Artificial intelligence has been around for quite some time. However, Amazon was the first company to apply it in the retail industry. Now, it automates most processes on the platform, replaces the people's’ work, and increases the productivity in every possible field.Here are nine useful ideas for you to start using AI in retail.1. Tracking the Overstock and Out-of-Stock ItemsIt is necessary to know exactly how many items are left in stock (or whether there are any left at all). Sellers lose way too much money every year because they lack up-to-date information. Customers can switch to ...

Backing up important data is an undeniable aspect of the technologically advanced modern world. Be it photographs, videos, movies or other significant data, they all need to be stored properly for future use. SD card or Secure Digital card is one such device that will help store all the relevant materials securely. As the name suggests, it secures all digital data. To understand why we should order bulk SD cards, we need to know why they are so beneficial. They are extremely compact, easy to carry and require very little power to operate. They allow for immediate access to the stored...

Got some spare cash saved away, and want to start looking into building a financial portfolio and perhaps investing for your future? Putting your smartphone to good use every now and again, and spending your time on it productively rather than just for mindless social media scrolling and games, can actually help you to reach a better financial position before you’ve even noticed.For those interested, here are a few different tips on how you can learn to invest successfully using your smartphone.Getting generally financially savvyTo start with, the smartphone that you keep in your pocket ...

In concurrent programming, a Mutex is a commonly used synchronization mechanism to protect critical resources and prevent data races. However, in certain specific scenarios, especially when the lock-holding time is short and the number of threads is limited, a more lightweight lock known as a Spin Lock can provide higher performance.What is a Spin LockA Spin Lock is a form of busy-wait lock. When a thread attempts to acquire a lock held by another thread, it continuously checks the lock's status (i.e., "spins") until the lock is released, at which point it takes ownership. This waiting method ...

Microsoft's social platform LinkedIn announced on Wednesday, August 9th, that it would cease its operations in China, ending its nearly decade-long presence in the Chinese market. This move signifies the departure of a major Western social media platform from China.Currently, when accessing LinkedIn's domain within China, users are redirected to a page that provides services for corporate clients. The mobile app for "LinkedIn Workplace" displays a message stating, "Unable to load data."As one of the few successful social media platforms operated by a U.S. tech company in China, LinkedIn, as th...

Featuring encryption, anonymization, hashing, and access controlNetwork security incidents occur now and then, mostly caused by data leakage. Data security has aroused widespread concern, and the community keeps working hard on approaches to simplify data security, especially in sensitive data protection.Sensitive data includes but is not limited to personally identifiable information (PII) like names, ID numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, contact information like addresses, phone numbers, account credentials like usernames, passwords, PINs, and financial information li...

When it comes to powerful tools, it is hard to beat the Internet. We can use it to access a huge variety of news, information, entertainment, products and more.When the Internet first became a thing, people pretty much had to be sitting at their computers to use it. But now, thanks to the advent of a wireless network known as WiFi, you can connect to the Internet through your smartphones, streaming devices, laptops and more from anywhere in the house.If you are in the market for some new tech or you want to be sure your system is optimal for your needs, it’s important to first take a num...

Although an aspect ignored by many people who venture into the business sector, building a brand with a strong online presence may be one of the small details which can improve your performance significantly in the long run. Having said that, in this article, we’ll explore a few different online marketing and branding strategies and tips to help you build a stronger brand online.       #1 Build an identityWhen people hear about the name of your business, they should instantly figure out the nature of your activity, niche, and products or services you're offe...