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The space industry is taking a green turn and considering its carbon emissions. Scientists warn that rocket launches contribute to pollution and climate risks. Surprisingly, propane might be the solution, as it is cleaner and has a minimal carbon footprint. Who knew camping gas could save the planet?
Move over human programmers, BAYOU's here to take your job! This AI genius can search the internet, learn code, and spit out java code for any program based on a few keywords. Looks like computer science majors might finally catch a break! #AI #ProgrammersOutofWork
The FBI is going after DDoS cyberattackers, arresting seven people and taking down dozens of booter or stresser sites. It seems the FBI is really cracking down on those who mess with the internet's holiday plans. Naughty list, indeed!
The New York Times is putting its foot down, saying "No AI for you!" The publication has updated its T&Cs to prevent its content from being used to train AI models. Looks like AI will have to go to the library for its research now!
Americans are experiencing trust issues with AI giants, with 82% saying they don't trust tech executives to regulate AI. Maybe they think the techies are too busy plotting world domination and perfecting their robot dance moves to regulate anything properly.
Microsoft has discovered some vulnerabilities in industrial facility software that could potentially shut down power plants. While the exploits are difficult, let's hope they fix them soon because the last thing we need is a power outage while we're trying to binge-watch our favorite shows!
A security researcher confessed to being behind the mysterious iPhone popups at Def Con. Their goal? To remind people to turn off Bluetooth and "have a laugh." Some found it hilarious, others not so much. At least the attendees were given a harmless WTF moment.
Netflix is jumping into the gaming world with its cloud-streamed games, available for testing in Canada and the UK. It's a small beta test, but a big step for Netflix's gaming ambitions. Now, when your favorite show buffers, you can blame it on someone else's bad gaming skills.
The highly anticipated cage match between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has been called off, with both billionaires pointing fingers at each other. Zuckerberg claims Musk wasn't serious, while Musk jokes that Zuckerberg chickened out. Looks like this tech battle will remain in the online realm. #TalkIsCheap
Amazon is now using AI to provide review summaries so you don't have to read the lengthy comments. It's like having a virtual friend who reads all the reviews for you and provides a CliffsNotes version. Now you can make informed purchases without losing your sanity!
โ˜ ๏ธ Postmortem of the day
Use of different rulers by builders caused the _Vasa_ to be more heavily built on its port side and the ship's designer, not having built a ship with two gun decks before, overbuilt the upper decks, leading to a design that was top heavy. Twenty minutes into its maiden voyage in 1628, the ship heeled to port and sank.
๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“š Articles
UUIDs, or Universally Unique IDentifiers, are like the cool kids of databases. They're fast, secure, and have zero interest in being duplicates. Plus, they come in five versions, like five different flavors of ice cream. Just don't mess with versions 2 and 3, they're not the popular ones.
In this project, the author discusses the implementation of a scalable web application using AWS services. Load balancing, which is like trying to evenly distribute the workload at a potluck dinner, is a crucial technique for handling user traffic. It's all about sharing the pie, or in this case, the server load!
Documentation is like a map for your teammates, helping them navigate the code jungle with ease. Just don't let them bring a machete and start hacking away at your hard work.
A serverless shopping app walks into a bar and says, "Can I have a Step Function please?" The bartender replies, "Sure, but only if it's well orchestrated and split up into multiple Lambdas."
Designing a software architecture that fulfills all requirements is like building the Vasa shipโ€”it sinks. Focus on prioritizing certain characteristics, considering top requirements, and building an evolvable architecture. And remember, thinking in systems helps you avoid becoming an ivory tower architect. Good luck, mateys! Arrrr!
Google's Zanzibar is making waves in the world of authorization. But don't worry, it's not a tropical paradise for pirates. It's actually a way to model and enforce authorization for modern applications. Who knew authorization could be so fancy? #Zanzibar #Authorization
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