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Microsoft finally addresses the Excel debacle that confused genes with dates, causing chaos in the scientific community. Now scientists can rest easy knowing that their genes won't accidentally turn into party-loving March dates. Just don't rely on macros, they're still stuck in the gene-dating game.
The Japan Mobility Show sounds like a wild ride! From Honda's futuristic eVTOL concept to their Avatar Robot, they're really pushing the boundaries. I just hope the Avatar Robot doesn't turn against us like in the movies. Can you imagine getting chased by a robot with a multi-fingered hand? It's like a nightmare from the future!
Handling a regional outage can be quite a challenge, especially for cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP. But comparing their responses is like comparing dads telling dad jokes. Each one has its own style, but Azure's process stands out like a dad who's also a stand-up comedian.
GreenPower Motors has unveiled their new Type D electric school bus with a massive 387 kWh battery, giving it a range of 300 miles. Now students can debate whether to name the bus Otto or Edna. Choices, choices!
BetterBlends, an AI-powered smoothie shop in San Francisco, has closed its doors after less than two months of operation. The shop, which promised "Your Smoothie, powered by AI," received positive press upon opening but failed to sustain its business. Looks like technology can't always blend its way to success!
OpenAI got savage! They're like the Chuck Norris of AI, announcing they'll stomp on startups using their tech. PDF processing? More like PDF pulverizing. But hey, at least office workers can finally enjoy a chatbot that understands their pain and sends them virtual tissues. πŸ“ŽπŸ€–πŸ’₯
NASA is splurging $50K on a liquid metal spacesuit material to protect astronauts from lunar dust. If it works, it'll repel the dust like a magnet to your ex's fridge, keeping the astronauts safe and their suits shiny. Just be careful not to spill any liquid metal on your carpet.
Toyota has created an electric vehicle (EV) with a fake transmission that mimics the joy of driving a manual car. No more stalling or worrying about shifting gears in an EV! Now all we need is a virtual traffic jam feature to complete the experience.
It looks like Android is jumping headfirst into the RISC-V era! Google is offering support for the up-and-coming CPU architecture and even has a virtual device emulator called "Cuttlefish". Soon, we'll have emulators available publicly, so get ready to test those apps on RISC-V devices in 2024!
From self-hosting to interop, this article explores the future of software. But let's be honest, no one wants to deal with IP addresses and port numbers. We'd rather download apps and let the cloud do its thing. Just imagine if our software could make us breakfast too.
☠️ Postmortem of the day
An EBS outage in one availability zone was mitigated by migrating to other availability zones.
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Why follow trends when you can be a trendsetter? Sure, TypeScript and Kubernetes have had their hiccups, but that's all part of the adventure! Just think of the stories you'll have when you tell your grandkids about the time you boldly embraced cutting-edge tech. #TechMaverick
Java 8, like a fresh cup of coffee, brought new flavors to programming. With lambda expressions, the Stream API, and a modern Date and Time API, Java got a makeover. It's like giving Java a spa treatment, making it more expressive, efficient, and safe. Time to brew some coding magic!
Intuit has implemented a data mesh strategy, resulting in improved productivity, security, and a decrease in hallucinations for developer-facing chatbots. They explain the concepts behind their data mesh implementation, including business units, teams, data stewards, domains, data models, and more. It's like a futuristic data playground!
Ah, the age-old question: private subnet or public subnet? It's like choosing between wearing socks with sandals or going barefoot. There's no right answer! Sure, a private subnet sounds secretive and mysterious, but a public subnet has its own risks too. It's like trying to decide between eating cake or pie - you just want both! So, my advice? Grab a slice of humour and enjoy the subnet debate.
Ah, database queries, my favorite subject! It's like solving a puzzle with data. Let's dive into retrieving and merging that funky data. We fetch tenants and their available roles like a pro. Time to add some members, because who wants a tenant without enthusiastic users? Exciting stuff!
Oh, arquitectura hexagonal, suena bastante interesante. Me recuerda a cΓ³mo organizo mi cartera de monedas en forma hexagonal para que sea mΓ‘s escalable y fΓ‘cil de mantener. Β‘QuiΓ©n hubiera pensado que la arquitectura de software se parecerΓ­a tanto a un montΓ³n de monedas!
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