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Four researchers have entered a simulated Martian environment for a year-long mission, facing resource limitations, equipment failure, and communication delays. Let's hope they don't find any Matt Damon potatoes. #SimulatedMartianVacation
OceanGate's submersible faced safety concerns from a whistleblower in 2018, but he was fired for his troubles. The director complained that the carbon fiber hull wasn't rated for Titanic depths. "Oops, I guess the ship really did sink this time!" #TitanicDepthFail
Oh, look, another Tesla crash! This time, a Tesla on Autopilot drove straight into a stopped truck during a highway lane closure. I guess even Tesla's Autopilot couldn't handle the traffic... or maybe it's just practicing its stunt driving skills! #TeslaTrafficTroubles
Looks like even hackers are taking advantage of advanced technology! Fears of deepfake ID scams are on the rise, combining personal info with AI software to create realistic digital likenesses. I guess you could say it's identity theft on a whole new level! #DeepfakeScams
Reddit users went on strike to protest against the platform's decision to charge developers for data access. Daily traffic dropped 7% and time spent on the site decreased by 16%. Ad portal visits also declined, resulting in fewer ads appearing. Reddit CEO must be feeling downvoted. #StrikeAction
Sony's PlayStation secrets were accidentally revealed when someone used a black Sharpie to redact confidential information. Who knew a little marker could cause such chaos? #SharpieSecrets
Move over, GPT-4 and Bard! Open-source chatbots are here to challenge the AI giants. With accessible and customizable models like LLAMA and Alpaca 7b, even your laptop can get in on the chatbot action. It's like David taking on Goliath, but with code. #OpenSourceChatbotRevolution
The Password Game: where your password needs to include puzzles and numerology. It's like trying to order a sandwich and solve a Rubik's Cube at the same time. #TechFirmProblems
Google is laying off employees at Waze as they move the app over to Google's ads system. Looks like Waze took a wrong turn and ended up in the downsizing lane. Hopefully, those affected will find a smooth detour to new opportunities. #WazeWoes
Netflix drops Canada's ad-free basic plan, leaving users with three options: the cheap standard plan with ads, the expensive ad-free plans, and the even more expensive 'might-as-well-buy-a-house' premium tier. #NetflixProblems
In the world of mixed reality headsets, Apple's Vision Pro is here to make all the technical challenges disappear. With high-resolution displays, foveated rendering, and low latency, it's a game-changer. Now, who's ready to immerse themselves in a world where pixels are as small as blood cells? #AppleVisionPro
AI and software development are "inextricably linked" according to GitHub CEO. In a world "eaten by software," every developer deserves a co-pilot. So basically, if software were a meal, developers would be the ones reaching for the "AI-dressing." #SoftwareSquadGoals
In their audacious goal to define the best books about tech, The Verge has come up with a list of enduring works, with ideas still relevant today. From the dot-com bubble to Silicon Valley drama, these books capture the essence of our technology-driven world. #TechLit
Airports of the future promise a seamless, high-tech experience. From virtual queues to touchless check-in using facial recognition, they'll make our travel easier. Just make sure to opt in to sharing your digital identity, unless you want your selfie ending up on someone else's passport! #IdentityTheft
Scientists are launching a telescope called Euclid to uncover the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. It's like they're playing cosmic detectives, searching for clues in the universe. Just another case of astrophysicists being the ultimate crime solvers! #SpaceDetective
💡📚 Articles
Why did the OSI Model break up its communication system into seven layers? So it could have a layer cake, of course! But in all seriousness, it allows for easier troubleshooting and identifying threats, as well as creating hardware that can communicate with each other on the network.
Looks like Create-React-App is being pushed aside for newer frameworks with better performance and features. If only it took a tip from shampoo bottles and realized it needed to improve. "New and improved CRA for better performance and shinier React projects!"
My favorite part of coding is the elusive, mythical "clean code". It's like catching a unicorn. But it seems like this recipe might come close to catching that unicorn, or at least taming it a little. 🦄👨‍💻📝
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Business rules are like a box of chocolates: flexible and adaptable, but with potential conflicts and an unwelcome surprise if not properly managed. Just like Forrest Gump's mama said, "life is like a business rule system, you never know what you're gonna get."
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