Monthly Archives: August 2025

Emotional Intelligence and Tech Project Success: A Lumenalta White Paper Bombshell

Lumenalta’s most recent white paper explores the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in tech. Based on input from more than 900 IT leaders, the study suggests a possible link between EQ-focused teams and improved project outcomes. Despite 94% of leaders … Continue reading

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I’m really impressed with this $400 portable projector

Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function.

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Global movement to protect kids online fuels a wave of AI safety tech

Companies developing artificial intelligence systems to prevent kids from being exposed to inappropriate content are flourishing.

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Intralot signs deal with Montana Lottery

INTRALOT, Inc. (Intralot), one of the major global gaming providers, has signed a new contract to provide services to the Montana Lottery. The news involves the Montana Lottery’s Sports Bet Montana and the provision of what Intralot describes as “next-generation … Continue reading

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Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming opposes raising taxes on sports betting

The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) argues against raising taxes on sports betting, stating that it would create an “unsustainable” scenario. Speaking at a public hearing at the Senate Joint Committee, the executive president of the IBJR, Fernando Vieira, … Continue reading

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Prediction Pulse: Lisa Cook faces Trump challenge, Trump Jr. plays both markets, and Taylor Swift turns Polymarket into a payday

This week in prediction markets, Donald Trump Jr. somehow managed to secure himself a seat on both sides of the table. The man has officially joined the advisory ranks at Polymarket while also moonlighting at Kalshi. One imagines the awkward … Continue reading

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North Carolina man sues gaming operators for predatory gambling practices

A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit alleging that three operators exploited his addiction through predatory gambling practices. Plaintiff Matthew Joyce alleges that ARB Gaming, BSServices OU, and Affirm Inc. all used predatory practices to exploit his gambling addiction, … Continue reading

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Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI

Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.

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‘AI may eat software,’ but several tech names just wrapped a huge week

MongoDB, Pure Storage and Snowflake all touted artificial intelligence in earnings reports this week.

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Shoppers Face Higher Import Costs Starting Today: ‘Every Shipment Subject to Duties’

All shipments to the US now face duties, with the White House ending exemptions to curb fentanyl, close trade loopholes, and reduce deficits.

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