One of the problems of voice-activated virtual assistants is finding the sweet spot of conversation length. Amazon's Alexa team is working hard on that problem.

With OpenAI’s recently launched GPT store, you might be thinking of it as Apple or Google’s next big rival. But in this week’s post, I discuss why this is not quite the game-changer it's hyped up to be.

Google's launch of Gemini and Amazon's AWS updates mark a pivotal moment in tech, as industry giants prepare their responses to OpenAI's GPT. This week's Recurrent Patterns newsletter unpacks the real impact behind the headlines.

Amazon's satellites are up and running, kicking off a new kind of space race. What's at stake beyond a more crowded sky? Enter the race between Starlink and Amazon.

Artificial intelligence has become a lucrative industry, driving up valuations for companies like Nvidia, which is on the verge of reaching a trillion-dollar valuation. Nvidia's success stems from its graphics processors that excel in image processing, particularly for video games. However, the real point lies in the proverbial "sell shovels" concept, where other companies, like chip manufacturer ASML, profit by supplying the essential tools to the chip industry. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for startups, businesses, and investors alike.

Explore fascinating technological solutions that address real-life challenges and improve lives, taking us beyond the realm of generative AI. Journey to Africa and discover innovative initiatives tackling issues like addressing systems, data analysis, and mobile banking. Witness the power of human ingenuity harnessed through technology.

Starting a business is a daunting challenge, with an overwhelming number of tasks that would deter even the most intrepid minds. Among these crucial responsibilities is defining a business model—one that outlines the value delivered to customers, the means of delivery, and the revenue generation strategy. In the realm of successful business models, Costco shines as a prime example, with its elegant simplicity that has left competitors struggling to match both prices and value.

The year was 1874. Max Planck was told by his professor there was not much left to do within the realm of  theoretical physics. Fast-forward a bit to 1943 and Thomas Watson predicted that the world wouldn’t need more than 5 computers. More recently, in 1981 Bill Gates questioned the need for more than 640 kb of memory for your PC.

Google unveils drone delivery-network ambition. The new venture is appropriately called Wing Aviation and according to its CEO it will be ready by mid-2024 to deliver millions of boxes. The basic premise for this business is the last-mile delivery problem.

Your home — your castle — is under relentless attack. Every vendor under the sun is trying to infiltrate your fortress. The latest attack is coming from Apple with the re-launch of the HomePod.