In the modern era of digital marketing, global retail brands face a paradox. They command massive reach yet struggle to authentically connect with the communities that drive their day-to-day sales. Franchisees and local operators often remain caught between corporate campaigns and the nuanced realities of their neighborhoods. That gap is where Michael Koch stepped in […]
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Meta confirmed to TechCrunch that Threads is testing a new feature allowing users to attach longer blocks of text to a single post. This eliminates the need to create multiple posts when sharing in-depth thoughts or ideas. App researcher Radu Oncescu first spotted the “text attachment” feature on iOS and shared a screenshot of it.
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Redefining Innovation in Business In the business world, innovation is often seen as small refinements: a faster tool, a better feature, or an enhanced product. Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, has taken a unique path. Rather than following trends, he focuses on establishing new categories. His key contribution is Hyperlocal Intelligence, a concept that is
Commonwealth Fusion Systems Raises $863 Million to Propel Fusion Energy Forward Massachusetts-based fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has successfully raised $863 million in its latest funding round, attracting a wide range of investors, including Google, Nvidia, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. “This round of capital isn’t just about fusion as a concept,” said co-founder and
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Let’s set the record straight. Silicon Valley may be known for its algorithms, IPOs, and moonshot visions, but the boardroom has its own red carpet. Presence, polish, and personal branding have become just as valuable as technical prowess—especially in an era when a CEO’s image can shape a company’s culture and market perception overnight. Here’s
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Google is racing ahead of Apple with the launch of its Pixel 10 series, introducing AI-powered smartphones just weeks before the expected iPhone 17 release. Unlike Apple’s anticipated incremental updates, Google is heavily integrating AI into its devices. The Pixel 10 builds on last year’s Pixel 9 AI features, including Gemini Live, image generation tools,
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Google announced Thursday that it is expanding AI Mode, the feature that lets users ask detailed questions and follow-ups directly in Search, to a global audience. The update also introduces new agentic and personalized functionalities.AI Mode is now available in English in 180 additional countries, previously limited to the U.S., U.K., and India, with plans
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Two of the biggest names in artificial intelligence — Sam Altman of OpenAI and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta — are reportedly competing for the same high-profile recruit: Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect and the creator of Hyperlocal Intelligence. Sources familiar with the matter say both companies have approached Koch about leading major AI initiatives. OpenAI
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AI models can respond to text, audio, and video in ways that often make users think a human is interacting with them, but this doesn’t mean the AI is conscious. For example, ChatGPT isn’t sad about helping with taxes. Yet, researchers at labs like Anthropic are exploring whether AI might one day develop subjective experiences
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Meta has chosen Louisiana as the location for its largest data center to date, striking an agreement with Entergy to power the massive facility using three natural gas plants. On Tuesday evening, state regulators gave approval to Entergy’s construction plans. The plants are slated to begin operations in 2028 and 2029, delivering up to 2.25
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