So when Google announced Wednesday that it’s adding two new features to Maps, a tiny part of my brain held out hope that this would be the day it would resolve this conflict. Alas, neither of the features Google announced is the ability to pause navigation mid-trip. The company...

Google Maps announces new features and somehow none of them are ‘pause navigation’

Workers in office jobs aren’t getting the AI training essential to keeping up with a changing labor market, a report from software giant Salesforce found. According to the report released Tuesday, which was based on a series of anonymous surveys conducted by the company, about 70% of desk workers said they haven’t received generative AI training. And only 21% of respondents said their companies have clearly articulated policies around approved AI tools and use cases. And 62% think they don’t have the skills to effectively use the technology.

Companies are failing to train their employees on AI — so they ‘go rogue’

The first failed acquisition was the long-rumored deal to buy Boston-based CRM and marketing software company HubSpot. We never got a price on that, but the company’s market cap is in the $30 billion range, so you do the math. That rumor started in April and persisted for several months before finally dying when Bloomberg reported on July 10 that the companies were going separate ways.

It took some serious nerve for Wiz to walk away from Google’s $23B offer

Today the company announced a $9 million seed to help fuel its journey to generally available product. For now, they are rolling out the alpha product with a handful of design customers just this week, but that’s the vision, according to CEO and co-founder Raghavendra Prabhu. He acknowledged that HR has been using automated resume screening for some time, but Tezi saw an opportunity with the new generation of large language models (LLMs ) to build a more sophisticated recruiting tool for HR.

Tezi is building an AI agent for hiring managers

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AI is reducing the need for software engineers, and software engineers know that they need to do more than just code to stay relevant in the AI era.

In the age of AI, there's no future for workers content with being code monkeys — and they know it

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence may find a niche in industries like policing and teaching - and in some ways it's already happening. As businesses prioritize productivity and strive to cut costs, AI is seen as an easy way to streamline tasks and eliminate the reliance on human workers. However, there are downsides...

Robo-cops watching your every move and Matrix-style machines that teach themselves – scariest AI breakthroughs incoming

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 22, 2023. It has since been updated. Finding a job is never an easy task, especially in this economy. Job seekers spend hours and hours fine-tuning their resumes, double-checking the way they've listed their qualifications and ensuring that everything looks convincing enough to help them land their dream job. But sadly, thousands of other candidates are doing the exact same thing while applying for your dream opportunity. So what can you do differently to get an edge over fellow candidates for that job? What can you do to make your resume shine among the rest?

Woman claims she got a callback from every company she applied to after using AI to build her resume

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday that India is the largest market in terms of Meta AI usage, a notable milestone considering the product launched in India just a few months ago. Zuckerberg said during Meta’s second-quarter earnings call that people have used Meta AI for billions of queries since...

Mark Zuckerberg says India is the largest market for Meta AI usage

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Supreet Kaur said that companies' expectations around the experience needed to land an AI job changed in the last two years.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

“Our revenues have not grown as expected – and we’ve yet to fully benefit from powerful trends, like AI,” said CEO Pat Gelsinger in a memo to employees. “Our costs are too high, our margins are too low. We need bolder actions to address both – particularly given our financial results and outlook for the second half of 2024, which is tougher than previously expected.”

Intel to lay off 15,000 employees

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

KIDependence Academy, an innovative online platform, is making waves in the realm of parenting by empowering children with practical skills often overlooked in traditional education. Founded by Aaron D Nolan, a renowned figure in the world of fatherhood and mental health coaching, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster independence and confidence in children.

KIDependence Academy is Changing the Game in Parenting Courses by Teaching Essential Skills Kids Will Actually Use

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Google claims it's been able to simulate 'self-replicating' digital life, but its 'primordial soup' needs a pinch of salt

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Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

If you’re exploring the world of companies offering remote jobs right now, you’re in luck. At the world’s largest companies – in both the tech sector and beyond – there’s a huge range of roles that you can complete from the comfort of your own home in 2024.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in July 2024

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Checkly tests software by mimicking the way people use it

There’s no shortage of observability vendors out there offering up their products as a fix. But Hannes Lenke, the CEO and co-founder of observability and monitoring...

Checkly tests software by mimicking the way people use it

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