Coach’s knitwear supplier bets $1M on Jellibeans’ fashion prediction tech
In fashion design, success is often determined by talent, hard work and a sprinkle of luck. In the era of big and artificial intelligence, however, fashion design has become somewhat more predictable. Leveraging both realms of technologies, California-based Jellibeans has built a set of software that analyzes fashion trends and
Read moreAmazon brings conversational AI to kids with launch of ‘Explore with Alexa’
Amazon’s Echo devices will now allow kids to have interactive conversations with an AI-powered Alexa via a new feature called “Explore with Alexa.” First announced in September, the addition to the Amazon Kids+ content subscription allows children to have kid-friendly conversations with Alexa, powered by generative AI, but in a
Read moreHow I Fell in Kotlin’s RunBlocking Deadlock Trap, and How You Can Avoid It
The blocking coroutine builder can kickstart your coroutine journey, but you need to know the risks—and the alternativesPhoto by DDP on UnsplashWhen you write your first coroutine in Kotlin, you might do it with the runBlocking function, like this.https://medium.com/media/491a66ff5dfc434aecb2fbf8f4d9a139/hrefIt’s a super easy way to start new coroutines. Calling a suspending function like
Read moreThe Future of iGaming!
AvatarUX is a pioneering game studio that is at the forefront of shaping the future of iGaming. Despite being relatively new to the industry, AvatarUX has gained widespread recognition, thanks to its innovative content and groundbreaking game mechanics. Their current game portfolio boasts over 20 exceptional slots, all powered by
Read moreThe Evolution of Customer Loyalty Programmes
Over the past 25 years, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the customer loyalty landscape, largely attributed to technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. In the early stages of LoyaltyPlus, loyalty programmes were rather generic and lacked the multifaceted nature that characterises today’s offerings. However, the integration of personalisation
Read moreTikTok Removes 107 Million Videos for Violating its Regulations
With millions of users having access to smartphones across the world with the ability to capture and share content across the world, stringent policies to control what content is permitted to the public should be crucial for social media platforms. The sensitive nature of certain content should in some way
Read moreGoogle is actively looking to insert different types of ads in its generative AI search
Google confirmed on its earnings call that it is working on different ad formats for its generative AI-powered search experience — Google shared some ideas earlier this year and the mention in the earnings call could indicate that a rollout could happen sooner rather than later. This project is particularly
Read moreHashtag Trending Oct.25 – NordVPN surveys the amount of time required to read privacy policies; Okta experiences a significant drop in its market valuation; A new tool has been developed to help artists against AI scraping
Canadian readers would have to spend a week a month just reading privacy pages. OKTA wipes out billions of market cap due to latest hack. And holy poison pill Batman – poisoned images mess up the AI engines that study them. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag
Read moreSukhiba eyes expansion to power WhatsApp conversational commerce in Africa
The social commerce market size in Africa is expected to continue growing as businesses and micro-entrepreneurs embrace digital media, driven by the rising usage of apps like WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram. Yet even as sellers leverage these social sites for online presence to showcase their products and connect with customers,
Read moreHow can you protect your data efficiently?
Protecting your critical business data has never been more important. However, for South Africans, this can prove challenging in the face of an ever-evolving environment, including digital transformation, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Adding to the complexity, many businesses have legacy on-premises solutions, so the data landscape leans towards a
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