Content Hub: How does it impact marketing’s future? →