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The Iterative Digest #106

The Iterative Digest • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Nintendo Direct had big announcements like Game Boy/GBA titles on Switch, Metroid Prime Remaster, and more
  2. Nintendo announced a 10% pay rise for its developers despite lower profits
  3. A 32-part documentary on the making of Psychonauts 2 was released by Double Fine

Join my chat

Informer • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Join Seth Ackerman's private subscriber chat in the Substack app.
  2. Download the Substack app to access the subscriber chat.
  3. Participate in discussions and updates in the Informer subscriber chat.

ACR #20: Another one bites the dust

Africa Crypto Report (ACR) • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
💼 Business Tech news
  1. Nigerian crypto payment startup, Lazerpay, had to shut down due to funding issues
  2. Crypto startups in Africa are facing challenges in raising new funds despite the rise in cryptocurrency prices
  3. Lazerpay's closure highlights the difficulties crypto startups face in gaining adoption and securing funding

Iran: Fake It Till You Make It

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🕹 Technology 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.
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Projecting Reality for Apple AR/VR Headsets

CIRP - Apple Report • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🕹 Technology Tech news
  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.

Microsoft Copilot is finally available on iOS and Android

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Microsoft Copilot is now accessible on iOS and Android, offering AI assistance with tasks like drafting emails and creating travel itineraries.
  2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Series is set to be revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring AI capabilities like image creation and real-time translation.
  3. IBM suggests that in the AI era, soft skills like creativity and innovation will be more valuable than traditional computer science degrees.

Amazon unveils Q, an AI-powered chatbot for businesses

pocoai • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Amazon introduced Q, an AI-powered chatbot for AWS customers trained on 17 years' worth of AWS knowledge.
  2. AWS added Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock to manage the behavior of large language models, ensuring safe user experiences.
  3. AWS unveiled new chips for AI workloads, including Trainium2 for model training and Graviton4 for inferencing.

Risky Biz News: Cybercrime crew infects 172,000 smart TVs and set-top boxes

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. A cybercrime group infected 172,000 smart TVs and set-top boxes to carry out DDoS attacks.
  2. Bigpanzi botnet targeted Spanish and Portuguese-speaking users by spreading malware through social engineering.
  3. The security industry faces challenges like unpatched vulnerabilities in SonicWall firewalls and sophisticated malware targeting various platforms.

Kuration #303 Tech Highlights This Week

KURATION • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Kuration #303 highlights tech news and trends from the internet each week, covering a wide range of topics.
  2. The highlighted headlines include various tech-related updates such as acquisitions, new services, layoffs, and innovative developments in the industry.
  3. The post also includes book recommendations, weekly top HackerNews articles, and invites readers to catch up on the monthly summary of tech and media events.

Week in Repair: News Highlights

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Apple is planning to phase out older iPhone models like the iPhone 6 Plus, with a leaked report suggesting a move towards augmented reality devices by 2032.
  2. President Biden's economic advisers believe that the antitrust agenda will lead to economic growth by focusing on local business growth, worker wages, and right-to-repair rules for products like medical devices and tractors.
  3. Regulation may be necessary to tackle built-in obsolescence in printers and address the challenges of ownership as devices transition into services, with right-to-repair laws gaining momentum globally.

Right to Repair: Taking it to the Streets with Louis Rossmann

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 21
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Louis Rossmann is a significant figure in the right to repair movement with over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers. He sheds light on how manufacturers create challenges in repairing devices independently.
  2. Louis Rossmann is actively advocating for the right to repair and has initiated efforts like a GoFundMe campaign to make right to repair laws.
  3. Louis Rossmann emphasizes the importance of pushing for the right to repair to combat manufacturers' monopolies on parts and services.

Streamlining Technology News for Schibsted's Engineers

The Tech Enabler • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. In the world of technology, it's essential for engineers to stay updated on a wide range of topics while also specializing in their niche.
  2. Spreading knowledge and strengthening both expert skills and generalist skills in a company can be achieved through initiatives like sharing relevant tech news summaries.
  3. Utilizing a structured approach like setting up internal newsletters with defined goals, audiences, and sources can efficiently provide valuable information and encourage discussion.

⚗️ Newsletter Wor #21: yet another React framework, microservices, cats explaining code...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. The newsletter discusses new React frameworks like Remix and articles such as 'Rust Is The Future of JavaScript Infrastructure'.
  2. There are tech jobs available that don't require coding skills, such as QA, Technical Writer, etc.
  3. In the technology field, there are innovative approaches like sharing progress openly, explaining complex concepts with fun methods like using cats.

🌊 Newsletter WomenOnRails: Back at work!

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 21 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. The newsletter announces a second season after a summer break, featuring Ruby and Rails news, tips, and design patterns.
  2. Taking a break from tech news can be beneficial, and learning in public by working on projects and sharing knowledge is highly encouraged.
  3. An introduction to design patterns and a tool for visualizing GitHub repos are highlighted, along with an article about the impact of Lord of the Rings on big-screen battles.

🎓 Work on projects you aspire towards; Design Pattern of the Day: Adapter

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Focus on working on projects that inspire you and are beyond your current skill set to grow faster and gain more experience.
  2. The Adapter design pattern in programming acts as a bridge between incompatible interfaces, allowing for cleaner code, quicker development, and flexibility.
  3. To excel in software development, we should strive to work on challenging tasks, be open to learning from others, and not fear pushing beyond our comfort zones.

#DoWeHaveToSrsly?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Tech news
  1. The future of dating might involve virtual reality, like on MyGirlFund where online relationships are formed.
  2. Vic Berger, an internet satirist, creates political commentaries by splicing found footage to highlight absurd moments.
  3. Mapping out your family tree online might not reveal all there is to know about yourself.

~spooky~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 16
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Inside the nation's first rehab center for video game addiction is treating game-addicted kids effectively with exercise, unplugging, journaling, and basic life/social skills.
  2. Subliminal messaging is prevalent on the internet, with corporations manipulating what you see on Google and Facebook potentially influencing elections and thoughts.
  3. Trump's Twitter feed exemplifies the Aristotelian principles of logos, ethos, pathos, and pomposity in a concise manner.

The biggest killjoy you ever clicked

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. If Huck Finn existed on the Internet, it might look something like a troll faking his death online and facing the consequences, shifting from old ways.
  2. Facebook portrays itself as neutral but in reality has a distinct moral code that it imposes worldwide, which may not align with everyone's values.
  3. Teenagers in 2016 offer insights like 'bae' and 'on fleek' are no longer 'cool', showing shifting trends and language among young people.

FRIDAY Y'ALL

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 15
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. The economics of Tinder and online dating favor women more than we might think.
  2. Algorithms enforcing policies can raise significant questions when they make mistakes in important decisions.
  3. Hashtag activism is transitioning from online to real-world protests by the new generation of civil-rights leaders.

We all should have taken off this week.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 14
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. The internet had a major meltdown with Feedly, Evernote, and Tweetdeck breaking down. It's a sign we all should have taken this week off.
  2. Mesh networking offers a different way to structure the internet, promising to solve net neutrality issues.
  3. Some parents are paying thousands to improve their children's Google search results, showing how extreme online reputation management can get.

source{d} just raised a $6M Series A to unleash the power of source code analysis

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 16
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. source{d} raised $6M in Series A funding. They use advanced technologies like deep neural network techniques to analyze open source code. They are developing an open source platform to help developers collaborate and achieve their full potential.
  2. source{d} can extract a unique DNA for developers and projects, allowing for possibilities like showing coding profiles, matching developers and projects, and measuring productivity and consistency of contributions.
  3. source{d} focuses on the power of source code analysis by providing transparency, readability, and liquidity to millions of contributions, aiming to help developers reach their full potential and hiring for positions including VP of Marketing.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 24
🕹 Technology Tech news
  1. Immersive Linear Algebra was one of the top posts. Check it out for some interesting insights.
  2. A post highlighted the negative return on investment for certain degrees. This is something to consider when choosing educational paths.
  3. A job opportunity was mentioned for those interested in helping make buildings more cost-effective. It's worth exploring if interested.