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For better products, start with a problem statement

Intercom, Inc.

A great problem statement supercharges product development. For example, various forms of transport deliver the outcome of getting from A to B quickly and comfortably. Consumers talk about what they want (faster transport) with reference to the current product, but by focusing on the need a new product (automobiles) comes into view.

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What next for HomeKit — into the office or factory floor?

IT World

I think there’s real opportunity in widening the remit of HomeKit to deliver more substantial benefits to product developers and home users, of course, but also to handle more sophisticated needs in offices, factories, transportation and elsewhere. What’s gone well in the last few years, and where should Apple be going now?

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The trillion-hour attention economy (and where the Apple Car fits in)

IT World

It’s more than just a car, of course, and when Apple does eventually begin to sell the vehicle it is spending billions to develop, we’ll find the future of transport is as different as the future of mobile phones turned out to be with iPhone. It’s not about vehicles, it’s about attention. What’s at stake is human attention.

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Apple, accessibility, and Project Titan

IT World

We think part of that work will involve building transportation for the world we’re going to live in , not the one in which we exist now. And it should be quite clear by now that the future of transport does not need to be the only invention the Project Titan team creates. What is a car?

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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

Stax

In Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Bus Transport Association introduced the UPass, a contactless payment card that commuters could tap on as they entered the bus. But the benefits made known during that time were more aligned with the original reason for its development. No contact, no germs. Q: What devices support tap to pay?

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Breaking Down the EU’s AI Act: The First Regulation on AI

Scytale

The EU will successfully tackle the complex challenge of balancing innovation and responsible AI development. High Risk (HR): High risk systems are used in healthcare, transport, education, and more. Developers need to conduct in-depth risk assessments and use high-quality data sets. However, it’s not without controversy.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

Stax

Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS): PA-DSS applies to software vendors and developers of payment applications. In some cases, the payment processor may be using Transport Layer Security (TLS). An SSL certificate will reassure your website’s visitors that their data is secure if they enter in their payment information.