Many companies are still working out how to use AI in a steady and practical way, but a small group is already pulling ahead. New research from NTT DATA outlines a playbook that shows how these “AI leaders” set themselves apart through strong plans, firm decisions, and a disciplined approach to building and using AI …
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I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod: here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn’t
MP3 players and retro audio tech has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with brands such as We Are Rewind making cassette players. I, myself, am no stranger to the popularity of MP3 players. The early years of my life were spent with a Sony Discman, one I was obsessed with, and I’d spend days …
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Secretlab Titan Evo gaming chair review
The two armrests can be adjusted in height, depth, and width. The mechanism works reliably, but there is a persistent rattling noise that detracts from the overall premium feel. The armrest pads are magnetically attached and can be swapped out as needed. The included neck cushion also attaches magnetically to the top of the backrest, …
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The AI that scored 95% — until consultants learned it was AI
Presented by SAP When SAP ran a quiet internal experiment to gauge consultant attitudes toward AI, the results were striking. Five teams were asked to validate answers to more than 1,000 business requirements completed by SAP’s AI co-pilot, Joule for Consultants — a workload that would normally take several weeks. Four teams were told the …
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I’m a bedding expert and tester — here are the 12 cozy Christmas products to bring the festive spirit to your bedroom
Christmas is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to add the finishing touches to your bedroom or guest room before visitors start arriving. Getting your home in festive shape isn’t just about setting up the tree in your living room — seasonal bedding is fun and easy way to add Christmas …
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Mistral launches powerful Devstral 2 coding model including open source, laptop-friendly version
French AI startup Mistral has weathered a rocky period of public questioning over the last year to emerge, now here in December 2025, with new, crowd-pleasing models for enterprise and indie developers. Just days after releasing its powerful open source, general purpose Mistral 3 LLM family for edge devices and local hardware, the company returned …
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The Fiat Topolino EV is coming to the US next year — here’s what the little car can do, and how much it might cost
The Italian car maker Fiat announced this week that its super tiny Topolino electric car is coming to the United States next year. The small EV debuted in 2023 as a rebranded Citron Ami with slight upgrades to its range and motor. Currently, Fiat only sells one car model in the U.S. the zippy 500e …
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Petco data breach — SSNs, credit card info and drivers’ licenses exposed
Last week, Petco confirmed that it had suffered a security breach that had exposed the personal information of its customers. According to TechCrunch who initially reported the breach, the company filed a notice with the Texas Attorney General’s office on Friday that detailed the leaked data which includes customer names, dates of birth, Social Security …
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3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — and one of them is a seriously dark spin on ‘Superman’ (Dec. 9-15)
I’m always on the hunt for thriller movies to watch on Netflix, and I don’t think I’m the only subscriber who loves twisting, suspenseful, packed flicks either. I track the most popular Netflix movies every day, and the thriller genre pretty often seems to come out on top. So, if you’re also looking for some …
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Sleep Number zero gravity smart beds get a huge price cut — save up to $2,840 in pre-Christmas blowout and get free bedding
Sleep Number’s Cyber Week extended smart mattress sale is still running, with 20% off some of our favorite smart beds for hot sleepers and those with aches and pains. This means you can save $300 on the c2 smart bed at Sleep Number, with a queen down to $999 (was $1,299). The biggest saving is …
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