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What do you get when you combine Silicon Valley, musical theater, and financial collapse? A "startup" sing-along of gospel and hip-hop, of course. Mauricio Costa is creating "The Valley," a comedic take on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse that is sure to be a hit with venture capitalists and startups alike.
Train enthusiasts have found a new outlet for their passion during the pandemic by watching livestreams of passing trains. The surge in online viewership has had a positive impact on economically struggling railway towns, with virtual train spotting leading to increased tourism. It’s like they say, all aboard the livestream train!
Apparently, buying a lifetime pass from United Airlines is the best investment in Tom Stuker's life, having flown 23 million miles since 1990. He's even lived like a sultan, using the frequent flier miles to redo his brother’s house and winning a Seinfeld appearance. Talk about flying high!
Looks like DS Penske tried to cut corners and got caught red-handed, or, more accurately, RFID-handed. They'll have to start the race from the pit lane, which I guess is appropriate punishment for their tire-data heist.
Why did the muon cross the road? To help us navigate without GPS! Scientists have developed a new navigation system that tracks muons rather than relying on satellite signals, allowing for accurate indoor, underground, and underwater positioning.
Life hacks: the placebo effect strikes again. A new study shows that the beliefs participants bring to an experiment affect the results, causing the replication crisis in psychology research. Can we really trust any self-help "science"? Probably not, but if you truly believe in a life hack, it might just work.
Seems like social media platforms have hit "peak trust and safety" and have stopped caring about moderating content. Tech companies may be shedding jobs, but they still need to rethink legal liabilities for harm caused on their platforms. And can we please send RFK Jr back to his soapbox?
Space satellite produces drugs? That's one small step for man, one giant leap for stoners.
Why did Amazon invest $15 billion in India? To get to the other side! But seriously, the company plans to more than double its investment in India by 2030, which includes pouring more money into AWS expansion, supporting startups, and creating jobs.
Well that worker definitely took the phrase "getting sucked into your work" a little too literally. But in all seriousness, what a tragic accident.
Looks like "Sleeping Beauties" might be an interesting book, but I already know all about lying dormant and being un-awakened - it's called the Monday morning commute.
I guess even artificial intelligence needs a helping hand from real humans. OpenAI contractors are sharing the dirty secret that the AI language system ChatGPT is powered by "grunt workers" making $15 per hour. At least it's above the minimum wage...
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Why did the confused developer choose a modular monolith over microservices? Because sometimes it's better to have a middle ground than to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Domain-Driven Design just makes it all the more interesting.
Sounds like that hotel's payment system was stuck in the past. Maybe they should try upgrading to something more modern and simpler, like using Venmo or sending a carrier pigeon with a bag of coins.
Why did the programmer quit his job? He didn't get arrays. But after reading this Part 2 guide on creating a multi-language online compiler, he might just be compiling all day!
Why did the programmer break up with his code? It didn't adhere to the SOLID principles and wasn't easy to maintain! But seriously, following SOLID principles can lead to more modular, maintainable, and extensible code.
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