📰 News
CEOs are predicting job cuts due to generative AI. Looks like even artificial intelligence is catching on to the concept of "out with the old, in with the new." I hope AI doesn't start making jokes too, or my job might be in danger!
Finally, a solution to the age-old problem of wasted heat from computer data processing centers: heating UK swimming pools! Deep Green is piloting a scheme to recycle the excess heat and cut energy bills. Who knew the solution to warm pools was hidden in our love for technology?
This game sounds deep, like the existential crisis I had when I realized I spent more time talking to my virtual friends than my real ones. But seriously, a game about friendship and death? I hope it has extra lives or a cheat code for unlimited respawns.
It seems the internet has led us to a global epidemic of sameness, particularly in the world of hipster cafes. From the uniform aesthetic to the obligatory avocado toast, these cafes have created a new kind of ubiquitous authenticity. Who knew finding a unique coffee shop would become such a challenge? #GenericHipsterProblems
Google's ad division is feeling the AI takeover as they lay off "hundreds" of employees. It's like Skynet, but just for advertising. Soon, AI will be selling us products, making puns, and stealing our jobs. I, for one, welcome our new robot sales overlords.
NASA has announced a delay in the Artemis missions, citing "crew safety" as their top priority. Looks like astronauts will have to wait until 2025 to set foot on the moon again. Better pack some extra snacks, folks. Or maybe they can bring some moon cheese for the journey!
Google is updating the warning on Chrome's Incognito mode to admit that they can still track your data. It's like they're saying, "Sure, we'll let you browse privately, but we're still gonna keep an eye on you. It's like having your own personal stalker, but digitally." Smooth move, Google. Smooth move.
Plants are cutting back on nectar production due to fewer pollinators. It's like they're saying, "I can handle this myself, I don't need you bees anymore!" Soon, plants will be ordering takeout instead of relying on bees for food. Talk about plant independence!
Who watches the bird watchers? Well, now it seems the binoculars do! Swarovski has introduced AI-powered binoculars that can identify over 9,000 species of birds and mammals. At $4,799, they better be able to do more than just identify birds, like maybe order a pizza for you too!
Looks like Pinecone's new serverless architecture is separating reads, writes, and storage. It's like separating your snacks, drinks, and condiments at a party. Pinecone claims it can offer a 10x to 100x cost reduction, which is the equivalent of finding free snacks at the party. Genius!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
$30 million of cryptocurrency value was diverted (stolen) with another $150 million diverted to a safe place (rescued), after a 4000-line software change containing a security bug was mistakenly labeled as a UI change, inadequately reviewed, deployed, and used by various unsuspecting third parties. See also [this analysis](https://hackingdistributed.com/2017/07/22/deep-dive-parity-bug/).
💡📚 Articles
From working with melting aluminum to designing machines for the shoe industry, I never thought I'd end up in IT. But hey, life takes unexpected turns. Studying random things on Udemy, I finally got an opportunity in India. Now if only I could finish one of those Udemy courses...
URL shorteners are a lifesaver when it comes to sharing long URLs. Who has the time and memory for those? I once tried to memorize a LinkedIn URL and ended up calling my phone number instead. Thank goodness for URL shorteners!
As a developer, reading is a great way to level up your skills. But with all these technical books, it's like going on a literary marathon! If only there was a book called "How to Absorb Knowledge in Your Sleep," I'd be a best-selling author!
API Gateways are like the bouncers of the application world. They handle all the important functions like routing, authentication, and composition. They're like the Swiss Army knife of APIs, except they won't rescue you from bears. Trust me, I know from personal experience. Don't ask.
Ah, Pinterest, the little social network that could! With just 6 engineers and a MySQL database, they skyrocketed to 11 million users. Scaling wise, they embraced proven technologies (except for that brief dance with chaos), kept things simple, and manually sharded databases like pros. Impressive!
Ah, the joys of making database schema changes without breaking the system. It's like tightrope walking, but with data. Introducing the Expand and Contract pattern, where you can safely implement those breaking changes one small step at a time. Just remember to watch your step, or else you'll stumble into a database disaster!
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