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Smart glasses: are they really taking AI use to the next level?

Imagine walking through an unfamiliar city, unable to understand the menu in front of you and not wanting to pull out your phone every thirty seconds…

Lubomír Žáček

The AI Act takes effect: what changes for companies from August 2

Starting August 2, 2026, AI transparency rules are no longer just a future obligation, as they are now being actively applied. Companies should now be able to…

Lubomír Žáček

What is really slowing AI down? It’s often not computing power

When discussing the development of AI, attention usually focuses on the capabilities of new models, their speed, or the number of parameters they contain.…

Lubomír Žáček

Digital independence in the EU: what it means for company IT and AI

Enterprise IT is going through one of the biggest shifts in recent years. AI is moving from the experimental phase into real business operations and is…

Lubomír Žáček

AI did not emerge yesterday: the story of a world-changing technology

Artificial intelligence is now being discussed almost everywhere, across companies, media, development teams, and management. It can easily seem like AI only…

Lubomír Žáček

How many companies actually use AI? Global and Czech data

In the last two years, artificial intelligence has shifted from an experimental technology to standard business practice.

Lubomír Žáček

Techmates at APEK Day: AI in e-commerce without rose-colored glasses

In mid-March, Techmates took part in APEK Day, one of the most important e-commerce events in the Czech Republic. This year, we were not only a partner of the…

Lubomír Žáček

Techmates at Czech Online Expo: implementing AI transformation right

At this year’s Czech Online Expo, we hosted a workshop focused on how to approach AI transformation systematically and with real impact on company operations…

Lubomír Žáček

Why and when to rewrite your e-commerce application

In the fast-evolving world of e-commerce, staying competitive often means constantly improving the digital experience for your customers. But sometimes, the…

Adam Nagy

JavaScript in the spotlight: the truth behind the top web language

JavaScript is everywhere. From your favorite websites to complex web applications, this ubiquitous programming language is the foundation of modern web…

Adam Nagy

Recruitment at Techmates: how we stand out in the modern labor market

At Techmates, our culture is one of our major unique selling points to job seekers. Competence, innovation, and sincerity are more than just buzzwords to us…

Jan Bužík

Technical debt, the slow death

For fast-growing companies, technical debt is not just a minor inconvenience; it's a looming catastrophe that can decimate your business if ignored. The…

Gašpar Nagy

Project-based development, really?

In today's rapidly evolving business environment, it is crucial for companies to keep pace with technological changes and manage their internal processes…

Gašpar Nagy

The year of progression at Techmates: charting HR directions for 2024

As the year 2023 was a landmark in Techmates' growth, we step into 2024 with the ambition to harness this expansion for the advancement and progress of every…

Jan Bužík

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