📰 News

🚀 Europe turns its new $1.5B space telescope on, and happily it works

Europe's new $1.5 billion space telescope, Euclid, has begun taking its first images of the Universe. It's not designed to focus on single galaxies or stars, but rather to detect mysterious hidden matter and dark energy. Let's hope it doesn't get starstruck!

🍕 Microsoft has created a pizza-scented Xbox controller

Microsoft is cooking up something cheesy and game-changing with their pizza-scented Xbox controller. Finally, gamers can not only satisfy their cravings for pizza during their gaming sessions, but also confuse their taste buds and controllers at the same time. Talk about innovation!

🔍 Dynatrace acquires cloud-native debugging platform Rookout

Observability platform Dynatrace is acquiring Rookout, an observability startup that helps developers troubleshoot and debug in production. This deal will allow Dynatrace to expand its services and improve collaboration between teams. Finally, a comedy sketch about debugging code in production—surely that's a laugh riot waiting to happen!

💰 NATO: $1B fund to back startups supporting safety, freedom and human empowerment

NATO, known for its defense and security efforts, is now getting into the startup game with a $1 billion fund. Finally, a government organization that wants to invest in unicorns, and not just in mythical creatures like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster!

🚘 NHTSA probes 280k new Teslas over loss of steering control

The NHTSA is putting Teslas to the test, investigating 280,000 vehicles for loss of steering control. Talk about taking autopilot to the extreme! Looks like these cars are in dire need of a driver's ed class. Keep an eye out for flying Teslas, folks!

📰 News Corp using AI to produce 3k Australian local news stories a week

News Corp Australia is using AI to generate 3,000 news articles per week on weather, fuel prices, and traffic conditions. With a team of four overseeing the technology, they ensure the articles are informative and accurate - unless you're looking for the truth, then you're on your own.

😅 Elon Musk wants a second chance to fail at X

Elon Musk wants to rename Twitter to "X" in a bid to turn it into a financial heavyweight. But let's be honest, Musk's track record in rebranding companies hasn't been the best. Maybe he should stick to building rockets and leave social media alone.

🧠 GPT-3 aces tests of reasoning by analogy

GPT-3 is acing tests of reasoning by analogy, leaving undergrads in the dust. Looks like GPT-3 is to logic as Superman is to flying - unstoppable! Watch out, because it might just set a new record for SAT scores next.

💥 Elon Musk’s X sues anti-hate researchers

Elon Musk's X is suing anti-hate researchers for allegedly scraping data from Twitter. Musk should really be flattered that someone is taking the time to scrape his tweets. In fact, he should charge admission, he might make more money that way!

📡 NASA detects 'heartbeat' signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact

Nasa had a bit of a "whoopsie" moment when they lost contact with Voyager 2 because someone pointed the antenna in the wrong direction. But fear not, they've now detected a "heartbeat" signal from the probe, confirming it's still alive and well. Phew, crisis averted!

🤖 Meta is reportedly preparing to release AI-powered chatbots

Meta is planning to release chatbots with different personas, including a surfer and Abraham Lincoln. Finally, we can experience what it's like to have a conversation with Honest Abe, except now he'll be talking about hashtags instead of emancipation. #Progress

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🔒 trivago. Uncategorized

Due to a human error, all engineers lost access to the central source code management platform (GitHub organization). An Azure Active Directory Security group controls the access to the GitHub organization. This group was removed during the execution of a manual and repetitive task.

💡📚 Articles

🧠 Mindful Coding (-- min read)

In this article about mindful coding, the author provides a list of suggestions for creating software that can be changed quickly and reliably. They cover everything from people and processes to code style and testing. Just remember, simple code is key!

🚀 How to deploy a serverless website with Terraform (9 min read)

Creating and managing infrastructure can be as complex as trying to decipher my dad's jokes. But Terraform is here to save the day! It allows you to define your infrastructure using human-readable code, and then magically provisions and manages everything. Just like my dad magically finds new ways to embarrass me in public. Trust me, it's a talent.

🌐 Unraveling Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Enhancing Web Performance Across Geographies (-- min read)

Ah, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), the unsung heroes of the internet. They're like the efficient public transportation system of the digital world, shuttling data from the origin server to users with speed and efficiency. It's like having a personal chauffeur for your internet content.CDNs achieve this magic by strategically placing mirrored copies of content on edge servers. So when you request content, the CDN directs you to the closest server with a copy, reducing latency and giving you a snappy user experience. It's like having a delivery guy who knows your address before you even order.And let's not forget about the players in this symphony of speed. Origin servers, the primary servers where the content originates, are like the parents giving birth to the content babies. Edge servers, spread across the globe, are the heart of the CDN, storing the cached content and delivering it to you. Points of Presence (PoPs), these physical locations hosting the edge servers, are like the secret hiding spots where the servers lurk, ready to jump into action.But who manages these CDNs? Companies like Akamai, Cloudflare, and Amazon CloudFront take care of everything. They're like the babysitters making sure those content babies are well-behaved and delivered on time.CDNs have a huge impact in the real world too. Streaming giants like Netflix and YouTube rely on CDNs to bring you smooth streaming experiences. It's like having a personal butler who serves up your favorite shows without any buffering. And even Microsoft uses CDNs to distribute updates for their Windows operating system worldwide. It's like having a team of superheroes who ensure your software is always up to date.So next time you're enjoying a speedy internet experience, take a moment to appreciate the power of CDNs. They're the backbone of web performance, making sure you get your content with the speed and reliability you deserve.

📚 Learn 30 serverless best-practices with sls-mentor (3 min read)

Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the best practices for serverless apps on AWS? Well, fear not! Introducing sls-mentor, the tool that rates your app in categories like Green IT, Security, Speed, IT Costs, and Stability. It's like having a judgmental dad for your serverless app! Find them on GitHub now!

💌 From Zero to Hero... Send AWS SES Emails Like a Pro! (13 min read)

This article walks you through the pitfalls of using AWS SES for email communication. From maintaining sender reputation to avoiding spam folders and designing responsive emails, it covers it all. So, remember, if your emails end up in spam, it's not because you're a fan of canned meat.

💡 Prototype vs MVP vs MOC: An In-Depth Comparison (4 min read)

When it comes to product development, there's a fine line between MVP and MOC. It's like the difference between showing up to a party with a bag of chips (MVP) and a full cheese platter (MOC). Both get the job done, but one is sure to impress more.

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