The options available for student borrowers and for student loan consolidation can seem almost endless. There are public student loans and private student loans, and they come in an enormous variety of lengths, interest rate, and monthly payments — it seems like deciding which student loan is the best for …
Read More »What’s the Difference Between Minimalism and Frugality?
“Minimalism” seems to be a trendy topic these days, with glowing articles in the New York Times and in The Atlantic and minimalism gurus like Marie Kondo writing bestsellers (she even has a Netflix show — and it’s pretty good!). As someone who has practiced frugal living for a long …
Read More »We’re entering the AI twilight zone between narrow and general AI
Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now With recent advances, the tech industry is leaving the confines of narrow artificial intelligence (AI) and entering a twilight zone, an ill-defined area between narrow and general AI. To date, all the capabilities attributed to machine learning and AI have …
Read More »The Difference Between a DWI and a DUI?
Nearly one-third of car accident fatalities involve a driver impaired by a substance. To keep others safe, there are some serious consequences for driving while under the influence of a substance. If you drive impaired, you run the risk of getting cited with a DUI (driving under the influence) or …
Read More »Algoriddim’s Djay Pro AI can transfer vocals and rhythms between songs
Algoriddim’s live DJ mixing and editing app Djay Pro has been a standout on iPads, iPhones, and Macs for years, enabling songs to be slowed down, sped up, scratched, and blurred together with ease. Today, the company’s bringing AI features to evolve the iOS version of the app, using a …
Read More »Actionable big data: How to bridge the gap between data scientists and engineers
The buzz around big data has created a widespread misconception: that its mere existence can provide a company with actionable insights and positive business outcomes. The reality is a bit more complicated. To get value from big data, you need a capable team of data scientists to sift through it. …
Read More »The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety
You probably experience worry, stress or anxiety at least once on any given day. Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Three out of four Americans reported feeling stressed in the last month, a 2017 study …
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