Author: Zech

Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) recently made it onto Zacks.com’s list of Most Searched Stocks, therefore, it may be wise to consider some key factors that could impact this stock’s performance in the near future. Over the past month, shares of this company, which makes cloud-based enterprise work management software, have returned -3.2% versus a +2% change for the Zacks S&P 500 Composite Index. During that same period, the Zacks Internet – Software industry, which Upland Software belongs to, has fallen 1.9%.The big question here is, what is the direction of this stock going forward? While media reports or rumors of major…

President Biden is still up for reelection, President Trump hasn’t been shot, and Kamala Harris is not a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.These are some of the strange misinformation ChatGPT shared with me yesterday and today, prompted by my questioning ChatGPT about the dizzying series of major news developments that have been bombarded with us over the past week-plus that have not only stressed us all out, but also revealed a remarkable fact about the many AI chatbots that are constantly being touted as being very close to human-level intelligence. Simply put, when it comes to recognizing and understanding…

Ready! Let’s go! Robotics! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 invite you to visit Magikid Robotics Lab, an organization that equips students with cutting-edge skills. Offering classes in robotic coding, 3D design, and AI, the program strengthens the innovative and leadership skills of young people. Participants not only gain expertise in the technology field, but also develop their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The initiative equips them with the tools to excel in a rapidly evolving digital world and develops the next generation of technology leaders. The program’s emphasis on hands-on learning and creativity has distinguished it as a symbol of…

Clio and Harvey, two fast-growing startups selling software to legal professionals, have raised a combined $1 billion in funding to expand their presence in the market. Clio revealed this morning that it had closed a $900 million Series F round at a valuation of $3 billion, at the same time that Harvey announced it had secured $100 million from a consortium of investors led by Alphabet Inc.’s startup fund GV, with participation from OpenAI. Improving the efficiency of law firm operations Clio’s funding round was led by New Enterprise Associates, which raised more than $500 million of the $900 million,…

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the F-35A Lightning II Demo Team conducts an air show practice performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Elgish) Technology Refresh 3 is the foundation for the Block 4 upgrades needed for new weapons, sensors, data processing and targeting capabilities. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the first two F-35 aircraft in the TR-3 Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration on July 19, 2024. One F-35A Lightning II was delivered to Dannelly Field, Alabama, and the other to…

Luma Labs released its Dream Machine artificial intelligence video platform last month, enabling Sora-level quality video output with impressive motion realism.Since its release, the company has added a variety of new features, including the ability to extend clips, keyframes that let you define the first and last frames of a five-second initial generation, and looping capabilities.Looping is accessible via a checkbox below the prompt window, and when enabled, a five-second clip will be generated with the first and last frames back-to-back – much like a good GIF or TikTok video.I’ve done about 30 loop prompts and found that depending on…

BALTIMORE — Thousands of young people in the Baltimore area are enhancing their skills and participating in summer employment opportunities through YouthWorks, a program that provides summer jobs and launches careers.A group of robotics students received a special visit from Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at Baltimore’s Marbo High School on Tuesday. Students are using their summer break to explore the ins and outs of robotics. “It exposes you to the mechanical, electrical, computer systems and coding aspects,” Youthworks participant Matthew Mason said.Mayor Scott gave them a surprise visit.”Behind us, we have young people doing amazing things every day, whether it’s…

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz’s quick and unvarnished apology for the ill-fated software update that took IT systems and networks around the world offline on Friday was a rare development in the cybersecurity industry. Cybersecurity executives are not in the habit of apologizing or admitting mistakes. Hours after CrowdStrike’s software update caused widespread disruption to the global economy on Friday, Kurtz appeared on “Today” to apologize for the mistake, with the ramifications still being determined. “First, I want to say I’m very sorry for the impact this has had on our customers, on our travelers and on all of the people…

In a significant development for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, BitAngels Network has announced that it will host a major pitch competition during Bitcoin 2024 at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center on July 27, 2024. The event will be a key opportunity for blockchain startups to showcase their innovations, seek investment and network with industry leaders, and is free for all attendees. The competition, which will run from 9 AM to 8 PM, promises to be a day packed with opportunities for both startups and investors. The event schedule includes an opening and brunch at 9:30 AM, lunch at 1 PM,…

Coinbase and Atari have worked together to port older games like Asteroids and Breakout onto the blockchain. The goal of this partnership is to improve the games with blockchain features that will fairly reward creators and give new rewards to players. Adding these famous games to the blockchain is a huge step forward for the gaming industry, combining nostalgia with new technology to create a unique gaming experience. Atari partners with Coinbase Coinbase and Atari are teaming up to bring classic games Asteroids and Breakout to the blockchain. The partnership is part of Onchain Summer and the new Onchain Arcade…