The Future of Technology in the Workplace
Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we work. As we step into the future, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace landscape. Organizations that proactively embrace these innovations and position themselves
Read moreI Almost Burned Out as a Software Engineer so You Don’t Have To
In 2021, I almost burned out. It lead me to question a lot of things about myself, the work I do, and how it affects meContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreIf you don’t buy Jony Ive’s $60,000 turntable, are you really a music fan?
You enjoyed his iMacs, his iPhones, his iPads. You thrilled at the way he said “aluminium” [sic]. You admired the typeface. Are you ready for the $60,000 turntable? Better make up your mind fast, because Linn is only producing 250 of these handmade bad boys. A record player doesn’t seem
Read moreMIT develops a motion and task planning system for home robots
Why aren’t there more robots in homes? This a surprising complex question — and our homes are surprisingly complex places. A big part of the reason autonomous systems are thriving on warehouse and factory floors first is the relative ease of navigating a structured environment. Sure, most systems still require
Read moreMeta launches a Threads beta program for Android users
Meta is launching a Threads beta program for Android, an engineer for the company announced on Friday. The beta program will give users early access to new features and bug fixes, but like any other beta program, there is an increased risk when downloading an unstable build. Threads launched on
Read moreWe’re Ready for Our Platform-Native LLMs Now, Please
As Large Language Models become ubiquitous, platform developers should start providing them as native services. What will this look like?Tom: “Currently, his bank account is blowing up.”Jean-Ralphio: “I made my money the old-fashioned way: I got run over by a Lexus.”Tom: “I still can’t believe you won all that money in the lawsuit.”Sometimes
Read morePulsar Fusion wants to use nuclear fusion to make interstellar space travel a reality
Space propulsion company Pulsar Fusion has started construction on a large nuclear fusion chamber in England, as it races to become the first firm to fire a nuclear fusion-powered propulsion system in space. Nuclear fusion propulsion tech, arguably a golden goose of the space industry, could reduce the travel time
Read moreChina wraps up fintech crackdown with big fines on Tencent, Alibaba
The regulatory crackdown that has shaken up China’s fintech industry since late 2020 appears to be coming to a close with the imposition of hefty fines on the country’s two digital payments giants. Tencent, along with its payments subsidiary Tenpay, has been fined approximately 2.99 billion yuan ($410 million) by
Read moreIT Trends in Canada: Insights from a Recent Study
Introduction In the fast-paced world of technology, staying informed about industry trends is crucial for IT professionals. However, accessing studies and reports that provide a Canadian perspective can be challenging, as many publications are global or US-oriented. In this article, we will dive into a recent study conducted by Legend,
Read moreHow to identify, interview and hire a head of growth for an early-stage startup
The waters are never calm when scaling a startup. In fact, they are typically quite choppy. However, by making the correct hire in the head of growth position, you can navigate to shore much more smoothly. The individual you’re looking for will create and execute growth strategies, manage marketing initiatives
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