:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Group of Fools By @cryptohayes [ 6 Min read ] Analyzing the dollar-yen exchange … Read more
An abbreviated version of this post appeared on The New Stack on March 26th, 2024. Businesses aiming to maximize their data assets are adopting scalable, flexible, and unified data storage and analytics approaches. This trend is driven by enterprise architects tasked with crafting infrastructures that align with evolving business demands. A Modern Datalake architecture addresses … Read more
:::info Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. ::: The dollar-yen exchange rate is the most important macroeconomic indicator. In my last essay, “The Easy Button,” … Read more
Hi, I’d like to share with us an old note I’ve written back in the 2018 about memes and their importance on public opinion and well-being of people, especially younger generations. I have written it back in high school, where I studied computer science, and few months after getting out of mental hospital due to … Read more
The advent of artificial intelligence has caused a creative revolution in content production. As per a study done by Gartner in 2023, an astonishingly 30% of large companies’ outbound marketing messages are now generated via AI. Workflows can be made efficient, creativity can be boosted, and tangible results can be produced simply because the potential … Read more
“The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.” Mark Weiser Ubiquitous Computing We begin with Mark Weiser, an American computer scientist who coined the term “ubiquitous computing” in 1988. His ideas profoundly influenced the world of computer science. Ubiquitous computing, … Read more
Introduction to AWS Services Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the leading cloud computing platforms offering a broad set of computing, storage, database, analytics and deployment services. These services help startups move faster, lower IT costs, and scale their product when needed. Within the extensive range of services offered by AWS, the ones I … Read more
It is far more expensive to find a new customer than it is to keep an existing one. Harvard Business Review determined that better customer retention rates can increase profits by up to 95% – and that’s as simple as making customers happy. So, how do you go about retaining customers? There are many different … Read more
In the evolving landscape of finance, cryptocurrencies and open banking have marked significant milestones as paradigms of innovation. Both domains extensively harness technological advancements and champion data transparency, setting the stage for a synergistic interplay. This exploration delves into the integration of open banking within the cryptocurrency sector, showcases tangible instances of their convergence, and … Read more
Cybersecurity professionals today hold the baton of imperative jobs in this tech-driven world. The importance of cybersecurity cannot simply be overstated as cyber threats become more common and sophisticated. This brings us to the question: is cyber security a good career choice in 2024? The demand for cyber security is witnessing steady growth on the … Read more
The Next Leap in AI If you thought GPT-4 was impressive, buckle up because GPT-5 is set to blow your mind. GPT-4 has already pushed the boundaries of natural language processing (NLP) with its unparalleled ability to understand and generate human-like text. But GPT-5? It’s poised to transcend those boundaries, taking AI capabilities to an … Read more
While data breaches and security threats loom, innovative and robust authentication security mechanisms become the need of the hour. The best business strategy in today’s modern landscape is to please your customers. And when you’re delivering services online, it all depends on how your customers are treated at your platform, how their data is managed, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Pinelopi Papalampidi, Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh; (2) Frank Keller, Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh; (3) Mirella Lapata, Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Related … Read more
Brief Update Building on the foundation of innovation detailed in my previous articles (BAMK – Pioneering the Nakamoto Dollar on Bitcoin, Bitcoin’s First Synthetic Dollar – The $NUSD by BAMK, and Nakamoto Dollar – BAMK Paper), BAMK has made significant strides with NUSD, the Nakamoto Dollar which we’ll look at below. But first, some numbers: … Read more
Have you really thought about empathy? What does empathy mean to you? Is your ability to judge empathy different from your ability to be empathetic? This article will challenge you to consider these questions as I compare the empathetic conversation capabilities of 2 major LLMs and the empathy and AI identification capabilities of 5 LLMs. … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Silei Xu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {silei@cs.stanford.edu}; (2) Shicheng Liu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {shicheng@cs.stanford.edu}; (3) Theo Culhane, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA {tculhane@cs.stanford.edu}; (4) Elizaveta Pertseva, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA, {pertseva@cs.stanford.edu}; (5) Meng-Hsi Wu, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Silei Xu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {silei@cs.stanford.edu}; (2) Shicheng Liu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {shicheng@cs.stanford.edu}; (3) Theo Culhane, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA {tculhane@cs.stanford.edu}; (4) Elizaveta Pertseva, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA, {pertseva@cs.stanford.edu}; (5) Meng-Hsi Wu, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Silei Xu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {silei@cs.stanford.edu}; (2) Shicheng Liu, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA with equal contribution {shicheng@cs.stanford.edu}; (3) Theo Culhane, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA {tculhane@cs.stanford.edu}; (4) Elizaveta Pertseva, Computer Science Department, Stanford University Stanford, CA, {pertseva@cs.stanford.edu}; (5) Meng-Hsi Wu, … Read more
This blog aims to help developers upgrade their projects from CodeIgniter 2 to CodeIgniter 4. Upgrading lets you access new features, better performance, and stronger security. We’ll give clear instructions and code examples to make the transition smooth. Whether you’re experienced or new to CodeIgniter, this guide has what you need to upgrade your projects … Read more
We all have a treasure trove of old photos passed down from our parents, grandparents, and so on. Often, these photos are in black and white, and sometimes, we wish to bring them to life in color. There are numerous websites online where you can achieve this with just a few clicks right in your … Read more
Engage! Exploring Technologies of the Final Frontier Cutting-edge technologies are shaping our world, yet a lot has been lost to the complexities of their development. So, I decided to write a trilogy that would simplify the understanding of these emerging technologies that are shaping our future. 1 – The Collective loves Data: How Big Data … Read more
As you know, I am an author of the PerfectPixel browser extension. Recently, I transferred it from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3, and during the process, re-architected the messaging system due to the changes made in the new messaging API. The challenge is that the messaging protocol has a message size limit now, so we … Read more
Only 2 in 5 startups are profitable, according to a recent survey. An MVP (minimum viable product) significantly increases the chances of a startup’s profitability as it allows such businesses to collect early user feedback without spending the entire budget on an app with complete functionality. With MVP, you can build an app with basic … Read more
A bulldozer has just two functions, for moving or breaking things. All the versatility of a bulldozer revolves around this. No matter how good a bulldozer is at carrying out its task, it won’t excel and acquire new capabilities like building or molding. If a bulldozer faces a harder challenge it cannot solve within its … Read more
As an Automation enthusiast exploring the realm of software testing, I’ve traversed various tools and frameworks aimed at enhancing test automation processes. Because as the landscape of software testing continues to evolve, the demand for efficient and reliable test automation solutions has never been higher. Among these, ==Cypress and Keploy== emerge as standout solutions, each … Read more
Wikipedia: In computer programming, the strategy pattern (also known as the policy pattern) is a behavioral software design pattern that enables an algorithm’s behavior to be selected at runtime. For the first time, a Wikipedia definition in an IT context makes sense to me. Nonetheless, we’ll be discussing the strategy pattern in this article and … Read more
Introduction As software developers, we all write lots and lots of lines of code while building an application. However, to ensure that each and every component works perfectly in the software, we really need to do some unit testing. This ensures proper functionality and reliable product performance. This testing of individual components is known as … Read more