At the CinemaCon industry trade fair in Las Vegas, Tom Rothman, head of the film division of Sony Pictures Entertainment, urged cinema operators to significantly reduce excessive advertising before film screenings. Half an hour of advertising is too much The manager criticized the fact that viewers currently often have to endure up to 30 minutes of trailers and spots before a film begins. This condition significantly affects the cinema experience, he explained, according to a report in US magazine Variety. And that’s for the cinemas, who are finding it increasingly difficult anyway. Attracting customers is ultimately counterproductive. Rothman advocated significantly shortening the so-called “pre-shows.” Many regular cinemagoers now deliberately arrive late to the cinemas in order to avoid the flood of advertising. This behavior has become easier thanks to fixed seat reservations. The result: trailers increasingly fail to have an impact because part of the audience no longer even sees...

Users can hardly protect themselves from tracking by the big tech companies. Because they simply ignore the users’ existing opt-out decisions, as a sensitive investigation now shows. Cookies are simply set An independent data protection audit accuses large technology companies such as Microsoft, Meta and Google of massive violations of California data protection law. According to the analysis by the company WebXray, this could potentially result in billions in fines, as user decisions regarding tracking are often ignored, reports the US magazine 404media. The research analyzed traffic from more than 7,000 high-traffic websites in March. In 55 percent of cases, advertising cookies were set even though users had expressly objected. The basis for the assessment is, among other things, the so-called Global Privacy Control (GPC), a standard that signals to websites that a user does not wish to be tracked. The California CCPA requires companies to respect such opt-out signals....

Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 26.4. Anyone who has already installed the current update to version 26.4.1 can no longer return to the previous version of the iPhone operating system. No turning back for iPhone users About a week after the release of iOS 26.4.1, Apple drew a line on the server side. The Californian company no longer signs the previous operating system version iOS 26.4, which was released a good three weeks ago. What this means for users is that a downgrade to this older version of the iPhone operating system is now technically impossible. Anyone who has installed the current update must stay with this version. When software is signed by Apple, it goes through a server-side verification check upon installation. If this digital signature is missing, the devices refuse to set up the operating system. A downgrade can therefore only be carried out as long as...

The B2B marketplace is a concept that has quickly revolutionized the way businesses interact, procure goods and services as well as grow internationally. Historically, firms used physical markets, personal contacts, and referrals to identify suppliers. Although successful to a certain degree, this method was time-consuming, had a narrow scope, and was hard to scale. These traditional systems are being substituted by digital platforms today, which provide organized platforms through which businesses can engage more effectively. A B2B marketplace serves as an intermediary between buyers and suppliers, allowing them to discover, compare, and communicate directly without geographical constraints. What is a B2B Marketplace? A B2B marketplace is an online marketplace that allows businesses to interact with each other to sell and purchase products or services. In contrast to the traditional eCommerce platforms, most B2B marketplaces: Concentrate on lead generation and supplier discovery.Facilitate direct buyer-seller communication.Do not necessarily do payments or logistics...

Microsoft is developing an autonomous version of its AI assistant Copilot, modeled on OpenClaw. The software is intended to carry out tasks in the background completely independently and operate computer programs itself. The performance is expected for June 2026. Microsoft is planning an autonomous assistant The Redmond-based software company is currently developing a new version of the Copilot assistant. The goal is an agentic artificial intelligence that independently carries out tasks in the background. An official presentation of the new functions is expected at the Build developer conference in early June 2026. The company is thus responding to the current change in the industry, which is moving from pure text generators to active systems. Previous large language models primarily analyze and generate texts. Agentic systems go a decisive step further. They act like digital representatives who independently operate computer programs. Such an assistant works permanently in the background and can...

The US state of Maine is about to become the first to temporarily ban the construction of new data centers. A corresponding bill approved by MPs this week would impose a moratorium until November 2027. Time for exams The aim of this is to gain time to examine possible effects on electricity prices and infrastructure, reports the US broadcaster CNBC. The law should also provide for the establishment of a committee that will develop rules for the future operation of such systems. The background is the concern that the rapid expansion, driven by the boom in artificial intelligence, could lead to rising energy costs for consumers. Despite cross-party support, the plan is encountering significant resistance from business. Companies and industry associations warn that even a temporary pause in construction could set Maine back in competition. “Development is happening extremely quickly, it is a global race,” said a construction industry representative....

Amazon buys the satellite operator Globalstar for 9.8 billion euros. By expanding its own LEO network, the company is directly attacking the top dog, Starlink. At the same time, an additional agreement secures emergency call services for Apple users. Billion dollar deal in space The technology group Amazon today announced the takeover of the satellite operator Globalstar. The company is securing important infrastructure and radio frequencies for around 9.8 billion euros in order to expand its own Amazon Leo satellite network. This puts the group in direct competition with established providers such as Starlink. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, provided the relevant regulatory authorities approve the purchase. The acquisition gives Amazon direct access to Globalstar’s global ground station network as well as L-band frequencies and S-band frequencies. This is essential for direct-to-device services. Such connections make it possible to connect commercially available cell phones directly to satellites...

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new method with which the activity of transistors within a chip can be observed during ongoing operation. The technology also entails some risks. Most accurate measurements with terahertz radiation The core of the technology is a so-called vector network analyzer (VNA), a laboratory device that generates microwave signals with a precisely defined frequency and phase. These signals are converted into terahertz waves via a frequency converter and directed specifically at an active microchip. As the chip works and its transistors are constantly switched on and off, the reflected signal changes minimally. These subtle differences are then detected, converted back into microwaves and compared with the original signal IEEE Spectrum reported. In order to make these extremely small deviations measurable, the researchers had to adapt their devices. In particular, a homodyne quadrature detector was used, which is the only instrument capable of...

Cambodia is experiencing a rapid digital payment revolution. Over the past years, the country has turned from a predominantly cash economy into a market where QR and mobile wallets have become an everyday reality. Adoption of digital financial transactions is growing thanks to Bakong and KHQR. For a merchant, the choice of the right payment gateway is the key to growth. Acleda, ABA, and other bank institutions are actively developing payment processing, but specialized PSP offer more flexibility. Digital Payment Revolution in Cambodia The fintech sector of Cambodia is developing with the support of the National Bank. Penetration of smartphones exceeds 70%, which stimulates online payment. Cambodian consumers are increasingly choosing cashless payments instead of cash. Transaction through digital payment systems are processed within seconds, which transforms the shopping experience. Rise of Digital Payment Methods The growth of e-commerce in Phnom Penh and other cities requires convenient payment options. Alipay...

There are small, but distinctive, signs that your Boston e-Commerce strategy needs attention. An extra click at checkout that makes people hesitate, a delivery that arrives too late, or a campaign that seems promising at first, but then yields little to no results. Nothing overly noticeable, nothing urgent – which is exactly how these issues build. Each of those moments chips away at the overall experience in a small way. Left alone, they start affecting everything else – conversion drops slightly, repeat orders slow down, and customer confidence takes a hit. In a city like Boston, where customers move quickly and expect things to just work, those mistakes don’t go unnoticed for long because they start costing you far too much. Below are five signs to look out for in your e-commerce strategy: People Mainly Browse Don’t look at numbers alone; they can be deceiving. Traffic is rolling in, your...