Bank of America Reports QR Sign-In Surge Here’s something new to think about next time you’re dealing with digital logins. Bank of America just shared some eye-popping numbers. A 60% increase in QR code sign-ins among its corporate and commercial clients. Sixty percent! That’s not just a small shift; it’s a big-time move toward how businesses are handling technology today. Why Such a Huge Jump? The answer’s simple. Convenience and security. For business users, time really is money. QR codes make logging in quick and easy. You’re not fumbling through…
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Tired of Phone Zombies? Heineken’s ‘Flipper’ Fights Back Against Digital Distraction
Heineken’s “The Flipper”: Sparking Real-Life Connections with a Tech Twist Heineken has made waves once again, fusing technology and social dynamics with their latest innovation, “The Flipper.” This AI-powered phone case is designed to flip your smartphone face down when it hears the word “cheers.” But this isn’t just a clever gadget for bar banter; it’s a deliberate attempt to tackle the growing social issue of “phubbing”—snubbing those around you to scroll through your phone instead. Here’s a closer look at how Heineken’s inventive solution fits into the broader conversation…
Read MoreWhy Play the Sicilian Defense in Chess?
Learn why this strategy is the most popular response for Black to the e4 from White. The Sicilian Defense is easily the most popular response Black has to e4 from White and represents an aggressive opening move that simultaneously removes White’s opportunity to occupy either the d4 or e4 squares. The c5 opening takes control over the center beyond that initial move. As a result, the Sicilian Defense is often viewed as a brilliant opening. This helps to explain why it is a preferred choice among chess celebrities, Grandmasters, and…
Read MoreApple doesn’t like the term artificial intelligence, though it does love machine learning
At this year’s WWDC, the company avoided AI as a subject at all, though did reference machine learning. Based on technology trends already taking off at an explosive rate, it was natural to think that artificial intelligence would be a major topic of focus at the WWDC, but that was not exactly the case. Presenters were not at all inclined to discuss AI, though “machine learning” did have its mentions. At no point during the Apple WWDC did presenters bring up artificial intelligence, which appeared to be the exact opposite…
Read MoreChick-fil-A QR codes increase app downloads by 14 percent
The fast food chain has used quick response codes to successfully drive up its application downloads. The successful use of Chick-fil-A QR codes are helping to drive consumers to download the fast food chain’s app, say new analysis results. The company has managed to use the smartphone friendly barcodes for a powerful call to action. Both BlackRock Bar & Grill and Chick-fil-A QR codes are being used as a part of a campaign tactic that consumers are responding to. Boosting downloads by 14 percent is only one of a number…
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