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4 Unconventional Ecommerce Email Flows to Build Loyalty
NewsApr 9, 2026

4 Unconventional Ecommerce Email Flows to Build Loyalty

E‑commerce brands that rely only on basic welcome and cart‑abandonment emails miss hidden revenue and loyalty opportunities. The article outlines four unconventional automation flows—a bounce‑back post‑checkout offer, a delayed‑fulfillment apology, a negative‑review recovery, and a time‑based production sequence—to capture impulse...

By Omnisend Blog
The Quiet Backbone of AI: Taxonomies in an Agentic World
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Quiet Backbone of AI: Taxonomies in an Agentic World

The IAB Tech Lab’s Agentic Ad Management Protocols (AAMP) introduce taxonomy guardrails to solve the “agentic advertising problem,” where autonomous AI agents misinterpret natural‑language briefs. By swapping ambiguous text for deterministic taxonomy IDs—covering content, ad products, and audience—the framework ensures...

By IAB Tech Lab
For 40 Minutes, the Greatest Solitude Humans Have Known
NewsApr 9, 2026

For 40 Minutes, the Greatest Solitude Humans Have Known

During Artemis II’s lunar flyby, the four‑person crew spent 40 minutes behind the Moon, completely out of radio contact with Earth. Commander Reid Wiseman and his teammates watched the far side with the naked eye, a first for humans, while sharing...

By Los Angeles Times – Books
Pipeliner CRM Rebrands as Coevera
NewsApr 9, 2026

Pipeliner CRM Rebrands as Coevera

Pipeliner CRM announced a full rebrand to Coevera, positioning the platform around artificial‑intelligence‑driven sales enablement. The new name reflects a focus on collaboration, evolution, and an AI‑centric era. Coevera’s roadmap introduces real‑time buying‑center intelligence, self‑configuring workflows, and a novel metric...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
WakeMed Takes New Approach to Enterprise Clinical Asset Management
NewsApr 9, 2026

WakeMed Takes New Approach to Enterprise Clinical Asset Management

WakeMed Health & Hospitals has signed a multi‑year deal with PartsSource to consolidate visibility, service orchestration, and supply‑chain data for more than 38,000 medical devices across its three North Carolina hospitals. The new Asset Uptime platform delivers real‑time telemetry, predictive...

By Healthcare Innovation
How AI Is Replacing the Analytical Hierarchy in Enterprise Software
NewsApr 9, 2026

How AI Is Replacing the Analytical Hierarchy in Enterprise Software

Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha argue that generative AI is supplanting the traditional analytical hierarchy in enterprise software. Quantum Metric exemplifies this shift with its Felix Agentic platform, which transforms billions of behavioral signals into autonomous insights that replace manual...

By Insight Partners (Insights)
Alternatives Standing on Their Own
NewsApr 9, 2026

Alternatives Standing on Their Own

Conservative critics who once demanded subsidies for renewable energy now observe that solar, wind and other alternatives are becoming financially self‑sufficient. Declining technology costs and improved capacity factors have allowed clean power to compete with fossil fuels on pure market...

By RealClearEnergy
The Next Stages of AI Conformance in the Cloud-Native, Open-Source World
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Next Stages of AI Conformance in the Cloud-Native, Open-Source World

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation launched its Kubernetes AI conformance program to standardize how AI and machine‑learning workloads run on Kubernetes clusters. By certifying that clusters can reliably expose GPUs, TPUs and support dynamic resource allocation, the program aims to...

By The New Stack
Google Updates Best AI Models for Coding Android Apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the Top
NewsApr 9, 2026

Google Updates Best AI Models for Coding Android Apps, Gemini & GPT 5.4 at the Top

Google’s Android Bench benchmark, updated in early April, now includes OpenAI’s GPT‑5.4 and GPT‑5.3‑Codex. In the refreshed ranking GPT‑5.4 ties with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at a 72.4 % score, placing both at the top of AI models for Android app development. Claude Opus 4.6...

By 9to5Google
Advanced Solar Power Systems for Satellites in 2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

Advanced Solar Power Systems for Satellites in 2026

In January 2026 NASA’s Gateway Power and Propulsion Element successfully started a roll‑out solar array capable of 60 kW, underscoring the shift from traditional rigid wings to high‑power, low‑mass deployable systems. Multi‑junction III‑V cells remain the efficiency benchmark, delivering over 32 % conversion...

By New Space Economy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Rejects AI Bubble Fears
NewsApr 9, 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Rejects AI Bubble Fears

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy affirmed in his 2025 Letter to Shareholders that the company will continue massive AI investments, dismissing concerns of an AI bubble. Amazon plans roughly $200 billion in capital expenditures this year to expand AI and cloud capacity,...

By PYMNTS
The 9 Best Wireless Headphones to Buy in 2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

The 9 Best Wireless Headphones to Buy in 2026

Esquire’s 2026 roundup identifies the top wireless headphones across premium, mid‑range, and budget categories. Sony’s WH‑1000XM6 returns with a foldable case, five‑day battery life, and class‑leading ANC, while Apple’s AirPods Max delivers cinematic sound and a premium case despite its...

By Esquire – Men’s Fashion
Machinex to Launch New AI-Based Platform at IFAT 2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

Machinex to Launch New AI-Based Platform at IFAT 2026

Recycling equipment maker Machinex announced it will launch a new artificial‑intelligence platform at the IFAT 2026 trade show in Munich, May 4‑8. The system‑wide solution moves beyond standalone sorting tech, delivering material analysis, real‑time decision‑making, system optimization and advanced reporting. Machinex says...

By Recycling Today
Liferay Introduces Headless CMS
NewsApr 9, 2026

Liferay Introduces Headless CMS

Liferay announced the launch of Liferay CMS, a fully headless content management system built on its DXP platform. The new solution lets marketing, development and IT teams create, manage and deliver content across mobile apps, portals and web ecosystems from...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Why Are Communities Pushing Back Against Data Centers?
NewsApr 9, 2026

Why Are Communities Pushing Back Against Data Centers?

The United States is witnessing a rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers, with over 4,000 already operating and another 3,000 planned, driven by AI demand and state tax incentives. Communities are pushing back as these facilities consume massive electricity—up to...

By Harvard Gazette – Science & Health/Mind Brain Behavior
WunderKIND Ads Partners with Attain
NewsApr 9, 2026

WunderKIND Ads Partners with Attain

WunderKIND Ads and Attain announced a partnership to launch a commerce data solution that injects live, permissioned purchase information into digital advertising. The offering blends Attain’s verified transaction data with WunderKIND’s ad inventory, enabling precision segmentation, spend‑triggered activation, and real‑time...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
While AI Is Building the Web Faster than Ever, Accessibility Can’t Be Left Behind
NewsApr 9, 2026

While AI Is Building the Web Faster than Ever, Accessibility Can’t Be Left Behind

AI is enabling marketers to build landing pages and product content in minutes, dramatically accelerating web growth. However, the rapid pace is outpacing accessibility efforts, leaving an average page with 297 issues despite ongoing compliance investments. With 1.3 billion people worldwide...

By Digiday
Agratas Gigafactory Project Secures £380m in UK Government Funding
NewsApr 9, 2026

Agratas Gigafactory Project Secures £380m in UK Government Funding

Agratas has secured £380 million of UK government funding for its planned gigafactory in Somerset, part of a broader £470 million package aimed at decarbonising road transport. The investment will fund the construction of an EV battery cell plant designed to supply...

By BusinessGreen
NIQ Partners with Adsquare
NewsApr 9, 2026

NIQ Partners with Adsquare

NIQ has teamed up with Adsquare to embed its GeoPurchase audience segments into Adsquare’s location‑intelligence platform, covering Europe, Canada and the United States. The partnership lets advertisers activate anonymized, purchase‑based segments across programmatic, cross‑screen and digital out‑of‑home (DOOH) campaigns. Marketers...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
How Tech Is Helping Improve Avalanche Forecasting
NewsApr 9, 2026

How Tech Is Helping Improve Avalanche Forecasting

An avalanche in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon that claimed an 11‑year‑old’s life underscored the growing danger of snow‑pack instability. The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), a nonprofit with a long history of data‑driven forecasting, is turning to artificial intelligence, machine learning...

By Route Fifty — Finance
Overworld Releases AI-Based Waypoint 1.5 Real-Time World Simulation System
NewsApr 9, 2026

Overworld Releases AI-Based Waypoint 1.5 Real-Time World Simulation System

Overworld, a developer of AI‑driven world models, launched Waypoint 1.5, the newest version of its real‑time simulation platform. The update adds native support for both macOS and Windows and introduces a streamlined local runtime that runs entirely on consumer hardware. Waypoint 1.5...

By GamesBeat
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Is $400 Off Right Now
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Is $400 Off Right Now

Google’s flagship Pixel 9 Pro XL has slashed its price to $699, a $400 discount from the $1,099 launch price, but the deal is limited to the hazel color. The device packs 16 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 6.8‑inch...

By Lifehacker
UK to Give £380m Grant to Tata Battery Factory in Somerset
NewsApr 9, 2026

UK to Give £380m Grant to Tata Battery Factory in Somerset

The UK government is providing a £380 million (≈$483 million) grant to Tata’s Agratas subsidiary for its Somerset gigafactory, which will supply batteries to Jaguar Land Rover. The plant is slated to create 4,200 jobs long‑term and aims for 40 GWh annual capacity, though production...

By The Guardian » Business
Buying Groups Evolve. So Should Your Marketing
NewsApr 9, 2026

Buying Groups Evolve. So Should Your Marketing

As B2B buying groups expand to an average of 13 members, marketers are adopting buying‑group strategies that tailor content to each stakeholder’s criteria. Yet data on these stakeholders degrades 2‑5% each month, with roles in marketing, sales and technology turning...

By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
Apple's iOS 26.4.1 Update Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default Now - Grab It Today
NewsApr 9, 2026

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 Update Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default Now - Grab It Today

Apple released iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1, a minor update that bundles bug fixes, security patches, and resolves an iCloud‑sync glitch introduced in 16.4. The update also turns on Stolen Device Protection by default for consumer iPhones and for enterprise devices that upgrade. No...

By ZDNet – Government
OpenAI National Security Lead Endorses ‘Appropriate Human Judgment’ in AI
NewsApr 9, 2026

OpenAI National Security Lead Endorses ‘Appropriate Human Judgment’ in AI

OpenAI’s head of national security policy, Sasha Baker, told a Special Competitive Studies Project conference that integrating advanced AI into defense will require a workforce transformation and the application of “appropriate human judgment.” The remarks followed OpenAI’s recent Pentagon agreement,...

By Nextgov/FCW (GovExec)
WSO2 Unveils Developer Platform for OpenChoreo 1.0
NewsApr 9, 2026

WSO2 Unveils Developer Platform for OpenChoreo 1.0

WSO2 has launched the Developer Platform for OpenChoreo 1.0, an open‑source CNCF Sandbox project that helps platform engineers build Kubernetes‑native internal developer platforms. The new platform adds enterprise‑grade stability, security, and architectural guidance while keeping the core OpenChoreo code unchanged....

By SD Times
At Age 26, She Was a Construction Industry Outsider. Within 5 Years, Her Business Was Bringing In $5 Billion In...
NewsApr 9, 2026

At Age 26, She Was a Construction Industry Outsider. Within 5 Years, Her Business Was Bringing In $5 Billion In...

Maria Davidson, a former Goldman Sachs analyst, left venture firm 8VC to launch Kojo in 2018, a digital procurement platform for construction materials. Within five years the company became the U.S.'s largest platform, handling more than $5 billion in annual orders...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
How Students Can Start An Online Retail Store During College
NewsApr 9, 2026

How Students Can Start An Online Retail Store During College

The article outlines a step‑by‑step guide for college students to launch an online retail store, starting with niche selection and idea validation. It highlights low‑cost business models such as dropshipping and print‑on‑demand that fit a student’s limited budget and schedule....

By Retail Focus (UK)
Chrome, Vivaldi, and the Challenge of Changing Browsers
NewsApr 9, 2026

Chrome, Vivaldi, and the Challenge of Changing Browsers

Longtime Chrome user JR Raphael switched to Vivaldi after discovering its extensive customization and privacy tools. While Chrome still commands roughly three‑quarters of the desktop market in early 2026, the author found Vivaldi’s Android app painless to adopt and its...

By Computerworld – IT Leadership
Of the 500+ AI Tools Tested by a Leading Game Dev Tech Provider, only ‘Half a Dozen’ Help ‘in the...
NewsApr 9, 2026

Of the 500+ AI Tools Tested by a Leading Game Dev Tech Provider, only ‘Half a Dozen’ Help ‘in the...

Keywords Studios evaluated over 500 AI tools for game development and found only about six that genuinely enhance production pipelines. The firm’s head of transformation, Jon Gibson, says most tools are built for flashy demos rather than solving concrete studio...

By Video Games Chronicle
IATA Trials Show Biometric, Contactless Air Travel Already Secure, Efficiently’
NewsApr 9, 2026

IATA Trials Show Biometric, Contactless Air Travel Already Secure, Efficiently’

IATA’s recent trials across Europe and Asia‑Pacific demonstrated that fully contactless, biometric‑enabled international travel can be completed securely and efficiently without a physical passport or boarding pass. Travelers used mobile‑wallet digital IDs such as Apple Wallet, Google ID Pass and...

By Biometric Update
Exhibitor Viewpoint: OBSBOT at NAB Show 2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

Exhibitor Viewpoint: OBSBOT at NAB Show 2026

OBSBOT, the AI‑camera specialist, is headlining the 2026 NAB Show with its flagship Tail 2 4K live‑production camera and a preview of the upcoming Talent 2 all‑in‑one production system. The company will demonstrate a hands‑on podcast studio, a green‑screen zone for virtual...

By Radio World
Minor Hotels Builds AI Stack From Scratch To Improve Personalization
NewsApr 9, 2026

Minor Hotels Builds AI Stack From Scratch To Improve Personalization

Minor Hotels is constructing a brand‑new global AI and data platform to connect guest information across its portfolio of more than 640 hotels and 12 brands. By building the stack from the ground up, the company sidesteps the legacy‑system bottlenecks...

By Skift – Technology
I Use ChatGPT's New Tubi App to Find Free Movies and TV Shows to Watch - Here's How
NewsApr 9, 2026

I Use ChatGPT's New Tubi App to Find Free Movies and TV Shows to Watch - Here's How

ChatGPT has added Tubi TV as a native app, enabling users to locate movies and TV shows through conversational prompts. The integration is available to all ChatGPT users, regardless of subscription tier, and taps Tubi’s catalog of more than 300,000...

By ZDNet – Government
Google Gemini Now Generates Interactive Visualizations You Can Tweak and Explore Right in the Chat
NewsApr 9, 2026

Google Gemini Now Generates Interactive Visualizations You Can Tweak and Explore Right in the Chat

Google Gemini now generates interactive visualizations directly within its chat interface, letting users tweak variables, rotate 3D models, and explore data on the fly. The feature is accessible through the Gemini Pro model on gemini.google, triggered by prompts such as...

By THE DECODER
Operationalizing AI in Finance: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Audit Confidence Through Governance
NewsApr 9, 2026

Operationalizing AI in Finance: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Audit Confidence Through Governance

Finance leaders are moving AI from isolated pilots to core processes, driven by daily reliance on large‑language models for reporting, forecasting, and audit preparation. The Controllers Council webinar highlighted that disciplined governance—especially around SOX controls—distinguishes experimental use from production‑grade output....

By Controllers Council
Govt Opens OTT Financial Bids to Formalise Digital Ad Partnerships
NewsApr 9, 2026

Govt Opens OTT Financial Bids to Formalise Digital Ad Partnerships

The Indian government has opened financial bids for the empanelment of over‑the‑top (OTT) platforms, aiming to integrate streaming services into a formal advertising ecosystem. Led by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Central Bureau of Communication, the bids were launched...

By IndianTelevision.com
OnePay Expands Into HR With Workday Financial Wellness Deal
NewsApr 9, 2026

OnePay Expands Into HR With Workday Financial Wellness Deal

Walmart‑backed OnePay has partnered with Workday to embed its banking, investing and credit‑building tools within the Workday Wellness suite. The collaboration introduces Enhanced Direct Deposit Switching (EDDS), allowing employees to set up or move direct deposits to OnePay accounts directly...

By PYMNTS
Energy Service Contracts Grow as Operators Look to Spread Costs
NewsApr 9, 2026

Energy Service Contracts Grow as Operators Look to Spread Costs

Energy‑as‑a‑Service (EaaS) and energy‑service companies are experiencing rapid growth as building operators pursue decentralized, resilient power solutions. The U.S. market, valued at $42.7 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $101.2 billion by 2035. Major players such as ABB, Siemens, and Ameresco...

By Facilities Dive
Global Policies Governing Earth Observation Applications
NewsApr 9, 2026

Global Policies Governing Earth Observation Applications

Global earth‑observation (EO) policies are diverging as the United States clings to a Cold‑War‑era licensing regime, while the EU’s Copernicus programme champions free, open‑access data. China’s data‑sovereignty laws tightly control geospatial exports, and India’s 2023 space policy opens the market...

By New Space Economy
Costa Cruises Launches ‘Costa Cruisetelling’ Training Program for Advisors
NewsApr 9, 2026

Costa Cruises Launches ‘Costa Cruisetelling’ Training Program for Advisors

Costa Cruises has introduced “Costa Cruisetelling,” an online training platform for North American travel advisors. The program features six interactive modules, each under ten minutes, covering the brand’s heritage, onboard product, and global positioning. Advisors who complete the course and...

By Recommend
NOAA Fisheries, NFWF Announce USD 3.4 Million in Fishing Data Modernization Grants
NewsApr 9, 2026

NOAA Fisheries, NFWF Announce USD 3.4 Million in Fishing Data Modernization Grants

NOAA Fisheries and the National Fish and Wildlife Service announced $3.4 million in grants to modernize fisheries data collection through electronic monitoring and AI. The funding, part of the Electronic Monitoring and Reporting (EMR) Grant Program, will be spread across 13...

By SeafoodSource
Meet the New AI Coworker Who Won’t Stop Snitching to Your Boss
NewsApr 9, 2026

Meet the New AI Coworker Who Won’t Stop Snitching to Your Boss

Kuse AI has launched Junior, an autonomous AI employee that can join Slack, Zoom, email and act as a full‑time virtual coworker. Priced at $2,000 per month, the service has attracted over 2,000 companies on a waiting list, with 26...

By Carrier Management
Why Ubuntu 26.04 Will Thrill Gamers - and It's Not Just the Performance Bump
NewsApr 9, 2026

Why Ubuntu 26.04 Will Thrill Gamers - and It's Not Just the Performance Bump

Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" launches on April 23, 2026, bringing a new Linux 7 kernel, GNOME 50 and a Wayland‑only desktop. Phoronix benchmarks show it outpacing 25.10 across every test, from PyPerformance to Godot game builds. The release pairs with Wine 11 and Mesa 26, delivering...

By ZDNet – Government
I Downloaded An App That Pays You To Play Games. Here's How Much I Made
NewsApr 9, 2026

I Downloaded An App That Pays You To Play Games. Here's How Much I Made

Testerup, a mobile app on iOS and Android, promises cash rewards for completing in‑game milestones without any upfront investment. After 45 days of playing titles such as Gecko Out and Arrows, the author accumulated $20.45, still far short of the...

By SlashGear
What Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s Annual Letter to Shareholders Didn’t Say
NewsApr 9, 2026

What Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s Annual Letter to Shareholders Didn’t Say

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s 2025 shareholder letter spotlighted artificial‑intelligence spending and fulfillment upgrades while completely omitting any reference to the third‑party sellers who power the marketplace. The letter highlighted a $200 billion capex plan and a $15 billion AI run rate in...

By Modern Retail
As EV Load Grows, Utilities Use Managed Charging to Harness Flexibility, Lower Costs
NewsApr 9, 2026

As EV Load Grows, Utilities Use Managed Charging to Harness Flexibility, Lower Costs

U.S. utilities are scaling active managed‑charging (V1G) programs to spread electric‑vehicle load and defer costly grid upgrades. Automakers such as GM, Ford and Rivian are partnering with aggregators like EnergyHub, WeaveGrid and Chargescape to automate charging based on real‑time system...

By Utility Dive (Industry Dive)
Rezolve Ai Takes Merger Proposal to Commerce.com’s Shareholders
NewsApr 9, 2026

Rezolve Ai Takes Merger Proposal to Commerce.com’s Shareholders

Rezolve AI has escalated its hostile bid for ecommerce platform Commerce.com, offering two Rezolve shares for each Commerce.com share—a deal it says would create a $700 million revenue powerhouse. The proposal values Commerce.com at roughly a 47% discount to its current...

By Digital Commerce 360