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David brings 25 years of High Tech experience from a variety of roles at venture-funded start-ups, software companies, and currently serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture for a large mid-west compliance company.
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FAA Closes Blue Origin Investigation, But Rockets Still Grounded

National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator Bill Nelson announces that Blue Origin was awarded a $3.4 billion contract to build a second Human Landing System (HLS) that will fly on Artemis V during a news conference at NASA headquarters on May 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Blue Origin HLS vehicle will carry astronauts back and forth from the lunar surface in 2029 to The Gateway, a year-round space station and laboratory outpost that will orbit the moon and enable long-term deep space exploration. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Transfr Receives More Funding For VR Training

Using VR headset David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon CodeWhisperer Uses AI to Help Programmers Code

General view of Amazon logo on Amazon Headquarter on June 03, 2021 in Torrazza Piemonte near Turin, Italy. Amazon Italy rolls out an on-site vaccine site for its employees. as Italy steps up next wave of vaccine campaigns. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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The Newest Raspberry Pi Is Finally Here

raspberry pi in white background David Sloat • 2 months ago
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X.com Does Away With Political Misinformation Reporting Feature

In an aerial view, workers install a large X on the roof of the former Twitter headquarters on July 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. A week after Twiiter CEO Elon Musk officially rebranded Twitter as "X" and has changed its iconic bird logo, an X logo was installed on the roof of the social media platform's headquarters. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Logitech Announces $299 Playseat For Gamers

Ariana Cueto (L) and Luis Pineiro check out the items on display at the Logitech booth as they play a Doom 3 videogame during the TigerDirect Tech Bash at the Miami Marlins Park on November 7, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The event gave people the chance to have a hands on experience with some of the latest technology in portable computing devices, gaming rigs, consumer electronics, home theater, networking and other products. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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FedEx Announces That It Will Use AI Robots To Pack Trucks

The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx Ship Center on September 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. FedEx plans to increase shipping rates in 2022 with FedEx home delivery going up an average of 5.9% and FedEx Freight shipments being raised by up to 7.9%. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Former Tinder CEO Launches AI Relationship Mentor

Happy smiling young man using modern smartphone device while sitting on sofa at home David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Apple Expands Original Podcast Content For Subscribers

The Apple logo outside the Apple Store Milan on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. After Apple's announcement of the iPhone 15 series on September 12, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the highly anticipated lineup is now available for in-store pickup starting today. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Netflix Ends The Mailing Of DVD's

Netflix logo on laptop screen photograph David Sloat • 2 months ago
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CIA Turns To Generative AI For Answers

The logo of the CIA is seen during a visit ofUS President Donald Trump the CIA headquarters on January 21, 2017 in Langley, Virginia . Trump spoke with about 300 people in his first official visit with a government agaency. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Leaked Photos Reveal Free Pixel Watch With Pixel Phone

Google SVP of devices and services Rick Osterloh announces the new Google Pixel Foldable phone during the Google I/O developers conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 10, 2023 in Mountain View, California. Google held its annual Google I/O developers conference where they unveiled the new foldable phone. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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The Times Square Subway Station Is Getting A New Security Robot

A subway station stands in Times Square on January 19, 2022 in New York City. The New York City subway system, the nation's largest, has come under increasing scrutiny following the violent death of a 40-year old woman last week in the Times Square subway station. Michelle Go was pushed by a homeless man with a psychiatric history into an oncoming train. The event has shocked New Yorkers and increased pressure on the new mayor, Eric Adams, to add police and homeless outreach teams to the city's subways. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon's Home Security Features Will Now Require A Subscription

An Amazon logo is seen inside the Amazon corporate headquarters on June 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Amazon announced that it will buy Whole Foods Market, Inc. for over $13 billion. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Microsoft Looks To Nuclear Fission To Power AI Data Centers

Microsoft logo at office building David Sloat • 2 months ago
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ChatGPT Adds Voice, Sight, And Hearing

In this photo illustration, the home page for the OpenAI "ChatGPT" app is displayed on a laptop screen on February 03, 2023 in London, England. OpenAI, whose online chatbot ChatGPT made waves when it was debuted in December, announced this week that a commercial version of the service, called ChatGPT Plus, would soon be available to users in the United States. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Meta Gives AI Chatbot A Sassy Personality To Appeal To GenZ

Facebook logo on screen of mobile phone on Meta word background David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Cisco Will Acquire Cybersecurity Specialist Splunk

A logo sits illuminated outside the Cisco booth at the SK telecom booth on day 1 of the GSMA Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communications companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and wearables gadgets like foldable screens. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Report Shows 500 Brands Have Left Smartphone Market Since 2017

Fans of Italy hold smartphones as the team of Italy arrives at the stadium prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Italy and North Macedonia at Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, Italy David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon Announces New Limits On Self Publishing Amid AI Concerns

General view of Amazon logo on Amazon Headquarter on June 03, 2021 in Torrazza Piemonte near Turin, Italy. Amazon Italy rolls out an on-site vaccine site for its employees. as Italy steps up next wave of vaccine campaigns. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon Announces Ads Coming To Prime Video

David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon's New Echo Show Will Charge More To Use As Photo Frame

An assortment of newly launched devices, including, an "Echo Input," "Echo Show, "Echo Plus," "Echo Sub," "Echo Auto" and "Firetv Recast" are pictured at Amazon Headquarters, follownig a launch event, on September 20, 2018 in Seattle Washington. Amazon launched more than 70 Alexa-enable products during the event. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Tinder Announces $500 Monthly Subscription Plan For 'VIP' Users

The "Tinder" app logo is seen on a mobile phone screen on November 24, 2016 in London, England. Following a number of deaths linked to the use of anonymous online dating apps, the police have warned users to be aware of the risks involved, following the growth in the scale of violence and sexual assaults linked to their use. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Unity Announces Change In It's Pricing Model

Gaming enthusiasts play Mortal Kombat at the 2023 Gamescom gaming fair on August 23, 2023 in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom is the world's largest computer and video gaming fair and will run until August 27. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Threads Is Reportedly Working On An Edit Button For Posts

In this photo illustration, the Threads logo is displayed on a cell phone on July 05, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Instagram parent company Meta is set to release Threads on July 6, a potential rival to Twitter, the fledgling social media app run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Windows New Update Will Feature AI 'Personal Assistant'

The Microsoft logo is illuminated on a wall during a Microsoft launch event to introduce the new Microsoft Surface laptop and Windows 10 S operating system, May 2, 2017 in New York City. The Windows 10 S operating system is geared toward the education market and is Microsoft's answer to Google's Chrome OS. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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YouTube Studio Gets AI Boost

Youtube on phone David Sloat • 2 months ago
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OpenAI Image Generator DALL-E Gets Upgrade

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman speaks during an event at Keio University on June 12, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Altman discussed with students at the event hosted by one of Japan's leading private universities as he expressed his intentions to open an office and broaden services in the country. David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Facebook Announces Slight Change In Logo

Hands holding smartphone displaying logo of Facebook David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon Brings AI To Echo With Alexa Update

In this screengrab, the Echo Show 15 is introduced during Amazon Devices and Services Announcement on September 28, 2021. David Sloat • 2 months ago
National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator Bill Nelson announces that Blue Origin was awarded a $3.4 billion contract to build a second Human Landing System (HLS) that will fly on Artemis V during a news conference at NASA headquarters on May 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Blue Origin HLS vehicle will carry astronauts back and forth from the lunar surface in 2029 to The Gateway, a year-round space station and laboratory outpost that will orbit the moon and enable long-term deep space exploration.
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FAA Closes Blue Origin Investigation, But Rockets Still Grounded

  Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-founded rocket company, remains grounded despite the FAA c... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Using VR headset
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Transfr Receives More Funding For VR Training

  Startup company Transfr announced recently a third round of VC funding in its efforts to g... David Sloat • 2 months ago
General view of Amazon logo on Amazon Headquarter on June 03, 2021 in Torrazza Piemonte near Turin, Italy. Amazon Italy rolls out an on-site vaccine site for its employees. as Italy steps up next wave of vaccine campaigns.
Tech News

Amazon CodeWhisperer Uses AI to Help Programmers Code

  Amazon recently announced that its generative AI-powered coding assistant, CodeWhisper... David Sloat • 2 months ago
raspberry pi in white background
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The Newest Raspberry Pi Is Finally Here

  The long-awaited Raspberry Pi 5 is finally on its way after a four-year wait. The Raspb... David Sloat • 2 months ago
In an aerial view, workers install a large X on the roof of the former Twitter headquarters on July 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. A week after Twiiter CEO Elon Musk officially rebranded Twitter as "X" and has changed its iconic bird logo, an X logo was installed on the roof of the social media platform's headquarters.
Tech News

X.com Does Away With Political Misinformation Reporting Feature

  X.com has eliminated the ability for users to flag misinformation about political subj... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Ariana Cueto (L) and Luis Pineiro check out the items on display at the Logitech booth as they play a Doom 3 videogame during the TigerDirect Tech Bash at the Miami Marlins Park on November 7, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The event gave people the chance to have a hands on experience with some of the latest technology in portable computing devices, gaming rigs, consumer electronics, home theater, networking and other products.
Tech News

Logitech Announces $299 Playseat For Gamers

  Logitech G, the game peripheral offshoot of Logitech, announced recently the release o... David Sloat • 2 months ago
The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx Ship Center on September 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. FedEx plans to increase shipping rates in 2022 with FedEx home delivery going up an average of 5.9% and FedEx Freight shipments being raised by up to 7.9%.
Tech News

FedEx Announces That It Will Use AI Robots To Pack Trucks

  FedEx and robotics firm Dexterity AI announced a partnership recently to utilize auton... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Happy smiling young man using modern smartphone device while sitting on sofa at home
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Former Tinder CEO Launches AI Relationship Mentor

    Former Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg has launched a new company with a focus on helpi... David Sloat • 2 months ago
The Apple logo outside the Apple Store Milan on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. After Apple's announcement of the iPhone 15 series on September 12, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the highly anticipated lineup is now available for in-store pickup starting today.
Tech News

Apple Expands Original Podcast Content For Subscribers

  Apple announced some changes to its strategy around podcasts including new original co... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Netflix logo on laptop screen photograph
Tech News

Netflix Ends The Mailing Of DVD's

  It is the end of an era that many had assumed had ended years ago. Netflix will ship it... David Sloat • 2 months ago
The logo of the CIA is seen during a visit ofUS President Donald Trump the CIA headquarters on January 21, 2017 in Langley, Virginia . Trump spoke with about 300 people in his first official visit with a government agaency.
Tech News

CIA Turns To Generative AI For Answers

  It seems that everyone wants to get in on the AI hype, even the CIA. Bloomberg repo... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Google SVP of devices and services Rick Osterloh announces the new Google Pixel Foldable phone during the Google I/O developers conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 10, 2023 in Mountain View, California. Google held its annual Google I/O developers conference where they unveiled the new foldable phone.
Tech News

Leaked Photos Reveal Free Pixel Watch With Pixel Phone

  A leaked promo photo suggests that Google is trying to amp up sales of its new Pixel p... David Sloat • 2 months ago
A subway station stands in Times Square on January 19, 2022 in New York City. The New York City subway system, the nation's largest, has come under increasing scrutiny following the violent death of a 40-year old woman last week in the Times Square subway station. Michelle Go was pushed by a homeless man with a psychiatric history into an oncoming train. The event has shocked New Yorkers and increased pressure on the new mayor, Eric Adams, to add police and homeless outreach teams to the city's subways.
Tech News

The Times Square Subway Station Is Getting A New Security Robot

  The New York City Police Department got some extra help recently when the force began... David Sloat • 2 months ago
An Amazon logo is seen inside the Amazon corporate headquarters on June 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Amazon announced that it will buy Whole Foods Market, Inc. for over $13 billion.
Tech News

Amazon's Home Security Features Will Now Require A Subscription

  Amazon continues to shift and consolidate popular product features to push more users... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Microsoft logo at office building
Tech News

Microsoft Looks To Nuclear Fission To Power AI Data Centers

  One of the offshoots of the AI explosion is the ever-increasing need for huge computer far... David Sloat • 2 months ago
In this photo illustration, the home page for the OpenAI "ChatGPT" app is displayed on a laptop screen on February 03, 2023 in London, England. OpenAI, whose online chatbot ChatGPT made waves when it was debuted in December, announced this week that a commercial version of the service, called ChatGPT Plus, would soon be available to users in the United States.
Tech News

ChatGPT Adds Voice, Sight, And Hearing

  OpenAI's ChatGPT announced a major upgrade will be available shortly that will change... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Facebook logo on screen of mobile phone on Meta word background
Tech News

Meta Gives AI Chatbot A Sassy Personality To Appeal To GenZ

  Meta is adding some personality to its forthcoming entry into the white-hot generative AI... David Sloat • 2 months ago
A logo sits illuminated outside the Cisco booth at the SK telecom booth on day 1 of the GSMA Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communications companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and wearables gadgets like foldable screens.
Tech News

Cisco Will Acquire Cybersecurity Specialist Splunk

  In the largest tech merger so far this year, Cisco announced the acquisition of cybers... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Fans of Italy hold smartphones as the team of Italy arrives at the stadium prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Italy and North Macedonia at Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, Italy
Tech News

Report Shows 500 Brands Have Left Smartphone Market Since 2017

  In 2017 there were 700 smartphone makers globally. By 2023, that number had dwindle... David Sloat • 2 months ago
General view of Amazon logo on Amazon Headquarter on June 03, 2021 in Torrazza Piemonte near Turin, Italy. Amazon Italy rolls out an on-site vaccine site for its employees. as Italy steps up next wave of vaccine campaigns.
Tech News

Amazon Announces New Limits On Self Publishing Amid AI Concerns

  Amazon announced changes to the rules for authors who self-publish on Kindle Direct Pu... David Sloat • 2 months ago
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Amazon Announces Ads Coming To Prime Video

  One of the best benefits of paid streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video is... David Sloat • 2 months ago
An assortment of newly launched devices, including, an "Echo Input," "Echo Show, "Echo Plus," "Echo Sub," "Echo Auto" and "Firetv Recast" are pictured at Amazon Headquarters, follownig a launch event, on September 20, 2018 in Seattle Washington. Amazon launched more than 70 Alexa-enable products during the event.
Tech News

Amazon's New Echo Show Will Charge More To Use As Photo Frame

  Amazon announced the release of the latest version of the Echo Show. The Echo Show... David Sloat • 2 months ago
The "Tinder" app logo is seen on a mobile phone screen on November 24, 2016 in London, England. Following a number of deaths linked to the use of anonymous online dating apps, the police have warned users to be aware of the risks involved, following the growth in the scale of violence and sexual assaults linked to their use.
Tech News

Tinder Announces $500 Monthly Subscription Plan For 'VIP' Users

  Match Group announced a premium subscription for its TInder dating app that will run u... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Gaming enthusiasts play Mortal Kombat at the 2023 Gamescom gaming fair on August 23, 2023 in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom is the world's largest computer and video gaming fair and will run until August 27.
Tech News

Unity Announces Change In It's Pricing Model

  Popular game engine provider Unity made some tweaks to its recent pricing model after... David Sloat • 2 months ago
In this photo illustration, the Threads logo is displayed on a cell phone on July 05, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Instagram parent company Meta is set to release Threads on July 6, a potential rival to Twitter, the fledgling social media app run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Tech News

Threads Is Reportedly Working On An Edit Button For Posts

  One of the more perplexing missing features of Meta's Threads is the lack of an edit b... David Sloat • 2 months ago
The Microsoft logo is illuminated on a wall during a Microsoft launch event to introduce the new Microsoft Surface laptop and Windows 10 S operating system, May 2, 2017 in New York City. The Windows 10 S operating system is geared toward the education market and is Microsoft's answer to Google's Chrome OS.
Tech News

Windows New Update Will Feature AI 'Personal Assistant'

  Microsoft announced its plan to bring AI into its Windows operating system as an assis... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Youtube on phone
Tech News

YouTube Studio Gets AI Boost

  YouTube is looking for ways to make it easier for creators to make short video content for... David Sloat • 2 months ago
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman speaks during an event at Keio University on June 12, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Altman discussed with students at the event hosted by one of Japan's leading private universities as he expressed his intentions to open an office and broaden services in the country.
Tech News

OpenAI Image Generator DALL-E Gets Upgrade

  OpenAI announced the release of a major update to its image-generating AI tool DALL-E.... David Sloat • 2 months ago
Hands holding smartphone displaying logo of Facebook
Tech News

Facebook Announces Slight Change In Logo

  Meta recently rolled out minor updates to its Facebook logo refreshing the familiar brand... David Sloat • 2 months ago
In this screengrab, the Echo Show 15 is introduced during Amazon Devices and Services Announcement on September 28, 2021.
Tech News

Amazon Brings AI To Echo With Alexa Update

  Amazon brought its slate of product updates public at their annual Device Event 2023 i... David Sloat • 2 months ago