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Problem 65:Find the Fixed Point in a sorted array[Apple]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 17 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Coding Tech news Programming
  1. A fixed point in an array is an element whose value is equal to its index in a sorted array of distinct elements.
  2. To solve the problem of finding a fixed point in a sorted array, return the fixed point if it exists, otherwise return False.
  3. Understanding your audience's needs and feedback is crucial for improving content quality and user experience.
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Kuration #275 Week Recap

KURATION • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tech news Gadgets
  1. Kuration #275 provided a recap of important tech and media headlines from the past week.
  2. The newsletter covered various topics including CES 2024, company layoffs, new tech releases, and startup news.
  3. Readers can catch up on what's happening in the tech industry by subscribing to Kuration.

Perplexity Election Information Hub, Speakeasy $15M, OpenAI Cheaper RealTime API

The API Changelog • 3 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🕹 Technology APIs AI Cloud Software Tech news
  1. Google Cloud has launched a new feature that helps developers get real-time and accurate information by pulling data from Google Search. This reduces errors in AI responses and gives users direct links to sources.
  2. OpenAI has made its RealTime API much cheaper, cutting costs dramatically for developers creating voice applications. This update will help more developers use advanced voice technology.
  3. Speakeasy has secured $15 million in funding to improve API development tools. This is important because there is a growing need for better tools to create high-quality APIs.

Microsoft X AI - A Match Made in Tech Heaven

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Tech news Innovation Software Tools Automation
  1. Microsoft and AI are teaming up to redefine Windows 11 with groundbreaking features like Windows Copilot and Dev Home.
  2. AI-powered automation is enhancing work-life by taking over mundane tasks, giving employees more time for fulfilling work.
  3. AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient care through analyzing medical records, robotic surgeries, and more.

IT is back in fashion

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 39 implied HN points • 29 May 22
🕹 Technology IT Startups Employment Trends Tech news
  1. Many tech workers in India have lost their jobs recently, with around 6,000 layoffs reported. This number might grow even higher as smaller companies struggle too.
  2. There's a trend of cost-cutting and funding issues impacting Indian tech startups. This situation is tough for many employees and companies.
  3. Despite the challenges, there is a small sign of recovery for larger Indian IT firms. It suggests they might start bouncing back soon.

Morzilla Firefox's Total Cookie Protection[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 21 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Privacy Data Tech news
  1. Cookies are important for websites to store information like login credentials and user preferences, but they can also raise privacy concerns by tracking behavior across the web.
  2. Firefox's Total Cookie Protection creates separate 'cookie jars' for each website visited, preventing cross-site tracking and enhancing user privacy.
  3. Implementing strong privacy measures like Total Cookie Protection can have financial implications by making personal data more valuable and sparking competition in data-sharing partnerships.

Undertstanding Kafka [System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Tech news System Design Cloud Computing Open Source Tools
  1. Apache Kafka is an open-source distributed event streaming platform used for handling large amounts of data generated by multiple sources simultaneously.
  2. Kafka's key functions include publishing and subscribing to streams of records, storing records in order, and processing streams in real-time, making it essential for real-time streaming data pipelines and applications.
  3. Kafka offers 5 APIs (admin, producer, consumer, streams, connector) for managing topics, publishing streams, subscribing, implementing stream processing, and building data connectors, demonstrating its versatility and usability in system design.

🌸 Newsletter #30: A new HTTP status, manage difficult colleagues, finally understand the DNS...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 19 implied HN points • 26 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Tech news Career development Tutorials
  1. The newsletter covers a new HTTP status code and updates on frameworks like Astro and Redwood.
  2. Tips on building relationships with difficult colleagues, recruiting juniors effectively, and balancing coding as a manager.
  3. Exploring resources for better coding practices like semantic HTML and a DNS playground.

Vision Con

The Convivial Society • 2 HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech news Digital Media Virtual reality Digital Technologies Tech Ethics
  1. Apple's release of Vision Pro headset has sparked discussions on the implications of technology on our perception of time and attention.
  2. The debate around using Vision Pro in everyday scenarios raises questions about living as a 'creature' vs. living as a 'machine.'
  3. Embracing fullness of presence and depth of experience in everyday moments may lead to a renewed sense of connection and enchantment with the real world.

Projecting Reality for Apple AR/VR Headsets

CIRP - Apple Report • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🕹 Technology Tech news Wearable Tech Market Analysis
  1. Apple is reportedly planning to launch an AR/VR headset next month with a unique design and high price point.
  2. The new Reality headset is expected to operate independently rather than as an iPhone accessory like the Apple Watch and AirPods.
  3. Apple's market share among iPhone owners for smartwatches and Bluetooth headsets is significant, but the adoption rates among iPhone users are relatively low.

Iran: Fake It Till You Make It

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Legislation Data Breaches Tech news
  1. Iran is adopting a 'fake it till you make it' approach by combining cyber and influence operations.
  2. China's influence operations focus on promoting government narratives rather than amplifying cyber operations.
  3. The UK's National Cyber Force takes a more controlled and truthful approach to cyber operations, influencing people's actions through cognitive effects.