The modern era of constant connection and instant communication has opened up new revenue mechanisms and alternative information-sharing models. Becoming an influencer, promoter, video journalist, creative, or online educator are all legitimate career opportunities, with hardly any barriers to entry. However, there are still some barriers to entry, which are harder to spot before entering … Read more
Building a SaaS product is hard. Acquiring paying customers for the software is harder – with the average customer acquisition costs (CAC) ranging from $239 to $1,450 per customer in the B2B space. Retaining those customers? Even more demanding. It’s frustrating to watch your SaaS brand bleed out customers after a few months, primarily after … Read more
Brand reputation is not only a characteristic of a company but it is a strategic resource that establishes the firm’s place within the competitive landscape. With the onset of technological advancements where information is circulated with the speed of lightning, there is a need for reputation management. It helps in brand recall due to positive … Read more
Apache Kafka provides schema management capabilities through the Schema Registry, including various levels of compatibility. In this article, we will discuss three types of transitive compatibility: BACKWARDTRANSITIVE, FORWARDTRANSITIVE, and FULL_TRANSITIVE. Additionally, we will analyze their pros, cons, and provide code examples. BACKWARD_TRANSITIVE Description Backward transitive compatibility means that a new version of the schema must … Read more
If you’re trying to build a high-scale application in the cloud, sometimes it’s easy assume you can just add more servers or let the platform sort itself out. However, there’re very subtle pitfalls which can derail your efforts significantly. In recent years, I have come across a recurring set of often surprising issues with major consequences. In this article, we will walk through frequent pitfalls, share some real-world stories and provide practical suggestions on how to approach them. “Everything fails, all the time.” —Werner Vogels (CTO, Amazon) 1. … Read more
As BTC surpasses the $100,000 milestone, cryptocurrency has once again captured mainstream attention, attracting an influx of new users into the market, and making the selection of sound investment opportunities a key concern. In recent weeks, platform tokens, led by BNB and MX, have performed notably well, reigniting interest across the sector. The market narrative … Read more
Think back to those days when you met the love of your life. The feeling was mutual. The world seemed like a better place, and you were on an exciting journey with your significant other. You were both “all-in” as you made plans for a life together. Life was amazing … until it wasn’t. When … Read more
December 2024’s rally saw Bitcoin breaking the $108,000 barrier for the first time ever. Although this historic milestone saw a pullback, BTC maintained its position above $95K as investor sentiment remained bullish. This is mainly because fundamental forces drove this rally instead of just hype. In fact, the domino effect of Bitcoin’s rise rippled through … Read more
The Internet is a gargantuan system, reaching over the last 50 years a scale so massive that it can barely be mapped. At the center of this colossus, however, is a group of humble but mighty protocols, known collectively as the Internet protocol suite or TCP/IP, which form the bedrock of the Internet as we … Read more
Artificial intelligence has become an essential part of our digital lives, but for many users, these tools still feel limited. While they excel in general tasks like answering questions or summarizing information, they struggle to adapt to the unique and personal context of our day-to-day activities. This raises a question that has long been overlooked: … Read more
A recent Harvard study (see full paper) reveals a chilling milestone in the evolution of cyber threats: AI-driven phishing campaigns are now as effective as human experts. This marks a significant escalation in the sophistication, scalability, and success rates of online scams. Breaking Down the Study Researchers conducted four distinct phishing scenarios: Traditional phishing emails … Read more
Today, I want to share something that has genuinely changed the way I approach learning, working, and even managing my day-to-day life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a fresh perspective, then this video is for you. Let me introduce you to AI prompts that can transform your life. Each one … Read more
SINGAPORE, Singapore, January 8th, 2025/Chainwire/–COTI Agents has launched its advanced AI Agent platform, becoming the first AI project on the expanding COTI Network ecosystem. COTI Agents enable users to not only launch, but also train and even trade AI agents with a few clicks. As data privacy is a growing issue within the AI industry, … Read more
LONDON, United Kingdom, January 8th, 2025/Chainwire/–aiPump, a no-code platform for the creation and deployment of AI Agents in the blockchain space, has been listed on KuCoin as the exchange’s first AI token listing of 2025. This development positions AIPUMP as a competitor to VIRTUALS on the Solana blockchain, highlighting its innovative approach to tokenized AI … Read more
Monoliths and microservices are two basic approaches to building applications. Some people consider them to be legacy and modern, respectively. But this is not quite right. Choosing between them is a very complex question, with both having their pros and cons. Most new applications do not need to be microservices from the very beginning. It … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 8, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law in 2002, President Washington delivered the first State of the Union Address in New York City in 1790, … Read more
While everyone else is hoping that 2025 will be a better year than those earlier this decade, I suggest that you think more about 2030… And I know what you might be thinking… I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions, Jonathan. I’ve disappointed myself with pass/fail goals too many times in the past. My current … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, January 7th, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–Security Risk Advisors today announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats. … Read more
Last Friday I caught up with a colleague and a friend whom I have never met in person, but only online and he asked about crypto safety, which led me write this Blog. The conversation started casually enough, but then we delved into the world of cryptocurrency security, I found myself sharing a rather unconventional … Read more
When dealing with week numbering issues across different regions or cultures, standardization challenges often arise. For instance, Christian traditions typically consider Sunday as the first day of the week. Programming languages also have their own conventions—some start counting weeks from week 0, while others start from week 1. For data analysts, inconsistencies in standards can … Read more
I am Boris Dobretsov, and this is the fifth part of a series Understanding Parallel Programming: A Guide for Beginners. If you haven’t read the first four parts, have a look at Understanding Parallel Programming: A Guide for Beginners, Understanding Parallel Programming: A Guide for Beginners, Part II, Understanding Threads to Better Manage Threading in iOS, Understanding Parallel Programming: … Read more
I have spent over six years working in the marketing aspect of cryptocurrencies. I currently run a Generis marketing agency that specializes in Web3; we have seen everything the industry has to offer, from the best times to the worst. Along the way, we have talked to the leaders of the crypto world, worked with … Read more
Preface Setting up a dual-boot system on a PC typically requires installing Windows first and then Linux. This sequence is recommended because Windows tends to overwrite the bootloader (like GRUB) during its installation, which can complicate a pre-existing Linux setup. However, I successfully reversed the process—installing Windows after Linux—by employing a series of workarounds. In … Read more
Traditional ad spend can drain your startup’s finances faster than you can say “malware attack.” But who says you need a massive budget to make a massive impact? In the cybersecurity marketing world, “hacking” is all about creative shortcuts and lean strategies that let you punch well above your weight. Below are seven low-cost (yet … Read more
First, we will see what Redis is and its usages as well as why it is suitable for modern complex microservice applications. We will talk about how Redis supports storing multiple data formats for different purposes through its modules. Next, we will see how Redis as an in-memory database can persist data and recover from … Read more
Everyday around 0.4 Zettabytes of data (equivalent to 402.74 million Petabytes or 402.74 billion Gigabytes) is generated, which is an astonishing fact to learn. This data can be generated through different sources and in different categories across many organizations. Organizations can use this large amount of data to try to understand customer behavior or usage … Read more
When a startup decides to hire a programmer, it’s a bit like trying to win the heart of a Hollywood star. Competing in the game are large corporations with bottomless wallets, well-known brands, and free cappuccinos at every corner. And you? You have burning enthusiasm and a billion-dollar idea (in theory). But don’t rush to … Read more
The integration of LLMs with voice capabilities has created new opportunities in personalized customer interactions. This guide will walk you through setting up a local LLM server that supports two-way voice interactions using Python, Transformers, Qwen2-Audio-7B-Instruct, and Bark. Prerequisites Before we begin, you’ll have the following installed: Python: Version 3.9 or higher. PyTorch: For running … Read more
Meta sparked outrage on Boxing Day when Connor Hayes, VP of Product for Generative AI, told the Financial Times the company plans to embed AI personas deeper into Facebook and Instagram. Hayes painted a future where bots would coexist alongside real users, and “be able to generate and share content powered by AI on the … Read more
Expertise Delivered Backend, Data Science & QA Industry Insurance Our client, One of the biggest insurance brokers in the United States, has over 25 years of experience. They offer services at over 40+ locations that include auto, motorcycle, boat, life, health, pets, and other insurance services. As an insurance broker, our client also conducts underwriting … Read more