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Was the Apple Card too good? – Computerworld
Look at it this way, while Apple has to sell and invent real products and services to make its money, banks just need to increase property values to charge interest on mortgage money they notionally lend which doesn’t actually exist. A little like artificially manipulated crypto value spikes, it’s a lot easier to create scarcity than to meet it with…
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How Good Is PIA VPN?
Private Internet Access Fast facts Our rating: 4.5 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $3.33 (annual plan)Key features: 10,000-35,000 servers across 91 countries. Customizable VPN experience. Unlimited device connections. Private Internet Access has been a long-time player in the VPN space. It has a massive server fleet that spans across 91 countries and offers fast speeds through its customizable application.…
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Most Video Game Sequels Stopped Trying to Innovate (and That’s a Good Thing)
Summary Many modern sequels aim to innovate but can miss the mark with poorly implemented ideas from previous games. The best modern sequels focus on polishing mechanics from past games rather than introducing drastic innovations. Safe sequels are important for refining ideas and providing a chance for a series to improve before introducing major changes. Video game sequels are often…
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Sonos CEO exits following major app fail — but there’s good news
After a disastrous 2024, Sonos appears to be trying to right the ship with news that long-time CEO Patrick Spence is resigning from the company, including his position on the board of directors, effective today. The company announced that it would immediately begin the search for a new CEO with a spokesperson telling The Verge that “we’ll work on finding…
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Is the Pillow Cube the Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep?
Ginger and I had less success with the memory foam-based Pillow Cube. It comes in three sizes, so I bought the smallest, for people shorter than 5 feet 3 inches tall, and Ginger got the standard size for 5-foot-4-inch to 6-foot-3-inch people. The pillow kept my head and spine aligned when I lay on my side atop my medium-firm Casper…
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For Apple IT admins, the new year means it’s a good time to upskill – Computerworld
WWDC Let’s start with the one everyone knows about, which is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held every June. The event has become an Apple keynote event in its own right, and while most of the content is intended for Apple developers, it always includes at least a few sessions for IT pros; the exact number varies each year, but the…
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Apple needs good AI acquisition hires – Computerworld
The thing is, this is all about scale. That means that even if Apple does recruit that village of AI experts, the acceleration in demand for AI is going to continue, and it will probably need to recruit a second village full a few weeks later. Again, it won’t be alone. That need for skill is an imperative forcing tech…
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I Wish Facebook Was as Good at Suggesting Content as It Is at Suggesting Ads
Got an ad on Facebook for a gadget you were talking about with a friend? That’s Facebook for you. But when it comes to suggesting organic content, it’s often a hit or miss. With some experimenting, though, you could quickly fill the gaps between the two algorithms. Facebook Ads Are Surprisingly Accurate Let’s admit it. Facebook’s ads are frighteningly on…
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How to Find a Good Wake Up Call Service +5 Alternatives
We’ve all been there: snoozing our alarm to catch a few extra minutes of rest, only to fall back asleep by accident. Wake-up call services offer a more reliable solution, providing a nudge to ensure we start our day on time. Depending on the service, you may have to answer the phone, solve a puzzle, or talk to a human…
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Why Zone 3 Cardio Is Just as Good as Zone 2
There are benefits to training in heart rate zone 2, and you’ve probably heard all about them. But what happens when your heart rate spikes into zone 3, whether when you’re on a run or doing cardio at the gym? Surprise—you don’t lose the benefits of zone 2 training. Zone 3 is arguably just as good for you, or maybe…
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