McDonald’s has decided to end its global partnership with IBM for testing AI-powered drive-thru technology. The fast-food giant had been experimenting with automated order takers at select locations since 2021. While this specific partnership is coming to an end, McDonald’s is not ruling out the possibility of exploring other AI-powered drive-thru solutions in the future, … Read more
McDonald’s is ending its partnership with IBM in testing AI-powered drive-thru technology, which has been in select locations since 2021. Despite this, McDonald’s is not ruling out the possibility of implementing other AI solutions in the future, such as voice ordering. Customers may still encounter chatbots or other forms of automation while placing their orders … Read more
In a recent article, Namerah Saud Fatmi explores the world of smartphone accessories and devices, focusing on Google’s relaunched Find My Device network. The network aims to help users find lost items using compatible item trackers, with the official launch set for April 2024. As a professional violinist, Fatmi tested the latest Bluetooth trackers from … Read more
Google Play is now offering guidance to developers on how to improve the quality and security of AI-powered apps, as the adoption of these technologies continues to rise. One of the key recommendations from Google is for developers to review their AI Generated Content Policy to ensure responsible usage and compliance with guidelines. Google will … Read more
Chipolo and Pebblebee announced that their Google-compatible Airtag Alternatives are shipping today, with Chipolo’s Bluetooth trackers being the first to arrive for a hands-on review. The two should function similarly, but a more detailed comparison can be found in their guide. The initial impressions are based on setup and available options, with a plan to … Read more
Google Messages is currently testing a new “flat” layout setting in the app bar. This test follows the implementation of a single-line text field. The app bar typically includes the four-color “G” and Messages logo, a camera shortcut (for some users), search, and profile navigation. In the past, the app bar had a lighter background … Read more
Azure, a cloud platform by Microsoft, is widely used by Fortune 500 companies, with over 95% of them leveraging its services. Despite its popularity, Azure is also a prime target for hackers, as evidenced by the recent surge in cyberattacks targeting the platform. Businesses are increasingly shifting towards cloud computing, with Azure being a top … Read more
In-Depth Baseline Performance Testing the SimplyNUC Moonstone Mini-PC In this series of articles, I will look at running VMware Workstation on a high-powered, extremely small PC. In my last article, I discussed VMware Workstation and introduced the system on which I will run it on — a SimplyNUC Moonstone CBM3r9MS. This is from a family … Read more
Broadcom has moved forward with plans to transition VMware, a virtualization and cloud computing company, into a subscription-based business. As of December 11, it no longer sells perpetual licenses with VMware products. VMware, whose $61 billion acquisition by Broadcom closed in November, also announced on Monday that it will no longer sell support and subscription … Read more