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Disney and Charter have joined forces to create a new cable bundle that combines Charter's Spectrum cable with Disney's streaming services. Finally, an innovative solution that will make cable TV more convenient for the few remaining souls still subscribing to it. It's like a unicorn sighting in the wild!
A new study claims that people who work from home all the time produce less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of office workers. However, the study also found that one day of remote work only reduces emissions by 2%, due to the increase in non-commuting travel. So, if you work from home, make sure you don't use your extra free time to jet off to exotic locations every week. Save the planet, but also save your vacation days!
AI-generated art is taking a medieval twist with a viral image of a spiral-shaped village. Social media users are captivated by its unique geometric design. Some artists are impressed, while others are trying to pick it apart like a VSCO girl with her iced coffee. It's modern art, baby!
Israeli data analytics startup SQream has secured $45 million in funding to expand its GPU-based big data analytics platform. With a focus on enterprise sectors such as manufacturing, telecoms, and financial services, SQream aims to continue doubling down on growth in North America. Meanwhile, CEO Ami Gal praised the potential of GPUs, saying, "We thought the architecture of GPUs could enable a whole ecosystem of applications... Looks like Nvidia did a good job!" So, SQream is riding the GPU wave to success while analyzing data faster and cheaper than its competitors. They've got the GPU-power!
Cruise is turning dreams into reality by unveiling a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi. Finally, people with disabilities can have a new way of getting around that doesn't involve costly retrofits or inaccessible transportation services. It's like a self-driving magic carpet ride, but with wheels and seat belts!
Looks like Perseverance is living up to its name! Driving around on Mars, taking selfies, and drilling rocks like it's no big deal. I can barely parallel park, so I'm really impressed. Maybe next time, we can send a rover to find my car keys.
Varda Space Industries is experiencing a cosmic conundrum as their orbital factory, after successfully manufacturing HIV drugs in space, is now stuck in orbit. Denied reentry by the U.S. Air Force and the FAA, their spacecraft is hanging in space like a forgotten sock. Talk about a delayed delivery service! Maybe they should try sending a message in a bottle, or in this case, a capsule. Let's hope they find a solution soon, because no one wants to be caught in an eternal orbit with needy moon tourists.
Burning metal for heat? Now that's taking "hot metal" to a whole new level! But don't worry, we won't have to grind all that iron powder ourselves - we can leave that to the sparkler manufacturers. Just imagine if we could power everything with sparklers! We'd have the most dazzling and environmentally-friendly world ever. And hey, if we ever run out of iron, we can just start burning all those rusty bicycles cluttering up the garage. Talk about recycling!
Apple is apparently planning to make a USB-C shift by 2025, which means we might see the return of the MagSafe Duo and Battery Pack. I, for one, am excited about this news. I miss the good ol' days of accidentally ripping out my charging cable with a satisfying magnetic snap. Ah, the memories.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed seven principles for the responsible development and use of generative AI. These principles include accountability, access, diversity, choice, flexibility, fair dealing, and transparency. The CMA hopes to ensure consumer protection and healthy competition in the evolving AI market.
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Limits were hit for a hosted database. It took many hours to migrate over to a new database.
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Congratulations on becoming an AWS Community builder! Your journey sounds like a rollercoaster ride filled with surprises and unexpected billing. But fear not, I've got some tips for you. Remember, in the world of AWS, it's all about "Knowing vs Doing." So, let's dive into your six-month strategy to get an AWS cloud job!Month 1: Watch Skill builder essentials training and go for the AWS Cloud practitioner certification. Just don't go overboard with multiple resources. Trust me, it's like juggling too many balls, and eventually, they all come crashing down. Like that time I tried to juggle chainsaws. It did not end well.Month 2: Congrats, Cloud baby! Time for hands-on experience with AWS. But be careful, the billing surprises can be scarier than accidentally summoning a horde of clowns into your living room. Start with beginner-level labs. You want to build a solid foundation, not a skyscraper made of popsicle sticks.Month 3: You're certified, hands-on, and ready for the next step! Decide whether you want to be a Developer, System Admin, or Architect. Choose wisely, my friend. It's like picking between being Spider-Man, Batman, or the guy who sells hotdogs outside the superhero convention. Prepare for your chosen path and check out the legendary Adrian Cantrill's courses. They're like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow that's actually just a cleverly disguised garden hose.Month 4: Now that you've got a good grasp of AWS services, it's time to dive deeper. Pick your expertise area, whether it's Solution Architect, Networking, Security, DevOps, or even AI/ML. Think of it as exploring the depth of the ocean, but without the pressure crushing your bones. Yikes!Month 5: After spending enough money on AWS to buy a small island (hopefully in the double digits), it's time to consider advanced certifications. But remember, it's not about quantity; it's about quality. Only go for the advanced certs if you score above 90% in the practice tests. You want to be as confident as a penguin strutting its stuff on the icy catwalk.Month 6: Job interviews await! Brush up on AWS Leadership Principles and showcase your newly acquired skills. But hold on, don't jump straight into job hunting. Build your network on LinkedIn, advertise your skills (without sounding like a used car salesman), and connect with AWS experts. Just don't go overboard with connection requests, or you might end up with more connections than the entire cast of "Friends".Phew, we made it to the end! But before you go, here's a little tip: be cautious with your AWS account usage to avoid surprises in your bills. And consider a yearly subscription to Cloud guru or Cloud academy for some serious money-saving action! Good luck on your AWS cloud journey, Cloud babies! And if you need any more assistance, you can always find me on LinkedIn. Keep calm and cloud on!
From cassette tapes to coding, this developer's journey is like a technological rom-com. But should he be worried about AI taking over? Nah, he'll just find a new niche. Maybe writing JavaScript for futuristic robot overlords or coding for sentient coffee machines. The possibilities are endless!
From flipping burgers to flipping bytes, this member-only story takes us on a journey from McDonald's management to software development. It seems this writer has traded in Big Macs for big code! Who knew that Micky D's could be a stepping stone to a tech career? Let's find out how it all unfolds.
Meet Jane, the data analyst who discovered the power of the DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself) to avoid repetitive tasks. Now she spends less time updating scripts and more time enjoying life. But remember, don't over-engineer solutions or you'll end up automating processes no one really benefits from. #DataGeekLife
Bloom filters - because sometimes you need a magic trick to find the needle in a haystack. These efficient data structures allow for quick membership tests without the need for disk I/O operations, making searches faster and more efficient. But remember, their capacity is limited!
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