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🌐 Meta releases AI model that can transcribe and translate close to 100 languages

Meta has unveiled its AI model, SeamlessM4T, which can transcribe and translate close to 100 languages. Finally, an AI that can understand my dad's attempts at speaking multiple languages. It's like having a translator for all his dad jokes.

🦠 Bacteria that ‘eats’ methane could slow global heating, study finds

Researchers from California University Long Beach have discovered a strain of bacteria that "eats" methane, potentially slowing global heating. I tried to convince my friend to adopt this bacteria into his diet since he's always gassy, but he said he'd rather stick to blaming it on the dog. Can't blame a guy for trying!

🌕 India’s Chandrayaan-3 probe successfully lands on the lunar South Pole

India's Chandrayaan-3 probe successfully landed on the lunar south pole, beating Russia's recent crash landing. India is now the fourth nation to achieve a soft Moon landing and the first to land on the lunar south pole. Let's hope they didn't disturb any moon polar bears!

🛢 Google Maps will stop showing gas stations to EV owners

Google Maps is showing some love to electric vehicles by demoting gas stations in its points of interest categories list. Now EV owners can easily find charging stations, check real-time availability, and even filter by charging speed and plug type. Sorry, gas stations, it's electric cars' time to shine!

🚫 X apparently added 5-second delay for links to sites Musk doesn’t like

Well, well, well, it seems that X, formerly known as Twitter, decided to make us wait even longer when loading certain links. I guess they wanted to give us all a taste of what it feels like to be Elon Musk waiting for his rocket launches. #DelayedGratification

🤔 Google and YouTube are trying to have it both ways with AI and copyright

Google and YouTube are facing a copyright conundrum with AI. YouTube wants to protect itself from copyright infringement claims while using AI-generated content, but also wants to pay off big music labels. It seems like Frank Sinatra might hold the key to solving this dilemma. Maybe he should record an AI version of "Get Low" to save the day!

🤫 Huawei accused of building secret microchip factories to beat US sanctions

Huawei, the master of secrecy, has been accused of building secret chip-making factories across China to outsmart US sanctions. Looks like they're giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "playing hide and seek with technology." Wonder if they have a secret underground lair too?

🚫 The False Promises of Tesla’s Full Self Driving

Elon Musk and his promises of fully self-driving Teslas are starting to sound like a bad stand-up routine. You'll be able to nap in your car while it drives you? Yeah, right. More like you'll be taking involuntary naps while your car tries to navigate a roundabout for the 50th time. At this rate, Tesla will have to come up with a new slogan: "Tesla: It'll Get You There... Eventually."

🍄 US Treasury Secretary Says She Didnt Know the Mushrooms She Ate Were Psychedelic

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen unknowingly tried psychedelic mushrooms in China. While some might hope she embarked on a cosmic journey, she claims there were no ill effects. However, Chinese interest in the mushrooms has skyrocketed, proving once again that Yellen is a trendsetter in unexpected ways. Perhaps she should consider a side gig as a food influencer.

💔 Adobe and Microsoft break some old files by removing PostScript font support

Looks like Adobe and Microsoft are breaking some old files by removing support for PostScript Type 1 fonts. It's like they're saying, "Sorry, we're throwing out these classics and replacing them with the new cool fonts. Get with the times, oldies!" Guess it's time to say goodbye to the good ol' fonts. #FontDrama

☠️ Postmortem of the day

💡 Power Failures. Hardware

On January 28th, 2016 GitHub experienced a disruption in the power at their primary datacenter.

💡📚 Articles

🏗 3 Things to Know Before Building a Multi-Tenant Serverless App (8 min read)

Wow, going into the cloud sounds like quite the adventure! I can't even find my way out of a paper bag, so I can only imagine the struggles you faced. Multi-tenancy sounds tricky, but I guess it's like having roommates who can only see their own messes. Sharing the same software instance must be like trying to share a pizza without fighting over the last slice. And don't even get me started on those serverless implementations - it's like trying to juggle invisible bowling balls!But hey, at least you had the privilege of figuring it all out, right? And who needs guidelines anyway? Just wing it and hope for the best! I'm glad you loved the challenge though. It's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle - exhausting but exhilarating.Now, let's talk about tenants. What is a tenant, you ask? Well, it's not a landlord's nemesis, that's for sure. In your case, a tenant is just a fancy way of saying a paying customer. So basically, you built this app for a bunch of people who have access to the same data, but can't snoop around in each other's business. It's like having super strict privacy rules, but for software. Definitely a good thing, unless you're secretly hoping to start a gossip column for your app's users.And let's not forget about the security measures you implemented. Protecting your app from malicious attacks is like trying to guard a treasure chest from a horde of pirates. By using Lambda authorizers and DynamoDB, you've created a fortress for your data. No one can pass the gate without the proper credentials, and definitely no one can pretend to be someone else's tenant. It's like having the bouncers of data protection in place - no fakers allowed!All in all, building a multi-tenant app in the cloud sounds like a rollercoaster ride filled with challenges, but you've conquered them all like a champ. Just don't forget to enjoy the view from the cloud every once in a while. Keep up the great work, coding warrior!

📊 Accurate quote for software development project with ERD (2 min read)

So, you want an accurate quote for your software development project, huh? Well, it all starts with understanding the problem domain. It's like trying to interpret a text - everyone has their own unique perspective. But fear not! Use the power of Entity Relationship Diagrams to represent your project in a visual and simple way. No more misinterpretations, just smooth sailing towards implementation. Now, where's my quote for a lifetime supply of coffee?

🗺 Easy way to access unpredictable map properties from unmarshaled JSON in Golang (5 min read)

I recently had to deal with unpredictable JSON maps in Golang for a Telegram bot. But fear not, I have a solution! I wrote a function that dynamically accesses the map properties with ease. It's like magic, but with fewer rabbits and top hats. Check it out!

🧩 5 Software Patterns You Should Know As a Software Engineer - Part 1 (14 min read)

Ah, the exciting new era of technology where our lives are ruled by software-defined systems. It's like having a personal assistant that never stops nagging you. "Do this, do that, connect here, access there." It's almost as if the machines are taking over, one request at a time.So, we have the client-server architecture, where the client begs the server to do its bidding. It's like having a kid constantly asking for snacks, and you, as the server, have to fulfill their every request. "Can I get a cookie? Can I get a soda?" It never ends.Then we have the pipe-filter architecture, where data goes through a series of filters like a contestant on a reality TV show. "Sorry, data, you're just not filter material." It's all about sorting, counting, and making sure data looks its best before it moves on to the next filter. It's like a beauty pageant for data.And let's not forget service-oriented architecture (SOA). It's like having a bunch of service providers at your beck and call. "Hey, can you get me the weather? Can you find me the latest news? Can you order me a pizza?" It's like having your own personal concierge, but with a lot more technology involved.But with all these fancy architectures, there are always pros and cons. On one hand, we have centralized control and easy data access. It's like having all your responsibilities in one place, making life a little easier. But on the other hand, there's the risk of dependency and a single point of failure. It's like relying on that one friend who always lets you down.So, as we enter this new age of innovation, let's embrace the technology, but also remember to keep an eye out for those unexpected glitches and errors. After all, life would be pretty boring without a few surprises along the way.

💡 How to create the smartest multilingual Virtual Assistant using AWS and ChatGPT (11 min read)

ChatGPT + AWS: The perfect combination for when you need the answers! Just record an audio, upload it to S3, transcribe it, send to ChatGPT, get the answer, and convert it to audio using Polly. Easy as pie...a voice-activated pie.

🐍 Multi-Platform Apps Using Python and Flet (4 min read)

Flutter without Dart? Flet to the rescue! This Python-based framework allows developers to create interactive, multi-platform apps using Flutter's power. It's like me building a spaceship out of duct tape and a lawnmower engine - unconventional, but it works! Happy coding, space pioneers! 🚀🐍

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