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What if your home TV screen could recognize you? DirecTV will show AI-generated ads featuring your face in 2026. Are you ready for personalized living-room ads like this?

#SmartTV #AdTech #ConsumerTech #Innovation
DirecTV screensavers will show AI-generated ads with your face in 2026
Like other companies with streaming businesses, DirecTV is leaning into ads more.
arstechnica.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for File Explorer to respond… or wondered why half of it still flashes white when you’re using dark mode… this one’s for you.

Microsoft has quietly rolled out a series of much-needed improvements to File Explorer. And they’re exactly the kind of polish users
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Which devices are still holding strong? GLOBAL PC shipments are forecast to hit ~274 million units in 2025 which is up 4.1% despite economic headwinds. PCs are still in demand in the mobile era.

#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
IDC now expects global PC shipments to grow in 2025 - 9to5Mac
Even with growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, the global PC market is on track for modest growth this year, according to new projections.
9to5mac.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A lot of businesses have a calendar packed with meetings that just waste time.

You have a Monday check-in, a Wednesday status update, and a Friday wrap-up, and they're all just people talking with no real outcome.

There's are many alternatives to that. Alternatives that are less time consuming.
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
How do you know the app you just downloaded is really what it claims to be?

Cybercriminals are getting smarter at disguising their traps. And even your most careful employees may be fooled.

Is your business ready for that risk?
December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The list of casualties in the AI age grows. Here's a comprehensive list of tech layoffs in 2025, a surprising reminder of how business, AI and automation are reshaping jobs.

#TechJobs #Layoffs #Automation #BusinessStrategy
Layoffs are hitting. See the major companies cutting jobs in 2025.
Verizon, Amazon, Target and Paramount are just a few of the many companies to have announced layoffs in 2025.
www.usatoday.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ever run out of space on your PC?

It happens right when you need it most 😩

There’s a little-known Windows feature quietly taking up several gigabytes on your drive. And if you’re short on space, you might want to take a look at it.

It’s called Reserved Storage.

Microsoft added it back in
December 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Surprising stat: 87% of U.S. adults say a foreign-government AI attack is at least somewhat likely in the next 20 years. What does that mean for your cyber-strategy?

#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts
Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional.
news.gallup.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Here’s a scary thought: Your team might be using AI tools that you don’t even know about.

They’re not doing it maliciously. They’re trying to get work done faster. But it’s creating a huge blind spot for security.

This quiet trend even has a name: Shadow AI.

It’s when employees use unsancti
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Peak buying season is here! Here's how warehouses are boosting efficiency with automation, analytics, and smarter staffing to keep both business & consumer expectations on track.

#WarehouseTech #Automation #ConsumerTech #BusinessOps
Smart Ways to Boost Warehouse Efficiency During Peak Times - IT Supply Chain
By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer
itsupplychain.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We all know the old saying: “With great power comes great responsibility”.

But when it comes to artificial intelligence, it seems not everyone got the memo.

Hackers are now using AI to supercharge their attacks.

They’re crafting eerily convincing phishing emails, writing them in perfect En
December 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Meta Platforms says your AI?chat interactions will feed into its ad targeting by December, and you have no way to opt out. Will this make you rethink your interactions with AI chat?

#Privacy #AI #AdTech #Meta
Meta won’t allow users to opt out of targeted ads based on AI chats
US users stuck with AI ad targeting as EU users win more control over their feeds.
arstechnica.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Heads up: a major storage crunch is brewing. ADATA's chairman warns that AI datacenters are hoarding hard drives, SSDs and DRAM. Consumers and businesses may face shortages as a result.

#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages
The GPU shortage during COVID could soon look like child's play.
www.tomshardware.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We use QR codes for almost everything now, from restaurant menus to paying for parking.

The problem is that we've started to trust them, and scammers are using that trust against us.

A common scam is to put a sticker with a fake QR code on top of a legitimate one.

When you scan the fake code,
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Cybercrime is evolving fast… and it’s not always people behind the attacks anymore.

AI is changing the game for both hackers and how we defend against them.

Is your business ready for this?
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Millions of IoT connections are coming online in APAC, over a billion by 2030. Are telcos and device-makers ready for the surge?

#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
APAC IoT connections to surpass 1.3 billion by 2030
New analysis from GlobalData suggests the number of IoT device connections in APAC is set to explode, surpassing 1.3 billion by 2030.
iottechnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
💻 Big news: Microsoft has confirmed that AI is coming to all Windows 11 computers.

And that could completely change how you use your PC.

This update is part of a huge push from Microsoft to make voice, vision, and automation the heart of the Windows experience. In other words, your computer’s
December 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
How secure is your infrastructure? F5 Networks just released critical patches after a major breach. If your network stack isn't on alert, it should be.

#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
F5 Issues Security Patches for Multiple Products After Recent Breach
F5 Networks has released comprehensive security patches addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities across its product portfolio following a recent security incident.
gbhackers.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When it comes to cybersecurity, there’s no single magic fix.

Real protection comes from having layers.

Each one catches what the last might have missed.

The question is, how many layers does your business have in place?
December 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Heads up small-business owners: Xero now automates accounts-payable workflows. Learn about that, the end of Windows 10 support, and other news in this tech news roundup from Forbes.

#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
Small Business Technology News: Windows 10 Support Ends, Gemini Adds A Great New Feature, Xero Automates Accounts Payable
Microsoft, Google, Xero and Samsung Wallet all have new announcement that impacts small businesses. And a robot reduces the time it takes to cook a burger by 70 percent.
www.forbes.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
⚠️ Want to keep your LinkedIn data private?

You need to know about this one…

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn quietly announced that it will be using your data to train its AI models automatically… unless you opt out.

That means the posts, comments, and other content you’ve shared publicly could he
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Amazon launched a budget grocery brand with many items under $5, a move that could reshape grocery margins and consumer choice. Are you ready to shift your grocery shopping online?

#Retail #Amazon #Grocery
Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5 | TechCrunch
The Amazon Fresh grocery items will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.
techcrunch.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
💡Think your PC is just a screen, a keyboard, and a mouse?

Think again.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is becoming an “Agentic OS.”

That might sound like tech jargon, but it’s a big deal. And it’s easier to understand than it sounds.

So, what does agentic mean? 🤔

In simple te
December 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Google is rolling Gemini deeper into Chrome, letting the browser take actions across sites. This shift could change how we automate routine work online. Are you ready for agentic browsers?

#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome and letting it do stuff for you
Gemini in Chrome can now read your tabs, check your browsing history, and integrate with YouTube and other Google properties.
www.theverge.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Offboarding an employee is just as important (if not more important) as onboarding.

You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.

Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.

You also have to think about every other tool
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM