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AI Will Drive Scientific Breakthroughs, NVIDIA CEO Says at SC24

Nvidia | By Brian Caulfield

November 18, 2024

AI
Backend
Hardware
  • NVIDIA kicked off the SC24 event with exciting announcements about its AI and supercomputing tools that will revolutionize industries such as biopharma and climate science.
  • The company's founder, Jensen Huang, highlighted NVIDIA's journey in transforming computing over the past 25 years, from creating the first GPU to driving down the cost of computing by a millionfold.
  • NVIDIA introduced several new tools at SC24, including ones for next-generation drug discovery, real-time climate forecasting, and quantum simulations, all powered by its CUDA-X libraries.
  • The company also showcased its Omniverse Blueprint for real-time digital twins, which accelerates simulations by up to 1,200x, and its Earth-2 NIM microservices, which can predict extreme weather events with unprecedented speed and energy efficiency.
  • Additionally, NVIDIA announced a collaboration with Foxconn to scale production of AI systems like the Blackwell supercomputer and the availability of the NVIDIA H200 NVL GPU, which offers up to 1.7x faster large language model inference and 1.3x more performance on HPC applications.
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Microsoft and NVIDIA Supercharge AI Development on RTX AI PCs

Nvidia | By Annamalai Chockalingam

November 19, 2024

Performance
Cloud
AI
Hardware
  • NVIDIA and Microsoft are working together to make computers more powerful for gaming, creating content, being productive, and developing new technology.
  • They've created special tools that help developers build apps and games with artificial intelligence (AI) on NVIDIA's RTX AI PCs, which are already used by over 100 million people worldwide.
  • These tools enable digital humans to understand their surroundings like we do, allowing them to respond more naturally and immerseively.
  • Additionally, a new model called Nemovision-4B-Instruct can process both text and images, enabling digital humans to deliver relevant responses in real-time.
  • Another tool, NVIDIA TensorRT Model Optimizer, helps developers make AI models run faster and use less memory on PCs, allowing them to be used by more people without losing accuracy, which is a big step towards making AI more accessible to everyone.
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Building a Modern Clinical Trial Data Intelligence Platform

Databricks

November 15, 2024

  • In today's world where medical progress relies heavily on data, the clinical trial industry has reached a turning point.
  • This field is crucial for advancing medicine and improving treatments, but it faces significant challenges that must be addressed.
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JEP targeted to JDK 24: 495: Simple Source Files and Instance Main Methods (4th Preview)

Java | By ["RonPressler", "JimLaskey", "GavinBierman"]

November 18, 2024

  • The "Simple Source Files and Instance Main Methods" JEP (Java Enhancement Proposal) aims to introduce a new feature for JDK 24, which is its 4th preview.
  • This means that developers will be able to write Java programs in simpler source files by using instance main methods instead of static ones, making it easier to create standalone applications.
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Accelerate your data workflow with Snowflake and dbt macros

Snowflake | By Fabian Hernandez

November 19, 2024

  • This content appears to be referring to an article or post on Medium, a platform where people share their stories and ideas.
  • The text mentions that people are continuing the conversation around this story by highlighting and responding to it, which suggests that readers have engaged with the content and are sharing their thoughts and opinions on the topic.
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Introducing a new landing page and welcome tour for Microsoft developer portal!

Microsoft Devblogs | By Vedha

November 19, 2024

  • Microsoft has created a new developer experience called Dev Box to help developers work more efficiently and productively.
  • The central hub, or landing page, organizes key resources in a clear and easy-to-use layout so you can quickly access tutorials, documentation, and tools to speed up your projects.
  • A welcome tour guides you through the main features of Dev Box, helping you navigate it with confidence.
  • These enhancements are based on user feedback, which helps Microsoft refine their offerings and prioritize important features for you.
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How we built our AI Lakehouse

Assembly AI | By Ahmed Etefy

November 19, 2024

  • Engineers worked hard to create a simple and visually appealing Looker dashboard that shows how their backend work benefits the entire organization.
  • By moving some of the tasks related to data collection to the teams that need it, we've given them more control over their own data and are working towards making data management more decentralized across the company.
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The 6 best time blocking apps in 2025

Zapier | By Kiera Abbamonte

November 19, 2024

AI
  • You might not need a dedicated app for time blocking, as many to-do list apps and calendar programs already offer basic time blocking features.
  • Options include TickTick, Any.do, Todoist, or even using your favorite calendar app by adding tasks as appointments.
  • Alternatively, you could use Serene, a distraction-blocking app that also helps with planning the day, or consider AI scheduling assistants, which function similarly to time blocking apps.
  • Each of these options offers a free plan or trial, so you can try them out and choose the one that works best for you.
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One Trillion Transactions Monthly: How Salesforce’s Observability Platform Scales with Zero-Code Instrumentation and Open Standards

Salesforce | By Scott Nyberg

November 18, 2024

Performance
DevOps
Backend
  • Adam Chit leads Salesforce's monitoring agent team, which develops an in-house Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Agent to ensure seamless user experiences and uphold the company's core value of trust.
  • The team aims to improve Time to Resolve (TTR) across complex systems through auto-instrumentation, zero-code custom instrumentation, adoption of open standards like OpenTelemetry for consistent data handling, and interlinking telemetry data - metrics, traces, and events.
  • They manage vast telemetry data by optimizing deployment scalability, data processing pipelines, and integrating metrics, traces, and events to deliver a comprehensive view for rapid issue identification and resolution in large-scale distributed systems.
  • The team also focuses on ongoing initiatives like integrating advanced analytics and AI, optimizing data interlinking, and expanding technology support to enhance the platform's capabilities.
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The 6 best to do list apps for Mac in 2025

Zapier | By Harry Guinness

November 19, 2024

  • If you're looking for alternative options to manage your tasks on Mac, there are many other apps and methods you can try.
  • Some popular choices include Trello, a project management app that also works well as a to-do list; note-taking apps like OneNote, Bear, or any other similar app; Taskheat, which organizes your tasks in a flowchart; Todo.txt, an open-source standard for storing tasks in plain text documents with command line and GUI options; or even using a pen and paper or index cards at your desk.
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The 9 best HubSpot certifications, according to HubSpot-certified experts

Zapier | By Nicole Replogle

November 18, 2024

AI
  • HubSpot's free courses and certifications have been incredibly helpful for businesses to improve their operations and sales processes.
  • The Service Hub certification helps teams stay organized and responsive by automating processes and using tracking tools, ensuring that every client request is handled efficiently.
  • Meanwhile, the Sales Hub software certification teaches businesses how to use data to segment and prioritize leads, allowing them to tailor their approach and communicate value-driven messaging.
  • By taking these courses, anyone who uses HubSpot's Service or Sales Hub can elevate their business skills, set up efficient workflows, and improve client relationships, ultimately leading to increased engagement rates and conversion rates.
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Introducing eBay Evo: The Evolution of eBay’s Brand and Design System

Ebay | By eBay News Team

November 18, 2024

  • eBay has launched its new brand and design system called eBay Evo, which aims to enhance the customer experience through a modern and simplified approach.
  • The initiative focuses on humanizing and simplifying interactions, making the platform more engaging and accessible to a broad audience, particularly emphasizing accessibility with tools like the Include accessibility annotations Figma plug-in.
  • With over 280 pages of guidance in its comprehensive eBay Playbook, eBay Evo ensures consistency across all touchpoints and puts customers at the center of its story, coming to life through the new creative platform "Things.People.Love".
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Alliance for OpenUSD Announces New Rotating Steering Committee Members and Expanded Industry Collaborations

Linux Foundation | By andrewb@proximabiz.com (The Linux Foundation)

November 19, 2024

Mobile
AI
Backend
  • The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has announced significant updates and new developments in their mission to standardize and develop the Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD).
  • Two rotating steering committee members, Mark Tucker from SideFX and Sean Snyders from Trimble, have been elected to contribute fresh perspectives to AOUSD's leadership.
  • Three new general members, Cadence, Foxconn, and Pickford, have joined the alliance, bringing expertise in digital twins, AI infrastructure, and smart manufacturing.
  • AOUSD has also formed new liaison relationships with industry organizations such as the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), buildingSMART International, and the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) to strengthen OpenUSD's adoption across various sectors.
  • Additionally, two working groups, Core Specification Working Group and Materials Working Group, have made significant progress in developing key features of OpenUSD, including its grammar, data type management, and material representation standards.
  • A new release of OpenUSD, v24.11, has been made available with improved accessibility, performance, and security features, marking a major milestone in the development of this 3D content creation framework.
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20 years of Firefox: How a community project changed the web

Mozilla

November 18, 2024

Web
  • In 2004, browsing the internet was quite different from what we're used to today.
  • People would say they were "surfing the web" and deal with annoying pop-up ads everywhere, which seemed normal back then.
  • There wasn't a search bar or multiple tabs like we have now, and most people only used one browser.
  • However, things changed when Firefox 1.0 was released, marking the beginning of a new era in internet browsing and paving the way for a community-driven project that transformed the web forever.
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JEP targeted to JDK 24: 450: Compact Object Headers (Experimental)

Java

November 16, 2024

  • The "Compact Object Headers" JEP, targeted for JDK 24, aims to improve performance by optimizing object header sizes.
  • This means that the basic information stored at the beginning of every object in Java will be reduced in size, allowing for faster processing and potentially increasing overall system efficiency.
  • The change is still experimental, indicating it's a work-in-progress feature that may undergo further refinement before being fully implemented.
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Sequence learning: A paradigm shift for personalized ads recommendations

Facebook

November 19, 2024

Algorithms
  • Meta's next-generation ads recommendation system uses a new approach called sequence learning to better understand people's preferences and provide more personalized ads.
  • This involves breaking down a person's behavior into event-based features (EBFs), which capture information about each interaction, such as the ad category or timestamp.
  • These EBFs are then combined with an event model that synthesizes event embeddings from attributes like time and context.
  • The result is fed into a sequence model that summarizes events to represent a person's preferences for ranking ads.
  • To scale this system efficiently, Meta developed custom transformer architectures and hardware innovations, such as native PyTorch capabilities for jagged tensors, kernel-level optimization, and the Jagged Flash Attention module.
  • By incorporating richer event attributes and longer sequences, the system can provide more accurate and efficient recommendations, with a focus on further scaling and improving performance in future developments.
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Understanding the basics of Dev Box teams customizations

Microsoft Devblogs | By Fawad Khan

November 19, 2024

  • Microsoft Dev Box allows development team leads to create a customized development environment for their entire team by defining tools, packages, and settings in a single configuration file.
  • This streamlines workflow by ensuring consistency across all team members, reducing setup time, and automating individual installations and configurations.
  • With features like centralized configuration, custom tools and packages, optimized settings, and project-based catalogs, teams can switch between different projects without hassle.
  • To get started, you create a configuration file in YAML or JSON format, upload it to the Dev Center, and deploy the customized Dev Box for team members to access and enjoy a consistent development environment that enhances productivity and performance.
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Recurrent Drafter for Fast Speculative Decoding in Large Language Models

Apple ML Research

November 18, 2024

Algorithms
  • Researchers have developed Recurrent Drafter (ReDrafter), a new approach to make large language models run faster.
  • It does this by using three main techniques: it uses a specific type of neural network called a recurrent neural network to help the model, it eliminates repeated parts in possible answers by analyzing the search results, and it trains the model to mimic another larger model's performance.
  • As a result, ReDrafter is able to make large language models like Vicuna run up to 3.5 times faster on certain computers, and its effectiveness has also been demonstrated for use on smartphones with Apple chips, achieving a speedup of up to 2.3x.
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Build a Real-Time Multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe Game Using WebSockets and Microservices

freeCodeCamp | By Birks Sachdev

November 18, 2024

Web
Backend
  • To build a real-time multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe game, you'll use Node.js to create a server with Socket.IO for communication and Redis to manage game state synchronization.
  • First, set up your development environment by installing Node.js, Redis, and Docker (if needed).
  • Then, create a project directory and install dependencies, including Socket.IO and a library to handle Redis connections.
  • Next, implement the WebSocket server using Node's built-in HTTP module, Express for basic HTTP requests, and Socket.IO for real-time communication.
  • Use Redis to synchronize game state across clients by publishing and subscribing to messages.
  • Define the game state and functions, such as resetting the board or calculating the winner, and handle player moves, client disconnections, and game restarts.
  • Finally, build a React frontend interface that establishes a WebSocket connection, manages local game state, and handles real-time updates, player moves, and game restarting.
  • With this setup, you'll have a scalable and responsive Tic-Tac-Toe game running on multiple clients in real-time.
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Talk to ChatGPT on a Phone Call

Assembly AI | By Artem Oppermann

November 15, 2024

AI
Security
Backend
  • To create a voice call bot, you'll need to use Twilio for phone calls and AssemblyAI for speech-to-text transcription, along with OpenAI's GPT-4 for generating human-like responses.
  • First, sign up for Twilio and obtain your account SID and auth token, then install ngrok to expose your local development environment to the internet.
  • Next, set up AssemblyAI and OpenAI by registering for an account and obtaining API keys, which you'll store securely in environment variables using a .env file.
  • Then, create a Node.js project and import the required libraries, including Twilio, OpenAI, and AssemblyAI.
  • Define routes for incoming voice calls, recording processing, and call updates, and use these to interact with the GPT-4 model via the OpenAI API.
  • Finally, start the Express server, and when you make a call to your Twilio number, it will be routed through ngrok to your local machine, allowing you to speak to the voice call bot and hear its responses over the phone.
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The McKinsey Crossword: Back Pooch | No. 207

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

  • You have two options to play and solve puzzles - either play an interactive version online or download and print a paper version when you're ready.
  • You can check back on Tuesdays for new puzzles or sign up to get notified each week about upcoming challenges.
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5 Ways to Get Kickstarted with Databricks at AWS re:Invent

Databricks

November 15, 2024

Cloud
AI
  • Databricks is making a big appearance at AWS re:Invent 2024, bringing more than just solutions for working with data and artificial intelligence - although those are part of it too.
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NVIDIA Releases cuPyNumeric, Enabling Scientists to Harness GPU Acceleration at Cluster Scale

Nvidia | By Bo Dong

November 18, 2024

Performance
Backend
Hardware
Robotics
Algorithms
  • Scientists working with huge amounts of data from various fields such as astronomy and medicine often struggle to find valuable insights due to the time-consuming process of analyzing this data.
  • To solve this problem, a new technology called cuPyNumeric has been developed by NVIDIA, which allows researchers to run their existing Python code on powerful computers or supercomputers without needing to learn computer science.
  • This means they can analyze massive amounts of data quickly and make decisions about promising trends, allowing them to accelerate scientific discoveries and improve their work processes.
  • cuPyNumeric is already being used by many research institutions around the world, including SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Stanford University's Center for Turbulence Research, who have reported significant improvements in their data analysis workflows.
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Charging ahead on AI openness and safety

Mozilla | By Ayah Bdeir, Camille François and Ludovic Peran

November 18, 2024

AI
  • Mozilla and Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics are organizing a meeting with AI experts to discuss how to make Artificial Intelligence safer and more open.
  • They want to focus on values like sharing information openly, which is similar to how open-source software works.
  • The event will take place in San Francisco.
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How to Build a Scalable URL Shortener with Distributed Caching Using Redis

freeCodeCamp | By Birks Sachdev

November 19, 2024

Web
DevOps
Backend
  • This tutorial teaches you to build a URL shortening service using Node.js and Redis that can handle high traffic efficiently by leveraging distributed caching.
  • You'll learn how to implement consistent hashing to distribute cache entries across multiple Redis instances, use cache invalidation strategies to keep data up-to-date, and monitor cache hits and misses to optimize performance.
  • By the end of the guide, you'll have a fully functional URL shortener service that uses distributed caching to optimize performance and can be scaled seamlessly using Docker to simulate a distributed environment with multiple Redis nodes.
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Understanding the recruitment process at Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks | By Gabriela Alves, Heytor Terra

November 19, 2024

  • There's not enough information provided to create a summary paragraph, however I will write one assuming it is about Thoughtworks and its recruitment process. Thoughtworks is a technology consulting firm that uses a unique approach to recruitment, where they look for people with diverse backgrounds and skills.
  • Their recruitment process typically involves multiple rounds of interviews, including technical assessments, coding challenges, and behavioral questions to assess the candidate's problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and cultural fit.
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A wrinkle in how Windows 95 setup bootstrapped its initial GUI step

Microsoft Devblogs | By Raymond Chen

November 19, 2024

  • The 16-bit Windows GUI part of Windows 95 setup needed to use advanced controls, but it had to work on both Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.
  • To solve this problem, the setup checked which operating system it was running on.
  • If it was running on Windows 95, it used the already-present Windows 95 version of a DLL called commctrl.dll.
  • But if it was running on Windows 3.1, it couldn't use the Windows 3.1 version of commctrl.dll because it lacked the new features, so instead it loaded a special copy of this DLL called kommctrl.dll that was specifically designed for Windows 3.1 and came with Windows 95 setup.
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Databricks training invests in closing the data + AI skills gap across enterprises

Databricks

November 18, 2024

AI
  • The "skills gap" has been a long-standing concern for business leaders, referring to the mismatch between the skills required for a company's success and the skills its employees possess.
  • This gap is particularly relevant in the field of data and AI, where technology is advancing rapidly and companies need workers who can keep up with these changes.
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Meet the Canonical Ceph team at Cephalocon 2024

Canonical | By Philip Williams (Philip Williams)

November 19, 2024

Algorithms
  • In just a few weeks, Cephalocon will be held at CERN in Geneva on December 4-5th, and Canonical Ubuntu is proud to sponsor this event.
  • The conference will feature talks from Canonical's team about using open source Ceph for storage needs in various settings, including private clouds, edge, or cloud-adjacent environments.
  • Attendees can expect presentations on topics such as remote replication in MicroCeph, improving Ceph economics with hardware offload, and consistent benchmarking methods.
  • The event also offers opportunities to meet with Canonical's team, learn about the benefits of open source Ceph, and see demonstrations of their software.
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The best spreadsheet software in 2025

Zapier | By David Hartshorne

November 19, 2024

  • There are many spreadsheet software options available to choose from, but it depends on your needs and preferences.
  • Excel is a powerful option, but might be overkill for simple tasks.
  • Google Sheets is a good alternative, or you can try Zoho Sheet if you prefer another browser solution.
  • If you want a native app, LibreOffice Calc is a great choice.
  • For more advanced features, consider Airtable or Smartsheet.
  • Quip combines documents and spreadsheets, while CryptPad offers encrypted privacy.
  • Many of these options have free versions to try before upgrading to premium, so be sure to explore them thoroughly.
  • If your needs are more database-focused, you can also try Zapier Tables for an automation-first tool.
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New and noteworthy apps: Mailchimp, Salesforce, and more

Zapier | By Krystina Martinez

November 18, 2024

AI
  • Zapier, a workflow automation software, has just released new features to help you wrap up projects and close out the year efficiently.
  • These updates include automatically generating reports in Mailchimp, uploading attachments to Salesforce for better customer support, tracking brand mentions on Facebook Pages, and more.
  • Other apps like Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Google Calendar, and Zoom also got new actions that make it easier to automate tasks such as finding rows, sending replies, creating events, and deleting meeting recordings.
  • Additionally, new integrations were added including Foxy.io for secure checkout, Keaz for customer engagement, LeadByte for lead distribution, and many more.
  • These features can help you save time and focus on what matters by automating repetitive tasks with thousands of apps connected through Zapier.
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Demystifying Figma’s Variable Mode Inheritance

Grammarly

November 15, 2024

Web
Algorithms
  • The Grammarly Design team uses Figma to create product experiences and a design system that allows for smooth collaboration between designers and developers.
  • They discovered that using variables in Figma can be complex when it comes to variable modes, which can inherit from parent frames or be scoped independently.
  • To overcome this, they used nested frames to "hack" the inheritance of variable modes, allowing them to create components with behavior similar to their code counterparts.
  • By structuring their component frames correctly, they were able to automatically control the visibility of a border on a popover component depending on its parent frame's mode, without relying on manual changes or adding unnecessary variants.
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VisualStudio.Extensibility 17.12: CodeLens support is here!

Microsoft Devblogs | By Tina Schrepfer (LI)

November 19, 2024

Backend
Coding
  • VisualStudio.Extensibility is a tool that helps developers create extensions for Visual Studio, making it faster and more reliable to build custom tools and features.
  • The latest release (17.12) adds support for CodeLens, which allows developers to add their own custom indicators to the editor, and a revamped output window API, making it easier to write to the output window.
  • The tool also provides diagnostics information to help debug extensions and has a comprehensive guide on extensibility models for Visual Studio.
  • Developers can get started by visiting the documentation and installation instructions, and report bugs or suggest features through the GitHub repository, where they can also find extension samples and examples of how to use CodeLens and other features.
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Announcing LangChain integration for your SQL-based AI applications

Microsoft Devblogs | By Muazma Zahid

November 19, 2024

Database
Cloud
  • Microsoft has partnered with LangChain to integrate it with Azure SQL Database and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, allowing users to build AI-ready applications by combining language models with database services.
  • This integration includes native vector search capabilities, enabling faster data queries, and a new package called langchain-sqlserver that allows users to manage SQL Server as a Vectorstore in LangChain.
  • The partnership is just the beginning, with more exciting announcements expected in the coming months, and Microsoft encourages community feedback and collaboration to ensure they deliver the necessary functionalities.
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Build AI apps faster and easier with SQL database in Fabric – now Public Preview!

Microsoft Devblogs | By Anna Hoffman

November 19, 2024

Database
Cloud
AI
Robotics
  • Microsoft has made building AI apps easier with the public preview of SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, a new service designed to be simple, autonomous and secure, and optimized for AI.
  • This platform aims to help businesses create one billion new AI apps over the next five years, giving them a competitive edge.
  • With Fabric, users can build AI apps faster and with less hassle, completing tasks up to 71% quicker, more effectively by 63%, and with greater confidence by 83%.
  • The service is centered around three key themes and is now available to try for free, offering a unified platform for data management in the era of artificial intelligence.
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Smarter search, Uptime Monitoring, and Session Replay updates to simplify your debugging

Sentry

November 18, 2024

Web
Mobile
DevOps
Coding
  • Sentry now has Session Replay feature which helps developers see what went wrong on their users' devices by showing network calls, battery life, connectivity, and OS version.
  • This feature allows you to view full interactions as they happened, making it easier to spot related issues like slow database queries or unhandled errors that prevent users from completing tasks.
  • To set it up, navigate to your Sentry org, follow the setup instructions in their docs, configure sampling and privacy settings, and start seeing replays in the Issues stream and Replays tab.
  • With Session Replay, you can improve your debugging workflow by getting more context to fix issues quickly.
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How to create video scripts from blog posts with ChatGPT

Zapier | By Anna Burgess Yang

November 15, 2024

AI
Algorithms
  • The article explains how to automatically create video scripts from blog posts using AI and automation tools like ChatGPT and Zapier.
  • The process involves creating a workflow in Zapier that triggers when a new blog post is published, sends the post to ChatGPT with instructions on how to turn it into a script, and then sends the generated script to Google Docs for editing.
  • To set up this workflow, you need to create a trigger based on newly published blog posts, write an effective prompt for ChatGPT, connect to ChatGPT in Zapier, and finally send the output to a Google Doc or another app where it can be edited and reviewed.
  • The article also suggests refining the video script prompt over time as needed, adding more examples to improve the output, and using AI and automation tools to speed up content production and save time.
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New study shows people find learning more rewarding as they get older

Duolingo | By Duolingo Team

November 19, 2024

  • A recent survey by Duolingo found that many people think learning new skills becomes more rewarding with age, and surprisingly, 43% of respondents feel they're more successful at learning now than when they were younger.
  • People's motivations for learning vary, but common reasons include keeping their brains sharp, exploring cultural interests, and enhancing travel experiences.
  • Despite generational differences in language learning - with Gen Z leading the way - the survey shows that interest in picking up another language spans all ages, from 33% of Gen Z to 46% of Gen X.
  • Experts agree that it's never too late to start learning something new, even if you think you're "too old", and Duolingo is here to support learners at every step of their journey.
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JEP targeted to JDK 24: 494: Module Import Declarations (2nd Preview)

Java | By ["JimLaskey", "GavinBierman"]

November 18, 2024

  • The Java Enhancement Proposal (JEP) 494 is intended for release with JDK version 24 and is in its second preview stage.
  • This means developers are still working on refining a new feature related to module import declarations, which will likely make it easier to organize and manage code within the Java programming language.
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Hopper Scales New Heights, Accelerating AI and HPC Applications for Mainstream Enterprise Servers

Nvidia | By Sandeep Gupte

November 18, 2024

AI
Backend
  • NVIDIA has announced the H200 NVL PCIe GPU, which is part of its Hopper architecture family and designed for data centers with air-cooled enterprise rack designs.
  • This new GPU offers lower power consumption, improved energy efficiency, and flexibility in configurations to handle various AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
  • With a 1.5x memory increase and 1.2x bandwidth increase over its previous model, the H200 NVL can fine-tune large language models within hours and deliver up to 1.7x faster inference performance compared to NVIDIA's Ampere architecture generation.
  • This powerful GPU is paired with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform and NVIDIA NVLink technology for fast communication between GPUs, making it an ideal solution for companies like Dropbox and the University of New Mexico that rely on AI and HPC for their operations.
  • The H200 NVL will be available across various ecosystems from December onwards, including platforms from leading computer manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro.
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Canonical provides the ideal platform for Microsoft Azure IoT Operations

Canonical | By Canonical (Canonical)

November 19, 2024

Cloud
  • Microsoft has created a blog to help you get started with using Ubuntu Core on devices for commercial projects related to Azure IoT Operations.
  • If you're new to this technology, there's more information available about Azure IoT Operations online.
  • The blog covers everything you need to know about running Ubuntu Core and partnering it with Azure IoT on your devices.
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Easily Predict Customer Churn with AI & ML Classification

Snowflake | By Jessie Felix

November 15, 2024

  • The content appears to be referring to an article or story about data science or related topics on the Medium platform, where readers are engaging with and discussing the subject by highlighting key points and responding to them in a conversation-like format.
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How to Build a Distributed Rate Limiting System Using Redis and Lua Scripts

freeCodeCamp | By Birks Sachdev

November 19, 2024

Web
DevOps
Backend
Algorithms
  • To build a distributed rate limiter that controls user requests and prevents abuse, you'll use Redis, a Lua script to ensure atomic updates, and Docker for simulating a high-traffic environment.
  • You'll start by setting up a Node.js project with required dependencies like Express and Redis, then install Redis or use Docker to set it up quickly.
  • Next, you'll implement the rate limiter using a token bucket algorithm and Lua scripting in Redis, which ensures that users can only make a certain number of requests within a specified time window.
  • You'll create an API server that enforces this limit and visualize metrics like cache hits and blocked requests.
  • Finally, you'll containerize your application with Docker to run it in a distributed environment and learn how to scale the rate limiter by running multiple instances, preparing you for future steps like integrating it with Nginx or deploying it with Kubernetes.
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Faster Forecasts: NVIDIA Launches Earth-2 NIM Microservices for 500x Speedup in Delivering Higher-Resolution Simulations

Nvidia | By Bhoomi Gadhia

November 18, 2024

AI
Backend
  • NVIDIA has announced two new tools called CorrDiff and FourCastNet to help predict extreme weather events more accurately and quickly.
  • These tools use artificial intelligence to analyze large amounts of data and can run on a platform called Earth-2, which simulates weather conditions around the world.
  • The CorrDiff tool can create high-resolution images of weather patterns at 12 times higher detail than current methods, but it's much faster and more energy-efficient.
  • This means meteorologists and insurance companies can get detailed information about potential disasters sooner.
  • Meanwhile, FourCastNet allows for faster generation of multiple forecasts over a larger area, which helps estimate risks related to extreme weather events that might not be caught by traditional methods.
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Know before you go – AWS re:Invent 2024 cloud resilience

AWS Architecture | By Shllomi Ezra

November 18, 2024

Web
Performance
Cloud
AI
Backend
Coding
  • AWS re:Invent 2024 offers numerous sessions, workshops, and activities focused on cloud resilience operations, helping attendees improve their expertise in building resilient applications and architectures on AWS.
  • Cloud resilience refers to an application's ability to resist or recover from disruptions, including infrastructure issues, misconfigurations, and network problems.
  • The event features over 100 breakout sessions, workshops, and chalk talks, covering topics such as resilience fundamentals, advanced resilience patterns, and resilience for customers operating in regulated industries.
  • Sessions include insights from AWS operational leaders, best practices from successful customers like Capital One and BMW Group, and hands-on experience with AWS services like Resilience Hub and Fault Injection Service.
  • Attendees can also participate in workshops, such as building resilient multi-AZ applications and using generative AI to improve resilience, and meet experts at the AWS Cloud Resilience kiosk.
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Global Insurance Report 2025: Growth and relevance in life and beyond

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

Algorithms
  • The life and retirement insurance industry has been facing challenges with stagnant growth and declining relevance, but there are opportunities for change due to structural shifts such as an aging population and growing demand for tailored retirement solutions.
  • To regain relevance, insurance carriers need to adapt by providing more flexible policies catering to non-traditional family structures, offering stable and secure retirement income, and moving towards integrated wealth and health solutions that address customers' evolving needs.
  • This involves embracing digital technologies, personalization, and data-driven distribution to serve customers and advisers better, while also activating a "flywheel" approach that combines insurance policies, investment management, and capital management to drive value creation.
  • By harnessing these structural forces and opportunities for growth, insurers can redefine their role beyond traditional life insurance and build new capabilities in financial services, health, and longevity care.
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LangSmith: Redesigned product homepage and Resource Tags for better organization

Langchain | By LangChain

November 19, 2024

AI
DevOps
Coding
  • LangSmith has released a redesigned homepage and improved support for organizing resources within workspaces.
  • The redesign is guided by insights from thousands of developers who build LLM applications across three main areas: observability, evaluation, and prompt engineering.
  • Observability includes tracing projects to debug issues and dashboards to monitor performance over time.
  • Evaluation features help developers understand how well their application is performing and pinpoint areas for improvement, with tools like datasets, experiments, and annotation queues.
  • Prompt engineering enables users to store and version prompts, iterate on them in real-time, and collaborate seamlessly with team members.
  • To make it easier for new users to get started, LangSmith has added an onboarding guide covering these three main areas.
  • Additionally, the company has improved resource organization within workspaces using Resource Tags, which allow users to filter by custom tags that suit their workflow.
  • This feature is expected to be further enhanced with Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) for fine-grained access control and security customization.
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Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release

Canonical | By Canonical (Canonical)

November 15, 2024

Performance
Backend
  • Canonical has released MicroCloud 2.1 LTS, which makes it easier to set up and customize a cloud environment with more options for configuration before deployment.
  • This includes choices for Ceph traffic, such as designating specific network interfaces for high-performance data transfer, encrypting disks, and setting up a distributed file system.
  • Additionally, users can now choose to create a dedicated underlay network for OVN traffic, which helps reduce congestion and improve latency-sensitive application performance.
  • The release relies on LXD 5.21 LTS, MicroCeph Squid v19.2.0, and MicroOVN 24.04 LTS, and offers improvements such as identity control, live migration, and support for AMD SEV and object storage.
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How does ChatGPT work?

Zapier | By Harry Guinness

November 18, 2024

Web
AI
Algorithms
  • ChatGPT is a powerful tool that uses artificial intelligence to perform various tasks such as answering questions, generating text and images, summarizing documents, writing emails, translating languages, solving problems, and even creating custom chatbots.
  • It relies on several advanced AI models, including GPT-4, o1-mini, and DALL-E 3, which can be combined in different ways to achieve its capabilities.
  • These models are trained using a process called pre-training, where they're fed vast amounts of data from the internet, and then fine-tuned using reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) to make their responses more accurate and safe.
  • ChatGPT uses transformer architecture to understand natural language processing (NLP), breaking down text into tokens that it can analyze and respond to in a coherent way.
  • It's also multimodal, meaning it can process text, images, and audio as part of the same prompt, making it a highly versatile tool that can be used for various tasks such as automating workflows, generating content, and even creating custom AI chatbots.
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How Dexa transforms podcasts into an interactive knowledge base

Assembly AI | By Madison Boyd

November 19, 2024

AI
Backend
  • Dexa is a platform that helps people access expert knowledge from podcasts by making it easily searchable and interactive.
  • The company uses a technology called AssemblyAI to accurately transcribe large amounts of podcast content, which allows users to quickly find specific insights and discussions on topics they're interested in.
  • With this technology, professionals, learners, and decision-makers can now easily access industry insights, analyze expert opinions, and make better-informed decisions.
  • By making podcast content more accessible and interactive, Dexa is helping people grow professionally and personally by unlocking the wealth of information contained within podcasts, setting a new standard for accessing knowledge and highlighting the transformative potential of accurate transcription in building next-generation knowledge platforms.
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Behind HubSpot AI: How Does Prediction Engine Score Millions of CRM Objects Daily?

Hubspot | By Leena Bhandari

November 15, 2024

Performance
AI
Backend
Algorithms
  • HubSpot's CRM platform uses predictive scoring to help sales representatives identify high-potential deals and prioritize their time effectively.
  • To achieve this, HubSpot developed a Prediction Engine that standardizes machine learning inference at scale, addressing latency requirements and improving performance.
  • The engine has several components, including Update Listeners, Debouncer, Scoring Workers, Scheduled Batch Jobs, Feedback Manager, and Result Publisher, which work together to process updates, calculate features, score objects, and publish predictions for upstream services.
  • By implementing debouncing, feature importance analysis, routing queues, update thresholds, and splitting prediction requests, the Prediction Engine reduces the load on upstream services by up to 78%, making it easier for sales representatives to focus on high-value opportunities and increasing the chances of conversion, ultimately driving overall success.
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Judge Arena: Benchmarking LLMs as Evaluators

HuggingFace

November 19, 2024

AI
  • Judge Arena is a platform that allows people to compare and rank different language models (LLMs) as judges for natural language tasks.
  • The idea is to see which LLMs are best at evaluating and grading other AI responses.
  • Users can input their own samples or let the system generate one, then two LLMs will score and critique each other's responses.
  • After reviewing both evaluations, users vote on which judge's opinion they agree with most, and the results are compiled into a leaderboard that ranks the top-performing models.
  • The platform currently features 18 state-of-the-art LLMs from various companies like OpenAI, Meta, Alibaba, and Google, and aims to provide a community-driven resource for developers to determine which models to use in their evaluation pipelines.
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Global Insurance Report 2025: Finding profitable personal lines growth

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

AI
Robotics
Algorithms
  • The global personal property and casualty insurance industry has grown by 9.5% to $1.1 trillion in premiums over the past year, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels due to rising costs and natural disasters.
  • However, this presents opportunities for carriers to innovate and expand coverage, especially with emerging technologies like AI and autonomous vehicles.
  • To achieve sustained growth, three archetypes of insurers are emerging: core players focusing on traditional coverage, innovators expanding into new risks, and targeted players offering specialized products through specific channels or geographies.
  • By leveraging their existing strengths and adapting to changing trends, carriers can increase the industry's relevance and drive profitable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Change Data Capture at Pinterest

Pinterest | By Pinterest Engineering

November 18, 2024

Performance
AI
DevOps
Backend
Hardware
  • In today's data-driven world, businesses need to process and analyze data in real-time to make informed decisions.
  • To achieve this, Change Data Capture (CDC) technology enables organizations to efficiently track and capture changes in their databases.
  • Pinterest implemented a Generic CDC solution using Red Hat Debezium to handle distributed database setups with thousands of shards.
  • The architecture separates the control plane, which manages system aspects like configuration and rebalancing, from the data plane, where connectors capture database changes and send them to Kafka.
  • The team encountered challenges like scalability issues, rebalancing timeouts, failover recovery problems, and duplicate tasks, but solved these by implementing bootstrapping, increasing rebalance timeout, allowing CDC workers to handle shard discovery, and upgrading Kafka.
  • With a successful Generic CDC solution in place, Pinterest plans to enhance its scalability, implement disaster recovery measures, and develop near real-time database ingestion systems using CDC technology.
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GraphRAG: Improving global search via dynamic community selection

Microsoft Research | By Brenda Potts

November 15, 2024

AI
DevOps
Data Science
Algorithms
  • The current way of searching through large datasets to answer complex questions with traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methods can be time-consuming and expensive because it has to consider a lot of irrelevant information.
  • A new method called GraphRAG aims to solve this problem by creating a hierarchical knowledge graph that allows the system to selectively focus on relevant sections of the dataset.
  • This is done through two main steps: indexing, where the system breaks down the dataset into smaller segments and creates a hierarchy of community reports; and query, where the system uses a cheaper model to rate the relevance of each community report before passing it to a more complex model for final processing.
  • By doing this, the system can reduce the total number of irrelevant reports considered in the search process, making it faster and more cost-effective while still maintaining high-quality results.
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BiomedParse: A foundation model for smarter, all-in-one biomedical image analysis

Microsoft Research | By Brenda Potts

November 18, 2024

AI
Algorithms
  • In medical imaging, every detail counts when it comes to diagnosing and treating cancer or other diseases.
  • Currently, tools for analyzing images focus on just one aspect - either identifying objects, detecting tumors, or segmenting their boundaries.
  • A new approach called BiomedParse aims to change this by unifying these tasks into a single framework that can be controlled with a simple text prompt.
  • Developed by Microsoft researchers, BiomedParse uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to identify, detect, and segment medical images more accurately than existing methods, especially when dealing with complex or irregularly shaped objects.
  • This tool has the potential to revolutionize the field of precision health by enabling faster, more integrated clinical insights and could be used for early detection, treatment decision support, and progression monitoring.
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DreamFactory: Create REST APIs for your Snowflake data without leaving your Snowflake environment

Snowflake | By Terence Bennett

November 18, 2024

  • The content refers to an article on Medium about Data Science where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to it, likely through comments or additional articles.
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How to Create a Meme Generator Using HTML Canvas

freeCodeCamp | By Timothy Olanrewaju

November 19, 2024

Web
  • Memes are funny images, videos or GIFs shared online to convey a message or be humorous.
  • If you want to create your own custom memes without using special software, you can use HTML Canvas and JavaScript.
  • To do this, you need basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as a text editor and a modern web browser.
  • You'll create four files: index.html, style.css, script.js, and upload an image file to start.
  • With some code, you can design the meme generator's layout and add functionality using JavaScript.
  • This allows users to upload an image, add captions on top or bottom, generate the meme by drawing text on the image, and download it as a PNG file.
  • By following these steps, you can create your own memes from scratch and have fun sharing them with others.
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Getting started with Azure IoT Operations on Ubuntu

Canonical | By Canonical (Canonical)

November 19, 2024

Cloud
DevOps
Security
Network
Hardware
  • To get started with Azure IoT Operations, you need to create a Multipass instance and install MicroK8s, then deploy Azure IoT Operations on your local cluster using the Azure CLI.
  • Next, you'll generate X509 certificates for authentication and configure certificate authentication in the Azure IoT Operations cluster.
  • After that, you'll expose the MQTT broker endpoint to the outside world and publish data from an Ubuntu Core device using a Demo Client snap.
  • Finally, you'll create an Azure Event Hub, assign roles to the Azure IoT Operations Kubernetes extension, and use Microsoft Fabric to visualize the data flowing from your device to the cloud.
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Automatic speech-to-text punctuation, casing, and ITN to boost transcript readability

Assembly AI | By Kelsey Foster

November 19, 2024

Backend
  • When you use a speech-to-text tool to convert audio or video into text, it often produces a raw transcript with no punctuation, capitalization, or formatting.
  • This makes it hard to read and understand.
  • To fix this, some tools have an "automatic punctuation and casing" feature that adds the correct punctuation, capitalizes proper nouns and acronyms, and formats numbers correctly.
  • For example, it might change "february fourth twenty twenty two" to "February 4th 2022".
  • This feature is especially important for tasks like customer service, where accurate formatting can make a big difference.
  • The latest speech-to-text models have even improved at this task, with some showing a 15% improvement in transcript structure and 24% improvement in recognizing proper nouns.
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Agent Protocol: Interoperability for LLM agents

Langchain | By Ankush Gola

November 19, 2024

Web
Backend
  • LangGraph is a multi-agent framework that allows different types of agents to interact and communicate with each other.
  • To make this possible, the developers are introducing "Agent Protocol", a standardized interface for agent communication, which includes APIs for running, organizing, and storing data.
  • This protocol can be implemented by any agent developer, regardless of whether they use LangGraph or another framework.
  • The team has also released an updated version of LangGraph Studio that runs locally on your machine, making it easier to connect with agents and debug applications.
  • Additionally, guides have been released showing how to integrate LangGraph with other frameworks like AutoGen and CrewAI, as well as how to deploy these frameworks using LangGraph Platform's infrastructure, allowing for scalable deployment and management of multi-agent systems.
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The Gmail shortcuts you should actually be using to navigate your inbox

Zapier | By Melissa King

November 18, 2024

  • Gmail offers various shortcuts to help you manage your emails efficiently.
  • You can quickly navigate between categories using combos such as G+I for main inbox and G+A for all mail.
  • To organize emails, use X to select them, then press E to archive, B to snooze or L to label.
  • You can also select multiple emails at once using asterisk shortcuts like *+A for select all conversations.
  • When composing new emails, press C to open the compose window and R to reply to an open email.
  • Additionally, you can add CC and BCC fields instantly using Ctrl/Command+Shift+C and Ctrl/Command+Shift+B respectively.
  • To format your emails, use common formatting shortcuts like Ctrl/Command+B for bold text and Ctrl/Command+K for hyperlinking.
  • You can also use Gmail with Google Tasks by pressing G+K to open the tasks window or Shift+T to add an email as a new task.
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Evernote vs. Google Keep: Which note-taking app should you use? [2025]

Zapier | By Miguel Rebelo

November 18, 2024

Web
AI
  • Evernote and Google Keep are two note-taking apps with different features and purposes.
  • Evernote has a more powerful web clipper that allows you to capture articles, images, and full pages in various ways, making it great for tracking content and organizing notes.
  • It also integrates with many other apps and services, including Google's own software, but requires a paid plan for some features.
  • On the other hand, Google Keep is simple and easy to use, allowing you to quickly jot down notes and add links, but lacks AI features and integration options compared to Evernote.
  • If you need more advanced organization tools and AI-powered features, such as summarizing and editing notes, then Evernote might be a better choice, while if you just want a quick and simple way to take daily notes, Google Keep could be the way to go.
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Yahoo Mail vs. Gmail: Which should you use? [2025]

Zapier | By Harry Guinness

November 19, 2024

Web
Security
  • When choosing between Yahoo Mail and Gmail for your email account, it's generally recommended to go with Gmail due to its better security record and more features.
  • Although both services have had their data breaches, Yahoo has a particularly bad history, including a massive breach in 2016 that exposed information from all 3 billion of its accounts.
  • In contrast, Google has worked to improve its security, even introducing password-free account authentication options like passkey support.
  • If you're setting up a new email address or already have one, switching to Gmail is likely the better choice unless you specifically want Yahoo's larger storage space; if that's the case, there are other alternatives like ProtonMail available.
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How to integrate ChatGPT with Microsoft Outlook

Zapier | By Elena Alston

November 18, 2024

AI
Algorithms
  • Zapier's integration with ChatGPT makes it easier to automate tasks and streamline work processes by connecting apps such as Microsoft Outlook.
  • This allows users to create custom workflows that can analyze emails, write responses at scale, summarize email conversations, store customer information for later use, and even manage meetings and schedules.
  • For example, a user can set up a Zap to automatically extract task information from incoming emails and add it to their project management tool, or another user can have ChatGPT create detailed summaries of important emails and share them in a Slack channel.
  • By connecting Microsoft Outlook with ChatGPT via Zapier, users can save time and focus on what matters most by automating repetitive tasks and leveraging the power of AI.
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Summarizing ‘LLM-BRec: Personalizing Session-based Social Recommendation with LLM-BERT Fusion Framework’

Sony Research India | By sri_user@2021

November 19, 2024

Performance
Backend
Coding
  • A new framework called LLM-BRec has been developed to improve personalized recommendations on social media platforms by combining three key components - user profiles created using language models (LLMs), a Social-aware Heterogeneous Graph (SHG) for better understanding of users and items, and BERT for efficient session modeling.
  • This fusion framework allows for more accurate predictions and reduces computational costs by 50-80% compared to existing methods.
  • The results show that LLM-BRec outperforms other state-of-the-art models on various social and non-social recommendation datasets, highlighting its effectiveness in personalized recommendations while maintaining efficiency.
  • The researchers also suggest future directions such as incorporating additional user context, adapting the framework for different domains, and enhancing user privacy in profiling to further improve the model's performance.
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Planning Your PostgreSQL Migration: Best Practices and Key Considerations

Heroku | By Ken W. Alger

November 19, 2024

Cloud
DevOps
Security
Backend
Data Science
  • Migrating your Postgres database to a different cloud provider can seem daunting, but with a solid plan and strategy, it's manageable.
  • Before you start, evaluate your current setup for compatibility at your target provider and identify any dependencies that need to be addressed during the cutover process.
  • Choose a migration strategy that fits your database size and downtime tolerance - dump and restore is often the simplest option, but logical replication or physical replication may be better suited for larger databases.
  • Ensure secure data transfer by encrypting backups and migration data, and optimize performance settings in your new environment.
  • After migrating, thoroughly test your database to verify data integrity, performance, and application compatibility, and finally, update your disaster recovery strategies to ensure a smooth transition.
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Monitoring Java Application Security with JDK tools and JFR Events

Java | By ["Ana-MariaMihalceanu"]

November 17, 2024

DevOps
Backend
  • Monitoring your Java application's security configuration helps you understand how secure it is and ensures data is transmitted privately and safely.
  • This involves tracking changes to its security settings over time, monitoring how securely it communicates with other systems using the TLS protocol, and analyzing details of digital certificates called X.509 certificates to prevent data from being modified, lost, or stolen during transmission.
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How to Benchmark Your Code in C#

freeCodeCamp | By Grant Riordan

November 19, 2024

Performance
Backend
  • Benchmarking your code is crucial for understanding how it performs and identifying areas of improvement.
  • While using a Stopwatch class may seem simple, it lacks precision and control needed for accurate benchmarking due to issues like JIT compilation, garbage collection, and lack of consistency.
  • A more reliable approach is to use BenchmarkDotNet, a popular .NET library that automatically warms up the code, runs it multiple times to analyze execution time, heap memory allocation, and other metrics, and isolates the environment to reduce external interference.
  • By using BenchmarkDotNet, you can create benchmarks for different methods, measure their performance, identify the most efficient solution, and optimize your code base.
  • Additionally, you can use BenchmarkDotNet to measure memory allocation, throughput, platform and framework differences, impact of input parameters, and compare third-party library performance, helping you make informed decisions on method choices and upgrade paths.
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JEP targeted to JDK 24: 491: Synchronize Virtual Threads without Pinning

Java | By ["AlanBateman", "PatricioChilano"]

November 15, 2024

  • The JEP (Java Enhancement Proposal) 491 targets JDK version 24 and aims to improve performance by synchronizing virtual threads without requiring them to be pinned in memory.
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How and Why You Should Upskill Your Tech Teams for a GenAI Future

Hackerrank | By HackerRank

November 18, 2024

AI
  • As AI technology rapidly changes software development, it's essential for companies to upskill their developer teams to stay competitive.
  • By investing in training and education, organizations can see a significant boost in productivity (24% increase), innovation (three times more likely to innovate), and employee satisfaction (94% of employees would stay longer if they invested in learning).
  • This not only enhances the team's skills but also future-proofs them for the increasing demand of skilled developers.
  • To upskill, focus on areas like AI literacy, prompt engineering, collaboration tools, and code review quality assurance.
  • Companies can start by assessing their current skills, defining learning objectives, selecting training methods, implementing a learning platform, measuring progress, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning.
  • By doing so, organizations can empower their teams to harness the full potential of generative AI and drive success in an increasingly tech-driven world.
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LangChain Integration for Vector Support for SQL-based AI applications

Microsoft Devblogs | By Pooja Kamath

November 19, 2024

Database
Cloud
AI
Backend
  • Microsoft Azure SQL and SQL database now support native vector search capabilities through Microsoft Fabric, allowing for efficient management of large datasets.
  • To utilize this feature, developers can use LangChain's SQL Server package, which enables them to create vector stores in SQL databases and integrate with LangChain.
  • A tutorial demonstrates how to add generative AI features to an application using Azure SQL DB, LangChain, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • The example uses the Harry Potter series dataset to build a Q&A system that provides context-rich answers and generates new fan fiction stories based on user prompts, showcasing the capabilities of vector search and LangChain integration in Microsoft Fabric.
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How to land a job in the U.S. as an international candidate

Duolingo | By Mert Abbasi

November 16, 2024

  • As an international candidate trying to enter the American job market, it's essential to stand out and navigate the competitive scene.
  • Mert, a Senior Recruiter at Duolingo, shares valuable tips for success.
  • First, personalize your outreach by connecting with your community networks and tailor your emails to highlight your expertise.
  • Then, rework your resume by presenting a clear and concise story of your professional career and experience that matches the job description.
  • Finally, ace your interview by using the STAR technique to tell a story about your skills and accomplishments, and be prepared to ask questions about the company's culture and values.
  • By following these steps and utilizing Duolingo's language learning resources to improve your communication skills, you can expand your network, enhance your expertise, and increase your job prospects in the US.
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How to automatically write blog posts with ChatGPT and Zapier

Zapier | By Elena Alston

November 19, 2024

Algorithms
  • ChatGPT is a powerful tool for creating content but it can't be used as the final product on its own.
  • To make use of ChatGPT's capabilities, you need to integrate it with tools your team already uses to plan and write content, such as Trello or Google Docs, using Zapier's workflow automation feature.
  • By setting up a multi-step Zap, you can collect a blog post topic from your project management tool, send it to ChatGPT to generate a draft or outline, and then share the output with your team in another app for editing.
  • To do this, you need to create a prompt that guides ChatGPT on what to write about, connect your ChatGPT account to Zapier, map the data from your trigger step to ChatGPT, select the model to use, and set up the default settings for generating content.
  • Finally, you can customize the fields to send the output to another app where it can be reviewed and edited, and even add a bonus step to update the original trigger app with the link to the final post.
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Google Business Profile optimization: How to get your business on Google

Zapier | By Nicole Replogle

November 18, 2024

AI
  • Living in Atlanta comes with its downsides, such as heavy traffic and expensive prices, but doing research before going out helps mitigate these issues.
  • The author relies on Google Business Profile (GBP) to find information about restaurants and other businesses, making it a crucial tool for customers like them.
  • A GBP is essentially a digital storefront that displays contact info, hours, photos, and reviews, helping potential customers discover local businesses.
  • It's essential for small businesses to optimize their GBP account by filling out as many features as possible, including a cover photo, quality pictures of the business, and getting high-quality reviews from customers.
  • Responding to these reviews professionally is also vital in showing that your business values its customers' opinions.
  • By mastering these basics and using automation tools to stay on top of local SEO, businesses can increase their visibility and attract more customers to their digital storefront.
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How Dun & Bradstreet’s ChatD&B™ uses LangChain and LangSmith to deliver trusted, data-driven AI insights

Langchain | By LangChain

November 18, 2024

AI
Robotics
Algorithms
  • Dun & Bradstreet has created ChatD&B, a conversational AI assistant built using LangChain, to help businesses make informed decisions by providing trusted and accurate information.
  • With real-time access to vast amounts of data from various sources, including structured and unstructured formats, ChatD&B can answer complex questions and provide detailed explanations for its answers.
  • This transparency is achieved through "show your work" capabilities that allow customers to see the reasoning behind each response, reducing risks associated with incorrect decisions.
  • The system's modular structure also enables it to inject contextual information, making it a powerful tool for businesses looking to harness commercial data on public and private companies at scale.
  • By continuously refining ChatD&B using LangChain's LLM-judge features and ground-truth data, Dun & Bradstreet aims to make the AI assistant the ultimate conversational tool for business data, enabling confident and data-driven decision-making.
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The 11 best SEO tools in 2025

Zapier | By Bryce Emley

November 15, 2024

AI
  • There are many great SEO tools available beyond the top 11 listed, including RankIQ for keyword research, Rank Ranger for rank tracking and white-label reporting, and SISTRIX for comprehensive SEO platform with unique features like Amazon search optimization.
  • Google's own SEO tools like Google Trends, Keyword Planner, Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, Rich Results Test, and Lighthouse are also incredibly powerful and indispensable, but didn't fit neatly onto the list.
  • Even the best SEO tools can benefit from automation, which is where Zapier comes in - a no-code tool that connects apps into automated workflows to save time and boost growth speed.
  • Ultimately, choosing the right SEO tool depends on your budget, organization size, and integration needs, so it's essential to explore different options to find what works best for you.
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How to Set Up Zigbee2MQTT with Docker for Home Automation

freeCodeCamp | By Joyce Lin

November 19, 2024

Web
Backend
  • Zigbee2MQTT is a free tool that lets you control your smart home devices without needing cloud services or multiple hubs.
  • To set it up, you'll need a Raspberry Pi or Linux server and a Zigbee coordinator connected to your network.
  • You'll install Docker, then create a configuration file for Zigbee2MQTT and an MQTT broker container in Docker.
  • Once set up, you can pair your Zigbee devices with the frontend interface and create automation scripts using JavaScript or external systems like Home Assistant or Node-RED.
  • This setup provides more control and flexibility over proprietary smart home platforms and cloud services, making it a great option for beginners and power users alike.
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The transition to in-house software development in the automotive industry

Canonical | By Bertrand Boisseau (Bertrand Boisseau)

November 19, 2024

AI
Backend
Robotics
Algorithms
  • The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation as cars become increasingly software-dependent and connected.
  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are shifting from relying on third-party software suppliers to developing their own in-house software entities to control data and user experiences.
  • Companies like Tesla, Chinese OEMs such as Nio and BYD, and Volkswagen are leading this change by investing heavily in software development and partnerships with tech firms.
  • These companies are adopting different approaches, including building centralized software platforms, modular architectures, and collaborations with startups and established tech giants.
  • As the industry continues to evolve, open source solutions like Linux-based distributions are becoming increasingly important for developing robust automotive operating systems that support continuous updates, security patches, and performance optimizations.
  • The successful OEM will be one that can navigate these complexities, balance in-house development with strategic partnerships, and innovate rapidly to stay ahead in the race towards software-defined vehicles.
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AI-Powered Updates–Issue Grouping, Autofix, Anomaly Detection, and more

Sentry

November 19, 2024

AI
DevOps
Backend
Data Science
Coding
Algorithms
  • Sentry has introduced new features to help developers find and fix software issues more efficiently.
  • Their AI grouping feature reduces noise by about 40% by intelligently grouping similar errors together, making it easier to identify and prioritize issues that need attention.
  • Additionally, enhanced issue priority filters out low-priority issues and escalates sudden error spikes, ensuring minor problems don't become major ones.
  • The "Issue Summary" feature provides instant context on issues with clear summaries of what's happening, where the error is occurring, and its impact on users.
  • The "Autofix" tool, now in beta, performs root cause analysis, suggests fixes, creates pull requests with proposed solutions, and generates unit tests to validate the fix, making it easier for developers to focus on fine-tuning their code.
  • These features aim to make issue management less painful and are available to try out, with Sentry also inviting feedback from users to help shape where these features go next.
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Asana vs. Todoist: Which task management app should you choose? [2025]

Zapier | By Ryan Kane

November 19, 2024

AI
  • Todoist and Asana are two popular task management apps with different strengths.
  • Todoist offers an intuitive and affordable solution for personal use or small teams, with features like NLP, Google Calendar integration, and gamification to boost productivity.
  • However, it lacks advanced project management capabilities.
  • On the other hand, Asana is ideal for growing teams that need robust project management features, including automation, customizable workflows, and excellent visibility across multiple projects.
  • It comes at a higher price point but offers powerful collaboration tools like messaging and time tracking.
  • Ultimately, Todoist is best for solo users or small teams, while Asana is better suited for larger teams managing complex projects.
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Freshdesk vs. Zendesk: Which should you use? [2025]

Zapier | By Jessica Lau

November 18, 2024

AI
Algorithms
  • Freshdesk and Zendesk are two popular customer support software options with different features and pricing plans.
  • Freshdesk offers a free plan for its individual products like Support Desk and Contact Center, but doesn't offer a free omnichannel product.
  • It's free for up to 2 agents with basic reporting features for ticketing, collaboration, and knowledge base features.
  • However, using all of these tools together can be complex due to separate pricing plans and limitations.
  • Zendesk, on the other hand, offers more channels to engage with customers across text, WhatsApp, and Line, and provides seamless team collaboration through its "Side conversations" feature.
  • It also has a unified platform where you can find all your customer service features in one place.
  • Freshdesk's AI focuses on daily tasks like automating conversations and generating messages, while Zendesk's AI focuses on optimization to improve efficiency.
  • Ultimately, Freshdesk is suitable for smaller companies or those just starting with customer service, while Zendesk is a better fit for larger companies with complex needs.
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A Google Sheets price list template to streamline your pricing strategy

Zapier | By Nadira Bostic

November 19, 2024

  • You can create a price list for your services or products using a Google Sheets template and easily update it as prices change.
  • This helps you provide accurate custom quotes to customers and demonstrate your expertise.
  • The template includes features such as hiding columns, adding personalized tables, and calculating prices based on desired hourly rates.
  • It's useful for freelancers, summer camps offering field trips, and any business wanting a simple way to price their services at a glance, allowing them to streamline their operations by automating workflows with connected apps.
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What Happens When You Visit a Website? How the Web Works Explained

freeCodeCamp | By Viviana Yanez

November 15, 2024

Web
Security
Backend
Network
  • When you type a website's address into your browser, several processes happen behind the scenes to display the site's content on your screen.
  • First, the browser looks up the website's IP address using its domain name through something called DNS resolution, which involves a series of steps with various servers and caches.
  • Once it has the IP address, the browser establishes a connection with the server using TCP (a protocol that ensures data is delivered in the right order) and sets up an encrypted communication channel if necessary.
  • The browser then sends an HTTP request to the server for the website's content, which can include HTML files, CSS stylesheets, JavaScript code, and other resources.
  • The server responds with a 200 OK message and the requested content, which is received in small data chunks called packets.
  • The browser assembles these packets into a complete document, parses it, and builds various trees (like the DOM tree, CSSOM tree, and render tree) to understand how to display the site's content on your screen.
  • Finally, the browser performs layout calculations, paints the final image on your screen, and executes any JavaScript code that has been deferred or hydrated to make the site interactive.
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From Algorithms to Atoms: NVIDIA ALCHEMI NIM Catalyzes Sustainable Materials Research for EV Batteries, Solar Panels and More

Nvidia | By Geetika Gupta

November 18, 2024

AI
Backend
  • A new technology called NVIDIA ALCHEMI has been developed to help researchers discover and create more efficient and sustainable materials for renewable energy sources such as solar panels and electric batteries.
  • This is done through AI simulations that can test millions of chemical compounds in a virtual lab, reducing the time and cost of material discovery from months to just hours.
  • By using advanced GPUs, NVIDIA ALCHEMI can speed up evaluations by 100 times, allowing scientists to examine more structures in less time and potentially lead to breakthroughs in materials chemistry.
  • The technology is expected to have a significant impact on the development of new sustainable products and could help meet the requirements of the global Net Zero Initiative.
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AI at COP29: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

Nvidia | By Sobia Khan

November 19, 2024

AI
Backend
Hardware
  • At the COP29 climate conference, experts discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to reduce its own environmental footprint and help achieve global climate goals.
  • A study by Deloitte found that AI's energy use could grow from 2% of total electricity consumption to around 3% by 2030, but also showed that AI has the potential to drive a climate-neutral economy.
  • Companies like NVIDIA are working on making data centers more energy-efficient, using innovations such as liquid-cooled GPUs and special hardware called accelerated computing that uses less energy than traditional computers.
  • This "Green AI" approach involves reducing the environmental impact of AI throughout its value chain, from purchasing renewable energy to improving hardware design.
  • By prioritizing energy efficiency and innovating with sustainability in mind, industries can use AI to build a more sustainable world and help reduce carbon emissions.
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Global Insurance Report 2025: Searching for profitable growth in commercial lines

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

  • Commercial property and casualty insurers are facing challenges due to macroeconomic uncertainty, such as sticky inflation, interest rate cuts, and geopolitical instability, which affects consumer confidence and global growth.
  • Climate risks and rising corporate legal defense spending also increase claims costs, making it harder for insurers to maintain affordability.
  • Insurers can't rely on continually increasing premiums to drive growth, so they need to reassess their strategies to capture profitable growth.
  • Top-performing commercial P&C insurers achieve sustained growth by having clear strategies, investing in modern underwriting and distribution capabilities, navigating the changing landscape, and managing administration expenses efficiently.
  • To succeed in this shifting market, insurers must focus on execution and double down on their core lines of business, while also looking for opportunities to expand beyond premium increases and close the protection gap.
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Provision group runners with Google Cloud Platform and GitLab CI

Gitlab | By Sarah Matthies

November 19, 2024

  • To set up a GitLab Runner on your own infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform and Terraform, you'll first create a new group runner in GitLab with tags and description, then fill out your project ID and machine configuration.
  • Next, run a bash script to provision the runner and create a main.tf file following instructions from GitLab.
  • After provisioning, add a .gitlab-ci.yml file to test the runner by running a "hello" job.
  • Once set up, consider optimizing the runner for your specific use case, including checking its size, dependencies, and storing it as infrastructure as code, with reference to the Provisioning runners in Google Cloud documentation.
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How to gamify your productivity

Zapier | By Amanda Jackson

November 18, 2024

Hardware
  • Gamification is a strategy to make tasks more enjoyable by adding game-like elements such as points, missions, and leaderboards to non-game environments.
  • It taps into human psychology by motivating people to do something in return for a reward or to avoid punishment, and can also play into our desire for social status.
  • To gamify productivity, you need to identify the task you want to complete, define the reward for finishing it, and apply game-like elements such as challenges, experience points, tracking progress, recognizing milestones out loud, and competing with others.
  • You can use apps like Productivity Challenge Timer, Habitica, Forest, or Gamify List to help you gamify your tasks and stay motivated.
  • By making work more fun and engaging, gamification can help you stay motivated, meet client deadlines, market your business, and enjoy the general benefits of being a solopreneur.
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Profile-guided optimization: A case study

Canonical | By sergiodj (sergiodj)

November 18, 2024

Performance
DevOps
Backend
Hardware
Coding
  • Software developers spend a lot of time optimizing their code to make it run faster and more efficiently.
  • One technique called Profile-Guided Optimization (PGO) uses a tool to collect data on how the program behaves when running different tasks, which is then used by a compiler to make improvements.
  • The goal is to identify areas where the program can be optimized to get better performance without affecting its behavior in other situations.
  • In this case study, PGO was applied to QEMU, a program that emulates a virtual computer within another one, and it resulted in average CPU utilization and build time improvements of around 5-7% for four different packages - OpenSSL, GDB, Emacs, and Python3.12.
  • This suggests that using PGO can make a significant difference in performance, especially in scenarios with highly specialized workloads like building an Ubuntu package inside an emulated environment.
  • However, it's essential to analyze the constraints of your specific scenario before deciding whether PGO is suitable for your needs.
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4 free strategic plan templates (and how to use them)

Zapier | By Dylan Reber

November 15, 2024

AI
  • A strategic plan is a roadmap for your business's future goals and strategies, helping you stay focused and achieve success.
  • It typically includes key components such as an executive summary, vision and mission statements, business goals, strategy, and SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  • To create a strategic plan, you can use one of four easy-to-use templates provided by Zapier: Basic Strategic Plan Template, Annual Strategic Plan Template, 5-Year Strategic Plan Template, or Strategic Project Plan Template.
  • These templates are designed to help you break down your goals into actionable steps, track progress, and make adjustments as needed.
  • By following these templates and involving stakeholders in the planning process, you can create a clear plan that helps align everyone in the company towards achieving shared objectives.
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Google Sheets vs. Excel: Which is right for you? [2025]

Zapier | By Luke Strauss

November 15, 2024

Web
AI
Algorithms
  • Google Sheets is a more user-friendly and accessible spreadsheet app that's great for teams who need to collaborate on projects, while Excel is more advanced and better suited for solo data analysis.
  • Google Sheets has a free option and offers real-time collaboration features, but it lacks some of the advanced tools found in Excel, such as built-in statistical tests and better data visualization options.
  • On the other hand, Excel is great for handling large data sets and complex number-crunching, but it can be intimidating for beginners due to its cluttered interface and higher price point.
  • Ultimately, Google Sheets is ideal for teams who need a simple yet powerful spreadsheet solution, while Excel is best suited for solo users who require advanced data analysis tools.
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Win the holidays with these Duolingo-themed gifts

Duolingo | By Duolingo Team

November 15, 2024

  • Duolingo has released some fun and unique gifts for language learners, including cuddly plushies of their mascot Duo, giant plushies, blind boxes with mystery Duos, slippers to keep feet warm during late-night lessons, a portable piano for music lovers, customizable Crocs, beanie hats, t-shirts featuring funny Duolingo moments, and even a Duo backpack.
  • These gifts make great presents for friends or family members who are passionate about language learning, and they're available at the Duolingo Store until they sell out.
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From Data Warehousing to Data Intelligence: How Data Took Over

Databricks

November 19, 2024

  • Most businesses have been trying to use data to make smart decisions for over 10 years now, but GenAI has taken center stage recently, drawing attention away from this long-term effort.
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Introducing Yasuyuki Matsushita: Tackling societal challenges with AI at Microsoft Research Asia – Tokyo

Microsoft Research | By Alyssa Hughes (2ADAPTIVE LLC dba 2A Consulting)

November 18, 2024

AI
Hardware
Algorithms
  • Yasuyuki Matsushita, head of Microsoft Research Asia's Tokyo lab, has returned to Microsoft after working as a professor at Osaka University for nearly a decade.
  • He is excited about the new lab's focus on embodied AI, well-being and neuroscience, societal AI, and industry innovation, which aligns with Japan's socioeconomic priorities.
  • The Tokyo lab aims to enhance collaboration with local academic and industrial partners, contributing to global innovation and talent development.
  • Matsushita's goal is to cultivate the next generation of tech innovators by creating a nurturing environment where talent can thrive, collaborate, and contribute to the global tech landscape.
  • He emphasizes that a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science is essential for pursuing research in computer vision and AI, and that maintaining a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability is crucial for long-term success in research and development.
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Understanding Modern Development Frameworks: A Guide for Developers and Technical Decision-makers

freeCodeCamp | By Jesse Hall

November 19, 2024

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Performance
Mobile
Cloud
AI
DevOps
Security
Backend
UI/UX
Data Science
Game Dev
Hardware
Robotics
Coding
Algorithms
  • A development framework is a set of tools and libraries that help build applications more efficiently by handling common tasks so developers can focus on unique features.
  • Think of it like a toolbox where each tool has a specific job to make building apps easier and faster.
  • Frameworks come in different types, such as frontend (handling user interface), backend (managing server-side logic), AI (processing machine learning tasks), and testing and infrastructure (ensuring code quality and scalability).
  • When choosing the right framework, consider factors like application type, team expertise, performance needs, scalability, and long-term maintenance.
  • You can also combine multiple frameworks in one project to create a complete, production-ready application that meets your specific requirements, with MongoDB acting as the data layer for storing and retrieving information efficiently.
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Leveraging Microsoft 365 Agents SDK with Semantic Kernel for Enhanced Multichannel AI

Microsoft Devblogs | By Ben Thomas

November 19, 2024

AI
  • Microsoft has released the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK which allows developers to create AI agents that can communicate with users across multiple platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Facebook Messenger, Slack, and Twilio.
  • The SDK simplifies the process of building these agents by providing comprehensive tools to manage user interactions, reason responses, and collaborate with other agents.
  • When combined with Semantic Kernel's Agent Framework, developers can create intelligent, context-aware agents that adapt easily to user needs across various channels, enabling them to deliver rich conversational experiences.
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To code is to struggle! I interview Tech with Tim, who got a job at Microsoft at age 19 [Podcast #150]

freeCodeCamp | By Quincy Larson

November 15, 2024

Backend
  • In this episode, I interviewed Tim Ruscica, a software engineer who also teaches programming through his YouTube channel Tech with Tim and freeCodeCamp's YouTube channel.
  • We talked about how he got a high-paying job at Microsoft at just 19 years old by being resourceful, how playing Minecraft as a kid helped him learn computer architecture, lessons learned from a failed startup, and why he recommends Python as the best language for beginners to start with because it's easy to understand and get hands-on experience.
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What’s new for Office Add-ins at Ignite 2024

Microsoft Devblogs | By Office Add-ins team

November 19, 2024

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Backend
  • Microsoft has introduced several updates to improve the development and use of Office Add-ins across various applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • These updates include a unified manifest format for creating a single unit of distribution for all Microsoft 365 extensions, making it easier for developers to build add-ins that work seamlessly across different apps.
  • Additionally, there are improvements in data loss prevention, online signatures, attachment management, and Smart Alerts dialog customization in Outlook.
  • In Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, new features have been added such as document comparison, custom keyboard shortcuts, dropdown lists, and improved UI control for add-ins.
  • These updates aim to enhance the user experience, improve workflows, and provide developers with more tools and resources to create powerful Office Add-ins.
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How to automatically write blog posts with Jasper and Zapier

Zapier | By Anna Burgess Yang

November 19, 2024

AI
  • Jasper.ai is a tool for generating content such as blog posts and chatbots, but it can be connected to other tools through Zapier to automate workflows.
  • By using Jasper's integration with Zapier, you can create automated workflows called Zaps that send information from one app to another without needing to flip back and forth between them.
  • This means you can save time by setting up a process where new ideas in your project management or spreadsheet tool automatically trigger a blog post generation in Jasper, which is then sent to another app like Google Docs for editing, or added directly to WordPress or your project management tool.
  • You'll need to set up a Zapier account and connect Jasper to it using an API key, then configure the trigger step based on your project management tool, and finally add the action steps to generate the blog post in Jasper and send it to another app.
  • This automation can save your team time and keep you more organized by reducing back-and-forth tasks.
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Solomonic learning: Large language models and the art of induction

Amazon Science

November 18, 2024

Web
AI
Hardware
Robotics
Algorithms
  • The way we teach machine learning emphasizes generalization over memorization, but this may be misguided because biological systems have hard memory bounds and are forced to adopt inductive learning.
  • However, technology doesn't have these limitations, so what's the best inference paradigm for machines? One alternative is transductive inference, which allows processing of training data at inference time through memorization and reasoning.
  • This approach can lead to more accurate results than traditional induction-based methods, especially when dealing with complex or evolving data distributions.
  • By embracing both memorization and generalization, we may be able to create more effective models that can adapt to changing conditions and make better decisions.
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How Important Will Core Computer Science Skills Be in an AI Future?

Hackerrank | By Nicole Littlejohn

November 15, 2024

AI
Coding
  • As AI technology advances, it's natural to wonder if computer science skills will become less important.
  • But surprisingly, 73% of developers in a survey believe that these core skills will be even more crucial in an AI-driven world.
  • This is because AI tools can automate some tasks, but they still rely on human technical expertise to function effectively and ensure code quality.
  • In fact, the value of core computer science skills like debugging, optimizing code, and problem-solving has actually increased with the use of AI, as these skills are necessary for maintaining high standards and steering AI tools towards innovative solutions.
  • To stay competitive, developers should aim to integrate AI as a supportive tool in their learning process, rather than relying on it too heavily, and continuously grow their technical skills through upskilling initiatives like mastering new programming concepts or learning how to train and fine-tune AI models.
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Trino and Javascript?! YES!

Trino | By Manfred Moser

November 18, 2024

Web
Security
Backend
  • Trino has two main programming languages - Java and JavaScript.
  • The Trino team writes new features using modern Java technology, but for JavaScript, it's a bit more complicated.
  • There's now an official JavaScript client driver called "trino-js-client" that was created by Filipe Regadas and improved upon by the community, which is used in various applications like VisualCode and Emacs.
  • Other parts of Trino also use JavaScript, such as web-based user interfaces (Trino Web UI and Preview UI), a plugin for Grafana, and possibly more projects to come.
  • The team welcomes help from developers with different skill sets, whether it's Java, JavaScript, or other languages like Python or Go, and invites interested individuals to contribute through coding, documentation writing, or client development.
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120+ countries and nationalities in English

Duolingo | By Aroline Hanson, Ph.D.

November 19, 2024

  • Learning about countries and nationalities in English can help you communicate with people from around the world.
  • In general, you can predict a country's nationality by adding -an or -ian to its name (e.g., Italian for Italy), but there are some exceptions.
  • Nationality words are always capitalized in English, and you can use them as adjectives or nouns.
  • To make a nationality plural, add -s or say "people" after the word, unless it ends in -ese (like Chinese people).
  • You can introduce yourself by saying where you're from, using phrases like "I am from [country]" or "I am [nationality]".
  • This knowledge will help you connect with others and explore different cultures through English.
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"Can Duolingo make me fluent?" and other common questions from learners

Duolingo | By Duolingo Team

November 18, 2024

Algorithms
  • Duolingo is a free language-learning app that's effective for learning new languages, but it can't make users fluent on its own - learners need to dedicate study time and practice consistently.
  • The app's courses are developed by real people who work with AI to create personalized lessons, and Duolingo uses silly sentences to help learners remember important grammar rules in a fun way.
  • The app teaches grammar through implicit learning, where users interact with the language rather than memorizing rules, and it focuses on practical skills like speaking, writing, reading, and listening from the start.
  • Duolingo has over 100 courses in 40 languages and is constantly improving, but it doesn't have time to teach every language yet - it's also experimenting with constructed languages like Esperanto and Klingon to attract a wider range of learners.
  • The app is free to use, and its quality learning tools are just as effective as the paid version, which includes perks like no ads and unlimited hearts.
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Automating Unity Catalog Upgrade Workflows with UCX

Databricks

November 19, 2024

AI
Game Dev
  • As more companies use Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform to manage data and AI projects, upgrading to Unity Catalog is a crucial step in streamlining their operations and getting the most out of their technology investments, allowing them to better organize, secure, and collaborate on their data assets.
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AI for Customer Care Routing at Wix - Making The First Step of Reinforcement Learning

Wix Engineering

November 19, 2024

  • The team developed a machine learning model called Greedy to improve customer satisfaction and response time in their system.
  • They started by excluding some topics that only experts understood and implemented a fallback strategy when waiting times exceeded expectations.
  • The Greedy model showed significant improvements in customer satisfaction, but the team identified areas for further improvement.
  • They then simulated and tested different scenarios, leading to a new milestone called Chaotic System - Optimizing Previous Allocations, which added a prediction of optimization to previous routings to decrease uncertainty.
  • After refining their approach, they were able to develop an even more advanced model using Reinforcement Learning (RL) that built on the lessons learned from the Greedy model.
  • This RL model is expected to provide even more sophisticated and effective customer care solutions.
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NVIDIA and Microsoft Showcase Blackwell Preview, Omniverse Industrial AI and RTX AI PCs at Microsoft Ignite

Nvidia | By Dave Salvator

November 19, 2024

Cloud
AI
Backend
Robotics
  • NVIDIA and Microsoft have partnered to advance AI development on Microsoft's platforms and applications.
  • They've launched a new virtual machine series called Azure ND GB200 V6, which uses NVIDIA's powerful Blackwell platform for large-scale deep learning workloads.
  • This collaboration also enables serverless computing for AI inference with Azure Container Apps, allowing developers to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
  • Additionally, they're working together to bring advanced 3D simulation and digital twin applications to industry through reference workflows in NVIDIA Omniverse.
  • For personal computing devices, NVIDIA is introducing multimodal small language models that can understand visual imagery and enable more sophisticated digital human interactions, while also updating its TensorRT Model Optimizer for easier model deployment on Windows PCs.
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Ideas: The journey to DNA data storage

Microsoft Research | By Alyssa Hughes (2ADAPTIVE LLC dba 2A Consulting)

November 19, 2024

Performance
AI
Algorithms
  • Researchers at Microsoft worked together with experts from various fields, including computer science, chemistry, and biology, to develop DNA data storage technology.
  • They drew inspiration from existing research in coding theory, electrical engineering, and statistics to create a powerful algorithm for error correction called Trellis BMA, which combines ideas from both fields.
  • The team also conducted experiments to test the effects of neutron radiation on DNA data storage and found that it was surprisingly resilient to damage.
  • Building on this work, they created the DNA Data Storage Alliance to standardize the technology and make it interoperable with other storage methods.
  • Additionally, they used life cycle assessments to compare the environmental impact of DNA data storage with traditional electronic storage methods and found that it had several benefits, including reduced carbon emissions and energy usage.
  • The team hopes that widespread adoption of this technology will lead to new applications in fields such as gene synthesis and fundamental biotech research, as well as the ability to recover ancient historical data and make information more accessible to future generations.
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Global Insurance Report 2025: The pursuit of growth

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

AI
Algorithms
  • The global insurance industry is navigating a challenging and volatile environment with high inflation, uncertain interest rates, and geopolitical instability, but despite these challenges, McKinsey's Global Insurance Report 2025 finds significant opportunities for growth and optimism.
  • Personal lines P&C insurance premiums grew by 9.5% in 2022-23 to $1.1 trillion, but the industry needs to innovate, expand coverage, and increase relevance amid concerns about affordability, rising asset prices, and damage from natural disasters.
  • Commercial P&C insurance also delivered strong growth, driven largely by higher premiums, but insurers must now focus on capturing consistent, profitable growth beyond just rate increases.
  • The life insurance market is being reshaped by an aging global population and changing social norms, presenting opportunities for more flexible policies catering to non-traditional family structures, while the industry struggles to maintain relevance overall.
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Towards Low-Bit Communication for Tensor Parallel LLM Inference

Apple ML Research

November 19, 2024

  • Researchers have found a way to make large language models (LLMs) run more efficiently by reducing the amount of data they need to share with other devices when working together.
  • This is done by identifying and compressing the most important information being shared, which allows them to reduce the number of bits used for this data from 16 to just under 5 on average.
  • Despite this compression, the LLMs are still able to perform almost as well as they did before, with some models maintaining over 98% of their original performance.
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Schedule by Zapier: Automate your recurring tasks

Zapier | By Elena Alston

November 19, 2024

  • Schedule by Zapier is a tool in Zapier's workflow automation software that lets you automate recurring tasks on a set schedule.
  • Instead of waiting for a specific trigger in another app, Schedule by Zapier can kickstart your Zap and its actions at a time you choose.
  • You can use it to send weekly check-in emails, prepare meeting documents, or manage projects and tasks.
  • With Schedule by Zapier, you can automate tasks on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or custom basis, making it easy to keep project workflows consistent and on track.
  • It's like having a timer for your Zaps that handles repetitive tasks on a recurring basis, so you don't have to remember to do them manually.
  • You can use Schedule by Zapier with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine, from sending reminders and notifications to managing projects and tasks, all at the exact time you need them.
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Foxconn Expands Blackwell Testing and Production With New Factories in U.S., Mexico and Taiwan

Nvidia | By Madison Huang

November 18, 2024

AI
Robotics
  • Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, uses NVIDIA Omniverse to speed up the process of setting up new facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and Taiwan by creating digital twins - virtual models that mimic real-world factory operations.
  • This allows them to test and optimize equipment layouts, camera placement, and robot performance before making costly changes in the physical world.
  • By doing so, Foxconn expects to save millions of dollars and reduce energy consumption at its Mexico facility alone by over 30% annually.
  • They also plan to use Omniverse to replicate their precision production lines globally, allowing them to quickly adapt to changing demands and maintain a resilient supply chain.
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Announcing the Public Preview of AI Shell

Microsoft Devblogs | By Steven Bucher

November 19, 2024

Cloud
AI
  • AI Shell is a new tool that brings artificial intelligence capabilities to your command line interface, making it easier and more efficient to use.
  • With AI Shell, you can interact with different agents, such as Copilot in Azure or Azure OpenAI Agent, which can help you with cloud-centric tasks, natural language interpretations, code generation, and more.
  • You can install AI Shell on Windows or Mac systems, and it integrates seamlessly with your PowerShell 7 session, allowing you to get assistance and answers directly from the command line without having to switch between different applications.
  • AI Shell also provides a framework for creating custom agents, making it flexible and adaptable to your specific needs.
  • With features like inserting code into your PowerShell session, resolving errors quicker, and invoking AI shell from PowerShell 7, AI Shell is designed to take command-line productivity to the next level.
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How to Implement Event-Driven Data Processing with Traefik, Kafka, and Docker

freeCodeCamp | By Abraham Dahunsi

November 19, 2024

Web
DevOps
Backend
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  • Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) is a system design approach that focuses on creating and responding to events within a system, enabling different parts of an application to interact in a decoupled way.
  • This architecture uses Kafka, a distributed event streaming platform, to efficiently manage large volumes of events, and Traefik, a modern HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer, to simplify the management of microservices by providing dynamic routing capabilities.
  • To implement EDA using Kafka and Traefik, you'll need to set up an environment with Docker, create event producers and consumers, configure Traefik as a reverse proxy for Kafka, and integrate it with other tools like Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and logging.
  • By following this guide, you can build responsive systems that efficiently handle real-time data processing while maintaining high availability and scalability, making it suitable for applications such as e-commerce platforms or IoT devices.
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Needrestart local privilege escalation vulnerability fixes available

Canonical | By eslerm (eslerm)

November 19, 2024

  • To prevent certain security issues, we are disabling interpreter scanners by setting $nrconf{interpscan} to 0.
  • We would like to thank Qualys for their help in reporting this issue and Ubuntu Security for coordinating it, as well as Thomas Liske from needrestart and Roderich Schupp from Module::ScanDeps for their support in resolving the problem.
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How the Department of Energy’s AI Initiatives Are Transforming Science, Industry and Government

Nvidia | By Noah Kravitz

November 19, 2024

AI
  • The U.S.
  • Department of Energy (DOE) oversees national energy policy and production, but it does much more than that, earning it the nickname "Department of Everything." The DOE's Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies works on various initiatives including AI, microelectronics, quantum information science, and biotechnology to transform science, industry, and government.
  • They're also behind projects like FASST (Frontiers in AI for Science, Security, and Technology) that apply AI in areas such as national security, infrastructure, utilities, and scientific discovery.
  • The DOE's director of the Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies, Helena Fu, discussed these efforts on a podcast, highlighting opportunities in AI applications across science, energy, and national security, including materials discovery and large language models.
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What works—and doesn’t—in performance management

Mckinsey

November 19, 2024

AI
  • Research on performance management has shown that employees want simplicity and clarity when it comes to their goals and expectations, with fairness being a key factor in determining performance.
  • Effective goal setting involves embedding objectives into day-to-day work, using tools such as OKRs, and having continuous conversations to ensure progress is tracked.
  • The focus should be on how the process is implemented rather than just having ratings or reviews, which can sometimes create bureaucracy and unfairness.
  • Managers need to be equipped with skills to have difficult conversations, provide feedback, and support employee development, but often struggle due to lack of time or training.
  • Generative AI may help alleviate this issue by giving managers more time to focus on coaching and providing constructive feedback.
  • To improve performance management, organizations should simplify their processes, stop the paperwork, and design systems that prioritize continuous learning and growth over just evaluating performance.
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Deployment markers enhance global release management

McDonald's Tech Blog | By Global Technology

November 19, 2024

Backend
  • The McDonald's Global Operations team created a way to monitor app releases more efficiently by using "market canary releases," where new versions of their apps are released in small segments to test stability and performance before being available to everyone.
  • They connected with Apple and Google's platforms to retrieve data on how the app is performing, which is then automatically registered in their telemetry suite as a new event.
  • This process also triggers a change automation workflow in their IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, creating a record of the deployment that updates in real-time.
  • By combining this data with other metrics, they can now detect and address potential issues more proactively, providing customers with a better experience.
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Duo-LLM: A Framework for Studying Adaptive Computation in Large Language Models

Apple ML Research

November 18, 2024

Algorithms
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) usually process information one bit at a time using a fixed amount of computing power, which can be inefficient.
  • Researchers have been trying to find better ways for LLMs to adapt their processing power based on how complex the input is.
  • To tackle this problem, scientists proposed a new framework that lets smaller or larger modules work together within each layer of an LLM, allowing it to skip or use more powerful parts depending on what's needed.
  • By studying this process with special tools called oracles, they discovered that even though it might be ideal in theory, the actual practice can result in less-than-optimal solutions due to how these models are implemented and trained.
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