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AppWizard

November 20, 2024

Empowering small businesses: The best Android apps for efficiency

Small business owners often face numerous responsibilities and increasingly rely on Android applications to streamline operations. - SpotOn: A POS system that offers online takeaway ordering, flat-rate DoorDash delivery, QR code functionality, and a dashboard for monitoring sales and customer preferences. - QuickBooks: An accounting app that simplifies expense tracking, invoice generation, cash flow monitoring, payroll management, and tax calculations, reducing accounting errors. - Asana: A project management tool that enhances team collaboration, task visibility, and integrates with tools like Slack and Google Workspace. - Trello: A visual task management app that allows users to create, assign, and prioritize tasks using customizable boards and a drag-and-drop interface. - Zoho Inventory: An inventory management app that tracks stock levels, manages orders, and monitors shipments, compatible with e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Shopify. - Canva: A design app that enables users to create professional-quality marketing materials with templates and user-friendly tools. - Slack: A communication app that organizes team interactions through channels, reducing reliance on email and integrating with productivity tools. - Google My Business: A tool for managing online listings, responding to reviews, and updating business information to enhance visibility. - Square Appointments: An appointment scheduling app that simplifies booking, sends reminders, and syncs calendars to improve time management.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer

Ubisoft has appointed Sébastien Froidefond as its new Chief People Officer, effective November 20th. He will report to Cécile Russeil, the Executive Vice President of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, equity, and inclusion, accessibility, human resources, and legal. Froidefond has over 30 years of experience in human resources, most recently serving as the HR lead for the Americas at Groupe Lactalis. His responsibilities at Ubisoft will include talent development, workplace culture enhancement, global recruiting initiatives, talent management strategies, leadership development programs, and compensation and benefits administration. This appointment follows the departure of Anika Grant from the position in November 2023.

AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Unity hires Jarrod Yahes as its new CFO

Jarrod Yahes has been appointed as the new chief financial officer and senior vice president of Unity, succeeding Luis Visoso, who left the company in August. Yahes previously worked at Shutterstock and Zeta Global. Unity's CEO, Matt Bromberg, expressed enthusiasm about Yahes' appointment, highlighting his operational rigor and growth orientation. Yahes expressed excitement about joining Unity and supporting its mission in the gaming and interactive experiences ecosystem.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

Google is readying ‘AI Replies’ for Call Screen in Pixel Phone app

Google is enhancing the Call Screen feature in the Pixel Phone app with 'AI Replies.' This feature will allow users to respond to calls without answering, using AI-generated smart replies based on the caller's responses. Code strings related to AI Replies were discovered in the latest beta version of the Phone app, indicating that Google may utilize its Gemini Nano technology for this functionality. Users will have the option to enable or disable AI Replies. Details on how these AI responses will differ from current options and the timeline for public release are not yet available.

AppWizard

October 20, 2024

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6 | Digital Trends

Unity announced the cancellation of its controversial runtime fee and introduced Unity 6, its first major update in nearly a decade. The new version aims to improve relationships with developers and features advancements in game optimization and generative AI integration. 10 Chambers Collective, known for their work on GTFO, has embraced Unity 6 for their upcoming project, Den of Wolves. Co-founder Hjalmar Vikström noted that players were surprised to learn GTFO was built on Unity, which is often overshadowed by Unreal Engine. He highlighted Unity's speed and flexibility as advantages, despite previous challenges with physics optimizations. Unity 6 includes enhancements like the High Definition Rendering Pipeline (HDRP) with advanced shaders and ray tracing, as well as a GPU resident drawer for better CPU performance. Vikström emphasized the importance of dedicated optimization efforts for diverse hardware configurations. Both Vikström and Unity's VP of Product, Ryan Ellis, acknowledged the role of generative AI in game development while stressing the need for human creativity.

Tech Optimizer

September 24, 2024

PSI appoints Bond Advertising as its agency partner of choice – Pakistan Observer

Population Services International, Pakistan (PSI) has appointed Bond Advertising as their creative and media agency. This decision follows a competitive pitch and aims to address societal stigmas surrounding reproductive health through the ‘Dadi Knows Best’ campaign, which encourages open discussions and challenges stereotypes. Ayesha Leghari, Country Director of PSI Pakistan, emphasized the partnership's goal of equipping youth and communities with knowledge about reproductive health. Seema Jaffer, CEO of Bond Advertising, expressed commitment to enhancing PSI's impact in the healthcare sector through creativity and media expertise.

AppWizard

September 6, 2024

Establish The Fun: Caleb Williams is in Minecraft creative mode

Caleb Williams was selected as the first overall pick by the Chicago Bears in April, generating excitement in the football community. He is expected to thrive under offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, particularly with designed rollouts that play to his strengths. Williams has shown effective pocket performance but needs to balance instinctual playmaking with disciplined decision-making. He is supported by a talented receiving corps and a competent offensive line. Brock Bowers, a 6’4”, 230-pound tight end, is set to redefine the position in the NFL. Despite limited preseason action due to injury, his versatility has been highlighted by the Raiders, who plan to utilize him in various positions to exploit mismatches. Bowers excels in split zone concepts and can create separation as a receiver. Anthony Weaver has been appointed as the defensive coach for the Miami Dolphins, aiming to improve a defense that ranked 16th in EPA per play allowed last season. Weaver's strategy focuses on generating pressure without heavy blitzing, utilizing simulated pressures to confuse opposing quarterbacks. The Dolphins' personnel, including the addition of Jordyn Brooks, aligns well with Weaver's defensive philosophy as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Winsage

August 29, 2024

Mikhail Parakhin signs up as Shopify’s CTO

Mikhail Parakhin has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer at Shopify after leaving Microsoft, where he was known for his candid approach and commitment to user experience. At Microsoft, he contributed to AI initiatives, including the development of products like Copilot. Parakhin succeeds Allan Leinwand, who left the CTO position in early 2023. Shopify's president, Harley Finkelstein, praised Parakhin's skills in engineering, machine learning, search, and AI. Parakhin previously served as CTO at Yandex from 2015 to 2019. His leadership comes as Shopify celebrates profitability in 2023 while navigating changes in the e-commerce landscape.

Tech Optimizer

August 27, 2024

pgEdge, Inc. Secures $10 Million Investment to Propel Growth and Innovation in Distributed PostgreSQL for High Availability and Low Latency

pgEdge, Inc. has secured a million investment led by Rally Ventures, with contributions from Sands Capital Ventures and Grotech Ventures, to enhance its distributed PostgreSQL technology. The company is the sole provider of a fully distributed PostgreSQL database that is open-source and based on standard PostgreSQL. pgEdge's multi-master replication technology reduces latency and ensures high availability for critical applications. Ben Fried, former Chief Information Officer of Google, has been appointed to pgEdge's Board of Directors. The company has experienced strong revenue growth and has onboarded clients such as the European Parliament and Jobot. pgEdge is headquartered in Northern Virginia and focuses on enabling developers to build distributed database applications.

AppWizard

August 26, 2024

Telegram Ban In India? Messenger App Under Investigation Over Extortion, Gambling

The Indian government is investigating the messaging platform Telegram due to concerns about its use in illegal activities like extortion and gambling. The inquiry, conducted by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, may lead to a potential ban on the app. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on August 24, linked to a search warrant from France's Office for Minors regarding allegations of fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and promoting terrorism. Telegram is popular in Russia and other former Soviet states, aiming to reach a billion users while facing scrutiny for facilitating illicit activities and lacking adequate content moderation. The platform has played a significant role in information dissemination during the Ukraine conflict, serving various political figures.