The hottest Technology Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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aidaily 19 implied HN points 22 May 23
  1. Google is enhancing ads and assisting YouTube creators with new AI models.
  2. StableStudio is bringing stability to AI with their Stable Diffusion solution.
  3. OpenAI introduced the ChatGPT app for iOS, offering a conversational AI experience.
Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique 19 implied HN points 24 Apr 23
  1. Google plans to use generative AI for dynamic ads, raising concerns about transparency and data protection.
  2. New cryptographic standards are compared to a jigsaw puzzle, emphasizing the complexity and precision required.
  3. The EU is establishing a 'cyber solidarity' reserve to address cybersecurity threats, with a focus on supporting countries like Ukraine.
Throwable 19 implied HN points 03 Sep 23
  1. Estimating projects is not impossible, but relies on understanding uncertainties and mapping outcomes to a distribution curve.
  2. Providing project estimates as a range with an error rate is a more accurate way than giving a specific date.
  3. Reducing uncertainty in a project can help narrow the estimate range and improve predictability of outcomes.
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Rod’s Blog 19 implied HN points 31 May 23
  1. Using the count operator in KQL can help understand the overall impact of a situation by providing the exact number of occurrences of a specific event or data in a table.
  2. The count operator syntax is simple, with just the table name followed by the count operator, making it easy to implement in queries.
  3. Adding the count operator to queries can significantly enhance their impact by providing summarized, relevant data instead of rows of information to manually sift through.
Three Data Point Thursday 19 implied HN points 05 Oct 23
  1. Analytics and Business Intelligence are about turning data into actionable insights, not just analyzing historical data.
  2. Separating data into 'hot' and 'cold' categories can lead to cost savings and less complexity in data management.
  3. Be cautious of the term 'data product' as it can have different meanings to different people, and ensure clarity in hiring, marketing, and tool usage.
Brain Lenses 19 implied HN points 06 Apr 23
  1. Moore's Law observes that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit tends to double every two years-ish.
  2. Originally, Moore thought the doubling would occur annually, but later adjusted it to every two years for sustainability.
  3. Moore's Law is not a law but an observation made by Gordon Moore, a significant figure in the computer hardware industry.
Only Wonder Knows 19 implied HN points 06 Oct 23
  1. When designing for high speeds, it's important to investigate the terrain, understand the influencing factors, and make informed decisions.
  2. For differential transmission lines, attention to impedance match and signal attenuation is crucial for maintaining signal integrity.
  3. Factors like coupling effects, dielectric thickness, solder mask, copper thickness, and material choice all play key roles in high-speed design outcomes.
Have You Played? 19 implied HN points 20 Jun 23
  1. Cityscapes: Sim Builder is a real-time simulation game where you build a city by placing blueprints for different types of buildings.
  2. The game lacks challenge due to easy money-making opportunities and simplified mechanics like no running costs for buildings.
  3. Cityscapes was initially designed as a free-to-play game monetized by selling in-game currency, but converted to Apple Arcade with a focus on time-based gameplay.
Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM 19 implied HN points 10 Aug 23
  1. OpenAI is facing serious challenges, including high losses, dropping user numbers, and increasing legal issues. This creates uncertainty about the company’s future.
  2. In July, the number of users on ChatGPT decreased by 12%, dropping from 1.7 billion to 1.5 billion. This decline raises concerns about the platform's popularity.
  3. If these problems continue, there's a chance that OpenAI might go bankrupt. The situation looks tough for the company right now.
Sonal’s Newsletter 19 implied HN points 29 Jul 23
  1. Performance tuning Snowpark on Snowflake can significantly reduce processing time, from half a day to half an hour.
  2. Utilizing the query profiler by Snowflake and making targeted optimizations can have a high impact on performance.
  3. Optimizations like converting UDTFs to UDFs, caching Dataframes, and using batch size annotations can further optimize Snowpark workflows.
Fulton’s ramblings 19 implied HN points 03 Aug 23
  1. Smart devices with practical uses enhance lives, like doorbells or thermostats.
  2. Be cautious of useless smart features that can lead to unnecessary data collection.
  3. Companies are adding non-essential smart features to products to charge extra and surveil users; consumers can push back by being selective in purchases and expressing opinions.
Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM 19 implied HN points 13 Aug 23
  1. Google DeepMind has created several groundbreaking AI technologies, including AlphaGo and AlphaFold, that are changing various fields. These innovations highlight the lab's leadership in AI research.
  2. The lab, founded in 2010, combines top talents in AI, fostering a strong community of innovators. It's known for building a team that excels at problem-solving.
  3. Recently rebranded to Google DeepMind, this organization is now also seen as a launching pad for tech entrepreneurs, referred to as 'Google DeepMind Mafia', who are tackling real-world issues.
Rod’s Blog 19 implied HN points 31 May 23
  1. The Where Operator in KQL is essential for filtering and retrieving exact, actionable data, improving query performance.
  2. When learning KQL, it's beneficial to type out queries character-by-character to solidify new knowledge.
  3. Consider using the KQL Playground as a learning environment to avoid frustrations with example queries not showing results.
axialdaily 19 implied HN points 17 Mar 23
  1. Oxford Nanopore sequences DNA with a nanopore technology.
  2. ONT has made advancements in base-calling and chemistry for improved accuracy.
  3. The company has created a new genomics category and is exploring various applications beyond COVID surveillance.
John’s Contemplations 19 implied HN points 08 Mar 23
  1. LLMs have displayed surprising reasoning abilities like solving math problems using words.
  2. LLMs can be trained to use tools to address their weaknesses and improve tasks like code generation.
  3. LLMs work well due to the general nature of language, the breakdown of complex tasks into simpler steps, and the efficiency of neural networks like Transformers.
Deep-Tech Newsletter 19 implied HN points 03 Oct 23
  1. Zaiku participated in the NQCC hackathon on quantum computing, showcasing equivariant embeddings and fostering future collaborations.
  2. Bambordé Baldé attended the HealthTech Cluster Huddle, presenting Zaiku's work in quantum computing and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
  3. The eagerly awaited quantum hardware course by Zaiku, led by Bambordé Baldé and Carlos H. G. Bessa, has officially begun.
Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM 19 implied HN points 03 Oct 23
  1. Meta AI faces more competition as other companies are also releasing strong AI models like Stability AI's Stable LM 3B.
  2. There are concerns that Meta might shift from open-source to a closed-source approach, which could limit collaboration.
  3. Mark Zuckerberg is unsure about making their next AI model, Llama 3, open-source, similar to trends seen in other companies.
Ops Sorry 19 implied HN points 26 Jun 23
  1. Migrating PVCs with ArgoCD can lead to sync issues due to certain parameters becoming immutable.
  2. Modifying PVCs after creation is not possible, so consider letting ArgoCD handle PVC creation and modifying the bound PV instead.
  3. To resolve PVC migration issues with ArgoCD, delete the bound PV, update the PV manifest with new PVC values, and verify the status updates back to 'Bound.'
Fight to Repair 19 implied HN points 25 Aug 23
  1. Apple, a long opponent of right to repair laws, now supports a California bill. This change supports customer safety and intellectual property.
  2. The support from Apple boosts the chances of California's Right to Repair Act passage. This law would ensure access to repair parts and tools for consumers and third-party providers.
  3. Public support for Right to Repair is growing, with various states passing laws covering electronics and more. Apple's support marks a significant moment in the campaign.
Yuxi’s Substack 19 implied HN points 18 Jul 23
  1. Ground-truth-in-the-loop is crucial for designing and evaluating systems, especially in AI and machine learning.
  2. For AI systems, having trustworthy training data, evaluation feedback, and a reliable world model is essential.
  3. Researchers should inform non-experts about limitations and potential issues when building systems without ground-truth.