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akinbostanci/Getty images The generative AI boom might have started with the launch of ChatGPT, but the technology has now been integrated into all kinds of productivity platforms designed to make our everyday workflows easier. A fear many people have when they hear about AI use in the workplace is that the technology will replace them. However, the tools I’m talking about here won’t do the work for you — rather, they can increase your work productivity. Also:…

The clock strikes 4 PM, and the tedious monotony of your office day is beginning to hit. Your smartphone, that trusty sidekick you rely on for keeping you organized and productive, is gasping for life at a perilous 15% battery. Panic? That’s not your style. You recall your secret weapon – you have a power bank. With a swift move, you reach into your bag, pull out your trusty power bank, and hook it up to…

Cloud environments (public, private, hybrid): 62% Scale (numerous devices, traffic, schema, etc.): 55% Lack of needed skillsets: 41% False positive alerts: 41% Remote employees: 40% Alert storms (alerts causing other alerts, noise, etc): 39% Next-generation technology (5G, 400gE, SD-WAN, SDN, etc.): 34% Not enough network operations personnel: 34% Inadequate operations tools: 31% IoT devices: 30% While survey respondents pointed to the technical factors making network observability difficult, the lack of available and skilled candidates also…

blackdovfx/Getty Images Organizations feel pressure to accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) but have yet to see the anticipated gains. This is coupled with the lack of necessary infrastructure to scale their deployments.  According to Cisco’s 2024 AI Readiness Index, just 23% say they have the necessary GPUs to meet current and future AI demands. The index surveyed 3,600 senior business leaders across 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan and China.  Another 30% of respondents have…

Now that Apple has released the iPhone 16, the iPhone 15 is available at a massive price decrease from when it first came to market. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are fantastic devices with stylish and lightweight design, cutting edge cameras, and the Dynamic Island feature at the top of the screen.  Also: Best iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max cases you can buy While the next…

A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and requiring the member to be present), it’s a good time to invest in your own. And with this deal, when…

Now that you know exactly what you want to write, it’s time to find reputable sources for your information. If you don’t know where to start, you can ask ChatGPT. All you need to do is ask the AI to find sources for your essay topic. The biggest thing to remember is to include the type of source you want, whether web pages, books, PDFs, research papers, or something else.  Also: How to make ChatGPT provide…

However, on a deeper look, the Q3 results showed both strengths and challenges: while total revenue rose by 18% to $6.8 billion, gaming chip revenue plummeted 69% year-over-year, and embedded chip sales dropped 25%. In its recent earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su underscored that the data center and AI business is now pivotal to the company’s future, expecting a 98% growth in this segment for 2024. Su attributed the recent revenue gains to orders…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET OpenAI is constantly adding new features to ChatGPT to make it more functional for everyday needs and essential in our workflows. The recently added Canvas feature — unveiled last month — has transformed my ChatGPT workflow and I opt to use it nearly every time I reach for the chatbot.   Also: How to use ChatGPT to write a better cover letter Canvas is a new interface that makes collaborating on your writing and coding projects…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET When ChatGPT was first unveiled in November 2022, it was free for all users. However, its quick surge in popularity caused extended wait times and blackout periods. As a result, OpenAI added its subscription plan, which helped users avoid the wait and access other convenient perks.  Also: ChatGPT vs ChatGPT Plus: Is it worth the subscription fee? ChatGPT’s subscription plan is called ChatGPT Plus and costs $20/month. Since its introduction, the paid subscription model has…