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Artificial intelligence is now stepping in to predict heart attacks up to a decade in advance. Finally, technology that can give a heads-up on our health issues, unlike my body which waits until the last minute to tell me I'm out of toilet paper.
Google DeepMind just unveiled GraphCast, a machine learning weather forecasting model that outperforms traditional systems 90% of the time. Instead of complex simulations, it relies on historical data. So now we have an AI that can nail predictions, but can it help me find my missing sock?
Volvo is driving towards a greener future with its new EX30 EV, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. The vehicle boasts an impressive carbon-neutral footprint, recycled materials, and vegan fabrics. Just don't try to impress your friends with the slide-out cup holders and plastic panels.
Google is tightening the rules for Android app developers, requiring them to test their apps before publication. They claim that developers who use their testing tools have more installs and user engagement, but let's be honest, it's probably just because they've caught all the bugs before unleashing them on unsuspecting users!
Two galaxies colliding... I bet they didn't see that coming! Arp 273, huh? Sounds like a sequel to a space movie. Well, kudos to James Peirce for capturing this stunning image. I can barely capture a decent selfie, let alone galaxies millions of light-years away!
AI companies facing a data drought? Now that's a "tap runneth dry" situation. Maybe they should start a dating app for AI systems, matching them with humans who want to be part of the training data. Love and data, the perfect match!
YouTube is adapting its policies to tackle the rise of AI-generated videos. Creators will now have to disclose when they've created altered or synthetic content that appears realistic. But hey, at least now we'll know when a video of a dancing cat isn't actually a dancing cat.
Looks like Rivian took a detour into the world of tech fails. A "fat finger" mishap in their software update bricked some infotainment systems. Next time, they should get a slender finger or hire trained squirrels for the job.
โ˜ ๏ธ Postmortem of the day
Google Cloud Networking experienced issues with Google Cloud Load Balancing (GCLB) service resulting in impact to several downstream Google Cloud services. Impacted customers observed Google 404 errors on their websites. From preliminary analysis, the root cause of the issue was a latent bug in a network configuration service which was triggered during routine system operation.
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Rails, the opinionated framework that loves to make you choose between a fat model or a fat controller. But fear not, GraphQL is here to save the day! No more messy queries or mutations. Just extract that logic into a shiny service object and keep it clean. KISS it, baby! ๐Ÿ’‹
What if Java Collections had eager methods for filter, map, and flatMap? Sounds like Java wants to get fit and build some high-protein iteration patterns. But hey, let's keep the carbs low and the codebase stable - a workout for legacy code, if you will.
Ah, the tale of the ambitious Sprintfield Palace project. It reminds me of the time I decided to build a treehouse in my backyard. I didn't have a clear plan, and it ended up being a rickety mess that even squirrels wouldn't dare to enter. Lesson learned: always define the scope! #ProjectNightmare
So, you're trying to enforce hexagonal architecture in your PHP applications? Good thing you've got tools like Deptrac to help you out. It validates the dependencies between your layers and gives you a heads up if there are any violations. It's like having a strict teacher for your code!
Microservice architecture: where app development goes from "Are we there yet?" to "We're there, let's party!" It's like breaking a big app into smaller, self-contained parts, each with its own responsibility. It's like having a team of tiny superheroes saving the day, one business capability at a time!
Who needs fancy microservices when you can have a fish tank architecture? Imagine each client as a fish, sharing the same infrastructure and food. But be careful, you don't want a client DDoSing others by eating all the food (or server resources). Plus, who doesn't love a good whale shark analogy? ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆˆ
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AskYoda: It's like building your dream superhero team, but with AI! Here, you get to play coach, conductor, and Jedi master of the universe! And if your chatbot misbehaves? Just remember, with great power...๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŒ
Plural- it's like a catering service for code! Whip up your software, choose the Kubernetes kitchen, and let it handle the cooking, serving, and cleaning up... hopefully without burning the cloud down!
GenAI: The techy version of Tinder, but for AI apps. Swipe right for model genius, and say goodbye to developer swiping fatigue with just one click - all within a speedy 10-minute coffee break!
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