ChatGPT isn’t always enough: After losing the search engine wars to Google’s wallet, Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to CoPilot. Constantine von Hoffman on November 16, 2023 ChatGPT is great for a lot of things, but it won’t win you the search engine wars. The kickoff of the ChatGPT frenzy last year was Microsoft’s announcement it … Continue reading The latest AI-powered marketing tech releases
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These early Black Friday tech deals are available now
By Chris Morris November 15, 2023 Black Friday 2023 is a unique shopping experience. What used to be a one-day sales extravaganza has morphed into a nearly monthlong event, where the first “Black Friday” sales started on Nov. 3. That retail sales creep might annoy traditionalists, but it’s a good opportunity for bargain-hunters or … Continue reading These early Black Friday tech deals are available now
Acquia acquires tech platform to expand DXP capabilities
The new technology will let users automate content accessibility issues, brand compliance and user privacy compliance. Constantine von Hoffman on November 14, 2023 Acquia kicked off the annual Engage conference by announcing a major acquisition and expansion of the company’s digital experience platform (DXP) based on the purchase. The Boston-based company is purchasing the website … Continue reading Acquia acquires tech platform to expand DXP capabilities
Tech layoffs update: Job losses continue in November
By Michael Grothaus November 10, 2023 Update Friday, November 10: Job losses have continued at a number of tech companies in November, according to the latest stats from the online tracker Layoffs.fyi. Here are a few of the notable companies that have made significant staff cuts. Nextdoor The neighborhood-focused social platform said in its … Continue reading Tech layoffs update: Job losses continue in November
What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund
By Pavithra Mohan As the head of talent at CapitalG, Alphabet’s $4 billion independent growth fund, Lauren Illovsky helps guide the firm’s portfolio companies as they scope out executive level hires and fill out their boards. Illovsky sees her role as absorbing—and solving—any challenges they’re facing in the talent department. “I always tell them … Continue reading What to know about hiring in tech right now, according to the head of talent at Alphabet’s growth fund
How Tech Sprawl Actually Slows Digital Transformation
How Tech Sprawl Actually Slows Digital Transformation Nick Bandy / Oct 20, 2023 Think about the last software program you purchased for your employees. You may have needed only one or two of its features, so you kept the previous program that your employees used before as well. After that was implemented, you noticed … Continue reading How Tech Sprawl Actually Slows Digital Transformation
B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors
Buyers want vendors who know their industry, deliver on support, provide clear product and pricing info, and are open about fulfillment. Constantine von Hoffman on October 18, 2023 B2B buyers’ pain points when dealing with technology vendors have persisted — and in some cases, worsened — over the last year, according to Hero Digital’s annual … Continue reading B2B buyers see persistent problems with tech vendors
Former tech CEO being sued for defrauding JPMorgan has hit back with dramatic allegations
By Clint Rainey October 16, 2023 Charlie Javice, the 31-year-old charged with defrauding JPMorgan of $175 million with her student-aid startup Frank, is now arguing that the bank and Department of Justice have been working in tandem to kneecap her legal team’s criminal defense. Back in April, the U.S. Attorney for New York’s Southern … Continue reading Former tech CEO being sued for defrauding JPMorgan has hit back with dramatic allegations
They’re Giving It All – Tech That Detects AI-Generated Clickbait
They’re Giving It All – Tech That Detects AI-Generated Clickbait by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 2, 2023 Tools and chatbots are being used to generate massive amounts of low-quality content solely for the purpose of attracting programmatic ad spend. Targeting signals are being deprecated and cookies are crumbling. Everything is connected. It creates … Continue reading They’re Giving It All – Tech That Detects AI-Generated Clickbait
‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it
By Wilfred Chan September 26, 2023 For two decades, Cory Doctorow has led a public fight against draconian copyright laws, monopolistic tech platforms, and surveillance capitalism. But the challenge in trying to stoke a rebellion against the tech giants isn’t just that they’re powerful—it’s that their tactics are so boring. “It is precisely because … Continue reading ‘We do not have fast companies anymore’: Cory Doctorow on where tech went wrong, and how to fix it