The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) just came to a close in Las Vegas and drew a whopping 148,000 attendees. This is a 4% increase from last year’s attendance and a good indicator that conventions and live events are continuing to rebound following the pandemic. Considered the world’s biggest conference of its kind, CES saw the […]
We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone: our CEO, Anne Ahola Ward, has made her 100th television appearance this week, joining Portland’s KATU News to share her expert insights on where technology is headed in 2026. Her TV journey began in 2017 on CNN, being interviewed by Laurie Segall about a controversial startup she’d taken […]
It’s been an interesting year for SEO. In 2025, search habits rapidly shifted, AI-driven answers became an increasingly normal part of how people look things up, and major platforms like Google rolled out some big updates. All of these changes gave marketers plenty to keep up with! Here’s a look at the top SEO developments […]
Apple’s Latest Announcements Explained Apple’s latest announcement, with its focus on the camera bulge (pun intended) and battery life of the upcoming iPhone Air, left many consumers feeling, well, not much at all. What some tech insiders speculated would provide updates on the long-rumored updates to Siri and a possible search engine was more about […]
Artificial intelligence. Beyond being an unavoidable buzzword, AI is disrupting the internet as we know it. So, what does this shift mean for our digital landscape? Tech giant and household name Cloudflare is led by CEO Matthew Prince. Prince, as you may imagine, has his finger on the pulse of where things are heading. Prince […]
Google is actively expanding the reach of its AI Mode within its Search platform, signaling a significant shift in how users interact with online information. This new feature, distinct from the already available AI Overviews, aims to provide a more interactive and comprehensive search experience. Initially launched within Google’s experimental Labs environment, AI Mode is […]
SXSW 2025 in Austin was a whirlwind of innovation, showcasing how technology reshapes our world. From immersive historical experiences to AI-powered mobility aids, the conference highlighted the incredible potential and the critical considerations surrounding emerging technologies. I also summarized the conference in my TV appearance on Portland KATU. Here’s a breakdown of the key trends […]
The AI landscape is a dynamic arena where new players constantly emerge, challenging established giants. In one corner, we have OpenAI, the renowned research and deployment company known for groundbreaking models like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2. And in the other corner, we have DeepSeek, a rising star from China, making waves with its advanced AI […]
2024 was a whirlwind of advances in AI and tech across all sectors, which makes looking forward to 2025 even that much more exciting. So, what should you expect from the tech world in the coming year? Buckle in and get to explore some of our predictions for 2025. Zero-click Content We want what we […]
Every day it seems there is a new device, technology, or a way to do something. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword that we hear often. You’re probably already using AI in your daily lives, for example: Siri on your cell phone, Alexa for music, Google Assistant for organizing tasks. Google defines AI as a […]