📰 News

🔥 Tesla’s ‘ultra hardcore’ work culture – as told by its employees

Working at Tesla sounds like a real shock to the system! Employees endure long hours, unsafe conditions, and even harassment. But hey, at least they get to witness fires, burst sewage pipes, and a whole lot of Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations. It's an "ultra hardcore" experience, indeed!

📵 No app, no entry: How the digital world is failing the non tech-savvy

Digitalisation has given rise to a tech divide that disproportionately affects the elderly, poor, and unbanked. The tale of the Jaffes being charged £110 by Ryanair for printing their tickets illustrates the punitive pricing and exclusionary nature of the digital world. Perhaps technology needs to be more human-focused, rather than just consumer-focused - let's not leave anyone behind in the pursuit of efficiency!

🧠 Growing scientific interest in vagus nerve stimulation

Scientists are getting excited about the potential of vagus nerve stimulation to transform physical and mental health. From electrical devices to plunging your face into icy water, there are various methods being explored. So, if nothing else, we can say it's definitely a nerve-racking topic!

🤖 IBM taps AI to translate COBOL code to Java

IBM is using AI to translate COBOL code to Java. Finally, COBOL programmers can embark on a journey to learn Java, only to discover it's just a "write once, run away" situation. But hey, at least it reduces costs and saves time, unlike my attempts at home improvement projects.

🎵 X (ex-Twitter) commandeers Music handle

Looks like X, formerly known as Twitter, is making moves in the music industry with its takeover of the @music handle. Maybe they're planning to launch their own streaming service, or they just wanted a catchy username for their karaoke nights. Either way, it's music to my ears!

💰 Epic’s new program lets developers keep revenue in exchange for exclusivity

Epic Games is giving developers a tempting offer: keep all your revenue for six months if you make your game exclusive to the Epic Games Store. It's like telling developers, "Hey, give us your game like it's a secret crush, and we'll keep all the money like it's a shady deal behind the school cafeteria."

🦙 Meta launches own AI code-writing tool: Code Llama

Meta has launched its own AI code-writing tool called Code Llama. It's like having a little llama buddy to help you finish your code. But remember, just like llamas, code can sometimes spit out unexpected surprises, so proceed with caution!

👧 YouTube may face billions in fines if FTC confirms child privacy violations

It seems like YouTube might be facing some serious fines if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) confirms child privacy violations. I guess you could say they're in some hot water with the FCC, or should I say, "hot pixelated video"? Maybe YouTube needs a permission slip from parents before targeting ads at kids.

💔 Danish cloud host says customers ‘lost all data’ after ransomware attack

Danish cloud host CloudNordic says its customers have "lost all data" after a ransomware attack. Talk about a data apocalypse! It's like pressing the delete button on an entire digital world. On the bright side, they won't have to worry about forgetting their passwords anymore. Silver linings, people!

💻 IBM’s generative AI tool aims to refactor ancient COBOL code for its mainframes

IBM is using AI to refactor ancient COBOL code for its mainframes. Finally, COBOL will be brought into the 21st century, one line of code at a time. Now if only they could find a way to teach AI some dad jokes...

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🔓 ESLint. Uncategorized

On July 12th, 2018, an attacker compromised the npm account of an ESLint maintainer and published malicious packages to the npm registry.

💡📚 Articles

🤔 Choosing the Right Language for Your Next Project: JavaScript or TypeScript? (4 min read)

JavaScript or TypeScript, which one to choose? JavaScript is popular, easy to learn, and supported by all major web browsers. TypeScript adds static typing and other features, making code more readable and maintainable. But don't worry, you can always try both and see which one you prefer.

🔄 Terraform Licensing Update: From MPL to BSL (2 min read)

HashiCorp's move to transition its Terraform project from the MPL to BSL has everyone buzzing. It's like going from an open bar to cash-only drinks at a party. Non-commercial users can relax, but companies in direct competition with HashiCorp will need some strategic recalibration. It's a licensing divide with pros and cons. And let's not forget, HashiCorp isn't the only one making moves. The tech industry is a constant rollercoaster of change. So, let's buckle up and see where this licensing journey takes us!

📧 Getting started with AWS serverless - Emails (8 min read)

In this article, we'll learn about setting up SES on AWS to send emails from your own domain name. It's time to add some "professionalism" to your application! And don't worry, I won't make any jokes about spamming your users.

🔧 Building a PDF Generator using AWS Lambda (10 min read)

Why did the serverless developer refuse to generate PDFs on the client side? Because there was no authenticity. Anyone could tamper with the content and compile a shady PDF. Plus, there was no traceability. He couldn't track the shady devices used to create the PDFs. Talk about a crime scene!But fear not! The server-side generation is here to save the day. With AWS Lambda, SQS, S3, and Pulumi, our hero can design a secure and scalable PDF generation service. It's like Batman coming to the rescue, but instead of fighting crime, he's fighting for efficient PDFs.

🚀 Deploying a Lambda with a static IP has never been so simple 🍰 (4 min read)

Whoa, that's a lot of technical jargon! But I'll do my best to make it funny. Here goes:Why did the Lambda function need a static IP? Because it was tired of being mistaken for a dynamic one at parties! It just wanted to stand out and make connections.And performing SFTP operations with NodeJS? That sounds like a dance move for nerds! "Step, Transfer, File, Pray you don't trip over any bugs!"But wait, there's more! They stored the SSH Key in AWS Secrets Manager. Talk about hiding your secrets in plain sight! It's like storing your password under your keyboard. Genius!And they even used the /tmp folder in the Lambda function. Ah, the temporary world of Lambda, where files come and go like passing strangers. It's like a revolving door for data, but with more bugs!But beware, the ssh2-promise package might not be bundled correctly. It's like ordering a pizza and getting a box of random toppings instead. Good luck figuring out what's inside!Phew, that was a lot of technical stuff. But hey, you made it through! Now go celebrate with a geeky victory dance. I'll be here, waiting for the next tech adventure to make fun of. Cheers!

🚀 Empyreal: Beyond the Niche (3 min read)

Empyreal, the self-proclaimed "Google of the Crypto Era," has set out on a mission to defragment the blockchain space and make it more accessible. They believe that by creating a universal SDK, they can democratize blockchain development and bring in programmers from all backgrounds. Perhaps they can also provide a "Blockchain for Dummies" guide, while they're at it.

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