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Tom's Guide
06-08-2025
- Tom's Guide
Huge Lenovo back to school sale live — 11 deals I'd shop now on laptops, tablets, monitors and more
To succeed in school, you need a good studying routine, effective time management skills, and perhaps most importantly in the modern world, reliable tech. If your current tech setup could use an upgrade, take advantage of the epic deals in Lenovo's Back to School sale happening right now. One of the best back to school laptop sales I came across for students, particularly those on a tight budget, is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 slashed to just $619 at Lenovo. If you have a bit more money to spend and you want a laptop capable of playing games in your downtime, Lenovo LOQ gaming laptops are on sale from $799 as well. In addition to laptops, this Lenovo sale features deep discounts on computer towers, monitors, accessories, and tablets. Shop Lenovo's entire Back to School sale for yourself, or keep scrolling to see which pieces of tech I hand-picked as the best deals from this sale. If your current laptop lacks enough ports, that's a quick fix with a USB-C docking station. As long as your laptop has a USB-C port, the C2G's docking station can add two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port to your laptop setup — and right now, it's $43 off. At $80 off, this 27-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) monitor is a fantastic deal. Whether it'll be your primary or secondary monitor, it'll make a great addition to your work-from-home setup, with a smooth 75Hz refresh rate, a 5ms response time, and Natural Low Blue Light tech. Level up your gaming layout by adding this gorgeous 27-inch monitor, which features sharp QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a buttery smooth 180Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium and Adaptive Sync tech, and an impressive 0.5ms response time. It's not quite 50% off right now, but $185 in savings is a pretty great deal. This Android-powered tablet features impressive specs at its full price of $389, and right now, it's discounted to just $289. You'll get a crisp 12.7-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera. Plus, it comes with Lenovo's Tab Pen Plus, which is a great add-on for note-taking or drawing. Save $220 on this mobile workstation, outfitted with Lenovo's Tab Pen Pro, a Yoga Tab Plus keyboard pack, and the Yoga Tab Plus, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android tablet with a stunning 12.7-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) display, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 13-megapixel camera in front and back. For students on a budget, the IdeaPad Slim 5 is an excellent pick — especially with $250 in savings knocking it down to just $619. It's equipped with a new AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a large 16-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel touch display. Studying is important, but so is scheduling in enough time to relax between studying sessions — and this budget-friendly gaming laptop can help you do that. For just $849, this LOQ configuration features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13450HX processor, Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For a higher-end, pricier option, check out the Legion Pro 5i slashed to $1,649. With $230 in savings, it's no surprise this is a hot deal at Lenovo right now. This Yoga 7 2-in-1 configuration features a new, powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, modern connectivity standards of Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7, and a 16-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel display. The ThinkPad E16 is an affordable business laptop, especially with this $300 discount for back to school season. In addition to Windows 11 Pro and a satisfying ThinkPad keyboard, this E16 configuration features a 16-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel non-touch display, an Intel Core 7 240H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. Business students, this deal was made for you. The ThinkPad P16s is a mobile powerhouse, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, an Nvidia RTX 500 Ada Generation graphics card, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, a 16-inch, 3840 x 2400-pixel OLED non-touch display, and Windows 11 Pro. This pre-built gaming tower is packed with modern gaming power, thanks to Core Ultra 7-265F CPU and an Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card. It also has 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage, more than enough for most gamers. You will need to buy peripherals if you don't have them already, like a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, but the $780 in savings on this deal should help with that.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
QCI's CTO Andrew Cardno to Speak at C2G Conference on the Power of Analytic Theories in Bingo and Slots
SAN DIEGO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) is proud to announce that Andrew Cardno, Chief Technology Officer of QCI, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Class 2 Gathering (C2G) Conference, taking place June 2–4, 2025, at Prairie Band Casino in Mayetta, Kansas. Mr. Cardno will participate in General Session II: 'Utilizing Analytic Theories', scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 from 11:30 AM to 12:20 PM. This session will explore the integration of analytic theories and artificial intelligence to enhance player engagement and drive data-driven decision-making in bingo and slot operations. Joining Mr. Cardno on stage will be Erik Isner, with the session moderated by Eric Casey. Attendees will gain insight into how descriptive and diagnostic analytics uncover player behavior, while predictive models help forecast churn and high-value player actions. The session will also address solution-focused analytics for retention and monetization, and how probability models and game theory are redefining success in the highly competitive brick-and-mortar gaming landscape. "Integrating advanced analytic theories with AI is transforming our industry," said Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI. 'From optimizing bingo outcomes through pattern recognition to leveraging reinforcement learning in slots, we are ushering in a new era of data-led decision making that drives both player satisfaction and operational efficiency.' Sarah House, C2G Committee Co-Chair, added, 'We're thrilled to have Andrew Cardno bring his extensive expertise to the C2G Conference. His insights into the application of advanced analytics and AI in gaming align perfectly with our mission to drive meaningful conversations around innovation and modernization in tribal gaming.' The C2G Conference is a key gathering for tribal gaming operators and technology leaders, offering a platform for exploring cutting-edge innovations and strategies to improve performance across gaming properties. ABOUT CLASS 2 GATHERINGClass 2 Gathering brings together casino and gaming professionals, vendors, and experts in the field of class II casino gaming from the traditional bingo hall experience to the slot floor. The conference will combine education paths, showcase current innovations, plus engaging events for participants. The education paths have a wide range of topics encompassing class II gaming including data analytics, cybersecurity, guest service, mobile on premise, and the hub and spoke model. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the exhibitor expo, user workshops, and network during evening events. Registration and agenda information can be found at ABOUT QCIQuick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI Enterprise Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI's data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Denver, and Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at ABOUT Andrew CardnoAndrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master's level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew's innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today's mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, including three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications. Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew's impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring 10 influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew's work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Resorts, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors. Contact:Laurel Kay, Quick Custom IntelligencePhone: 858-349-8354Sign in to access your portfolio
