Starbucks is redefining its approach to in-store efficiency and employee support by integrating artificial intelligence directly into the core of its operations. This month, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain is rolling out an innovative digital assistant, “Green Dot Assist,” in 35 stores...
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For decades, Starbucks has defined itself as much by its experience as by its coffee: the baristas’ energetic rhythms, the warmth of calling out a name, the sense of community echoing inside each cup and store. Now, the iconic coffee chain is anchoring its next transformation on technology...
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Big news out of Build 2025 has the Windows developer world buzzing: Microsoft has officially dropped its $19 app submission fee for the Microsoft Store, making app and game publishing free for all developers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The ramifications of this decision stretch far beyond...
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