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Bringing a product to market requires a well-structured product planning process to ensure it meets customer expectations and business goals. Without the right approach, businesses risk wasting resources, missing market opportunities, and struggling to keep up with competitors. A strong strategy for product planning and development not only helps teams stay focused but also ensures products are innovative, market-ready, and built for long-term success.In this article, we’ll explore what product planning involves, break down the key stages of the product planning process, and discuss how businesses can use it to drive successful product launches.Product Planning Process  Wondering how to take your…

The Sigma BF lets you focus on the perfect shot! HomeComing SoonThe Sigma BF lets you focus on the perfect shot!Product SpecificationsStill Image File Size (RAW) 6016 x 4012Still Image File Size (JPEG) 6016 x 4012 Gadget Flow EditorsCapture every moment with the Sigma BF, a full-frame mirrorless camera that simplifies control. Experience powerful performance without distractions. –Prioritize Simplicity: Focus on the image with a sleek unibody design. Navigate with a neat menu and easy controls.–Feel Every Adjustment: Use pressure-sensitive haptic buttons for instant feedback. Control settings without shifting focus.–Access Settings: Adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO, EV compensation, and color mode.…

Monica Retamosa was in the middle of changing the batteries of a tape recorder when she heard a bellbird for the first time. Standing on a forest floor, she looked up into the trees, scanning for the source of its metallic and powerful sound, searching for the bird for half an hour to no avail. The bellbird sings from the treetops where it is visible to its peers but invisible to those below. Still, Retamosa smiled: She cares for ecosystems in Costa Rica’s AmistOsa Biological Corridor by listening to them.In nature, living things use sound for almost everything. They make…

Voice AI company ElevenLabs is now letting authors publish AI-generated audiobooks on its own Reader app, TechCrunch has learned and the company confirmed. The announcement comes days after the company partnered with Spotify for AI-narrated audiobooks. ElevenLabs, which raised a $180 million mega-round last month, started inviting authors to try out their publishing program through their app on a trial basis last year, TechCrunch previously spotted. That program is newly open to all authors as of today. Image Credits Eleven Labs The company confirmed the development to TechCrunch, explaining the idea is to provide affordable and accessible tools for audiobook…

New research from a team at the Harvard Center for Astrophysics suggests that the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy neighboring the Milky Way, hosts a gravitational structure hundreds of thousands of times the mass of the sun: a potential supermassive black hole.The most widely accepted theory of galactic evolution holds that supermassive black holes are found only in the largest galaxies, such as the Milky Way. Until now, there was no reason to imagine that a small cluster like the Large Magellanic Cloud could host one. When x-ray telescopes or observatories have been trained on smaller clusters like the…

Fetch.ai has launched ASI-1 Mini, a native Web3 large language model designed to support complex agentic AI workflows. Described as a gamechanger for AI accessibility and performance, ASI-1 Mini is heralded for delivering results on par with leading LLMs but at significantly reduced hardware costs—a leap forward in making AI enterprise-ready. ASI-1 Mini integrates into Web3 ecosystems, enabling secure and autonomous AI interactions. Its release sets the foundation for broader innovation within the AI sector—including the imminent launch of the Cortex suite, which will further enhance the use of large language models and generalised intelligence. “This launch marks the beginning…

While working on internet-of-things security in the mid-2010s, Alex Zenla realized something troubling.Unlike PCs and servers that touted the latest, greatest processors, the puny chips in IoT devices couldn’t support the cloud protections other computers were using to keep them siloed and protected. As a result, most embedded devices were attached directly to the local network, potentially leaving them more vulnerable to attack. At the time, Zenla was a prodigious teen, working on IoT platforms and open source, and building community in Minecraft IRC channels. After puzzling over the problem for a few years, she started working on a technology…

Difficult placement: Most Wi-Fi extenders are designed to plug directly into an outlet, but this severely limits where you can place them, making it tough to get the best performance. They are also often bulky enough to block adjacent outlets.Price problems: Cheap Wi-Fi extenders perform very poorly and are impossible to recommend, but good Wi-Fi extenders are too expensive compared to increasingly affordable routers and mesh systems.Wi-Fi Extender AlternativesThere are many alternatives to a Wi-Fi extender, but keeping it brief, these are my top recommendations:Move your router: Seriously, try this before you buy anything. Routers pump out Wi-Fi in a…

The PMP® Certification remains a gold standard for project managers in 2025, reflecting adaptability to evolving industry demands. With updates aligned to agile methodologies, hybrid approaches, and digital transformation trends, the PMP credential equips professionals with cutting-edge skills for managing complex projects. Its global recognition, emphasis on leadership and strategic thinking, and proven impact on career growth make it an indispensable qualification for project managers aiming for excellence in a competitive landscape. PMP Renewal: A Quick Guide Whether you’ve just earned your certification—or have been a certification holder for years—here’s a quick guide on how to renew your PMP® certification.…

Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage that’s reliably consistent and widespread. AT&T is the third-largest provider in the US (first for 5G), with the largest coverage map. I’ve had various AT&T plans for more than a decade, first for just myself and now for my whole family, even though I only get one cell bar at my house and have to stand in one 5-square-foot patch of yard to make a phone call. And have lost entire days of my life to fighting unexpected random charges…