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Managing Technology’s Impact On Society Will Require A Responsible And Ethical Tech Organization

Forrester IT

Digital acceleration means all companies need to understand their technological and social impacts to build customer trust. Responsible and ethical tech efforts will need to be coordinated across the enterprise.

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5 Strategies to Proactively Address the Growing Mental Health Crisis Amongst IT Professionals

Association of Information Technology Professional

Many IT professionals often start their career bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, however high pressure aspects can cause stress. Here are five common mental health stressors that IT professionals face and proactive, healthy strategies to address them.

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To Ensure Your Tech Has a Positive Impact On Society, Build A Responsible And Ethical Tech Org

Forrester IT

Digital acceleration means all companies need to understand their technological and social impacts to build customer trust. Responsible and ethical tech efforts will need to be coordinated across the enterprise.

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Killware: The Most Dangerous Evolution of Ransomware?

Information Week

Following these four best practices will not only empower you to defend against killware, but they will also help you defend against all other types of cyberattacks.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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The Future Of Work: Employee Privacy

Forrester IT

Written by Enza Iannopollo, PA Written by Heidi Shey, PA Privacy has become a priority for virtually every company regardless of size, vertical, and geography. Privacy regulations have popped up around the world, including Europe, the US, and China. India will soon be added to the list. Rising customers’ and employees’ privacy expectations are also […].

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Kaspersky stopped more than 30,000 attempts to use the Log4Shell exploit in January

Tech Republic Security

The critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache's Log4j utility continues to be a popular tactic for cybercriminals. Consider this yet another plea to patch your systems.

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FIX SCCM Task Sequence Download File Failed Error 80072ee2

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post FIX SCCM Task Sequence Download File Failed Error 80072ee2 appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Jitesh Kumar.

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Nearly All NFTs Created With OpenSea’s Free Minting Tool Are Fake, Plagiarized, or Spam

Gizmodo

A free non-fungible token minting tool from OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces online, is being overwhelmingly misused to commit fraud and create spam, the company said on Thursday. Read more.

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Could AI be used to cheat on programming tests?

Venture Beast

A new study finds that a freely available AI tool could be used to cheat on coding assignments. But how serious is the threat? Read More.

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Physicists Spotted a Rare ‘X’ Particle From the Beginning of the Universe

Gizmodo

Researchers at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland recently detected a vanishingly rare particle they believe was around at the very beginning of the universe. The particle—called an X particle for now, because no one knows exactly what it is—was produced by colliding billions of heavy ions inside the famous… Read more.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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Ubisoft on NFTs: Gamers just 'don't get it'

TechSpot

While Ubisoft has been investing in blockchain titles through its Strategic Innovation Lab since at least 2018, and CEO Yves Guillemot is a founding member of the Blockchain Gaming Alliance, the studio was one the first major developers to shoehorn NFTs into its games by adding them to Ghost Recon.

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Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide

The Verge

Image: Joe Rogan. Spotify employees are vocally upset inside the company over the streaming platform’s deal with Joe Rogan due to his views on COVID vaccines, but their executive leadership has mostly stayed quiet both inside and outside the firm. Today, however, Dustee Jenkins, Spotify’s head of global communications and public relations, posted a message to the company Slack addressing employee concerns about Joe Rogan’s presence on the platform after Neil Young removed his music in protest.

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Atari is combining NFTs with loot boxes to celebrate its 50th anniversary

TechSpot

GFTs appear like wrapped gift boxes, but “unwrap” on a specific date to reveal a surprise. Each GFT is an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain, and the initial collection will celebrate Atari’s 50th year in business. The set of 10 GFTs will be inspired by the company’s iconic games, with.

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The great startup reset: Why founders should prepare for lower valuations

GeekWire

The S&P 500 is down more than 10% since the beginning of the year, putting it into “correction” territory. The NASDAQ is down almost 15%, but the carnage among growth technology stocks is concealed by the relative outperformance of the trillion-dollar “Big Tech” behemoths. Recently, high-flying tech stocks like CloudFlare, DocuSign, Shopify, Twilio and Zoom are all down over 50%.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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My new toy is a USB-C cable with a built-in power meter

The Verge

A USB-C power meter cable charging up a Skydio 2 drone. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge. While I’m waiting for the adapter that’ll turn my DeWalt power tool batteries into a powerful laptop charger , I thought I might introduce you to another intriguing USB-C trend. You can now buy $20 USB-C cables that come complete with their own wattage meter, letting you see just how fast they’re charging your devices.

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Social media scammers stole $770 million from victims last year

TechSpot

The FTC writes that 25% of all reported losses to fraud in 2021 were those that originated from social media platforms. The most recent figures mark an eighteenfold increase over 2017 reported losses, but they are likely to be much higher as many people are too embarrassed or ashamed to report being scammed.

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Neil Young says he ‘felt better’ after leaving Spotify and its ‘shitty’ sound quality

The Verge

Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic. Even after departing the platform , Neil Young isn’t done criticizing Spotify yet. Today, the rock legend has published another letter on his website, describing Spotify as a purveyor of “more songs and less sound.” Young says that he “felt better” after pulling his music catalog from the leading streaming music service earlier this week while noting that he’s strongly opposed to censorship and that “private companies have the right to choose what they profit from

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Nvidia's RTX 3050 desktop GPU launches and promptly sells out

TechSpot

Over on Newegg, we’re seeing no less than 17 cards and bundles on offer from companies like Asus, Gigabyte, Zotac and MSI. Pricing ranges from $249.99 to $594.98, and 13 of the 17 offerings were restricted to Newegg’s Shuffle lottery program. All are currently listed as out of stock.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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Apple trolls Spotify with Neil Young tweets, playlists, and push notifications

The Verge

“We Love Neil” — subtle stuff. | Image: Apple Music / The Verge. Earlier this week, Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify after falling out with the platform over its hosting of Joe Rogan and COVID misinformation. So now, of course, rival streamer Apple Music is courting Young and his fans, sending out tweets , playlists , and even push notifications to brand itself as “The home of Neil Young.”.

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Best RAM for Intel 12th-Gen Core: DDR4 vs. DDR5

TechSpot

A close look at memory scaling performance with Intel Core 12th-gen CPUs, to help you choose the best DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits for Alder Lake.

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Google leaks Pixel 6A name in, of all things, a coloring book

The Verge

A leaked render of the unannounced Pixel 6A. | Image: Steve Hemmerstoffer / 91Mobiles. A Google-produced coloring book may have just offered the first official mention of the Pixel 6A, the rumored affordable followup to last year’s flagship Pixel 6 and 6 Pro , Droid-Life reports. The coloring book was sent out alongside a Nest Audio smart speaker to members of Google’s Pixel Superfans group , which was launched last year to provide a “VIP experience for Pixel lovers” including access to “limited

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TeamGroup unveils 13GB/s PCIe 5.0 SSD for consumers

TechSpot

TeamGroup announced that its T-Force Cardea PCIe Gen5 SSD, part of the Cardea series, is capable of maximum sequential read speeds of over 13,000MB/s and write speeds exceeding 12,000MB/s. The company added that it will be available in capacities reaching 4TB.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Big Tech Will Soon Have to Disclose Salaries for Jobs in NYC and It's Freaking Out the Money Men

Gizmodo

Big businesses are throwing a tantrum in New York over a new pay transparency law requiring all employers with more than four employees to post minimum and maximum salary ranges for posted positions. Those rules are significant and would apply to the majority of New York’s 8.5 million residents. Read more.

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Apple revenue hit a record $123.9 billion in Q4, beating expectations and the chip shortage

TechSpot

For its first-quarter earnings of 2022, which covers last October to December for Apple, quarterly revenue jumped 11% year-on-year to an all-time high of $123.9 billion, smashing analysts’ average estimate of $118.7 billion. Net income reached $34.63 billion as gross margins increased around 43.8%, while sales in China grew 20%.

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Fast and Furious 10 Has Recruited Aquaman, Which Feels Only Natural

Gizmodo

When last we left the Fast and Furious franchise , Dominic Torreto’s crew had finally made it into space. For the next installment, could they go under the sea? Anything’s possible, especially since Aquaman himself , Jason Momoa, is likely to join the cast. Read more.

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Warner Music and Sandbox are bringing live concerts to the metaverse

TechSpot

Have you ever imagined seeing a concert of Bruno Mars, The Black Keys, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, or Michael Bublé in the metaverse? Well, thanks to WMG's new partnership with The Sandbox, that's now a possibility.

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

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Newly Discovered Insect Looks Like Mothman

Gizmodo

Researchers in western Uganda found a new species of leafhopper insect, the first sighting of any animal from its genus seen since 1969. The red-eyed, metallic-looking animal resembles the legendary Mothman and is nearly as rare. Read more.

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42 ways Google Assistant can make you more efficient on Android

Computerworld Vertical IT

Google Assistant is artificial intelligence at your fingertips, especially on Android — but sometimes, it can be tough to know what to ask an omniscient robot to do. I'm here to help. I've talked to my Android phone more than I'd care to admit (even before it did anything in response — boy, were those awkward times), and I've put together the ultimate guide to Google Assistant's most useful productivity-oriented possibilities.

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We Finally Know Why a Solar Array on NASA’s Asteroid Probe Failed to Open

Gizmodo

In space now for more than three months, the Lucy asteroid explorer is operating normally, save for a solar panel that failed to fully unfurl shortly after launch. Experts with the mission say they’ve identified the problem, but whether they’ll be able to fix it remains an open question. Read more.

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Steam's Lunar New Year Sale is live, but it won't last long

TechSpot

The first Steam sale of 2022 gets going with deals on nearly two dozen Resident Evil games including 87 percent off Resident Evil Revelations 2, a full 80 percent off the Resident Evil 6 complete pack and 75 percent off Resident Evil 0. With the savings, you can take home all three for just $13.75.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.