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Google dropped a bombshell on its Google  Cloud  Platform  IoT  Core Service users. The service will be discontinued exactly a year from now. Its only public statement so far has been a notice on the IoT Core site which said the Google Cloud IoT Core will be retiring on August 16, 2023, and asked users to contact their Google Cloud account team for further information. A Hackernews post provided the text of an email sent by the firm to users, which read that the firm was writing to let them know that Google Cloud’s IoT Core Service would be discontinued on August 16, 2023. At that point, the users’ access to the IoT Core Device Manager APIs would no longer be available. As of August 16, 2023, devices would be unable to connect to the Google Cloud IoT Core HTTP and MQTT bridges and existing connections would be shut down. The email also stated users’ current IoT Core Services would remain available through August 15, 2023, unless they terminate their usage of IoT Care...

  Sales are one of the most important aspects of any business. It's what allows companies to bring in money and keep operations running. However, sales can be tricky - it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make a sale and, even more, maintain a consistent sales stream. That's why it's crucial to have effective sales strategies in place. With the right strategies, you can make more sales and grow your business more successfully. So what are some effective sales strategies you can use to take your business to the next level? Here are a few ideas. Increase Your Marketing Efforts Ensure you're reaching out to your target market and getting your name in front of them as much as possible. The more people who know about your business and what you have to offer, the more likely they are to make a purchase. If you don't have a  marketing strategy , it's time to create one. A plan will help you focus efforts and make the most of your budget. Plus, it'll give y...

  Have you ever wondered how computers deliver accurate image search results? Or how do mobile phones automatically tag your friends once you click their face in a group photo? These are only a few of the numerous things machines can do by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI). With computer vision and image recognition, AI or machine learning-enabled computers can process images by detecting and classifying them. Training these machines requires big data to use a high-quality  image annotation tool  to train the algorithms. But how does image classification work in machine learning (ML)? You’ll find out the answer in this article.  What is image classification?  Machines can’t process images in the same manner as humans do. They rely on vectors or pixels to analyze one. However, with the help of AI or ML training models, they can be trained to identify and classify an image. Electronically processing an image involves a machine receiving an input—in this cas...

  Certain investors want Russian gold off their books, but it’s not easy to remove. An effective ban on Russian bullion minted after Russia invaded Ukraine—instigated by the London market in early March—does not apply to hundreds of tons of gold sitting in commercial vaults since before the conflict started. According to investors and  bankers , fund managers looking to sell the metal to avoid deepening the reputational risk of holding assets linked to Russia in their portfolios could trigger a costly scramble to replace non-Russian gold. Christopher Mellor at Invesco said this would only damage investors, not the Russian regime. His fund at Invesco has nearly 265 tons of gold, 35 tons produced in Russia, with a market value of almost $2 billion. The dilemma faced by investors reflects Russia’s influence in the global bullion trade and its hub, the London market, where gold worth nearly $50 billion changes hands every day in private deals. A rapid selloff of gold from Russia—a...

  Tomb Raider’s  movie  rights are for the taking. According to TheWrap, the Amazon-owned MGM waited too long to make a sequel to its 2018 Tomb Raider film, liberating the rights for the next Hollywood studio that wants to take a stab at creating an adaption of the long-running video  game  franchise. Several studios are currently engaged in a bidding war to snap up the Tomb Raider rights. And since the license come with no obligation to retain the same cast and crew, the next Tomb Raider film could be a total that passes the Lara Croft baton to yet another actress. The 2018 Tomb Raider starred Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft and was met with mixed reviews that criticized its weak portrayal of the series’ namesake archaeologist. MGM’s Tomb Raider seems to blend elements from the 2013 game with the early 2000s Tomb Raider film adaptions starring Angelina Jolie. MGM originally planned to release a sequel to its film in 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic likely got in t...

  Ahead of Samsung’s Unpacked event on August 10 th , Samsung Electronics President TM Roh said in a blog post that more people globally were picking up foldable phones. Roh wrote saying that three years ago, the Samsung Galaxy foldables could be summed up in a single word as radical. However, very quickly, it was clear that this groundbreaking, flexible design fit perfectly into modern lifestyles. As a result, what was once a novelty three years ago is now the preferred choice for millions of people globally. In the blog post, Roh says that the industry shipped nearly 10 million foldable smartphones worldwide in 2021, up 300 percent from 2020. However, Samsung could be exaggerating the market slightly—CEO of DSCC and a widely-cited display tech analyst, Ross Young, shared data saying that there were 7.9 million foldable smartphones shipped. In contrast, the IDC says there were 7.1 million foldable devices shipped. Whatever the number is, it would represent just a fraction of the s...

  Ten years after launching a pioneering combination of Linux preinstalled on a commercial  laptop  with Project Sputnik, Canonical and Dell announced that the XPS 13 Plus is the first OEM PC certified for Ubuntu 22.04 Long-Term Support (LTS). The Ubuntu certification makes this a straightforward route to having a PC that works without worrying about whether each component is ready to work with Linux. Linux-equipped Developer Edition models of the laptop were already available, with prices beginning at $1,289.00, but currently ship with the older 20.04 LTS software. Long-term support releases deliver what it says on the box, with the end of standard support for this version scheduled in 2027 and the end of life in 2032. Certified devices are lab tested to check the compatibility of every component, which means the device has specific drivers installed to make all of its features work correctly. Dell ships Ubuntu on many other machines—and other models of the XPS line, inc...

  More businesses than ever before now realize the benefits of remote working for their businesses and their team. If you’re considering moving your business to remote working, then take a look at the following post we’ve put together below. We’re going to be listing some of the benefits of remote working for your business. We’ll also be featuring some tips on how to successfully run a business operating on remote or hybrid working. So, keep reading to find out more. Benefits Of Switching To Remote Working Firstly, let’s cover some of the reasons why your business could  benefit from switching to remote working . In terms of saving money on expenses for your business, remote working can very often work out cheaper when running your business. You can save money by: not having to pay for office space not having to cover the costs of staff commutes no running utility costs increasing productivity and boosting business performance happier team and lower staff turnover saving on re...

  There is no one formula for becoming an inspiring leader. However, there are certain skills and qualities that can help you on your way. To become an inspiring leader, you need to be able to communicate effectively, build relationships, and motivate others. You also need to have a strong sense of self-awareness and be able to manage your own emotions. If you can develop these skills, you will be well on your way to becoming an inspiring leader. 1. Communication One of the most important skills for any leader is communication. Whatever the type of  leadership training  you undergo, communication will always be among the top skills you need to master. As a leader, you need to be able to communicate your vision and inspire others to buy into it. You also need to be able to listen to people and understand their concerns. If you can effectively communicate with others, you will be able to build strong relationships and get people on board with your vision. After all, how can...

  When you own an enterprise, no matter how small or big, protecting it from all types of risk is among the most crucial things you could do. But there are several insurance plans and policies to choose from. Hence, you may be wondering which ones your business really needs. Don't worry about it. We can help you out with that. Because no two organizations are alike, just as no two individuals are alike, whenever it concerns ensuring your enterprise, there is never a one-size-fits-all solution.   Depending on the industry, you may need various types of business insurance. For instance, a construction company is very distinct from a beauty parlor or a supermarket. At the very least, you need to get these kinds of business insurance that cover the risks that come with operating a company: Note: Please keep in mind that the price of such insurances and the coverage types you need shall depend on how your business works, how big it is, and what kind of firm you run. Seven impo...

  Russia defaulted on its foreign- currency  debt for the first time in over a century, culminating in ever-stringent Western sanctions that shut down payment methods to overseas creditors. For months, the nation found paths around the penalties imposed after it invaded Ukraine. But, the grace period on about $100 million of ensnared interest payments due May 27 terminated, a deadline thought of as an event of default if missed. It’s a grim marker in the nation’s rapid transformation into an financial, economic, and political outcast. The country’s Eurobonds have traded at distressed levels since the beginning of March. Russia’s central bank’s foreign reserves remain frozen, and nation’s the biggest banks are severed from the global financial system. Russia has fought back against the default designation, saying the country had the reserves to cover any bills and has been forced into non-payment. As it tried to twist its way out, it announced last week that it would switch to ...

  An Australian court ordered Google to pay a former politician, John Barilaro, A$715,000 ($515,000), saying its refusal to remove a YouTube content creator’s defamatory videos drove him out of politics. The Federal Court found Alphabet Inc.’s subsidiary Google deliberately made money by hosting two videos on its YouTube website attacking Barliaro, the then-deputy premier of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, viewed almost 800,000 times since being uploaded in 2020. The court’s ruling revived the question of how much culpability technology firms had for defamation carried by users on their Australian websites, one of the few Western countries where online platforms are held to the same legal responsibility as content publishers. Australia is reviewing what   legal  exposure websites should have for defamatory posts. In 2021, a landmark case found a newspaper was liable for defamatory reader comments below an article posted on Meta’s Facebook. The court...