Month: April 2024

What Is the Technology Supercycle?

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At SXSW this year, Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute, once again delivered a session as a lighthouse in the “technology supercycle” reshaping our world. Webb, a renowned author and professor at NYU Stern School of Business, shared key insights from the 17th Annual Technology Trends Report in an enlightening one-hour session. Despite … Read more

What Daylight Are We Saving? Time Data Series

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Welcome to Daylight Savings Recovery Week – a period of days when most of the world expresses shock, dismay, despair, and the other 5 stages of grief about waking up an hour early and generally being cranky. Like so many things in 2024, the act of saving daylight (whatever that might actually mean) has become … Read more

Step Towards Sci-Fi: AI and BCI Insights From SXSW

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Imagine we’re stepping into a sci-fi movie, but it’s real life. That’s the vibe at SXSW sessions, where tomorrow’s ideas feel like they’re unfolding today. In one of the first talks I caught at SXSW this year, Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, the big boss at MIT Technology Review, laid out a list of ten tech breakthroughs. She’s … Read more

Mastering Product Engagement: Amplifying Interaction Through Strategic Marketing (Part I)

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Maintaining user attention has become more challenging than ever, however, companies can take different steps to engage their audience. Drawing from my experience in marketing, I have seen what works and what doesn’t, which ultimately determines the success of a product. Businesses can amplify the interaction between users and their tech products by leveraging strategic … Read more

Samsung says Bixby’s still not dead

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Are you there, Bixby? | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Bixby’s not dead yet, apparently. A Samsung executive tells CNBC that the company is “working so hard” to equip its voice assistant with AI features, suggesting that the company sees the likes of Gemini as competition — not a replacement. That’s good to … Read more

TikTok is bringing its dedicated STEM feed to Europe

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As TikTok continues to face increased pressure in the U.S. and the U.K., the company is signaling its commitment to fostering educational content on its app. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s expanding its dedicated STEM feed across Europe, starting in the U.K. and Ireland, after first launching it in the U.S. last year. … Read more

Using C# To Delete Documents From MongoDB

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In my recent blogs, I’ve covered many of the basics of working with MongoDB from C#. I highly suggest you check out how you can perform filtering of documents from MongoDB in C# since it will be a stepping stone before we get into deleting. In this article, I’ll cover how to delete documents from … Read more

The best deals on MacBooks right now

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Some of the latest M3 MacBooks are on sale, and you can find great discounts on older models, too. | Photo: Dan Seifert / The Verge Apple sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes and price points. The offerings start with the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air from 2020 … Read more

Code Smell 244 – Incomplete Error Information and How to Fix It

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You show an error and provide no useful information TL;DR: Help yourself and others with correction information Problems Debugging and maintenance challenge. Fail Fast Principle violation Debugging complex situations. Solutions Add all the relevant information to solve the solution Context When you are reporting an error, either via an information text in the UI, by … Read more

Navigating the Unpredictable: Tools to Help You

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Imagine facing a big decision, the kind that can change the course of your life. Maybe it’s a risky job offer, a potential move, or starting a long-dreamed side hustle. You can feel the excitement, but also that nagging question: what are the chances it will actually work out? That’s where probabilistic thinking steps in. … Read more