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Slack adds Agentforce ‘hub’ for AI agents

A library of Agentforce agents is coming to Slack workspaces for some customers in January, as Slack continues its AI and automation push.

By Matthew Finnegan

18 Dec 20243 mins

Generative AISalesforce AutomationSlack

IT in-depth

Kazakhstan’s Carpet CCTV: Pioneering the future of AI-powered public safety

18 Dec 2024 3 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Making AI popular is a marathon, not a sprint

A recent survey confirms slow adoption of AI services among smartphone users. Even iPhone users — usually the fastest adopters of cutting-edge tech — seem to want convincing that AI is all it’s cracked up to be.

By Jonny Evans

16 Dec 2024 7 mins

AppleGenerative AIiOS

What IT hiring looks like heading into 2025

IT hiring has plateaued, and while unemployment remains low, those hoping to find work in 2025 will want to tailor their resumes to fit new needs.

By Lucas Mearian

16 Dec 2024 7 mins

Generative AIHiringIT Jobs

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26120.2702 for the Dev Channel and Build 22635.4655 for the Beta Channel, both released on Dec. 13, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

16 Dec 2024 82 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 11

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed.

By Dan Muse

13 Dec 2024 5 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeWindows 10

The Macy’s accounting disaster: CIOs, this could happen to you.

When Macy’s on Wednesday reported more details about the “hiding” of $151 million, it became clear their accounting controls simply didn’t work. It exposed a massive software hole in just about every enterprise environment.

By Evan Schuman

13 Dec 2024 8 mins

Accounting SoftwareEnterprise Applications

Why would Apple make a Bluetooth chip?

Networking appears to be the new Apple Silicon. But why?

By Jonny Evans

13 Dec 2024 6 mins

AppleBluetoothMobile

NotebookLM Plus is now available to Google Workspace customers

A premium version of the company’s “personalized research assistant” is available to Google Workspace customers that pay for the $20 or $30 per-user per-month Gemini for Workspace add-on.

By Matthew Finnegan

13 Dec 2024 3 mins

Collaboration SoftwareGenerative AIGoogle

Google’s Agentspace will put AI agents in the hands of workers

Google is the latest software vendor to reveal plans for AI agents that promise to automate a wide range of tasks and enhance enterprise search. NotebookLM — Google’s ‘virtual research assistant’ — is also embedded in the app.

By Matthew Finnegan

13 Dec 2024 3 mins

Generative AIGoogleProductivity Software

18 indispensable Android travel apps

Save yourself time, headaches, and even money with these standout Android apps for business travel.

By JR Raphael

13 Dec 2024 18 mins

AndroidMobile AppsSmall and Medium Business

Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks

The new small language model prioritizes efficiency and reasoning capabilities, leveraging Microsoft's focus on responsible AI development.

By Gyana Swain

13 Dec 2024 3 mins

Generative AIMicrosoft

Scale AI sued by former worker alleging unlawful business practices

“Scale AI is the sordid underbelly propping up the generative AI industry,” says a lawsuit accusing the company of exploiting the workers to whom it outsources processing of AI training data.

By Jon Gold

12 Dec 2024 5 mins

Generative AIRegulation