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🌍 The plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

In 2001, scientists discovered bacteria in a rubbish dump that could break down plastic bottles into basic nutrients. Now, researchers are attempting to enhance the bacteria's abilities to tackle our waste crisis. Talk about giving Mother Nature a helping hand!

💰 Russian zero-day seller offers $20M for hacking Android and iPhones

A Russian zero-day seller is now offering a whopping $20 million for hacking tools to exploit iPhones and Android devices. It's like a bidding war for cybercriminals. I wonder if they accept installment plans for those of us on a budget?

🤖 AI language models can exceed PNG and FLAC in lossless compression, says study

DeepMind's language model, Chinchilla 70B, has shown it's a jack of all trades, not just in text prediction but also in compression. It shrinks image patches and audio samples with impressive percentages, leaving PNG and FLAC feeling a little deflated. Talk about multi-talented AI!

🧠 Research reveals crows use statistical logic

This game sounds like a real emotional rollercoaster. One minute you're having a fun time with your friend, the next minute you're sobbing uncontrollably because they got hit by a virtual bus. Talk about a virtual heartbreak! It's like the virtual version of "The Fault in Our Stars" or something. Pass the virtual tissues, please.

🔒 Security researcher warns of chilling effect after feds search phone at airport

A security researcher was detained at a U.S. airport, had his phone searched, and was ordered to testify to a grand jury. However, prosecutors dropped the investigation after realizing he was investigating the theft of crypto, not involved in it. Talk about a case of mistaken crypto identity!

🕳 First evidence of spinning black hole detected by scientists

Scientists have captured the first direct evidence of a black hole spinning, and let me tell you, it's got moves like Jagger! This discovery gives us new insights into these cosmic enigmas. I guess even black holes need a little spin class to stay fit and fabulous in the galaxy.

💰 AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial efforts

AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial efforts. With investors like Foxconn and Horizon Ventures on board, Kneron aims to dominate the AI chip market. Looks like they're chipping away at the competition! Let's hope they have enough bytes to succeed.

❄ Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in two years

Swiss glaciers are melting faster than a popsicle in the Sahara. They've lost 10% of their volume in just two years. That's like losing your winter jacket and realizing it's going to be a long, chilly season ahead. Time to invest in some serious sunblock!

🎧 Niura’s EEG earbuds scan your brain health and recommend music to your mood

Niura's EEG-embedded earbuds can monitor brain health and even suggest music based on your mood. Finally, a pair of earbuds that can not only read your mind but also know when you need a little Taylor Swift to get through the day.

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🌐 Google. Config Errors

Two misconfigurations, plus a software bug, caused a massive Google Cloud Network failure on the US East Coast.

💡📚 Articles

🧪 Smoke Testing vs Sanity Testing (3 min read)

Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing may sound like strange terms, but they're actually important types of software testing. Smoke Testing is like giving your application a quick health check, while Sanity Testing focuses on specific areas that have been modified. It's like making sure your software doesn't go crazy after changes. So, basically, it's a battle between keeping your software sane or smoking out any issues. You decide!

🚀 Introducing lolpop: An Open-Source Framework to Jump-Start Your Machine Learning Projects (9 min read)

Introducing lolpop, the open-source framework that aims to bring order to the chaotic world of machine learning workflows. With lolpop, you can build, maintain, and test your ML projects with ease, while still having the freedom to customize. It's like a toolbox for data teams, but without the mess.

😂 Five Programming Memes That Will Make You Cry With Laughter (2 min read)

Looking for programming memes that will make you cry with laughter? I once wrote a code that made my computer burst into tears. Turns out, it was allergic to my sense of humor. But don't worry, these coding memes will make even the toughest bugs crack a smile!

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