đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Quantum Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially stepped into the quantum computing hardware space with the launch of its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot. This move places AWS alongside cloud giants Microsoft and Google, which have recently introduced their own quantum chips, Majorana and Willow, respectively. A Strategic Leap into Quantum
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has finally unveiled its long-anticipated upgrade to its digital assistant: Alexa+. At an Amazon event today, Panos Panay, the company’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services—formerly of Microsoft—debuted the next-generation AI-powered Alexa, signaling Amazon’s renewed push to dominate the smart assistant market. For years,
Food
Chipotle Mexican Grill is gearing up for its busiest time of the year, known as “burrito season,” by launching a massive hiring initiative and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline the process. The company aims to bring on 20,000 new employees, ensuring its restaurants are fully staffed for
Advertising
Taboola, long recognized for its dominance in native advertising with its ubiquitous "content you may like" widgets, is making a strategic expansion into the broader display advertising market. The adtech company has unveiled its new platform, Realize, positioning itself as a direct competitor to traditional demand-side and supply-side
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The AI arms race just took another leap forward with Anthropic’s release of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its first hybrid reasoning model that significantly improves performance in complex problem-solving. This new iteration surpasses its predecessors in key areas like mathematics, coding, finance, and legal tasks, pushing the boundaries of
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI-powered search engine Perplexity is expanding its reach beyond search by developing its own web browser, Comet. The company made the announcement via X, launching a signup list but offering few details on the browser’s release date or features. However, Perplexity is making a bold claim—promising to “reinvent”
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
Web Design
Website speed is more than just a technical metric—it’s a fundamental factor affecting user experience, search rankings, conversion rates, and ultimately, revenue. A slow website not only frustrates visitors but also leads to lost sales, decreased customer trust, and inefficient marketing spend. For CMOs and business leaders, understanding
Web Design
User Experience (UX) is more than just aesthetics—it’s the backbone of a brand’s digital presence and a key driver of conversions. A well-optimized website UX builds trust, improves engagement, and turns visitors into customers. Businesses that prioritize UX can see a significant increase in retention and revenue.
Food
Apple has introduced a new feature that could shake up the recipe app industry: Apple News+ Food. Set to launch in April with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, this feature will provide Apple News+ subscribers with access to a curated collection of recipes from major publishers. The service
Web Design
Website A/B testing is one of the most powerful strategies CMOs can use to optimize user experience, improve conversion rates, and maximize ROI. However, not all tests are worth running. The key is to focus on elements that drive real impact. This article breaks down what actually works in
Web Design
Web design isn’t just about making a website look appealing—it’s about influencing behavior. Every successful website uses psychological triggers to guide users toward desired actions, whether it’s making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or engaging with content. Persuasion is deeply rooted in human psychology,