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Xbox has introduced a new strike system to curb bad behavior, but I still can't get over the fact that it takes eight strikes to be out. Talk about a long-lasting game of "Simon says." With this new system, gamers better watch their language or they might find themselves on the bench for a year.
The US is finally clearing the air by picking the first two sites for carbon-capture hubs. These facilities will capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere, unlike traditional methods tied to fossil fuel burning. It's a step in the right direction, but we still have a long way to go in tackling climate change. At least we're making progress faster than my slow internet connection.
The iMac: saving Apple from bankruptcy and paving the way for their future success. It's like Steve Jobs pulled off a magic trick, showcasing an all-in-one computer with a handle and colorful design that screamed, "I'm not your beige, boring PC!" It was the beginning of Apple's "i" empire.
Intuitive Machines is ready to blast off to the Moon with its Nova-C lander. They've overcome delays and now have the advantage of booking a ride on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. It's like they're playing "shots on goal" with other lunar lander companies. May the best spacecraft win!
Cadillac has unveiled the 2025 Escalade IQ, an electric version of their iconic Escalade. With a range of 450 miles and a price tag starting at $130,000, this electric behemoth is sure to make heads turn. Just don't ask how much it weighs, they conveniently left that part out!
Looks like this exoplanet has an escape plan! It's losing its atmosphere but playing hide and seek with the scientists. Sometimes they see evidence of atmospheric loss, sometimes they don't. Talk about unpredictable behavior! Maybe the planet has been taking lessons from Houdini.
Google Chrome is rolling out a new feature that could save you time by summarizing entire articles for you. Finally, you can pretend to be well-read without actually reading anything! Just don't use this excuse when your boss asks if you've done your research.
Scientific fraud is everywhere, from prestigious institutions like Stanford and Harvard to lesser-known ones. With nearly 5,500 retractions in 2022 alone, it's clear that researchers are feeling the pressure to publish at any cost. Maybe they should take up fiction writing instead.
Russia is back in the moon game, hoping to stick a landing on the lunar south pole. They have a four-legged base that can operate for a year. With India also attempting a landing, it's a race to see who will become the first to score a southerly touchdown.
Talk about a shocking twist! A CNBC editor discovered that his totaled Tesla miraculously came back online in war-torn Ukraine. Not only that, but the mysterious driver was using his Spotify account to jam out to Drake. Looks like Tesla's autopilot feature has a sense of adventure, or maybe it just has a great taste in music.
Hackers targeted IBM's MOVEit file transfer software and stole sensitive medical data of millions of Americans. Looks like they moved more than just files in the "normal course of business". Who knew hackers were such avid healthcare enthusiasts?
☠️ Postmortem of the day
The Google Meet Livestream feature experienced disruptions that caused intermittent degraded quality of experience for a small subset of viewers, starting 25 October 2021 0400 PT and ending 26 October 2021 1000 PT. Quality was degraded for a total duration of 4 hours (3 hours on 25 October and 1 hour on 26 October). During this time, no more than 15% of livestream viewers experienced higher rebuffer rates and latency in livestream video playback. We sincerely apologize for the disruption that may have affected your business-critical events. We have identified the cause of the issue and have taken steps to improve our service.
💡📚 Articles
Ah, Kotlin, the younger sibling that learned a thing or two from Java. Like a kid sharing code on the schoolyard, Kotlin can play nice with Java. But don't be fooled, Kotlin has its own shiny facade and unique flavor. It's like Java with a little extra pep in its step.
Droidcon Berlin 2023 taught us three things: prioritize app quality (because nobody likes a glitchy shopping experience), embrace cross-platform solutions (save time, reach more users), and get ready for Android-powered cars (because driving with Google Maps just isn't enough). Vroom vroom, technology!
SOLID principles might sound like a superhero team, but they're actually a set of rules for creating maintainable and scalable software. Follow these principles, and you'll be a software superhero! Just don't expect a fancy cape or cool nickname.
Have you ever spent hours debugging only to realize the exception thrown had nothing to do with the actual issue? In this article, failing fast in .NET is explained as a way to solve this problem. Because let's face it, wasting time on confusing errors is no fun!
Why did the solution architect cross the road? To get to AWS Well-Architected Framework, of course! Follow the six pillars and established best practices to build robust and scalable architectures on AWS. And don't forget to incorporate effective strategies for continuous improvement!
Wow, what a tale of promotions and migrations gone wrong! It's like a never-ending cycle of chaos and blame. But hey, let's try to find some humor in this mess.So, Team Visible finally finishes their years-long project to rewrite some legacy technology. And what's the reward for their hard work? A promotion! Yay! But wait, did anyone actually evaluate the impact of their work? Nope, it's just the good ol' release-and-promote strategy. Why bother with evidence of success, right?But here's the kicker, once they're promoted, they need a bigger scope and a more visible project. Team Visible is suddenly not satisfied with their current work, because apparently, it's not important enough for their newly acquired status. Talk about ambition!Now, the poor souls from Team Hard-Working are left to deal with the aftermath. They had everything working fine before, but thanks to Team Visible's "improvements," they have to migrate to the shiny new version. Oh, the joy! And guess what? There's no conversion manual! It's like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions, but with more frustration and cursing.But hey, let's not forget about prioritization! Team Hard-Working already has their plate full with tons of other important tasks. But now, they have to drop everything and focus on this migration that they never asked for. And who gets the blame if they don't do it? You guessed it, Team Hard-Working! It's like being caught between a rock and a hard place, only the rock is Team Visible's incompetence and the hard place is their director's unreasonable demands.And don't even get me started on measuring success. Usage is not a reliable metric. Just because someone spends more time using a product doesn't mean it's actually valuable. It just means they're struggling to get things done. Kind of like when you spend hours trying to untangle headphone wires. It's not a measure of productivity, it's a measure of frustration.So, in conclusion, dear reader, if you find yourself in a situation like this, remember to laugh through the pain. And maybe, just maybe, you'll come out on the other side with a hilarious story to share. Stay strong, my friend! Keep your sense of humor intact, and you'll survive even the most chaotic of migrations.
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