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Ears to the ground: climate tech entrepreneurs and investors debate key drivers of sustainable business

The Green Techpreneur • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Tech Investing Startups Energy Efficiency
  1. Small companies are key drivers of climate innovation, leading with new technologies and ideas.
  2. Consumer preference and regulatory pressure are pushing large organizations towards sustainability and ESG impact.
  3. Investors are increasingly focused on environmental metrics and seeking sustainable investment opportunities.

20240203

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Tech Random AI Strategy DIY
  1. Researchers in AI field have varying opinions on the pace of AI development and its impact on humanity.
  2. Tech topics include lobbying for AI regulation and discussions on language and mind connection.
  3. Diverse topics like sand mafias, AI strategy focusing on minimizing risks, and DIY projects like SDR with RP2040 are covered in the post.

Ethereum

sonsofcrypto • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Tech Community Economics
  1. Ethereum is a decentralized platform for smart contracts and dApps, aiming for secure and transparent transactions.
  2. Ethereum's technical advancements include EVM, ERC-20 standard, and scalability solutions like sharding and PoS.
  3. The Ethereum community plays a crucial role but faces challenges like ideological divides, toxicity, and the need to stay true to libertarian crypto ideals.
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20240210

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech AI Random
  1. People are prioritizing time off over working longer hours for more pay, showing a shift in values towards work-life balance.
  2. Advancements in technology include LLM query principles, decentralized AI chip factories, and AI voice scams.
  3. There is a growing focus on AI strategies such as Gartner's radar for deployment, and concerns about AI safety, bias, and regulation.

Fighting Force, unbound

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Tech
  1. Development of the game _Fighting Force_ started as a potential _Streets of Rage 4_, but Core Design decided to release it themselves.
  2. By analyzing memory addresses, players were able to make the auto demo of _Fighting Force_ playable on the Sega Saturn.
  3. Despite missing elements and being incomplete, patches were discovered to restore functionalities like HUD and unlock a second player in _Fighting Force_.

20240218

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech
  1. Thinking in a foreign language can improve decision making.
  2. The use of AI for mass surveillance is a growing concern, impacting defense strategies.
  3. Water shortages may become a reality sooner than expected, highlighting the urgency to address environmental issues.

Happy Holidays!

Build To Scale • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Management Tech Books
  1. Zack Urlocker is taking a break from his newsletter Build To Scale to focus on other projects, but promises more topics in 2024.
  2. The articles "The Power of Disruption," "Listen More," and "What Went Wrong with the OpenAI Board" provide important insights on technology, communication, and executive roles.
  3. Zack plans to compile his articles into a book for release in the second half of 2024, catering to founders, managers, and executives.

Coming soon

Reconsideration • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Tech Product
  1. The post is a preview for an upcoming newsletter called Reconsideration, covering topics related to tech and product.
  2. The newsletter is set to launch on Dec 14, 2022.
  3. There are options available to share the post on platforms like Facebook and via email.

20240225

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech Nature AI DIY
  1. Research shows that a 'swarm' of over 100 autonomous robots can be managed efficiently by one person, reducing workload.
  2. Microsoft reaches a $3 trillion market valuation, while China plans to produce 5nm chips domestically.
  3. Icesheets are eroding rapidly, highlighting the accelerated impact of climate change on nature.

Afridigest Week in Review: What's happening at Gro Intelligence?

Afridigest • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💼 Business Tech Africa
  1. Afridigest Week in Review provides insights on organizations and executives in Africa's tech industry like Gro Intelligence, Jumia, Moove, Umba, and more.
  2. The Week in Review mentions notable executives such as the CEO of Tingo, Marketforce, Moove, Nigeria's minister of digital economy, and others.
  3. The content is aimed at keeping readers informed about recent developments and key players in the African tech ecosystem.

Five thoughts for 2022

The Intersection • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Design Data Tech NFT Big Data
  1. 2022 is predicted to have ups and downs like 1999, followed by unexpected changes in the next 15-20 years.
  2. Creativity is now decentralized, open to anyone with determination to create, and technology plays a crucial role in democratizing creative work.
  3. The power is shifting from social media platforms to individual creators, making individual creators the focus rather than the platforms themselves.

Coming soon

zach's tech blog • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Tech Security Startups
  1. Zach is launching a tech blog soon at www.zach.be where he will share musings about tech, chips, security, and startups.
  2. Zach suggests not to take his blog too seriously, indicating a laid-back and light-hearted approach to his content.
  3. Readers can subscribe to Zach's blog to stay up to date with his tech-related posts and musings.

Afridigest Week in Review: Africa to the world

Afridigest • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Tech Payments Startups Investors Economics
  1. Afridigest provides a Week in Review focusing on Africa tech, sharing exclusive reports on Jumia Food and startups digitizing payments in Nigeria.
  2. The Afridigest Week in Review highlights organizations like Partech, Gro Intelligence, and executives like Cyril Collon, Tayo Oviosu, and others.
  3. The content is curated for paid subscribers, offering in-depth insights into the African tech ecosystem.

War Stories - How I matured a chaotic startup into a professional development team

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💼 Business Startup Organization Management Tech Engineering
  1. The company faced challenges due to outdated organizational structures and lack of alignment between product and engineering teams, impacting project success and team morale.
  2. Centralized decision-making by product management caused inefficiencies and hindered innovation, leading to issues like technical debt, difficulty in resource allocation, and pay disparities among developers.
  3. Product managers lacked technical expertise and communication, resulting in fragmented project outcomes, delayed executions, and confusion across teams.

Podcast Appearance: Slight Reliability

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🎙 Podcasts Interview Tech
  1. Amin Astaneh appeared on the Slight Reliability podcast to discuss site reliability engineering (SRE).
  2. The podcast covered topics like making ops work visible, measuring toil, and implementing SLOs.
  3. Host Stephen Townshend brought valuable SRE experience to the conversation, making the content engaging and informative.

Hidden Benefits of SLOs

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Tech
  1. Service Level Objectives (SLOs) reveal important customer experience metrics beyond just uptime, such as latency and error rate.
  2. Developing SLOs fosters cross-functional collaboration within an organization, breaking down silos and promoting a unified approach to reliability.
  3. Implementing SLOs can lead to investments in improved observability, enhancing infrastructure management and monitoring for long-term operational benefits.

~Infinite content~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Tech Social media Journalism Entertainment Internet
  1. Instagram brought back a version of its old chronological feed, pleasing those who disliked the algorithmic feed's filtering mechanisms.
  2. The algorithmic feed risked hiding content users wanted to see, creating mainstream bias, and making real-time event updates difficult.
  3. Comparison of posts in the algorithmic and chronological feeds demonstrated the differences in content prioritization.

If it seems too good to be true THEN IT IS, part 17:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Internet Tech Photography
  1. Silicon Valley's unheard voices are being highlighted through 'The Techies Project', showcasing minorities in the tech industry.
  2. Be wary of online scams promising discounted designer dresses - if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  3. Our relationship with photographs is changing as we take more but look at them less, raising questions about the purpose of photography.

literally the grossest thing I have ever read

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Tech Art Social media
  1. This text talks about the viral trend of pimple popping and similar activities, which some people find intriguing but others might find gross.
  2. The meaning of 'lol' has evolved from 'laugh out loud' to symbolize self-awareness.
  3. The article mentions six women who are making significant contributions to the tech industry, highlighting the importance of diversity and representation.

Oh snap

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Social Issues Tech Entertainment
  1. There are hundreds of psychics on Etsy who do digital readings, but it's uncertain how many are legitimate.
  2. Revenge pornographer Scott Breitenstein had a change of heart after meeting a documentary crew, realizing the harm of his actions.
  3. A missing 90-year-old person became a Spotify hit through a sequence involving a cartoonist and internet magic.

goodness gracious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Literature Tech Entertainment
  1. A new trend of poets writing on Instagram and Tumblr instead of in traditional books is gaining popularity. They often have no formal training but can gain significant attention from influencers.
  2. There's a full-time job in Starkville, Mississippi, to encourage residents to use the internet, highlighting the digital divide in some areas.
  3. The internet is a strange and diverse place, with everything from online profiles of controversial figures to unique apps and social media trends.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Werk it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Tech Internet Media Social media Journalism
  1. The post includes a weekly round-up covering tech and Internet culture topics like celebrity pets, speculative fiction, and prom queens.
  2. Readers can access the full list of articles mentioned in the post via a downloadable ebook or through direct linking to various intriguing articles on topics like Instagram-famous pets, the prom queen of Instagram, and more.
  3. The post concludes with an invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies, feedback welcome by replying directly, and wishes for a happy reading weekend from the author.

Excuuuuuuuuuuuse you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social Trends Tech Internet Entertainment
  1. Filing gender-discrimination suits to admit men to tech meet-ups reduces female participation in the industry.
  2. Prepper Pinterest is a popular forum choice for those interested in the prepper movement, combining mainstream and niche interests.
  3. 87-year-old Baddie Winkle stands out for her unconventional behavior, including wearing teen rave outfits and maintaining a rebellious spirit.

Cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Tech Memes
  1. Going viral is like doing cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale - interesting comparison of viral content and the psychology behind it
  2. Beware of mob mentality on the internet - while someone may be in the wrong, online outrage can sometimes go too far
  3. Seeking validation through Twitter verification is unproductive - it's not necessary and doesn't hold much meaning

This calls for a strict regimen of positive content in your newsfeed.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Tech News Humor
  1. Internet voyeurism can have severe consequences, like in the case of the #followateen hashtag.
  2. Social media platforms using silent algorithms for studies can be worrisome, but this practice is common across many websites.
  3. The idea of getting rid of Autocorrect may seem tempting, but it might not be the best choice.

Epicness and hell no

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jun 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Literature Tech Humor
  1. Recent answers to the New York Times' crossword puzzle included Twitter hashtag, epicness, and hell no, bringing a fresh voice to the section.
  2. Bill Murray, known for his humor and photo-bombing, has a dark side outside of his internet jester persona.
  3. A Wired tech reporter's dystopian view of connected homes raises questions about the future of technology and privacy.

Just CTRL-F “party”

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 14
🎭️ Culture Television Tech Fashion Music Internet
  1. The newsletter features a variety of interesting content, from self-portraits of a heroin addict to an oral history of SXSW Interactive.
  2. A personal anecdote shared in the newsletter highlights the journey from being a Final Fantasy addict to becoming a modern city-dwelling adult.
  3. The newsletter also includes a collection of quirky and intriguing postscripts on various topics like normcore fashion, techneck, and more.

Cutover

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 20
🕹 Technology Tech
  1. The author is excited that their project using new tech is nearly completed.
  2. The tech project involving 'Meaningness' and 'Buddhism for Vampires' is running on Django.
  3. The post mentioned is specifically for paid subscribers.