Happy Wednesday! Midweek mood: coffee in hand, to-do list in progress—let’s do this.
In This Issue: Cheers to Big Moments | Deal of the Day | R-Type Cable Clamp | Plenum vs. Riser Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Cheers to Big Moments
Happy Wednesday!
I hope you’re having a great week! It’s a big week of celebrations around our household and we’re feeling extra grateful! We’re celebrating a few birthdays, the fact that my husband is officially a Georgia attorney and much more. It feels like a win to be able to celebrate what we can, when at some points this year it’s been hard to grasp on to a ton of wins and see the light at the end of the tunnel. But in the end, and through it all, the lord prevails!!
Are you celebrating any recent wins?
Ashley
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The R-Type Cable Clamp, 1/4 inch, Clear, 100 Pack is a versatile cable management accessory designed to organize and secure cables in various environments. These clamps are made from durable materials, such as nylon, ensuring long-lasting performance and resistance to wear.
Learning Center Article – Plenum vs. Riser Ethernet Cables: Don’t Install Until You Read This
Planning a network setup? Have you considered whether your Ethernet cables meet building code requirements or just assumed they do? When setting up a network whether at home, in a corporate office, or deep inside a data center, most people focus on speed, bandwidth, and devices. But there’s a hidden choice that can make or break your setup: the type of Ethernet cable jacket.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Google is launching three new AI-powered language learning experiments through Google Labs, designed to offer more personalized support for people learning to speak a new language. These tools, which leverage Google’s Gemini AI model, are still in the early stages but appear to position Google as a potential competitor to Duolingo. The experiments currently support a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, and more.
- SpaceX is now offering a free Starlink dish to new residential customers in select U.S. states, waiving the usual $349 hardware fee. To qualify, customers must commit to a one-year contract at the standard monthly rate of $120. The promotion is available through Starlink.com and aims to make the satellite internet service more accessible.
- Meta has launched a new standalone Meta AI app, expanding access to its generative AI chatbot beyond its social media platforms. Unlike the previous version integrated into Facebook and Instagram, this dedicated app offers users a separate, streamlined space to interact with Meta’s AI technology, marking a move to compete more directly in the growing AI chatbot market.
- Lipton launches drink of the summer contender with new Fusions Lemonade Iced Tea.