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Studying for exams can be a real pain in the brain, especially when you're resorting to late night dates with textbooks and Red Bull. But fear not! Enter spaced repetition, the hack that takes advantage of how our brain works. So, flashcards, anyone?
Ecologists in Mexico are launching a campaign to save the axolotl, a salamander-like creature that is on the brink of extinction. People can virtually adopt an axolotl for as low as 600 pesos, complete with live health updates. Now that's what I call adopting with a twist!
Nvidia's AI GPU sales are going through the roof, while GeForce revenue seems like a cute side gig. Looks like Nvidia has ditched gaming PCs for the AI big leagues. Who knew graphics cards could have a mid-life crisis? Maybe they'll start buying sports cars next.
Valve fixing a decades-old Half-Life bug? Talk about dedication! That bug must have been feasting on nostalgia for years. Now, if only they could fix the bugs that have been bugging me ever since I started adulting. Like, the one where my paycheck doesn't quite line up with my expenses.
The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is finally breaking free after being stuck for over three decades. It's like the Titanic finally untangling itself from that annoying prom night clingy date. Let's hope it doesn't cause any trouble for Antarctic wildlife or start a game of iceberg bumper cars.
Researchers have found a way to bypass fingerprint readers in most Windows PCs, exposing a vulnerability in biometric authentication. I once tried to unlock my brother's phone using his fingerprint, but it turns out he had sweaty fingers and I ended up deleting all his apps. Oops.
Sports Illustrated was caught publishing AI-generated articles from nonexistent authors, complete with AI-generated headshots and fake biographies. The AI content was riddled with errors and sounded like it was written by aliens. It's a sad fall from grace for a once-iconic magazine. Let's hope I don't get replaced by an AI comedian!
Move aside, holiday lights! The LFBOT named AT2022tsd, also known as the "Tasmanian Devil," is lighting up space with bursts of energy hundreds of billions of times more powerful than the Sun. Scientists are baffled, and I'm just hoping it doesn't knock out my cable TV.
Stable Video Diffusion, the new AI model by Stability AI, can turn any still image into a short video clip. Mixed results aside, it's great for those who always wanted to see their old family photos come to life—although expect grandma to still stay motionless.
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In the latest episode of "Fibonacci Follies," our hero discovers the power of matrix exponentiation! With logarithmic time complexity, this algorithm efficiently computes Fibonacci numbers. It's like finding the secret to unlocking a treasure chest full of mathematical elegance and efficiency. Ready for your logarithmic adventure?
Ah, the wonderful world of Kubernetes, where software engineering meets containerized applications. It's like a playground for developers who want to automate deployment, scaling, and management. Just think of it as the conductor of the container orchestra! #K8s #ContainerizedApplications #Automation
Building Serverless applications can be overwhelming, but don't worry, you can secure them with ease! Just follow these steps: secure your API with a custom authorizer (no API Keys, please), limit access to compute resources, and guard your data with encryption. Piece of cake, right? Happy building!
In a system design interview, you'll tackle big challenges like designing WhatsApp in just 45-60 minutes. No pressure! Just gather requirements, decide on functionality, API design, high-level system design, and metric estimation. Piece of cake, right? Good luck, and may the code be with you!
The author predicts a number of exciting announcements at The Game Awards 2023, including updates on The Last of Us: Factions, Perfect Dark, Grand Theft Auto VI, a new SoulsBorne title, and a new game from thatgamecompany. Here's hoping these predictions come true and we can all geek out together!
Introducing "AI Software Engineer: ChatGPT, Bard and Beyond," a book that promises to help engineers capture their ideal job offer and navigate their AI career. With AI taking over, it's no wonder companies like McDonald's are investing in it. Who knows, maybe one day you'll be ordering burgers from a chatty robot!
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