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Seven years later, longtime Echo Spot user sizes up the first revamp of Amazon’s tiny Alexa device

GeekWire

The original Echo Spot, left, and the new 2024 version, released this week. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Amazon’s original Echo Spot has been sitting on the back corner of the desk in my home office for seven years, since its release in 2017. My initial plan was to put it on my nightstand, but my wife nixed that idea, so ever since, the Echo Spot has been a steady presence in my peripheral vision whenever I’m working at home.

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Chrome proves to be the fastest browser, but is it the best?

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How fast a web page loads depends on many factors, starting, of course, with your broadband speed. But the browser you are using can have a significant impact as well, as PCWorld set out to prove.

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OpenAI wants NYT’s notes; AI meets email; Startup vets power up an EV charging marketplace

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we catch up on the latest twist in the New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over the alleged use of its reporting to train GPT-4 and other large language models. The NYT is fighting OpenAI’s request to turn over reporters’ notes, interview memos, and other materials used to produce stories, to prove they were worthy of copyright.

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Ryzen 9 9950X Blender benchmarks show massive performance improvements over the 7950X

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The information comes from Anandtech forum user Igor_Kavinski, who posted a series of Blender benchmarks for the Ryzen 9 9950X at multiple TDPs over the past several days. The results showcase the upcoming processor's prowess at 90W, 120W, 160W, and 230W, offering potential buyers an idea of both its performance.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Executive and board workshops on AI and future strategy

Trends in the Living Networks

Much of my current work is with boards and executive teams on the implications of AI, the future of work, and strategy in rapidly changing environments. In this overview document I provide details of 6 in-demand workshops, including key content, outcomes, and examples. The Power of Generative AI AI and the Future of Work Framing Your AI Strategy AI-Augmented Strategic Decision-Making Thriving on Overload: Information Mastery Future-Focused Leadership Please get in touch if you have any questions

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Zen 5 Ready: AMD B650 Motherboard Buying Guide

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After testing a grand total of 56 motherboards, all using AMD's B650 chipset, it's safe to say we've tested a lot of them, and we are in a solid position to tell you which ones you should buy.

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A new quantum computer breaks Google's quantum supremacy record by 100-fold

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A new 56-qubit H2-1 computer has dislodged Google's Sycamore quantum computer from its 'quantum supremacy' record by 100-fold.

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GE Aerospace shows off groundbreaking hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine

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In just 15 months, GE and its partners were able to design and test a new dual-mode ramjet prototype. With its dual-mode architecture, GE's prototype breaks the mold of the typical ramjet by operating in lower Mach ranges, increasing its use case applications.