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How an Alaskan fisherman saw potential for a sustainability startup in a mountain of crab shells

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After Bering Sea crabs like these have been processed, seafood companies are stuck with the problem of disposing of the shells. A company based in Bellingham, Wash., called Tidal Vision has developed a green chemistry technology for turning the discarded shells into a useful, sustainable industrial chemical. (Tidal Vision Photo). Maybe the cliche is right, that you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.

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To create AGI, we need a new theory of intelligence

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For decades, Artificial General Intelligence, computers that can think and act like humans, has continued to elude scientists and researchers. Read More.

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Washington, D.C. Is Bribing Teens With Free AirPods if They Get Vaccinated

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It’s crazy to think that in the U.S., officials have to offer bribes to people so they can get vaccinated against covid-19, especially given that folks in other countries would do anything to have access and would roll up their sleeves for free. Yet, considering the threat of the super contagious Delta variant,… Read more.

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AI bias is prevalent but preventable — here’s how to root it out

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A number of framework and toolkit resources are available to help you identify and mitigate bias in your AI applications. 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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Here's How Amazon Third-Party Sellers Reportedly Hound Customers Who Leave Bad Reviews

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These days, most of the merchandise on Amazon’s online marketplace isn’t actually from Amazon. An estimated 56% of all products sold on the platform come from third-party sellers. Now, these sellers aren’t supposed to be able to email their Amazon customers directly, and doing so outside of Amazon’s official channels… Read more.

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Intel honors the top university game projects

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Intel recently unveiled its Intel University Games Showcase winners as part of its effort to highlight the best new talent in games. Read More.

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5 tips for improving your data science workflow

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The most costly mistakes in data science and machine learning stem from flaws in planning and communication. Read More.

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Soon You May Be Able to Buy Space Ads With Dogecoin

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Space is quickly becoming a 21st-century tourist trap. Case in point: SpaceX is teaming up with Geometric Energy Corporation, a Canadian research and development firm, to launch what’s essentially a souped-up digital billboard into orbit, according to a weekend Business Insider report. Read more.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 1, 2021

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Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 1, 2021. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire. Topgolf is officially bringing one of its high-tech sports and entertainment venues to Seattle area.

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Jumanji 3 is Coming. It's Just a Matter of When

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With all the projects Dwayne Johnson i s working on, when does this man find time to sleep? He does star in a lot of self-produced content through his Seven Bucks company. While he provides the resources, Seven Bucks President Hiram Garcia is the one that keeps the assembly line moving. Read more.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Authorities in China sue Tencent over WeChat’s youth mode

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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Prosecutors in Beijing are suing Chinese tech giant Tencent, claiming the “youth mode” on its WeChat app is against laws protecting minors, Reuters reported. When WeChat is used in youth mode, it restricts younger users’ access to functions like mobile payments, as well as certain games. The suit doesn’t specify how the app’s youth mode violates the law, according to Reuters , but the action comes a few days after a state-owned Chinese newspaper referred

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Newegg briefly listed the Radeon RX 6600 XT for $1,100 a few days early

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Newegg wasn’t a fan of the move though, and slapped an "out of stock" sticker on the listing after VideoCardz reported on it. But Newegg’s specs tab says that the card was first available on August 5, which means that it was listed for sale for two days.

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Critics Say Apple Built a 'Backdoor' Into Your iPhone With Its New Child Abuse Detection Tools

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Apple’s plans to roll out new features aimed at combating Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on its platforms have caused no small amount of controversy. Read more.

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PlayStation takes shot at NBA playoffs as TV ad budgets spike in July

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PlayStation looked at the NBA playoffs for a boost, but it's games and ads like Mario Kart that help Nintendo zoom ahead. 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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ISS astronauts show off zero-gravity moves in the space Olympics which should be a real thing

The Verge

Synchronized space swimming aboard the International Space Station | ESA/Thomas Pesquet. The Tokyo Olympics have ended, with the closing ceremonies wrapping things up Sunday (NBC will broadcast them Sunday evening in the US). But before we bid farewell to one of the more unusual Olympics in recent memory, the astronauts aboard the International Space Station have a few last-minute entries for judges’ consideration.

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Game companies face legal pitfalls when dealing with minors 

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Game companies must take the legal status of their minor customers into account when drafting their EULAs and other agreements. Read More.

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An Unsurprising But Sad Update for Tesla Cybertruck Fans: Production Has Been Pushed to 2022

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By now Tesla fans are well aware that the company, and its CEO Elon Musk, aren’t very good at meeting targets and timelines. It therefore comes as no surprise that the Cybertruck—the company’s first electric pickup truck that looks like something out of Blade Runner —has been delayed to 2022. Read more.

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How Pizza Hut aims to turn weather forecasts into sales

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Pizza Hut was first to online food ordering. Now after being eclipsed by competitors, it's turning to data, analytics, and AI to catch up. 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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The Hunger Games Prequel Film to Start Production in 2022

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The Hunger Games Prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , is set to start production in early 2022. Joe Drake, Lionsgate motion picture group chairman, commented on the film and said things were moving along well. The prequel is looking at a 2023 or 2024 release date. Read more.

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How Tobii is expanding eye tracking into new markets

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Anand Srivatsa is the new CEO of Tobii, which is trying to find new applications for its groundbreaking eye-tracking technology. Read More.

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Go read this look at how Amazon third-party sellers pester customers who leave bad reviews

The Verge

Some Amazon third-party sellers find ways to contact customers who leave bad reviews | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. When you buy something on Amazon, the e-commerce giant isn’t always the one making the sale; an estimated half of all products sold on Amazon come from third-party sellers. Amazon says it’s merely the conduit between buyer and seller, and doesn’t bear responsibility if a third-party product is defective (although some recent court cases have challenged that stance ).

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Schitt's Creek Star Dan Levy is Creating New Animated Comedy Series

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Co-creator, executive producer, and star of Schitt’s Creek Dan Levy is transitioning to animation with his new comedy series, Standing By. Levy will also be one of the lead characters and co-write the script with Ally Pankiw. This isn’t the first time that Levy and Pankiw have teamed up as they worked together on … Read more.

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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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Enchanted Sequel, Disenchanted Heading to Disney+ in 2022

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The Enchanted sequel is coming! Read more.

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