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Tech Operations Can’t Stand Without Holistic Automation

Forrester IT

Thank you to all who generously shared experiences and views on my “Weave An Automation Fabric For All Technology — Compute And Beyond” blog. In that blog, I emphasized application developers’ need for holistic & integrated automation capabilities. Here, I’m stressing why today’s tech operations can’t stand without automation. Consider you operate a live streaming […].

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Emerging tech and the overlooked board member

Venture Beast

For technology companies and startups, one of the most essential advisors you can have on your team is a government relations specialist. Read More.

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Android users can now erase the last few minutes of weird searches

TechSpot

In May 2021, during an I/O event, Google announced an array of features that would improve privacy controls for its ecosystem of apps. One of these was a setting that would allow users to delete the most recent 15 minutes of their search history from the Google Search app.

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Ohio ad campaign targets Seattle ‘tech bros’ — questions why someone would want to stay in a big coastal city

GeekWire

The State of Ohio really wants Seattleites to move to the Buckeye state — even the tech bros. A new ad campaign from JobsOhio airing during the March Madness basketball tournament specifically targets Seattleites, questioning why someone would want to stay in an expensive coastal city when Ohio beckons. The ad features a befuddled techie from Seattle by the name of Yuchi who tells a group counseling session that he’s returning to Seattle after networking and seeking venture capital in Ohio

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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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Cyclops Blink botnet is attacking and actively exploiting Asus routers

TechSpot

Cyclops Blink is a Kremlin-linked malware that has existed since 2019. It is tied to the elite Sandworm hacking group. According to UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), it initially targeted WatchGuard Firebox devices. Sandworm was linked to other well-known cyber-attacks, like the NotPetya ransomware, which has caused billions of.

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Fortnite’s new season removes building and adds Doctor Strange

The Verge

A new season of Fortnite is upon us, and this one is a little. strange. Developer Epic Games is rolling out Chapter 3: Season 2 of the long-running battle royale, and it’s called Resistance; a story trailer (embedded above) features a number of opposing forces duking it out on the Fortnite island, along with a certain sorcerer from the Marvel universe.

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Russia denies cosmonauts wore yellow in support of Ukraine

The Verge

Cosmonauts boarded the ISS wearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag. | Screenshot: Roscosmos. Russian space agency Roscosmos has denied claims that its three cosmonauts wore what appeared to be the colors of the Ukrainian flag as a potential statement against the ongoing war, according to a report from the BBC. The three cosmonauts, Denis Mateev, Oleg Artemyev, and Sergey Korsakov donned bright yellow and blue suits as they boarded the International Space Station on Friday.

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Deep generative models could offer the most promising developments in AI

Venture Beast

There's a need for further investment to ensure DGMs can be widely deployed and thus deliver on their economic and social promises. Read More.

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Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been down for days

The Verge

The Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been offline for several days, according to a report from Eurogamer. Both shops may have been down for as long March 16th with no explanation from Nintendo. A video from GameXplain shows exactly what happens when you select the Wii Shop channel — you’ll see a blank white screen, followed by an error code ( 209601 ) indicating network problems.

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Tekken: Bloodline is Netflix's Next Video Game Adaptation

Gizmodo

Having already successfully brought League of Legends , Castlevania , and The Witcher to television, the next video game on their list is. Tekken ? On Saturday, the streaming service revealed a trailer for their upcoming anime series based on Bandai Namco’s successful fighting franchise. 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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Chrome OS tests variable refresh rate support

The Verge

Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge. Google is testing support for variable refresh rates (VRR) in the Chrome OS 101 Dev Channel, as first spotted by Kevin Tofel at About Chromebooks. You have to enable a flag at chrome://flags#enable-variable-refresh-rate to access the feature, which Google says can be used with “capable displays.”. This might signal an upgrade for future Chrome OS tablets.

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Latest Gran Turismo 7 patch relies more on microtransactions, and gamers are pissed

TechSpot

The recent criticism by GT7 players isn't a result of poorly designed visuals, control, or game physics. On the contrary, most would say GT7 is as polished as one would expect, delivering eye-catching graphics, sound, and a level of control that lets players feel like they're in the driver's seat.

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Elden Ring exploit sends PC players into infinite death loops

The Verge

An Elden Ring exploit is crashing PC players’ games and throwing them into infinite death loops, according to a report from PC Gamer. As shown in a video from EldenRingUpdate on Twitter , the apparent hack occurs when an invader activates a specific ability, triggering some kind of glitch that causes the host’s game to crash. When the player tries to open the game, they find their character falling to their death over and over again. ??

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Intel Arc-powered laptop gets listed then removed weeks before release

TechSpot

Someone on Twitter spotted a product page on US retailer B&H Photo Video's website that listed a 15.6-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro for sale earlier this week.

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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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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 13, 2022

GeekWire

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 March 13, 2022. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire. ‘SNL’ has a go at Amazon Go in spoof on how white and black shoppers may view ‘Just Walk Out’ tech.

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Jane Foster's Back as Thor In the Comics, Just in Time for the Movies

Gizmodo

Big Two comics love to make sure their characters are lined up with their live action counterparts whenever a new movie or show is close to release. With Thor: Love & Thunder a couple of months away from hitting theaters, Marvel’s announced that Jane Foster will spend some time going back to the thunderous title she… Read more.

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How to bridge the metrics gap damaging your customer relationships

Venture Beast

To benefit from customer data, CX leaders must adopt a lifecycle approach toward identifying metrics, analyzing data and taking action. Read More.

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Moon Knight's New Promo Teases the Supernatural Vigilante Within

Gizmodo

Next week, the MCU’s newest superhero Moon Knight will finally debut his solo series on Disney+. The hype for Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector (or the curiously accented Stephen Grant, depending on who you ask) is very much real, and a new promo for the show offers new footage to hold fans over for the next ten days. 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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The risk of undermanaged open source software

Venture Beast

Knowing where your open source originates from is the first step to decreasing exposure, but supply chain attacks are still increasing. Read More.

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Telegram’s ban in Brazil has been lifted

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Brazil has lifted its ban on Telegram after the country’s Supreme Court blocked the messaging app on Friday for failing to comply with court orders, according to a report from The New York Times. Telegram made several changes to help keep misinformation at bay. The court walked back on its ban after Telegram made several changes to help keep misinformation at bay in the country, which includes removing classified information shared by Brazilian President

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GTC 2020: GPU topics go beyond tech prowess and applications

Venture Beast

GPUs were once only noticed by gamers and AI scientists, but they are now key components in many of the most essential parts of the economy. GPUs are the highest-profile circuits sold at the highest prices and are of flagship for the entire industry. When they are hard to find or rising in price, everyone notices. Read More.

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And Now The Walking Dead Is a Murder Mystery, Because Sure, Why Not

Gizmodo

When someone gets murdered on The Walking Dead — which happens a lot —you almost always know who committed the deed and why, since the murder is shown on-screen, as the reason is usually “they needed killin’.” But this second third of season 11 has been willing to buck the show’s norms to go to some weird, unexpected… 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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Robin Gray interview: How The Gayming Awards will celebrate diversity and inclusivity in person

Venture Beast

Robin Gray, founder of The Gayming Awards, said this year the event will be held in person at the Troxy Theater in London on April 25. Read More.

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How self-service advertisers can optimize performance

Venture Beast

Despite all the optimism surrounding self-service, it is not solving many challenges in performance advertising. Read More.