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Tech News

How language processing could help Alexa get to know you better

One thing Alexa has been missing is conversation context - and now Amazon hopes this that new technology will help it evolve further.

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Business Marketing

Why more businesses are upgrading with luxury experiences

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How to stop reeking of desperation in the midst of a job hunt

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How to stand out against the competition in today’s job market

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The intersection between Experience Design & Marketing
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How to view someone’s LinkedIn profile anonymously

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How Meta Lattice is optimizing less user data into efficient advertising

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Want to doomscroll on Tiktok and get paid for it? Here’s your chance!

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This brain implant will help paralyzed patients be able to talk again

This impressive brain implant is boasting some high level technology to help paralysis patients. The scientific possibilities are incredible!

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Business Marketing

The wait for search advertising on Tiktok continues

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Use AI to recruit for jobs instead of taking them
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Business Marketing

Study: How do we feel about paying for our social media?
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AI tool can differentiate between human and AI writing (sometimes)

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No imposters here: Facing imposter syndrome as a small business

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Meet Chatwise, the social media app that gives its creators equity

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5 side hustle ideas and how to market your new gig(s)

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Social Media

Reddit user? Here’s a Tweetdeck-esque browser app for you

(Social Media) Reddit's UI hasn't always been super intuitive. 'Deck for Reddit' organizes your feed into themed columns, making it way more user-friendly.

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Loophole allowed anyone to bypass Facebook 2FA, Meta confirms
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Social Media

TikTok to add ‘Talent Manager’ so reps can oversee clients’ brand deals
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Social Media

Instagram Shop tab is going away – how to sell now

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Leadership vs. management: What’s the difference?

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Reverse Mentorship: Younger employees are teaching their bosses

Without disrespecting the knowledge of those who have lived longer, those who are into their latter years can still learn from younger folks.

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Remote workers are more productive than in-office, says Harvard

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Opinion Editorials

Not sure if you’re qualified for a job? Why you should take a chance

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Before you buy an electric vehicle, consider the slave labor used

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Opinion Editorials

Why the adult toys market (no, not those) isn’t going away

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Opinion Editorials

AI ethics: What we have to figure out, and soon

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