Technology

Phil Andrews: A.I. Is Opening New Doors for Black Entrepreneurs

By NEW YORK TREND / October 10, 2026 /

By Phil Andrews There’s something remarkable happening in New York and across the American economy: Entrepreneurship is booming, and artificial intelligence is driving it. A recent Gusto survey found that 60 percent of founders used A.I. to start their businesses last year, and 50 percent said it made the process significantly faster or cheaper. That’s…

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Ottocast Helps Families Turn Their Existing Cars Into Smarter, AI-Powered Rides

By NEW YORK TREND / September 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Ottocast Helps Families Turn Their Existing Cars Into Smarter, AI-Powered Rides

For families juggling school drop-offs, soccer practices, errands and weekend activities, upgrading the family car does not necessarily mean buying a new vehicle. Ottocast offers technology designed to transform an existing car into a more connected and smarter ride. The company’s products focus on adding modern features to vehicles that may not have the latest…

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Cloud, DevOps and Data Skills Dominate U.S. Tech Job Market, Oxylabs Finds

By NEW YORK TREND / September 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Cloud, DevOps and Data Skills Dominate U.S. Tech Job Market, Oxylabs Finds

Cloud computing, infrastructure and data skills continue to dominate the U.S. technology job market, according to a new analysis of roughly 850,000 tech job postings by web intelligence company Oxylabs. The new analysis is by Oxylabs. The study examined U.S. technology job listings published between January 2025 and March 2026 to determine which software, platforms…

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Everful Uses AI to Rethink Global Wholesale for Independent Retailers

By NEW YORK TREND / September 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Everful Uses AI to Rethink Global Wholesale for Independent Retailers

Independent retailers account for more than $15 trillion in annual sales across the United States and Europe, but many small businesses still rely on traditional wholesale supply chains that can add significant costs and complexity to the purchasing process. More than 80% of independent retailers continue to source products through layers of wholesalers, trading companies…

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Back-to-School AI: What Parents and Students Need to Know

By NEW YORK TREND / August 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Back-to-School AI: What Parents and Students Need to Know

As families prepare for another school year, artificial intelligence is becoming part of the back-to-school conversation. Parents and teachers are trying to determine how students should use AI, while students are already experimenting with tools that can help them study, organize assignments and complete everyday tasks. The challenge is finding the balance between using AI…

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Takway AI Launches Sweekar, a Pocket-Sized AI Pet That Grows With Its Owner

By NEW YORK TREND / August 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Takway AI Launches Sweekar, a Pocket-Sized AI Pet That Grows With Its Owner

Takway AI is introducing Sweekar, a pocket-sized artificial intelligence companion designed to bring the concept of a digital pet into the physical world. Unlike traditional virtual pets or stationary AI assistants, Sweekar arrives as a physical egg and develops through daily interaction. The company says the companion’s personality is shaped by how it is raised,…

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CLARITY Act Faces Make-or-Break September Showdown as Crypto Rules Hang in the Balance

By NEW YORK TREND / August 22, 2026 / Comments Off on CLARITY Act Faces Make-or-Break September Showdown as Crypto Rules Hang in the Balance

The cryptocurrency industry is heading into a critical stretch as the Senate prepares to revisit the CLARITY Act, a sweeping bill designed to establish clearer federal rules for digital assets. The legislation, which would help define when cryptocurrencies fall under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has…

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PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on PlayChange Launches ‘Round One,’ Taking Aim at Athlete-Owned Gaming

PlayChange.io is betting that the future of sports gaming will be about more than simply playing a game. In celebration of National Video Game Day, the company announced “Round One,” a major launch initiative designed to introduce the next phase of its athlete-owned gaming ecosystem. The rollout will include an August playable demo, new community…

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My Peeps Gives Families a Private Place to Preserve Life’s Most Meaningful Memories

By NEW YORK TREND / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on My Peeps Gives Families a Private Place to Preserve Life’s Most Meaningful Memories

Our phones have made it easier than ever to document everyday life, but they haven’t necessarily made it easier to preserve those memories. Thousands of photos can sit on a camera roll, while important family stories disappear into text messages or social media feeds. My Peeps is designed to offer an alternative: a private digital…

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AI Won’t Fix a Broken Business. It May Just Help It Fail Faster

By NEW YORK TREND / August 10, 2026 / Comments Off on AI Won’t Fix a Broken Business. It May Just Help It Fail Faster

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest investments on the corporate agenda, but enterprise transformation expert Rick Catalano warns that AI is not a cure-all for problems that existed long before the technology arrived. In his new book, The AI Project Manager: The Framework for Successful AI-Enabled Enterprise Transformation, Catalano argues that AI…

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