Publicis Groupe’s recent agreement to acquire Influential, the world’s largest influencer marketing company, for a reported $500 million, has significant implications for the marketing industry. With Influential’s vast network of over 3.5 million creators and Publicis’s access to Epsilon’s consumer insights, the combined entity will be able to offer clients unparalleled access to high-quality digital
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The technology world was shaken recently by a massive Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike. This problem has affected thousands of Windows machines globally, impacting a wide range of businesses from banks and airlines to TV broadcasters and supermarkets. The issue has forced many PCs and
Following shocking events, news moves quickly. Sadly, so do the hustlers looking to capitalize on tragedy for a quick buck. After a shooter attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally, e-commerce platforms were flooded with products featuring a bloodied image of Trump, with prices ranging from $9.59 to $19. The exploitation of a violent
Google’s recent consideration to spend $23 billion to acquire Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity startup, could potentially be a game changer in the tech industry. This move, reported by The Wall Street Journal, is at close to twice the amount Google spent to acquire Motorola Mobility in 2012, making it the most expensive acquisition in the
In recent times, the spread of disinformation and fake news has become a major concern, with the latest example being a piece of Russian propaganda about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife purchasing a Bugatti car with American aid money. The story originated from an unknown French website but quickly gained traction on social media platforms
In a world where the nature of conflict is constantly evolving, the need for innovation in military tactics and technology is more crucial than ever. The traditional image of a soldier clad in heavy armor and carrying powerful weaponry is giving way to a new concept: the hyper-enabled operator. This vision of the future of
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone a significant paradigm shift, moving from a background technology to a frontstage disruptor. The current phase of generative AI, known as Gen AI, is already seeing widespread adoption by consumers and organizations alike. This new wave of AI has the potential to completely revolutionize the way businesses
The debate over whether certain smart home gadgets are essential or simply nice to have continues to rage on. One such gadget that falls into the “nice to have” category is the smart GE Profile Opal Ultra 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker. Priced at $579, or $629 with the side tank, this countertop appliance promises to
Cybercrime gangs have been hit hard this year by global police operations, resulting in some prominent groups, such as LockBit, being taken down. LockBit was known for developing malicious software that allowed criminals to execute ransomware attacks, causing chaos for governments, businesses, and public services. Victims have paid substantial amounts in untraceable cryptocurrencies to these
Recently, Amazon Kindle users encountered a frustrating outage that prevented them from downloading both new and previously purchased books to their e-readers. The problem was widely reported on Amazon’s support forums and Reddit, causing a lot of inconvenience for avid readers. However, according to Amazon devices spokesperson Jackie Burke, the issue has been resolved. In