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Artificial intelligence

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

16 hours ago

European startups

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

Robot Zuckerberg shows how IT can free up CEOs' time

Web development

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

fromwww.bbc.com

22 hours ago

London startup

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

fromwww.businessinsider.com

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.

European startups

16 hours ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Andon Market is the first AI-run store in the Bay Area, managed by an AI named Luna.

fromComputerworld

Robot Zuckerberg shows how IT can free up CEOs' time

AI could threaten CEO positions as superintelligence may outperform human executives in the near future.

Web development

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.

London startup

fromwww.bbc.com

22 hours ago

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Digital Richard is an AI twin that assists Richard Skellett in business and personal decision-making, serving as a model for digital twins at Bloor Research.

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London startup

12 hours ago

How UK fintechs are moving into mobile connectivity with gigs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK challenger banks are integrating essential services into mobile apps to enhance user retention and reduce churn rates.

fromZDNET

19 hours ago

AI-powered website builders have come a long way - here's your best option in 2026

Generative AI significantly enhances web development, with notable improvements in AI-based website builders since 2025.

Web frameworks

fromInfoQ

21 hours ago

Speed at Scale: Optimizing the Largest CX Platform Out There

Optimizing performance in customer experience platforms involves addressing challenges rather than focusing solely on the latest technologies.

Philosophy

fromPsychology Today

What AI Can't Calculate About a Human Life

Human life is a singular, unrepeatable event, contrasting with AI's reliance on patterns and probabilities.

Data science

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.bbc.com

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

5 hours ago

Leveraging Digital Tools for Restaurant Success: A Guide for Foodservice Professionals - Food & Beverage Magazine

Embracing technology and data analytics is essential for enhancing operations and guest experiences in the food and beverage industry.

Online Community Development

fromTNW | Opinion

Trusti explores human-centered recommendations in digital platforms

Digital platforms have transformed decision-making by providing access to reviews, which significantly influence consumer choices.

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep | TechCrunch

Uber launched a new feature allowing customers to return items purchased on Uber Eats from home, enhancing app engagement beyond ride-hailing and delivery.

5 hours ago

Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus

Dairy Queen is widely launching the tech built by Presto, an AI company that already works with chains like Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Taco John's, and Fazoli's.

Silicon Valley food

Mobile UX

5 hours ago

Our new favorite budget phones

The best budget phones currently are the iPhone 17E and Google's Pixel 10A, with the Nothing Phone 4A Pro as a strong alternative.

fromSmashing Magazine

Alternative transportation

How To Improve UX In Legacy Systems - Smashing Magazine

Improving UX in legacy systems requires gradual progress while addressing user and stakeholder needs.

DevOps

fromComputerWeekly.com

11 hours ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.

1 hour ago

This car company just patented a toilet under your seat

A Chinese automaker has patented a compact in-car toilet designed for long journeys and camping, featuring a slide-out mechanism and advanced waste management system.

Remote teams

fromComputerworld

14 hours ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.

Healthcare

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Why Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Learning Management

Engagement is essential for effective Learning Management Systems, as low participation leads to poor outcomes and limited knowledge retention.

fromGamesBeat

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.

Marketing

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

Media industry

fromObserver

7 hours ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.

The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe

All empires eventually fall, and it seems the creative software industry has collectively decided that Adobe's time has come. The Creative Cloud provider's suite of design tools have been considered the industry standard for decades.

Graphic design

Careers

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.

Alternative medicine

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

"This redesign will better reflect our expanding entertainment offering and make it easier for members to engage how and when they want," the company stated in its Q1 2026 earnings letter to shareholders.

Television

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

You will be forgotten by most people you know. Not because you didn't matter but because attention is a resource and you are competing with every screen, every urgency, every crisis that isn't you. The people who stay remembered figured out something the rest of us are still learning - Silicon Canals

Connections fade not due to lack of importance, but because life demands attention elsewhere.

Gadgets

fromGSMArena.com

Samsung SmartThings gets Now Brief integration

Samsung's SmartThings now integrates with Now Brief for enhanced home automation and family care features.

Tech industry

fromTheregister

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.

Web development

fromEngadget

Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Opera introduces Browser Connector, allowing integration of ChatGPT or Claude for enhanced browsing with AI assistance.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

75% of homebuyers expect AI in the mortgage process

U.S. buyer confidence in homebuying has decreased, with younger generations seeing AI as a potential solution despite growing distrust in AI systems.

Music production

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

Education

fromPsychology Today

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.

Bootstrapping

fromEntrepreneur

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.

Deliverability

fromenglish.elpais.com

fromHarvard Business Review

Only 13% of emails are written by people, and more than half end up in the spam folder: This isn't a technical detail; it's a structural change'

Email is increasingly dominated by automated systems, with 87% of traffic generated by them, leading to declining effectiveness and user engagement.

Startup companies

The Challenges of Scaling a Technology for Social Good

Access to safe sanitation is critical for over three billion people, impacting public health, gender equity, and economic development.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

22 hours ago

The Sectors Quietly Leading UK's Booming Digital Economy

The UK digital economy reached a $1.2 trillion valuation in 2025, driven by fintech and digital entertainment growth.

fromDigiday

17 hours ago

Puma's AI head says the brand is still giving 'the keys to the consumer' as it invests in digital concierge

Puma is integrating AI technology to enhance customer experience and aims to regain market growth after recent financial losses.

fromwww.theguardian.com

17 hours ago

How do I end a call?': the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Older residents in Tokyo are learning to use smartphones to avoid digital isolation as 3G networks are phased out.

How To Choose A Web Design Company That Understands Your Customers

The right web design company can optimize websites for higher conversions by understanding business needs and integrating necessary systems.

#privacy

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

Privacy technologies

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.

fromMedium

20 hours ago

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.

Software development

fromTechzine Global

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.

#ai-adoption

How Retailers Are Turning AI Adoption Into Brand Loyalty

AI adoption is rapid, but consumer trust is declining due to a lack of transparency in data usage.

From legacy processes to AI-native work

Integrating AI into organizations requires a new orchestration model that balances technology with human roles and behaviors.

fromNew Relic

Business intelligence

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

AI search adoption splits along income lines | MarTech

AI search adoption varies significantly by household income, revealing a growing digital inequality in access to information and decision-making tools.

How Retailers Are Turning AI Adoption Into Brand Loyalty

AI adoption is rapid, but consumer trust is declining due to a lack of transparency in data usage.

From legacy processes to AI-native work

Integrating AI into organizations requires a new orchestration model that balances technology with human roles and behaviors.

fromNew Relic

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

AI search adoption splits along income lines | MarTech

AI search adoption varies significantly by household income, revealing a growing digital inequality in access to information and decision-making tools.

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.

Healthcare

fromArs Technica

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.

Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail

AI is reshaping retail by determining visibility and influencing consumer decisions through personalized insights and streamlined processes.

fromAmazon Web Services

4 hours ago

From hours to minutes: How Agentic AI gave marketers time back for what matters | Amazon Web Services

AWS Marketing's TAA team developed an AI solution that drastically reduces webpage assembly time, enhancing efficiency and content quality for marketing teams.

fromEntrepreneur

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Phenomenon Studio: AI-Driven UI/UX Innovations Defining the 2026 Design Evolution - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI is now essential in UI/UX design, enabling anticipatory interfaces that enhance user experience and drive business success.

#digital-marketing

Marketing

Balancing brand and performance for long-term growth

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

Marketing

Balancing brand and performance for long-term growth

Enjoy transforms businesses by creating impactful digital experiences through insights and a focus on both short-term and long-term strategies.

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

more#digital-marketing

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Creating meaningful moments across the customer journey | MarTech

Modern marketing must balance automation with genuine human connection to maintain customer trust.

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Creating meaningful moments across the customer journey | MarTech

Modern marketing must balance automation with genuine human connection to maintain customer trust.

Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode | TechCrunch

Google's AI Mode enhances web exploration by allowing side-by-side browsing and contextual search across multiple tabs.

fromMedium

AI, UX, and the factory model

The digital design landscape is shifting towards a factory model, redefining roles and metrics of success in software development.

fromTheStreet

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal Payment Links are now integrated in Canva, allowing instant payments from designs without needing a separate e-commerce platform.

fromApp Developer Magazine

IT spending rises as banks balance legacy and innovation

Financial institutions are increasing IT budgets to balance innovation, legacy systems, and regulation, focusing on business value and operational resilience.

fromeLearning Industry

How To Build A Marketing Technology (MarTech) Stack: Crafting A Digital Arsenal For Future Growth

A well-structured MarTech stack is essential for business growth and effective demand generation.

fromTechRepublic

7 hours ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

fromMedium

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.

fromMiami Herald

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal's Payment Links feature is now integrated into Canva, allowing users to turn designs into checkout pages seamlessly.

fromAP News

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.

from24/7 Wall St.

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.

fromThe Village Voice

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.

fromAbove the Law

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.

fromExchangewire

20 hours ago

Agentic Advertising Needs Interoperability, Standardisation and Adoption to Thrive

The ad industry is transitioning to agentic advertising, promising automation and efficiency but requiring careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls.

fromEntrepreneur

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.

fromExchangewire

Speed, Data, and the Great Consolidation: What's Powering MENA's Quick Commerce?

Quick commerce in MENA has rapidly evolved into a necessity, driven by high smartphone usage and cashless payment adoption.

fromTearsheet

How American Express is fixing the weak link in agentic commerce - Tearsheet

Agentic commerce is evolving with AI agents that anticipate user needs, transforming transactions while maintaining user control and trust.

fromThe Cool Down

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

fromAdExchanger

Betterment's 'AntiMarketing' Machine | AdExchanger

Betterment's marketing strategy focuses on long-term investment and customer retention rather than short-term trading engagement.

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

1 month ago

Mobile Isn't A Channel. It's The Primary Customer Experience

Do you remember when 2007 was dubbed "The year of mobile"? That was when Apple launched the iPhone and firmly established mobile as the secondary channel for online engagement, after the desktop. The company's approach was so revolutionary that, in today's world, the mobile experience has become the primary experience for brand and customer interaction. More people search for products and services on their phones than on any other platform.

Mobile UX