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You Can Now Pay $200 a Month for a ‘Reasoning’ ChatGPT
Would you pay $200 a month for unlimited ChatGPT? What if it’s able to “reason”? OpenAI thinks you just might. As part of its “12 days of Shipmas,” where the company is announcing new features for 12 days straight, OpenAI is finally bringing its first reasoning model out of preview, as well as adding unlimited access to it and all…
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Why pay when it’s free?
When comparing free VPN vs paid VPN options, it’s important to understand both the benefits and limitations. Free VPNs are an appealing choice for those who want to stay private without paying a dime, but these services often come with limited server access and slower speeds. Sometimes, they may even expose you to privacy and security risks. Meanwhile, paid VPNs…
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The IT department is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and it’s all down to the rise of AI – workers are gaining C-suite praise, bigger budgets, and pay rises
The rise of generative AI has boosted the status of IT departments, according to new research, helping IT leaders drive career growth, secure pay rises, and gain promotions. In a survey by software firm 1E, nearly six-in-ten US IT leaders said the rise of AI had improved their IT department’s status within their company, making them more influential. Nearly nine-in-ten…
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How Does Tap To Pay Work?
Many customers would rather ditch inserting and swiping their credit cards. Luckily, you can meet the moment via Tap to Pay technology. This innovation eliminates the need to insert or swipe a credit card. Instead, your customers simply hover their card or smart device near a payment terminal. No fumbling with zip codes and no signatures required. As a result,…
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Pay Once and Use This PDF Tool Forever
Savvy businesses have discovered a secret weapon in the battle against software subscription fees: Lifetime licenses. Yes, your days of monthly or yearly subscriptions could very well be over if you grab this new PDF tool. SwifDoo PDF Pro doesn’t require a subscription to edit, convert, sign, or manipulate your business’ PDFs. Instead of those painful $20 monthly fees, you’d…
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Will new Apple Pay oversight make Apple Bank a good idea? – Computerworld
The rise and rise of digital payments That’s certainly what the CFPB thinks. “Digital payments have gone from novelty to necessity and our oversight must reflect this reality,” said Chopra. “The rule will help to protect consumer privacy, guard against fraud, and prevent illegal account closures.” If you think back, it wasn’t terribly long ago when the notion that Apple wanted to…
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The Pros and Cons of Apple Pay Later, Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Last year Apple introduced its own take on “buy now, pay later” (BNPL), Apple Pay Later. The name is a play on Apple’s existing mobile payment service, combined with the “pay later” appeal of BNPL financing. Using Apple Pay Later is essentially taking out a loan, like any BNPL service. So how exactly does Apple Pay Later work, and what…
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5 Best Salary Benchmarking Tools for Competitive Pay Analysis
As the job market continues to evolve, the cost of living, salaries, and benefits are all rising globally. This quick evolution presents a difficult challenge for hiring managers and HR reps who want to keep up with their local market and what competitors offer new employees. That’s where salary compensation benchmarking tools can help. SEE: New employee checklist and default…
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What to Do When Your Employer Shifts Your Pay From Salary to Hourly
You most likely get paid in one of two ways: a salary (a fixed amount of compensation paid out in regular intervals) or hourly (a wage per hour). About 55.7% of all workers in this country are paid hourly, meaning they qualify for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week (salaried employees are “exempt” from this…
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IT certifications for cloud architects, data security engineers, and ethical hackers yield the biggest pay boosts – Computerworld
“While learning new technology skills is vital, the ability for employees to demonstrate practical expertise through industry-recognized certifications is increasingly valued,” Gartner said. “Though they may not be a mandatory prerequisite for every position, certifications can empower individuals and organizations alike.” “Our data suggests that tech professionals skilled in cloud computing, security, data privacy, and risk management, as well as…
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