Defensive Programming To Create a Robust-ish Shell Script
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Read MoreBlackbird backs Heidi Health’s AI platform for overworked doctors
Many doctors are overwhelmed by paperwork, leaving them stretched thin, with less time to see patients. Based in Melbourne with plans to expand around the world, Heidi Health wants to ease the burden of administrative tasks by using AI to turn consultation transcripts into case histories, referral letters, financial forms
Read MoreThe DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a major upgrade to the best little vlogging camera you can buy
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 has arrived, with a much-improved 1-inch sensor, along with all the magic of the company’s physical gimbal stabilization. This new generation comes a full three years after the last one, and given the improvements in smartphone camera systems in the intervening time, you might wonder if
Read MoreTwo years after launching the C1 webcam, Opal is still committed to hardware
December 14 marks two years since Opal launched the C1 after accruing a 16,000-person waitlist. In some respect, one couldn’t ask for a better time to launch a webcam than a global pandemic. Our relationship to work has transformed a good deal over the last 3.5 years, but for the
Read MoreCoach’s knitwear supplier bets $1M on Jellibeans’ fashion prediction tech
In fashion design, success is often determined by talent, hard work and a sprinkle of luck. In the era of big and artificial intelligence, however, fashion design has become somewhat more predictable. Leveraging both realms of technologies, California-based Jellibeans has built a set of software that analyzes fashion trends and
Read MoreAmazon brings conversational AI to kids with launch of ‘Explore with Alexa’
Amazon’s Echo devices will now allow kids to have interactive conversations with an AI-powered Alexa via a new feature called “Explore with Alexa.” First announced in September, the addition to the Amazon Kids+ content subscription allows children to have kid-friendly conversations with Alexa, powered by generative AI, but in a
Read MoreHow I Fell in Kotlin’s RunBlocking Deadlock Trap, and How You Can Avoid It
The blocking coroutine builder can kickstart your coroutine journey, but you need to know the risks—and the alternativesPhoto by DDP on UnsplashWhen you write your first coroutine in Kotlin, you might do it with the runBlocking function, like this.https://medium.com/media/491a66ff5dfc434aecb2fbf8f4d9a139/hrefIt’s a super easy way to start new coroutines. Calling a suspending function like
Read MoreThe Future of iGaming!
AvatarUX is a pioneering game studio that is at the forefront of shaping the future of iGaming. Despite being relatively new to the industry, AvatarUX has gained widespread recognition, thanks to its innovative content and groundbreaking game mechanics. Their current game portfolio boasts over 20 exceptional slots, all powered by
Read MoreThe Evolution of Customer Loyalty Programmes
Over the past 25 years, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the customer loyalty landscape, largely attributed to technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. In the early stages of LoyaltyPlus, loyalty programmes were rather generic and lacked the multifaceted nature that characterises today’s offerings. However, the integration of personalisation
Read MoreTikTok Removes 107 Million Videos for Violating its Regulations
With millions of users having access to smartphones across the world with the ability to capture and share content across the world, stringent policies to control what content is permitted to the public should be crucial for social media platforms. The sensitive nature of certain content should in some way
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