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Europe’s mission to the Moon

Europe in Space • 137 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🔬 Science Space Exploration Logistics Services
  1. European Space Agency is developing a sustainable human presence on the Moon with innovative concepts and technology.
  2. European startups like Spartan Space and ASI are contributing to the development of lunar habitats and outposts.
  3. Efforts by ESA and European companies in developing lunar landers, OTVs, training centers, and communication services are crucial for establishing a sustained presence on the Moon.

Introducing React Native AI

Nader's Thoughts • 117 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Mobile Frameworks Services Open Source
  1. React Native AI is a framework for building cross-platform mobile AI apps with various features like real-time responses, image processing, and pre-built chat UI components.
  2. React Native AI saves time by providing preconfigured components for handling tasks like LLM normalization, OpenAI Assistants, and theming/styling.
  3. To get started with React Native AI, run the command 'npx rn-ai' and configure environment variables based on the desired services to try out.

CarDom: the automobile subscriptions lurking in our dystopian driving future

Fight to Repair • 98 implied HN points • 22 Nov 22
💼 Business Automobiles Subscriptions Legislation Automakers Services
  1. Automakers are increasingly offering subscription-based services for various features in cars, possibly resulting in consumers paying again for features already included in the purchase price.
  2. Legislators are starting to take action against automakers requiring subscriptions for features that are already installed in vehicles, but more efforts are needed to curb the trend of 'paywalling' car functionalities.
  3. As the future of car ownership might shift towards subscription-based models, there is a concern that almost every feature in a car could be put behind a paywall, prompting discussions on how to regulate and limit this practice.

Learning from the SaaSification of video games [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jun 22
💰 Finance Monetization Business Models Economic Systems Services
  1. Different monetization plans can work successfully in the same industry if built around a good product.
  2. Companies should avoid rushing into monetization at the expense of a good product, as it can damage goodwill.
  3. The shift towards as-a-service models for various industries shows that understanding novel monetization paths is crucial for future success.

AirAsia - from an airline to a super-app | #59

Atomic Learnings • 6 implied HN points • 18 May 23
💼 Business Travel Technology Finance Services Innovation
  1. AirAsia transformed from a traditional airline to a travel super-app by offering multiple travel services in one app.
  2. Tony Fernandes played a key role in AirAsia's success by acquiring the struggling airline for a nominal amount and implementing the low-cost carrier model.
  3. AirAsia's super-app includes pillars for travel and accommodation, local services like ride-hailing and food delivery, and payment options with rewards.

Announcing Amanita Security

INT3 / Low-level Cybersecurity • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💼 Business Consulting Cybersecurity Regulations Services Articles
  1. Amanita Security is a new cybersecurity company focused on assisting product manufacturers with improved security measures and compliance with new regulations.
  2. Manufacturers are expected to undergo a shift towards enhanced cybersecurity due to evolving regulations and the need for secure products from circuit board to cloud.
  3. Future articles on INT3 will be released on the Amanita Security website, focusing initially on European cybersecurity regulations and technical topics, with an invitation for topic suggestions from readers.

Easy Way to Build KQL Query Templates for Azure Services

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Azure Templates Services Querying
  1. You can easily build KQL query templates for Azure services by utilizing the Open Query option in the Azure portal.
  2. The Open Query option takes you to Azure Resource Graph Explorer and generates a KQL query specific to the service you're accessing.
  3. Not all Azure services have this option, so be sure to check the All Services pane in Azure to see which services support KQL queries.

Equal Ventures Focus Area: Care Economies

Equal Ventures • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 20
💼 Business Investment Labor Services Innovation
  1. Equal Ventures is focusing on investing in care economies, particularly in childcare and eldercare segments.
  2. The childcare industry is facing rising costs and concerns around the quality of care providers, while the eldercare sector is preparing for unprecedented growth in the number of seniors in America.
  3. Companies that prioritize access, accountability, and affordability of care, along with improving transparency and trust in the industry, are of interest to Equal Ventures.