Author: dsellers

Retailer spending on AI to reach $7.3 billion by 2022

Posted by | Feb 7, 2018 | , |

A new study from Juniper Research (www.juniperresearch.com) has found that global retailer spending on AI (artificial intelligence) will reach $7.3 billion per annum by 2022, up from an estimated $2 billion in 2018, as retailers target new avenues to increase personalization of the customer experience.

The research group found that retailers will heavily invest in AI tools that allow them to differentiate and improve the services they offer customers. These range from automated marketing platforms that generate tailored, timely offers, to chatbots that provide instant customer service.  

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Kool Tools: Tidy Up 5 for macOS

Kool Tools: Tidy Up 5 for macOS

Posted by | Feb 7, 2018 | , |

Hyperbolic Software’s (www.hyberbolicsoftware.com) Tidy Up 5, an update of the $28.99 duplicate finding and disk tidiness app for macOS 10.12 or later is completely re-engineered and improves efficiency.

Tidy Up employs a customizable search algorithm that scans any mounted drive volume. It also has the capability to scan the databases of popular applications such as Lightroom, Photos and iTunes. Version 5 according to the folks at Hyperbolic Software. Some of the new key features are:

* Modern and efficient interface
* Search in Lightroom
* Search for Hard Links

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ZAGG debuts Rugged Book keyboard/detachable case for the iPad

ZAGG debuts Rugged Book keyboard/detachable case for the iPad

Posted by | Feb 6, 2018 | , |

ZAGG (www.ZAGG.com) has announced the $129.99 Rugged Book, a wireless keyboard and detachable case for the Apple iPad, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Air 2.

It boasts four modes (book, keyboard, case, and video), an adjustable cradle hinge for 180 degrees of viewing angles, and a detachable keyboard with reinforced metal plating. The Rugged Book also features four layers of construction that meet military drop-test standards, allowing it to protect the device from drops from up to two meters/6.6 feet, says Charlie Quong, vice president, product development for ZAGG.

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Graphic Node releases GN Templates for iWork 4.0.2

Graphic Node releases GN Templates for iWork 4.0.2

Posted by | Feb 6, 2018 | , |

Graphic Node has rolled out GN Templates for iWork 4.0.2, an update to its package of templates for iWork. Sporting a new interface and anew section for Pictures, the new update adds hundreds of customizable designs.

GN Templates for iWork 4.0.2 is free, but does tout in-app purchases. It’s available exclusively at the Mac App Store (https://tinyurl.com/y9csqz6k).

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