Implementing Pattern Matching Using TypeScript
Colliding the worlds of TS and FPUsing the function I wrote to write pretty FP style code!MotivationRecently, as my freelance contract expired and I have an upcoming vacation, I decided to use my free days to have some fun writing code and experimenting a bit. I got neck-deep into Function Programming again
Read moreReka emerges from stealth to build custom AI models for the enterprise
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 are all the rage these days, owing to their unparalleled ability to analyze and generate text. But for organizations looking to leverage LLMs for specific tasks — say, writing ad copy in a brand’s style — their generalist nature can become a liability.
Read moreCoffee Briefing Jun. 27 – Accenture, Microsoft expand partnership on generative AI; TELUS supports refugees with low cost internet; Digital Museums Canada invites museums, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for funding
Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. Accenture and Microsoft deepen partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption Last week, Accenture and Microsoft announced an expanded
Read moreHow Shein’s influencer trip to a Chinese factory backfired
As Shein eyes an IPO, the company’s image needs a serious makeover. From stealing indie designers’ work, to violating local labor laws, Shein has fallen out of vogue on social media, so the company invited a group of influencers to tour one of its factories in Guangzhou, China. “I expected
Read moreCanadian companies hit a six year low in technology investments: Report
A recent NOVIPRO Group and Léger report found that Canadian technology investments have hit a six-year low. The seventh IT Trends report identifies trends and challenges facing small, medium and large Canadian businesses. This survey highlights the profound influence of socio-economic pressures on organizations, including inflation, which influenced 69 per
Read moreKhosla Ventures just doubled down on this handyman-on-demand service for homeowners
If you own a home, you know that there is always something that needs to be repaired, installed or generally addressed. Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a new bed that needs to be assembled or a Nest thermostat that needs to be installed, there is always something. One startup wants
Read moreAstropad returns with a $120 iPad drawing stand
Last May, Astropad celebrated its two-year anniversary of being Sherlocked with a blog post. “In the first few years of Astropad’s existence,” the startup noted, “we were too dependent on the Apple ecosystem, and we paid the price.” Simply making it to the second anniversary was its own act of
Read moreHashiCorp acquires code security startup BluBracket
Infrastructure automation company HashiCorp today announced that it has acquired code security startup BluBracket. Founded by the team behind Vera Security, BluBracket raised a $12 million Series A round led by Evolution Equity partners in 2021. The two companies did not disclose the price of the acquisition. HashiCorp’s security play
Read moreGusto reaches $500M in trailing revenue, teams up with Remote to support international hires
Gusto, best known for its American payroll management software and services, is playing in the big leagues. TechCrunch+ has exclusively learned that Gusto has surpassed a significant revenue milestone: In its most recent fiscal year (the 12 months ended April 30, 2023), it generated revenue of more than $500 million,
Read moreThe 10th Dedekind number
The nth Dedekind number M(n) is the number of monotone Boolean functions of n variables. The 9th Dedekind number was recently computed to be M(9) = 286386577668298411128469151667598498812366. The previous post defines monotone Boolean functions and explicitly enumerates the functions for one, two, or three variables. As that post demonstrates, M(1)
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