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Cold weather knocks out unprepared EV owners | Ep. 122 Jan 23, 2024

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In our latest technology news roundup, we discuss Chicago-area electric vehicle owners who struggled with starting their cars in the frigid cold; new AI can mimic handwriting (although is that skill really needed anymore; and why people are continuing to unsubscribe from streaming services (except for NFL playoff games). Technology analyst Jack Gold joins the crew as guest co-host for the next several weeks.

Companies will deploy more AI projects in 2024 | Ep. 121 Jan 16, 2024

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For many companies, this year will mean moving their generative AI pilot projects into more customer-facing tools, while they still experiment with new tools and models. Keith chats with Sandeep Sacheti, executive vice president of Wolters Kluwer, about the lessons they learned in 2023 from genAI experiments, and why companies need to balance experiments between creative uses and more accurate tools.

Are unused IPv4 addresses a secret gold mine? | Ep. 120 Jan 11, 2024

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With many companies and organizations going through IPv4 to IPv6 migration, they may be left with a large block of IPv4 addresses that can still provide value to other groups. Lee Howard, senior vice president of IPv4.Global, chats with Keith about the rise of address trading markets, why companies may not even realize that they have this value, whether the IPv6 migration will ever be completed, and why IP addressing is a lot like the good Star Trek movies. Strap in for a networking geek fest!

2024 IT Job Market Outlook: Challenges or Opportunities? | Ep. 119 Jan 09, 2024

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With job market statistics showing a decline in the number of jobs available, is it still a good time to look for a new job in the tech space? Keith chats with Computerworld’s Lucas Mearian about the optimism in the IT/tech job space, what kind of key skills people will need as they look for a new position, and hot job areas in tech.

What makes a company great for tech workers? | Ep. 117 Jan 02, 2024

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What makes a company great for IT professionals? The pay? The benefits? The career growth opportunities? Keith chats with Beck Stackpole and Valerie Potter about Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT 2024, now in its 30th year of publication. What benefits, insights and programs are making companies more appealing?

Technology and job Searching: A blessing or a curse? | Ep. 118 Dec 21, 2023

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Getting a job in 2023 or 2024 is more difficult than 10, 20 or 30 years ago. New resume-scanning technologies and the use of artificial intelligence, while beneficial for employers, can eliminate many job seekers from getting their foot in the door. Keith chats with Chui Senanyake, an expert in human resources and CEO of The Job Helpers, about how job candidates can navigate the job seeking market as well as how to find the perfect job in 2024.

The truth about robotics in 2023: How far have we really come? | Ep. 116 Dec 19, 2023

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With years of hype around it, the world of robotics is facing a lot more disillusionment in 2023, especially compared to the hype around generative artificial intelligence. Keith chats with Eugene Demaitre, editorial director at WTWH Media’s robotics publications, about the good, bad and ugly news around robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles in 2023.

Why has game development become a disaster? | Ep. 115 Dec 14, 2023

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While Epic Games was able to gain victory in its lawsuit against Google for app store antitrust policies, they continue to reframe the market with partnerships that could potentially exploit users with higher microtransactions. Meanwhile, a game developer pulls a bait-and-switch with its high-profile game before announcing it’s going out of business. Our Today in Tech team covers these stories and others (including the likelihood of them attending a Kiss avatar concert) in this technology news roundup episode.

Why mobile app security should concern developers | Ep. 114 Dec 12, 2023

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A new survey from Appdome says 40% of respondents have either fallen victim or know someone who has been victimized from a mobile fraud or mobile device attack. Raising awareness about security of mobile apps can have a big impact on a brand’s reputation, and the spotlight is shining on developers who build mobile apps, not the device makers or network carriers. Keith talks with Chris Roeckl, chief product officer at Appdome, about the survey.

How biometrics can fight back against AI voice deepfakes | Ep. 113 Dec 07, 2023

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With artificial intelligence technology that can clone people’s voices, companies are wondering whether voice biometrics that can better authenticate a customer’s voice will be able to stop bad actors from gaining access to financial data. Keith chats with Dimitris Vassos, CEO and founder of Omilia, about how cybercriminals are using voice cloning tools to infiltrate customer call centers and other systems.

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