Bas' Take on Tech

Bas' Take on Tech explores the intersections of technology with health, economy, and societal changes, offering insights into AI advancements, tech industry trends like layoffs and remote work, and speculative areas like anti-aging research. It includes personal narratives, interviews, and responses to emerging technological dilemmas and opportunities.

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Bas' Take on Tech: Crisis Mode, AI, Conformity, Sandro's Thoughts

39 implied HN points • 07 Feb 23
  1. The tech industry is facing a crisis mode due to various factors like layoffs and economic uncertainty.
  2. There are developments in AI with companies like Apple and Microsoft working on new products and services.
  3. Tech culture has changed from being for non-conformists to being mainstream and cool.

Bas' Take on Tech: AI, Cloud, Rodrigo's Thoughts

19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
  1. The tech industry is experiencing layoffs amid AI advancements
  2. There are concerns about the flaws of AI and its future development
  3. Rodrigo Girão Serrão is focusing on Python in 2023 and advocating for learning communication skills

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse – How did it happen, what will follow?

2 HN points • 14 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Economy Cryptocurrency Stock Market Regulation
  1. Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the US, collapsed due to a mismatch in assets and liabilities.
  2. The collapse led to an emergency response from the FDIC, the Fed, and other financial institutions.
  3. The aftermath includes uncertainty in the job market, impact on other banks, and potential liquidity crises in cryptocurrency markets.

Bas' Take on Tech: Work From Home, AI, DNA, Dominik's Thoughts

0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Remote work Gene-editing Tech Trends Data Privacy
  1. Helping people in need during disasters, like earthquakes, through tech and careful donations is important.
  2. Global trends in remote work show shifts towards more work-from-home opportunities and legal rights in various countries.
  3. Developments in AI technology are leading to changes in search engines, potential new professions, and competition among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

Bas' Take on Tech: Tech Decline, Eternal Youth, Tony's Thoughts

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 23
  1. Tech industry experiencing decline in various sectors like smartphone sales and venture capital investments.
  2. Research on reversing ageing is a topic of speculation and debate, with notable figures like Bryan Johnson and David Sinclair involved.
  3. Newsletter shifting to bi-weekly format with focus on sharing stories and insights from fellow developers.
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Bas' Take on Tech: Unlimited PTO, Clean Code, CRISPR

0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
  1. Microsoft offers unlimited time off as a cost-saving strategy.
  2. Having a good software architecture is crucial for product development.
  3. Exciting advancements in CRISPR technology may revolutionize medical treatments.

Bas' Take on Tech: AI, Social Events, Learning Python

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
  1. Regulations on generative AI are being developed by the FTC and the European Union.
  2. Social events at conferences can provide valuable experiences and possibly life-changing moments.
  3. Learning Python is like learning a foreign language - incremental improvements, practice, and interacting with others are key.

Bas' Take on Tech: Welcome, 2023!

0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 23
  1. The tech industry is seeing cost-cutting measures, which might continue in 2023.
  2. Emerging trends and predictions for 2023 vary, including the rise of psychedelic drug treatment.
  3. Bas is exploring health topics, sharing his journey, and seeking feedback for his newsletter.

Bas' Take on Tech: 2022 Review Edition

0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
  1. Tech industry trends in 2022: AI advancements and layoffs were prominent topics.
  2. Predictions for 2023: Tech layoffs continuing, generative AI becoming commodity, and AI impacting severe fields.
  3. Mindset transformation: Controlling the mind led to better focus, using tools like journaling and meditation.

Bas' Take on Tech: Open Web, Science, Economy

0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
  1. The tech industry is seeing a shift towards open web initiatives and concerns about walled gardens.
  2. Advancements in science, such as generative AI applications and progress in fusion energy and cancer vaccines, are noteworthy.
  3. Economic updates include central banks increasing interest rates, tech industry facing rising costs, and predictions of growth for tech companies like Open AI.

Bas' Tech Newsletter: AI, Cloud, End of the Tech Boom?

0 implied HN points • 06 Dec 22
  1. Exciting advancements in AI like Stable Diffusion 2 and GPT-Chat are catching attention.
  2. Updates from AWS re:invent and Microsoft's Azure on PostgreSQL 15 are worth noting.
  3. Tech industry is experiencing layoffs, inflation, and changes like Twitter's situation under new ownership.

Bas' Take on Tech: Tech Industry Economics, Cloud, Buzz, Roberto's Thoughts

0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Economics Cloud Programming Hardware
  1. Tech industry is facing challenges like layoffs and funding pullback, making it tough for job seekers and startup founders.
  2. Cloud and systems domain is evolving with multi-cloud infrastructure, benchmarking, and developer experience insights.
  3. Buzz section highlights new launches like M3 iMacs and 15" MacBook Air, along with unique offerings from companies like Match and Twitter.

Tech Newsletter by Bas Steins - Issue #3

0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
  1. San Francisco reversed decision on allowing police robots to use deadly force
  2. Tech job market for CS students is shrinking
  3. More tech workers are being asked to return to offices instead of working remotely

Launch day: I made bookmarks.email

0 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
  1. The service bookmarks.email provides a daily digest of Twitter bookmarks.
  2. The creator wanted to improve the experience of revisiting Twitter bookmarks.
  3. The service was launched on Betapage, Betalist, ProductHunt, and Hacker News.