Sat.Dec 04, 2021

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Gamification And Sales Enablement: An Imperfect Union

Forrester IT

Our research and recommendations support the use of game mechanics in driving occasional, short-term selling behaviors among B2B sales professionals but not long-term learning behaviors. What salesperson doesn’t love a great contest? Who among us could pass up the opportunity to outwit, outplay, and outlast our peers (or is the word “competitors”?) on a public […].

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First cases of Omicron variant found in Washington state; patients range from 20-39 years old

GeekWire

In a bootcamp that launched in January, University of Washington School of Nursing students train other UW students and faculty who hope to help in COVID-19 vaccinations. (Kiyomi Taguchi / University of Washington Photo). Washington state has identified the first Omicron variants — three different cases in three counties, affecting patients ages 20-39.

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Raised by Wolves 2's Trailer is Gorgeous and Just Creepy as Hell, Man

Gizmodo

Back when HBO Max was getting its feet off the ground in 2020, one of its big shows at the time was Raised by Wolves. Though some found Aaron Guikowski’s series about android parents tasked with raising some important human children to be a bit of a slog , the show was renewed for second season just a few episodes… Read more.

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Report: 95% of tech leaders say that AI will drive future innovation

Venture Beast

A majority of leaders also agreed that robots will be deployed across their organization to enhance nearly every business function. Read More.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Google Pixel mail-in repairs have allegedly twice resulted in leaked pics and a privacy nightmare

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. After game designer and author Jane McGonigal sent her Pixel 5a to Google for repair, someone allegedly took and hacked her device. This is at least the second report in as many weeks from someone claiming they sent a Google phone in for repair, only to have it used to leak their private data and photographs.

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The metaverse needs aggressive regulation

Venture Beast

Metaverse platform companies will have data on where we go, what we look at, who we talk to, and even what we reach out and touch. Read More.

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Immigration and tech: New realities, old problems, and what’s at stake for the future of the country

GeekWire

Boundless CEO Xiao Wang. (Boundless Photo). This week on the GeekWire Podcast: how the pandemic, politics, labor shortages, and the rise of remote work are impacting U.S. immigration in the tech industry and beyond — and how ongoing challenges in the system could be putting the country’s future at risk. Joining my colleague John Cook and me is Xiao Wang , CEO and co-founder of Boundless , a Seattle technology company that streamlines the immigration process.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse Trailer Offers Up a Multiverse of Magnificence

Gizmodo

When Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse arrived in theaters three years ago, it shattered expectations of what superhero movies, both live action and animated, could be. The follow up to Miles Morales ’ big-screen debut was always going to be a big deal after the success of the first film, and Spider-Man: Across the … Read more.

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We’re thinking about metaverse collaboration the wrong way

Computerworld Vertical IT

Disclosure: Qualcomm is a client of the author. I’ve been at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii this week, where a Facebook executive appeared on stage for a virtual conversation inside Meta’s new collaboration offering. As I watched the discussion, it became clear that the main benefit was more social than collaborative. It reminded me of when I was hooked on the old “City of Heroes” multi-player game.

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Jon Bernthal Thinks MCU Punisher Can't Be Another Family Friendly Quip Guy

Gizmodo

While Disney+ has had no problem putting out MCU shows this year, there’s still a vocal legion of fans who yearn for the stars of the once mighty Netflix series to get their due. Primarily, this hope has reserved for Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher , and while Cox has rather gracefully talked about… Read more.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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Airlines are taking flight toward revival thanks to data and tech

Venture Beast

The pandemic has turned the air travel revenue model on its head. Good airline data and a strong digital backbone are essential for recovery. Read More.

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FDA gives clearance to sonar-based app that monitors breathing

GeekWire

Sound Life Sciences app to detect breathing. (Sound Life Sciences Photo). Sound Life Sciences has clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its app that monitors breathing, the University of Washington spinout announced Thursday. The app is based on sonar technology to detect movement. A phone or speaker placed near a patient emits inaudible sound waves that bounce back to the device’s microphone, and the company’s software decodes the data.

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Activision Blizzard won’t play a part at The Game Awards this year

The Verge

The Game Awards. Geoff Keighley, the executive producer and host of The Game Awards, sent out a tweet to confirm that outside of its nominations, Activision Blizzard “will not be a part of this year’s #TheGameAwards.” This is in light of claims about the company’s toxic culture , as well as allegations of CEO Bobby Kotick’s history of abuse and harassment.

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Facebook Messenger Is Coming After Your Money

Gizmodo

Although Facebook Messenger’s entry into personal finance isn’t new, I’ve never quite managed to think about it as a payments platform. It’s more an inbox that aunts, uncles, and friends from high school blow up with messages when I haven’t posted on Facebook in a while. But it’s now becoming more and more clear that … Read more.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Ludwig’s livestream was interrupted by a copyright warning days after joining YouTube

The Verge

Image: Ludwig via YouTube. Just three days after Ludwig Ahgren left his massive Twitch following for YouTube , he was hit with what he thought was a suspension from the platform. According to a report from Kotaku , Ahgren was playing other YouTube videos during his stream, when he landed on the infamously catchy Baby Shark song. His stream was shut down shortly thereafter, giving his viewers — and himself — the impression that he was banned for violating YouTube’s copyright policies. you could s

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Google Scraps Return to Office Plans, but Encourages Staff to Come In to ‘Regain Muscle Memory’

Gizmodo

Google has delayed its return to office mandate for workers in the U.S. again as concerns over the new coronavirus omicron variant raise alarm worldwide and prompt new restrictions. Read more.

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Leaked Fortnite trailer reveals Spider-Man and a new island for Chapter 3

The Verge

Spider-Man appears to be coming to Fortnite. | Image: Streamable video. Fortnite’s Chapter 2 comes to an end on Saturday, but a trailer for Chapter 3 has already leaked, reportedly from Epic Games’ Polish YouTube channel ( via Kotaku ). Based on the trailer, the next chapter is poised to be a significant update, adding a brand new island, new mechanics, and your friendly island Spider-Man.

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Omicron Variant Phishing Emails in the Wild

SecureWorld News

As we have seen throughout the pandemic, malicious threat actors will never shy away from an opportunity, no matter the morality of the situation. Hospitals, vaccine manufacturers, and even people personally affected by the pandemic have all been targeted with cyberattacks in the last two years. With the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, making its way around the world, threat actors are using this opportunity to try and make a quick buck.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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Buy two Nintendo Switch games and get one free at Best Buy

The Verge

Buy two, get one free. Best Buy is still hosting its mix-and-match sale featuring some excellent titles from the Nintendo Switch game library. Right now you can get a third game of equal or lesser value for free if you buy two other select titles. This offer includes first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , and Mario Tennis: Aces that rarely see discounts.

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The Animation Guild's Contract Negotiations Get Delayed to 2022

Gizmodo

This past October saw the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) threaten to go on strike for better residuals and protections for on-set breaks. Though things came to a tenuous agreement , members of IATSE Local 839, aka The Animation Guild (TAG), were separate from those discussions. Now in… Read more.

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Spotify removes popular comedians’ content over royalties dispute

The Verge

Spotify has pulled the works of some of the most popular comedians, including Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, John Mulaney, and Jim Gaffigan due to a royalties dispute. First reported by The Wall Street Journal , a number of high-profile entertainers are pursuing royalty payments for their jokes when they’re played on the radio, as well as on services like Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, and SiriusXM.

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There Were Two Pills for Jessica Henwick: The MCU, or Matrix Resurrections?

Gizmodo

One of the brightest and most underused spots of the relatively short-lived Marvel/Netflix partnership was Jessica Henwick. As Colleen Wing in Iron Fist, Henwick brought a lot of charm to a show that was in real need of it during that first season and let her shine in season two. Just as the show was priming her for… Read more.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Twitter reportedly suspended accounts by mistake after extremists abused new private media policy

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro. Twitter has reportedly suspended a number of accounts by mistake after far-right extremists began exploiting the platform’s new private media policy, according to a report by The Washington Post. The platform has since launched an internal review of the matter and has made the necessary corrections, The Post notes. Twitter’s new policy, which allows individuals to request takedowns of photos or videos that contain them, has become the target of far-right activists wh

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Univ. of Washington researchers to test psilocybin in healthcare workers affected by pandemic

GeekWire

(University of Washington Photo). Can psilocybin help relieve the mental health burden of clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a question University of Washington researchers aim to address in a new clinical trial testing the psychedelic drug in combination with psychotherapy. The trial may start within a month, said UW physician Anthony Back , co-director of the University’s Center for Excellence in Palliative Care, who is leading the trial.

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The Fortnite island flipped over during Chapter 2’s final event

The Verge

Screenshot: Jay Peters / The Verge. Fortnite’s big chapter-ending event just ended, and it was a big one. After an all-out war against UFOs, zombies, and the Cube Queen, players were saved in a rescue mission led by Dwayne Johnson. (Well, his in-game character.) Then, the island flipped over. The event. Let’s back up a bit. The game’s latest season has been all about the cubes , and right when the event loaded up, a mysterious giant blue cube spawned on the map next to all of the players in my l

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Israeli spyware was used against US diplomats in Uganda

Vox

A woman walks past an NSO Group building at one of the company’s branches in the Arava Desert on November 11, 2021, in Sapir, Israel. | Amir Levy/Getty Images. A hack targeting US officials is just the latest problem for NSO Group, the Israeli company behind Pegasus spyware. The advanced spyware Pegasus, created by Israeli firm NSO Group and used by governments like Saudi Arabia to gather intelligence on those it deems terrorists or criminals, has reportedly been detected on at least 11 iPhones

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.