A recent study by IBM showed that AI-driven intelligent automation in the retail sector alone will leap from 40 percent usage to more than 80 percent in the next three years. Experts have staked out a variety of positions on the intersection of adoption, employment, and job security. For the moment, aided by a tight labor market and automation trends coming out of the pandemic, the pendulum seems to have swung toward automation’s role as a driver of overall economic growth....

The age of remakes is upon us! Now, in all fairness, Hollywood has been recycling ideas since the day one brave executive discerned that audiences react positively to familiarity. John Carpenter’s The Thing is a remake of 1951’s The Thing from Another World, a film based on John W. Campbell Jr.‘s Who Goes There? Even though nothing could possibly surpass the greatest horror movie ever produced, Hollywood revisited this story for the third time in 2011....

Not all video games are created equal, especially in the old days. Back then, it wasn’t the most skilled, or the most knowledgeable player, that won the game - it was the one who grabbed the controller first. Even though players of Overwatch, or the latest popular military shooter, might disagree, multiplayer games are a lot more balanced now than they used to be. This is due to patches and online functionality....

The second episode of the animated series What If..? introduced an intriguing new version of T’Challa as Star-Lord. Numerous Black Panther variants exist in Marvel Comics and could appear in the MCU in some form. One important Black Panther variant appears to be the choice to succeed T’Challa in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Some Black Panther variants possess more power than others, with a few having truly extraordinary abilities. The most powerful versions of the character hail from different realities in the Marvel multiverse or they are characters who have inherited the mantle of Black Panther in the main continuity of Earth-616, like Shuri, as she seems to in the MCU....

Before he turned his attention to blockbuster superhero movies, writer and director Joss Whedon was pumping out genre TV shows. So, many of Whedon’s shows have become legendary for the groundbreaking use of fantasy tropes to tackle heavy, real-world subject matter, for their expert blend of comedy and pathos, and for their strong female characters in a time when that wasn’t happening nearly enough. However, despite all of the hype, accolades, and current generation directors hailing the Whedonverse as a huge influence, there were still plenty of sketchy stories and embarrassing secrets hiding behind the scenes....

Good ol’ Pokemon. There is something about this Japanese children’s anime television series from the late ’90s that still has a nostalgic grip on many hearts. It’s seen many new seasons and versions, but the OG Pokemon show was something special. Perhaps it was the Pokemon mass hysteria that shook nations with the quick popularity of the show, card games, and other collectible franchise goodness. But the real nostalgia probably lies in the show– the life lessons and fun adventures paired with a completely new kid-friendly universe of pocket monsters was something many of us looked forward to on Saturday morning back in the day....

Instead, in most instances, they don’t convert into paying customers because the shipping details weren’t clear, the page took too long to load, or the store didn’t offer the payment method that they wanted to use. You see, while cash might be king (though, that’s probably up for debate), when it comes to online shopping, cash is pretty much useless. You might still be lucky and get the odd local store that still accepts cash on delivery, but that’s about that....

Our list of the 150 best inspiring and motivating business quotes offers nuggets of wisdom and much-needed motivation, inspiration and encouragement. When you feel overwhelmed, or simply exhausted, take a look at this list for a refreshing moment to reconnect with your inspiration and find motivation to move forward. Don’t just scroll through the list, though. You’d be doing your business a disservice by just browsing each quote. Instead, really read the quotes and think about how they apply to your business and your industry....

Before we get into the eCommerce website templates, let’s take a minute to look at four eCommerce website best practices that you can apply to create a powerful and eye-catching online store no matter the template you choose. 20 Best eCommerce Website Templates to Build Your Best Online Store: eCommerce Websites: Best Practices Choosing the right template for your eCommerce website is important. To get the most from your online store, though, there are certain best practices you can implement to draw your target audience in and get more conversions....

Many employee advocacy statistics demonstrate the power of a firm’s workforce. We have written extensively about the subject, most recently with What Is Employee Advocacy? | Everything You Need to Know. Here we look at the proof of the effectiveness of employee advocacy, despite it still being in its infancy. 20 Employee Advocacy Statistics: 1. 58.8% of Employees in a Formal Employee Advocacy Program Spend Greater Than 5 Hours per Week on Social Media for Business Use A survey by Hinge Marketing discovered significant differences between those in formal employee advocacy programs and those in no formal program....

The average Dungeons & Dragons campaign is set in a world that is based on medieval Europe, with a smattering of other cultures thrown in for flavor. These worlds tend to be filled with the most popular creatures from mythology, with leprechauns, vampires, and medusas often sharing the same living space. The creators of Dungeons & Dragons never put much thought into how the fantastical elements would change the world in comparison to our own....

Harry Potter entered the Wizarding World with all kinds of benefits, such as the fame that comes with being the one responsible for defeating Voldemort, a vault full of his parent’s gold, being descended from an ancient wizarding family, having all kinds of allies in the form of Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix, and being protected by his mother’s sacrificial spell. Hermione Granger had far fewer advantages when entering wizarding society than Harry did, as she was a muggle-born with no money, no famous family name, and who was entering a culture that had people who despised her for her lineage....

Security misconfiguration ranked sixth in 2017 — dropping one rank from number five in the 2013 list. It is still one of the most exploitable vulnerabilities because it is so widespread. How Can I Detect a Security Misconfiguration? This type of vulnerability runs across the entire stack, as it includes passwords that are easy to guess (or set to default), software that is out of date, unencrypted files or databases and extra features that are unnecessarily enabled....

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has revealed its movie, TV show, and limited series nominations for the 2019 Golden Globes ceremony. The nominees were announced by Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Leslie Mann, and Christian Slater on Thursday morning, December 6. While there’s still a ways to go until next year’s Academy Awards ceremony, several films have already emerged as front-runners in this year’s awards season derby. Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born and Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite are among the movies near the front of the pack, as are critical darlings like Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma, Peter Farrelly’s Green Book, and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk....

He’s literally one of the biggest comic book heroes (and complicated villains) of all time. The Incredible Hulk may have largely sat in the backseat during Avengers: Infinity War but he hasn’t stopped fueling fan ides for incredibly creative and sometimes disturbing redesigns. In fact, seeing scared-Hulk (or resentful-Hulk, whichever camp you subscribe to) may have only fanned the flames of creation for the many fans of the Hulk. While we expect to hear, “Hulk smash!...

The reason people run towards the wilderness is often the same reason they run from it; in its depths lurks the tantalizing promise of the unknown, which can represent reckless freedom or total violent chaos. This might also explain why audiences run towards wilderness horror movies — who wouldn’t want the chance to see how humankind fares against nature? Survival horror films focused on the outdoors often represent humankind’s most primordial anxieties about what the wilderness can manifest, their stories tracking viewers’ waking dreams to their inevitable descent into living nightmares....

However, the data you get is not very detailed, and it is also difficult to get your thresholds correctly. New Relic has few other drawbacks. Here, is a curated list of top 30 tool which are capable of replacing New Relic. This list includes commercial as well as open-source APM tool with popular features and latest download link. 1) ManageEngine Applications Manager ManageEngine Applications Manager is an infrastructure and application performance monitoring tool that is used by thousands of DevOps admins across numerous industries....

Facebook is one of the most important social media marketing sites in the world, owing to a huge user base. Even though it has been 19 years since its launch, the platform is still growing in popularity among both individuals and businesses. This makes it an integral part of most marketers’ social media marketing plans. And, if you still doubt its capabilities as a marketing channel, then these statistics will definitely change your mind....

And there’s no shortage of video production companies out there, ready to take your message and create that stellar video ad, video short, or feature film. But with all of the video production agencies you have to choose from, how do you find the right one for your brand? That’s where we come in. In this article, we’re sharing with you the 15 best video production companies we’ve found to put moving images to your message and build it into something your target audience can’t ignore....

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was filled to the brim with symbolism and foreshadowing. So, naturally, the show’s devoted fans couldn’t help but dig in search of new and exciting fan theories every week. Some of these theories have been immortalized in decades-old forum posts thanks to the show’s huge influence on the growing online community at the time. These days, when a fan theory gains enough traction, it’s not uncommon for the actors or showrunners to go on social media and clear the air....