EBPF - CILIUM ON FHIR® - A STAR WARS STORY (5 MINUTE READ)
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Anakin Skywalker, now a new employee of the Galactic Empire, faces a critical moment after being severely injured on Mustafar, as he navigates galactic health systems powered by advanced FHIR technology for his emergent medical needs.
PULUMI ESC AND EXTERNAL SECRETS OPERATOR: THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR TODAY'S CLOUD-NATIVE SECRET MANAGEMENT (9 MINUTE READ)
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Pulumi ESC and External Secrets Operator enhance cloud-native secret management by securely managing and synchronizing sensitive data across Kubernetes clusters.
Microsoft's Profit Share Stake in OpenAI
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Now listen to this: Microsoft’s profit share stake in OpenAI is WILD—the big M gets 75% of ALL of OpenAI’s future profits, until the $13B it originally invested gets repaid. This means OpenAI has to generate $17.3B in net income before it can generate its own profits. As Jack Raines pointed out, onl
Two AI legends (and one famous AI “Doomer”) just won the Nobel Prize
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First, OpenAI raised the largest VC round in history, and now, two Godfathers of AI just won the Nobel Prize in Physics. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton developed the foundations for machine learning that all modern AI relies on.
The history of machine learning (in brief)
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1982: John Hopfield creates the “Hopfield network”, an AI system that mirrors the human brain with artificial "neurons" that can recall patterns like how we remember words and concepts. 1983-1985: Geoff Hinton creates the “Boltzmann machine”, which uses physics to identify common traits in large dat
OpenAI is worried Microsoft isn’t moving fast enough to supply it with enough computing power, so its planning to rent additional servers from Oracle at a datacenter in Texas that could power multiple big cities. Uber will release an AI assistant to “help drivers transition” to EVs. Amazon built its
1. Craving NVIDIA H100 performance, but NOT the price tag? DigitalOcean's GPU Droplets offer on-demand, virtualized GPUs for flexible, affordable AI development. 2. Hailuo AI, the company behind video model MiniMax, released an image to video model you can try here. 3. Eddy AI is a new free tool to
IS AGE REALLY A FACTOR IN TECH?
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Age doesn't matter in tech as long as individuals possess the necessary skills. While some tech giants are taking steps to address age diversity, there still needs to be systemic changes to combat ageism in tech.
From a computational perspective, time is not a fundamental coordinate but rather a reflection of the universe's computational processes. This idea is supported by the concept of computational irreducibility, which states that the only way to determine a system's future state is to trace through eac
THIS AI CAN AUTOMATE COMPLEX, MULTI-SYSTEM MARKETING WORKFLOWS WITH A SINGLE PROMPT (SPONSOR)
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The problem with most GTM automation - including a lot of the AI stuff that came out in the last two years - is that getting the automation to work is often harder than just doing the task manually. The solution? Use Bardeen to automate anything with a single prompt. Bardeen combines traditional pro
ON TIKTOK, POP CULTURE PREVAILS OVER NEWS AND POLITICS (2 MINUTE READ)
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While TikTok accounts focused on news and politics comprise less than 1% of those followed by U.S. adults, the platform is emerging as a news destination. About 50% of followed accounts are influencers and creators, with only 10% sharing content related to politics and news. Despite the low percenta
INFLUENCERS ARE POSTING LESS FASHION CONTENT THIS YEAR (2 MINUTE READ)
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There has been a 14% decrease in fashion content posted by influencers in 2024 compared to the previous year. This decline coincides with a significant shift towards video content, with video views increasing by 28% across regions and a 63% rise in views of fashion-related videos on Instagram. Influ
EFFECTIVE INTERNATIONAL BRAND NAMES (4 MINUTE READ)
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Successful international brand names are under 4 syllables, easy to pronounce, and free of long consonant or vowel sequences. Avoid culture-specific meanings and names that need translation. Effective logos should align with the brand's purpose, especially in Eastern markets where visuals hold great
DOLLAR A DAY IN ACTION: PROVEN STRATEGIES TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT AND SALES (11 MINUTE READ)
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The Dollar-a-Day tactic is where brands allocate $1 daily to test ads on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. The key advantage is identifying high-performing ads before scaling, making it suitable for those with limited budgets. It typically takes 2-3 days to gather enough data to evaluate the ad'
Supernormal streamlines meeting notes, prep, and insights. It integrates with Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, providing features such as in-meeting agendas, task tracking, and automatic transcription. Users can also sync notes with Salesforce and Asana, allowing actionable follow-ups.
TALL UPDATES COMING TO SHORTS (3 MINUTE READ)
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YouTube Shorts is extending the maximum video length on October 15 from 60 seconds to 3 minutes. The update includes new templates for easier content creation, the ability to remix existing YouTube videos directly, and the introduction of Google DeepMind's Veo for unique video backgrounds. Users wil
The last day of Product Drive takes place today with speakers like Anthony Pierri, Wes Bush, and David Pereira covering topics on GTM strategy, product analytics, and growth. Replays of past talks are available for free.
THE POWER OF PASSIONS: TAPPING INTO CONSUMERS' EMOTIONAL BONDS (3 MINUTE READ)
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92% of purchasing decisions are driven by emotion. Three-quarters of people surveyed across eight markets say engaging in their passions is a part of their identity. Marketers should focus on segmenting audiences by their interests (ie. music, food, travel, and sports), rather than traditional demog
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF RANKING VARIABILITY (8 MINUTE READ)
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Search result variability increased for non-branded and location-based keywords after Google's March 2024 Core Update. Certain industries, like legal services and restaurants, show more regional competition in search rankings, while national brands like Yelp and Liberty Mutual see fluctuating perfor
REPLIT'S PATH TO PRODUCT-MARKET FIT—THE $1 BILLION SIDE PROJECT (17 MINUTE READ)
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Amjad Masad's Replit evolved from a side project into a billion-dollar startup by addressing a need for real-time collaborative coding in a web browser. Initially targeting students and educators, Replit later expanded its user base with AI-powered tools like Ghostwriter and Replit Agent, contributi
INSTACART ADDS GAMES, PERSONALIZED COUPONS TO ITS SMART CARTS (2 MINUTE READ)
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Instacart is adding gamification, location-based coupons, and 'aisle-aware' advertising formats.
SMALL BUSINESSES ARE GETTING CREATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA—AND DRIVING FOOT TRAFFIC (5 MINUTE READ)
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Small businesses are leaning into viral humor and employee-led content on TikTok to gain customers from miles away.
LESSONS FROM TUPPERWARE'S SELF-INFLICTED DEMISE (8 MINUTE READ)
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Tupperware's downfall stems from complacency, resistance to change, and a failure to adapt to evolving customer preferences.
AI Pioneers Honored with Nobel
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John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on artificial neural networks. Their research revolutionized machine learning, enabling computers to process information in ways similar to the human brain. This breakthrough laid the f
Elon Musk "Do NOT Trust Sam Altman" | SHOCKING INTERVIEW
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Elon Musk discusses the rapid advancement of AI, predicting its imminent ability to create short films and personalized videos. He expresses both excitement and concern about AI's growing power, assigning a 10-20% chance of 'annihilation.' Musk criticizes Sam Altman and OpenAI for abandoning its ope