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LogRocket Blog
3 months ago
UX design

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.
The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]
LogRocket Blog
3 months ago
UX design

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.
The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

Prototyping for Apple's Vision Pro AR headset

1. Utilize an iterative approach to prototyping for AR headsets to ensure the user experience meets the needs of the user.
2. Incorporate both physical and digital prototypes to test out a variety of user experiences and ensure the AR headset works in the way users expect.
3. Use the testing results to inform the design of the AR headset and create an experience that is both intuitive and engaging. [ more ]
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

A video every interaction designer should watch

Douglas Engelbart was way ahead of his time in many ways, and the computer world has been catching up with his vision ever since.He is the inventor of the foundations of human-computer interaction, which is still at the core of experience design.Here are some of the most important facts that can be drawn from this historic event:
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Joshwcomeau
10 months ago
UX design

Animated Pride Flags

1. Pride flags are an important symbol of the LGBTQIA+ community and can be used to show support and solidarity.
2. The number of pride flags continues to grow with more symbols being created to represent the diversity of the community.
3. Animation can be used to create a visual representation of pride flags, providing a unique way to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. [ more ]
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

Navigating the AI revolution: how designers can stay competitive

1. Good customer service is essential for building a successful business and retaining customer loyalty. It should be a top priority for any business to ensure that customers feel valued and appreciated.
2. Technology is a great tool to help businesses deliver excellent customer service. By leveraging the power of automation, businesses can streamline processes and create an efficient customer service system.
3. Understanding customer expectations is critical for delivering great customer service. By learning more about customer needs and preferences, businesses can [ more ]
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LogRocket Blog
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.
The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]
application
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The fall and fall of Grand Designs' saddest home - and the marriage it helped end

When Edward and Hazel Short put their life savings into building their fantasy home on the coast, they hoped it would change their lives for the better and give their two children a fabulous childhood.Instead, more than 10 years on the luxury house is up for sale, the couple's marriage is over and millionaire Mr Short is still paying off some of the money he borrowed for the ambitious building project.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Accelerating Product Development with Chakra UI Library in Next.js Projects with TypeScript

In today's fast-paced development landscape, efficiency and speed are crucial factors when it comes to shipping high-quality products.Building user interfaces (UIs) that are visually appealing, responsive, and accessible often demands significant time and effort.However, with the emergence of powerful UI libraries like Chakra UI, developers can streamline their workflow and expedite the development process.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Yahoo Advertising Launches High Attention Pre-Bid Segments Powered by Adelaide

Yahoo advertising today (June 13th, 2023) announced an integration with Adelaide, a pioneer in attention metrics, to introduce high-attention pre-bid segments through the Yahoo DSP.This global solution, driven by Adelaide's market-leading attention metric, promises to simplify the application of attention metrics for advertisers, helping them achieve strong business outcomes.
Minchin
10 months ago
Python

Selecting a Code of Conduct for My Software Projects

Towards the end of 2011 (in the depths of Covid...), I started thinking about adding a code of conduct to my open source software projects.Github recommends adding one, somewhat similiar to how they recommend including a software license.In trying to pick a code of conduct (for my projects), it seems helpful to remember the "community", as such, is often basically me, short (in length) is generally better, and just about anything can be weaponized by bad faith actors.
New Relic
10 months ago
DevOps

Integrate Top Open Source Logging Tools with New Relic

As your applications grow in size and complexity, managing logs becomes increasingly challenging.Open source logging tools can help you manage your logs, whether you're implementing a fully customized open source solution or combining open source tools with observability tools like New Relic.In this blog post, you'll learn about some of the top open source logging tools, how they can help expand observability across your stack, and how you can combine them with New Relic to maximize observability and logging across your stack.
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competition
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Fighting for Life by Isabel Hardman; Critical by Dr Julia Grace Patterson reviews is the NHS really on its last legs?

What must it have been like to be there at the birth of the NHS on 5 July 1948?For some, it would have hardly affected their health (although it may have improved their bank balance) because, as Isabel Hardman points out in her terrific book, the problem before what was termed the appointed day hadn't been poor health facilities, but lack of access to them.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Deadnaming Children Would Be Allowed Under School Policy

For almost two years, the province of New Brunswick has had a policy that required teachers to use the preferred names and genders of schoolchildren.But under a new policy introduced by the provincial leader, Premier Blaine Higgs, teachers must get the permission of parents if the child is under the age of 16.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Deadnaming Children Would Be Allowed Under School Policy

For almost two years, the province of New Brunswick has had a policy that required teachers to use the preferred names and genders of schoolchildren.But under a new policy introduced by the provincial leader, Premier Blaine Higgs, teachers must get the permission of parents if the child is under the age of 16.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Prem Lge 2021-22 revenues up 12% to $6.9bn

Premier League club revenues rose by 12% to a record £5.5 billion ($6.96 billion) in the 2021-22 season as European football capitalised on fans returning to stadiums after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis from Deloitte.In its Annual Review of Football Finance, Deloitte's Sports Business Group said the "big-five" leagues in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France had a combined 10% rise in revenues -- with Spain's LaLiga rising 11% to €3.3 billion ($3.57 billion) while France's Ligue 1 shot up 26% to €2 billion.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Nations League finals - everything you need to know

The domestic season may be over but there is still plenty of football coming your way this summer, starting with this month's Nations League finals.The biennial international tournament, contested by European nations, is into its third iteration, with the remaining four sides gathering in the Netherlands to decide the winner.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Kader Kohou taking steps toward becoming reliable playmaker for his second season

MIAMI GARDENS - Last season, Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou, as an undrafted rookie from Texas A&M-Commerce, learned how to survive in the NFL.He started 13 games, and despite often playing with a cast on his right hand to protect an injured thumb and battling an oblique injury, he ended with 72 tackles, one interception, 10 passes defended and one forced fumble.
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Design Milk
10 months ago
Design

Rivian Wants to Redesign EV Shopping Into an Inviting Space

"Disruptive" is thrown reflexively and regularly when discussing electric vehicles' impact upon automotive manufacturing, fuel efficiency, mobility technologies, and ultimately how we drive.But alongside these developing changes, the public's expectations related to the car shopping experience is also evolving, one veering away from the haggle and hassle of dealership-oriented car buying of yesteryear.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

These Apple AirTag Metal Carabiners Deliver Unrivaled Security and Style - Yanko Design

Losing possessions, trivial or significant, is a universal experience - one that often incites stress and despair.Enter Apple's AirTags: simple, powerful devices designed to track and locate missing items.However, despite their efficacy, the AirTags' rather plain aesthetic leaves something to be desired.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Health

Are masks for the birds? We field reader queries about this new stage of the pandemic

A gull picks up a discarded protective face mask from the shoreline in the marina on August 11, 2020 in Dover, England.Leon Neal/Getty Images How many COVID tests should I keep on hand?Can I toss my masks?Should I still be afraid of long COVID?These are a few of the questions you sent us when we asked what's on your mind in this new stage of the pandemic.
Stack Abuse
10 months ago
Python

Handling Duplicate Values in a Pandas DataFrame

Introduction
As a data analyst, it is our responsibility to ensure data integrity to obtain accurate and trustworthy insights.Data cleansing plays a vital role in this process, and duplicate values are among the most common issues data analysts encounter.Duplicate values can potentially misrepresent insights.
Stack Abuse
10 months ago
Python

How to Check if a String is Empty or None in Python

Introduction
In Python, it's often important to check whether a string is empty or None before performing operations on it.This can prevent unexpected errors and make your code more robust.But what is the most efficient and Pythonic way to do this?And what potential pitfalls should you watch out for?
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

Do Insects Feel Joy and Pain?

In the early 1990s, when I was a Ph.D. student at the Free University of Berlin modeling the evolution of bee color perception, I asked a botany professor for some advice about flower pigments.I wanted to know the degrees of freedom that flowers have in producing colors to signal to bees.He replied, rather furiously, that he was not going to engage in a discussion with me, because I worked in a neurobiological laboratory where invasive procedures on live honeybees were performed.
Running on Real Food
10 months ago
Everyday cooking

Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

This vegan Thin Mint cookie recipe is easy to make with 8 ingredients, gluten-free and tastes just like the original!Introduction
These vegan Thin Mints are so good it's hard to believe you can make them at home with just a handful of simple ingredients.They feature a crisp chocolate cookie coated in minty chocolate, just like the original.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Everyday cooking

Cocktail of the week: Lucy Wong's old Cuban recipe | The good mixer

Originally created in 2001 by Audrey Saunders, founder of the Pegu Club in New York City, the old Cuban is essentially a mojito with extra sass.Our twist on it uses Chinese five-spice bitters, so if you can get hold of a bottle, use that instead of the Angostura we are a Hong Kong-inspired cocktail bar, after all.
Running on Real Food
10 months ago
Everyday cooking

Summer Quinoa Salad with Fruit, Chickpeas, Corn and Fresh Herbs

A healthy and refreshing, summer quinoa salad recipe that's packed with flavour and fresh summer ingredients and easy to make in less than 30 minutes.Introduction
This healthy quinoa summer salad features tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, corn, nectarine and fresh herbs for a delicious combination of fresh summer flavours.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Metro's new downtown tracks can speed up your travel. Here's what to know

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Anyone who rides Metro regularly is used to waiting for a train - just not for three years.That's how much extra time it's taken Metro to finish the 1.9-mile Regional Connector, which opens Friday with three new stations to downtown Los Angeles.The main significance of the new line isn't the extra stations, however; it's the two major holes in the Metro system that the Regional Connector's tracks plug.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sunak's pledge to clear asylum backlog on course to fail as system cost hits 3.6bn

Rishi Sunak's pledge to clear a backlog of asylum decisions by the end of this year is on course to fail after the annual cost of Britain's asylum system hit 3.6bn, a watchdog has revealed.The National Audit Office (NAO) said Home Office officials had internally warned that the pledge is in doubt, with urgent action required as costs soared amid an accommodation crisis, unrealistic targets, staffing issues and highly uncertain assumptions made by the government.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

World's last gas-lit cinema' ready to reopen after 2m restoration

A gem of a picture house which is reopening its doors after a 4 million restoration is thought to be the last remaining gas-lit cinema in the world.The 109-year-old Hyde Park Picture House, in Leeds, is one of the oldest in the UK.And its refurbishment means that its nine gas lights will be lit for every screening once it opens again on Friday June 30.
ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

New Deadline for USPTO's RFC on Establishing Community Outreach and Regional Offices - ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

"To foster and expand a 'vibrant and inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem supported by intellectual property across the United States,' the USPTO is asking stakeholders to weigh in on 16 total questions in its RFC."The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday republished its Request for Comments (RFC) on the establishment of an additional USPTO Regional Office in the southeast region and four new community outreach offices.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

New Deadline for USPTO's RFC on Establishing Community Outreach and Regional Offices

"To foster and expand a 'vibrant and inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem supported by intellectual property across the United States,' the USPTO is asking stakeholders to weigh in on 16 total questions in its RFC."The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday republished its Request for Comments (RFC) on the establishment of an additional USPTO Regional Office in the southeast region and four new community outreach offices.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Darko Rajakovic sounds like an ideal Raptors coach at introduction

The Toronto Raptors may have stunned a good chunk of their fanbase when they hired their next head coach, as they chose former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic over names like Sergio Scariolo and Kenny Atkinson that dominated the early stages of the process.Rajakovic's main selling point is the fact that he is a masterful developer of young players.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

How Christie and Trump's Friendship Flourished, Then Deteriorated

Their friendship began after an introduction through Donald J. Trump's sister.It ended nearly 20 years later, when Mr. Trump refused to concede the 2020 election to Joseph R. Biden Jr.In between, Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, and Mr. Trump had a relationship that could be genuinely warm, with chats about politics and current events, and at other times transactional.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Tech industry

The U.S.' top general reflects on the changing face of war, 79 years after D-Day

U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley salutes during a D-Day anniversary ceremony at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France on Tuesday.Thomas Padilla/AP President Biden's top military adviser says the U.S. has resolved that people not computers should continue making life-or-death decisions in war.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Robert Kennedy Jr., With Musk, Pushes Right-Wing Ideas and Misinformation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a scion of one of the country's most famous Democratic families, on Monday dived into the full embrace of a host of conservative figures who eagerly promoted his long-shot primary challenge to President Biden.For more than two hours, Mr. Kennedy participated in an online audio chat on Twitter with the platform's increasingly rightward-leaning chief executive, Elon Musk.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Senate committee urges Cannabis Act overhaul to address exclusion of First Nations | CBC News

The federal health minister should amend the 2018 Cannabis Act to recognize First Nations' right to govern the possession, sale and distribution of cannabis on their lands, a Senate committee says.In a report tabled Wednesday afternoon, the standing Senate committee on Indigenous Peoples says many problems identified before legalization remain unaddressed, with some First Nations still blocked from the lucrative industry.
MLB Trade Rumors
10 months ago
Major League Baseball

Nevada Senate Votes In Favor Of A's Stadium Plan; Vote Moves To State Assembly

On Tuesday afternoon, the Nevada State Senate voted 13-8 in favor of the A's proposal for roughly $380MM in public funding to construct a stadium in Las Vegas.Jacob Solis, Sean Golonka and Tabitha Mueller of the Nevada Independent were among those to cover the news.It's a notable hurdle cleared for A's ownership.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

MA lawmakers debate rent control as agents push for new construction

As with the rest of the nation, the state of Massachusetts is looking for solutions to temper inventory shortages and high housing costs.While state lawmakers are currently debating rent control legislation as one potential answer to the issue, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) is advocating to increase housing construction instead, according to reporting by the Massachusetts' State House News Service.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

National Care Service could be launched on NHS 80th anniversary in 2028, report says

A new National Care Service (NCS) could be launched on the 80th anniversary of the NHS but there is no quick fix for our social care emergency, a report has said.A 10-year government spending commitment would be required with a promise to increase real terms funding for adult social care by a significant percentage each year, the report from The Fabian Society think tank said.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

National Care Service could be launched on NHS 80th anniversary, report says

A new National Care Service (NCS) could be launched on the 80th anniversary of the NHS but there is no quick fix for our social care emergency, a report has said.A 10-year Government spending commitment would be required with a promise to increase real terms funding for adult social care by a significant percentage each year, the report from The Fabian Society think tank said.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

Universities accused of hiding student suicide attempts behind GDPR

1. Universities are accused of using GDPR as an excuse to withhold information on student suicide attempts.
2. Concerns have been raised that universities may be attempting to conceal their responsibility for student welfare and mental health.
3. Student mental health is a growing concern that should be addressed more openly and transparently by universities. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

Neverwinter exclusive: artist Greg Rutkowski reflects on 10 years of D&D magic

(Image credit: Gearbox / Wizards of the Coast LLC)
Neverwinter is ten years old, and I can't quite believe it; this was one of the first free-to-play MMORPGs on console and it remains a must-play.Dungeons & Dragons' innovative role-player game proved free-play games could succeed.It helped that Neverwinter was supported by the deep lore and writing of D&D and the Forgotten Realms, but also the kind of epic art and visual magic that tabletop gamers had come to love.
AdExchanger
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Predictive Modeling At Scale For The Next Era of Addressability | AdExchanger

If you scan the ad tech headlines, you'd assume artificial intelligence (AI) offers the solution to every challenge facing today's brands and agencies.Even if marketers understand how the hype machine works, many are still willing to buy into the smoke and mirrors, especially when it comes to the power of AI to cure what ails them (e.g., the deprecation of third-party cookies and the loss of other previously relied-upon industry identifiers).
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Adludio to be Joined by Digital Advertising Leaders at Cannes 2023 to Discuss AI's Future at the Festival - ExchangeWire.com

Adludio, the global AI-powered platform delivering attention-led and data-driven mobile advertising, will be joined by industry leaders on Wednesday, 21st June at 2 pm CEST aboard the at Cannes 2023, in an exclusive discussion on the future of AI for advertisers and the impact it will have on the festival.
AdExchanger
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Snowflake Breaks Into Retail Media; Diverse-Owned Streaming Services Make A Pact | AdExchanger

Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up A Flurry Of Activity here.Will retail media ever flourish beyond garden walls?On Monday, Snowflake inked a partnership with Affinity Solutions, a company that sells purchase data for targeted advertising, so advertisers can access this data directly through Snowflake's platform.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

OnePlus Nord N30 5G review

Introduction
The Nord N30 5G is the latest entry in the Nord N line but is far from an unfamiliar device.The Nord N30 5G is actually the US device name for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite - an identical device meant for Europe and Asia that we've already reviewed.Digging a bit deeper, it is not hard to spot the similarities between the Nord N30 5G and the Realme 10 Pro.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Galaxy Z Flip4 vs. Find N2 Flip: Our long-term Flip review

Introduction
The world's best selling foldable smartphone form factor is the flip style.Oppo has joined the fray on the global scale this year with the international launch of the Find N2 Flip - a device that's very obviously meant to compete head-on with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip4, the latest iteration in the world's best selling foldable line.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

vivo X Flip review

Introduction
Is it foldables season at GSMArena or what?It sure feels like it is raining phones that bend in half left and right.We have here the X Flip, vivo's first attempt at a clamshell-style handset.No stranger to bendy phones, the company is at gen two of the phone-turns-tablet design, but the X Flip only now joins the likes of the Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr to battle for the hearts of smaller phone lovers.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Apple TV 4K will support FaceTime calls using your iPhone's camera

Today at its annual developer conference, Apple announced updates for all its various operating systems, and tvOS is one of them.With the upcoming tvOS 17, due to release sometime this fall, the Apple TV 4K is getting support for FaceTime.The new FaceTime app for tvOS will let you initiate calls directly from your Apple TV, or start calls on your iPhone or iPad and then hand them off to the Apple TV.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Independent reform group recommends expanding L.A. City Council to 25 members

(Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

For the past half-year, a small group of leading scholars has been quietly meeting to envision a less broken version of Los Angeles city government.The L.A. Governance Reform Project is an academic supergroup of sorts, with members from institutions across the region.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Working with Signals in Angular

At first, we should ask ourselves, why we want to change our pattern to signals?If we used the facade pattern and have our observables correctly implemented wouldn't it be unnecessary?In this article, we will go through the step-by-step refactoring logic to signal.Step-by-step refactoring with firstly refactoring the view In the most recent years, Angular gained a reputation of being a framework for the corporate world or big projects.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

When to Use Context API vs Redux in Your Next React Project

If someone would ask me, what's the most important piece of any website?My answer will always be the same.It's the state management.After all, it's the state that is deciding what users will see.Effective state management is a critical aspect of building robust web applications.In React, the two most popular options for managing state at a global level are Context API and Redux.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Mastering Modern Redux: An Updated Analysis with Code Examples for React Developers

Background by Christina Morillo | Edited by Author ©
Uncover the secrets of Modern Redux with Redux Toolkit and React-Redux hooks API: understand its elegance, address its challenges, and write superior code with real-life examples.Modernizing Redux with Redux Toolkit
Hello, folks!Redux, like many libraries in the dynamic world of JavaScript, has evolved significantly, and understanding how a technology has evolved would let you grasp better the reasons why a certain product followed a specific evolution.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

10 Common Mistakes in Angular Development: Avoiding Pitfalls

Introduction:Angular, a powerful JavaScript framework, has gained immense popularity among developers due to its robust features and ability to build scalable web applications.However, like any technology, Angular development comes with its own set of challenges.In this article, we will explore 10 common mistakes that developers often make while working with Angular and provide code examples to help you avoid these pitfalls.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Premier League leads European football market

The Premier League established itself as the leader in the European football market in the 2021-22 season, an annual financial report by Deloitte has shown.The English top tier's aggregate revenue of £5.5bn in 2021-22 was nearly double that of Spain's La Liga.The return of crowds to stadiums after the Covid-19 pandemic helped to grow revenues by 10% across Europe.
VentureBeat
10 months ago
Data science

Standard Fleet raises funding to expand fleet management platform for electric vehicles

Standard Fleet, a provider of fleet management solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that it has successfully raised $7 million in a seed funding round.The investment was led by UP2398 (founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar) and Canvas Ventures.It will enable Standard Fleet to expand its team and develop innovative tools, the company says.
TechRepublic
10 months ago
Information security

Hiring kit: Cryptographer

Hiring a cryptographer requires a comprehensive understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and the qualifications needed for success.
When recruiting for the position, it is important to create a job description that outlines the specific qualifications and experience in cryptography that are required for the role. [ more ]
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

'To Name the Bigger Lie' is an investigation of the nature of truth

In March 2020, Sarah Viren published an essay in The New York Times Magazine that arrested the attention of more than a million people.In it, she told the story of how her wife Marta like Viren, a professor at Arizona State University was anonymously accused of sexually harassing female students in 2019.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Accenture Makes a $3 Billion Bet on A.I.

Image Julie Sweet, Accenture's chief executive, said the consulting firm plans to double its A.I.-focused staff.Credit...F.Carter Smith/Bloomberg As the corporate world reckons with the impact that artificial intelligence may have on, well, everything, the consulting firm Accenture announced on Tuesday that it will invest $3 billion in the technology over the next three years.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

Here's How Hackers Steal Your Password and How You Can Create a Safer One

Every year the private digital security company NordPass publishes a list of the most popular passwords across 30 countries.And as always, the current list from 2022 also contains shockingly simple ones.The top five are: password, 123456, 123456789, guest and qwerty.Needless to say, these are weak passwordsbut what makes a good one?
Stack Abuse
10 months ago
Python

How to Remove Commas from a String in Python

Introduction
Among the many tasks you may encounter when manipulating strings in Python, one common requirement is to remove certain characters from a string - in this case, commas.Commas can be found in numerous contexts, like CSV files or number representations, and while they serve a useful purpose, there are instances where they can be inconvenient.
Medium
10 months ago
Data science

All Generative AI Sessions Coming to ODSC Europe

It seems like generative AI has been in the news almost every day for the last several months.With so much information and hot takes out there, it's hard to know what's really going on with this watershed technology.To help you get beyond the hype, we added a new generative AI track to ODSC Europe.Check out a few of the sessions included in this track below.
Stack Abuse
10 months ago
Python

Get Keys and Values from a Dictionary in Python

Introduction
A dictionary in Python is an essential and robust built-in data structure that allows efficient retrieval of data by establishing a relationship between keys and values.It is an unordered collection of key-value pairs, where the values are stored under a specific key rather than in a particular order.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G review

Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy A24 is probably the most affordable Samsung phone that makes sense getting.Unlike the A10 and A00 series, the Galaxy A20 lineup has produced some solid offers throughout the years, and the new A24 4G is shaping up as yet another one of those.If you are looking for an affordable phone with a fluid screen, good cameras, long-lasting battery life and an eye-catchy design - well, this is exactly what the Galaxy A24 offers.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Kaija Saariaho: 11 Essential Works

Kaija Saariaho, the poetic and powerful composer who died on Friday at 70, was also subtle and suggestive with words.Dazzling, different surfaces, tissues, textures, she wrote of an early work, in language that could describe her style over 40 years.Weights, gravity.To be blinded.Interpolations.Reflections.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Don't blame scientists for what went wrong with Covid ministers were the ones calling the shots | Devi Sridhar

As the Covid inquiry kicks off oral hearings today, we will once again debate what exactly happened in 2020 and 2021, and who is ultimately responsible for the decisions made.The government has already started to close in on scientists and point the finger at them for the poor response in the early stages of the pandemic.
@furbabygirl @malsimons @jessphillips Yeah, on socialist capitalism...
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Revealed: the full inside story of the Michelle Mone PPE scandal

On the sunny spring evening of 7 May 2020, in the lethal first wave of the Covid pandemic, the Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband, Douglas Barrowman, had themselves filmed for Instagram.Standing between the stone pillars at the front door of their mansion on the Isle of Man, they clapped for NHS staff, carers and other key workers, as they did weekly from different parts of their Ballakew estate.
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

Brexit: Food safety checks on EU imports still unknown

The food inspection team at Britain's biggest container port says the lack of clarity around post-Brexit checks on imported food puts them in a "difficult position".Paperwork for European food imports will be inspected from October, with physical checks following in January.The government says it is working on the inspection guidelines.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Sunak claimed the role of Covid hero. Lady Hallett may reveal a different tale

At the start of a Tory leadership debate hosted by the Sun last July, Rishi Sunak made a series of statements which, 10 months on, all ring equally hollow.Facing Liz Truss the contest's eventual winner Sunak was at pains to acknowledge that Sun readers were struggling with the cost of living.But he also wanted to temper his concern for them with optimism about Britain's prospects.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Dodgers seek bullpen improvements, but not necessarily a designated closer

(Derik Hamilton / Associated Press)

Dave Roberts sat in the dugout, scanned the Cincinnati Reds' lineup and tried to devise a late-game plan.At the start of their recent six-game trip, the Dodgers had a three-run lead with nine outs to get at Great American Ball Park.Roberts knew the three relievers he wanted to use.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

To Save the News, We Need an End-to-End Web

We need to end the practice of web surveillance in order to protect citizens’ right to privacy and to preserve the freedom of information.
Surveillance of the internet threatens freedom of expression, undermines press freedom and allows governments to target journalists and other users for their political views. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

To Save the News, We Must Open Up App Stores

This is part four of an ongoing, five-part series.Part one, the introduction, is here.Part two, about breaking up ad-tech companies, is here.Part three, about banning surveillance ads, is here.When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad in 2010, he didn't just usher in a new kind of computing device - the first mainstream touchscreen tablet - he also promised a new model for internet-based publishing: paid subscriptions.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

HomeZada rolls out AI-powered chat assistant for homeowners

HomeZada, a cloud-based platform for digital home management, announced on Monday that it has added Zada, an AI chat assistant, to the suite of apps on its platform.The goal of Zada Home AI Assistant is to assist with the challenges homeowners face when trying to finding answers on remodeling projects, product comparisons, and maintenance and repair inquiries by offering a secure platform that allows users to engage in interactive, two-way conversations.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
10 months ago
Real estate

Moving to Hawaii? Here are 7 Things to Know About Buying a Luxury Home in the Aloha State

Oahu is known for its captivating blend of city living conveniences and laid-back island lifestyle.The pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and year-round warmth and sunshine can entice just about anyone to call the Aloha State home.Beyond the natural beauty, Oahu offers something even more special-the Aloha spirit, promoting a culture of kindness, respect, and connection, creating a sense of community that sets Oahu apart.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

How Chatbots Are Helping Doctors Be More Human and Empathetic

On Nov. 30 last year, Microsoft and OpenAI released the first free version of ChatGPT.Within 72 hours, doctors were using the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.I was excited and amazed but, to be honest, a little bit alarmed, said Peter Lee, the corporate vice president for research and incubations at Microsoft.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

Luis Severino's pitch mix is a part of his disappointing start to 2023

Luis Severino's ability has never been in question.His highs with the Yankees can rival those of any pitcher in the sport.But injuries have derailed a good chunk of his career, with this season being no exception.Severino missed the first several weeks of the season with a lat injury, and now that he's back, he hasn't quite looked himself.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots' new tight end duo takes center stage throughout OTAs

Throughout a handful of optional OTA practices, the New England Patriots have seen attendance go up and down at the wide receiver position.What has been constant, however, has been the tight end duo of Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki on and off the field.That should be nothing new for those who have followed Bill O'Brien throughout his coaching career, especially as he took the league by storm with the prolific two tight end Patriots' offense back in 2011.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Sunday Patriots Notes: What the first open OTA taught us about the 2023 Patriots

The New England Patriots are in the third and final phase of offseason workouts, and will go through their remaining days of organized team activities as well as mandatory minicamp over the coming two weeks.While only a handful of these sessions will be open to the media, they will be opportunities to gain some additional knowledge about the 2023 version of the team.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

Airport Security Is A Parent's Nightmare. That's About To Change

A huge announcement for parents who start sweating just thinking about the stress and hassle that an airport security line can force on a whole family: summer travel is about to get easier for families with big kids, thanks to a new TSA regulation change.The ubiquitous airport security organization will finally allow children aged 13-17 to accompany their parents through PreCheck - an expedited security line available to travelers who pay a yearly fee for access.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

New to Grilling? Here's Where to Start.

Image Credit...David Malosh for The New York Times Good morning.There are probably two dozen ways to cook food on a grill, most of them good, but in the end the question is going to be whether the fuel is gas or charcoal.A propane grill is a marvelous thing, but I don't like using one for anything I want a hard sear on for me, a gas grill never gets hot enough.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

Learn About Edible Plants of the Caribbean at the New York Botanical Garden

The African American Garden at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx has inspired a program on June 17, during the weekend before Juneteenth, to highlight the plants and foods of the Caribbean.From 10 a.m. until noon, there will be a conversation between the scholar Jessica B. Harris and the writer Jamaica Kincaid about the edible plants of the Caribbean, followed by a panel discussion about sugar moderated by the food historian Scott Alves Barton.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

How Pat Robertson Created the Religious Right's Model for Political Power

More than 30 years ago, a Baptist television star had a vision.Pat Robertson imagined a nation where conservative Christian values reigned in the halls of power.Abortion would be illegal.Prayer would be restored to public schools.Crosses would be prominently displayed in city halls and courthouses.Conservative Christian believers would no longer be ignored, as he felt they were.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

How Are Black Americans Progressing?

This article is also a weekly newsletter.Sign up for Race/Related here.Ten years ago, I lived in Washington, D.C., and would watch cranes dotting the landscape all across the northern banks of the Anacostia River.I was recently back in the city, and now the cranes have been replaced with high-rises.
emptywheel
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Thirteenth Amendment - emptywheel

Index to posts in this series I'm moving on to Eric Foner's book The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution.It's a detailed description of the history of the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and their aftermath.The Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery.
GitHub
10 months ago
JavaScript

sudolang-llm-support/sudolang.sudo.md at main paralleldrive/sudolang-llm-support

1. SudoLang is a domain-specific language (DSL) designed to support the Low Level Machine (LLM) programming model.
2. SudoLang provides a strongly-typed, memory-safe language for programming LLM models with powerful features such as dynamic memory management, code compilation, and a type system.
3. SudoLang can be used to reduce the cognitive load of developing complex LLM models, while still [ more ]
Patterns
10 months ago
JavaScript

Animating View Transitions

The View Transitions API for Single-Page Applications is a new technology available in Chrome 111+ that helps developers create smoother transitions between views in their application. It works by allowing developers to specify transitions between views and then automatically applying those transitions when the user navigates between views.
Key Takeaways:
1. The View Transitions API for Single-Page Applications is a new technology available in Chrome 111+ that helps developers create smoother transitions between views in their application.
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Tech industry

Universal Says On-Demand Film Strategy Has Increased Audience

In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Universal Pictures and its art-house sibling, Focus Features, set off alarm bells in Hollywood by ending the long-held practice of giving theaters an exclusive window of about 90 days to play new movies.Instead, their movies, which have since included Jurassic World: Dominion, Belfast, Cocaine Bear and M3gan, would become available for digital rental or purchase at a higher price after as little as 17 days.
time.com
10 months ago
Tech industry

We Asked AI to Generate News Quizzes Based on TIME's Archives. Test Yourself With the Results

The news quiz is a tradition at TIME that dates back to 1935.Iterations of the test were used in schools across the country to examine current-affairs knowledge, and it even came in a crossword version.Now, the recent removal of TIME's digital paywall has opened up a century of journalism for everyone, ripe for testing your knowledge about the people who shaped history.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Tech industry

But Would You Wear It?

They talked about the optics.They talked about the computer specs.They talked about the lenticular glass and the new spatial computing platform and the aluminum alloy used in the primary structural element.But the one thing Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, and Mike Rockwell, the head of the AR/VR team, and the rest of the Apple executives involved in the introduction of the new Apple Vision Pro, the long-awaited augmented reality headset, did not really discuss was the actual look of the thing.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

Witnesses and House IP Subcommittee Members Skeptical About Extending TRIPS IP Waiver

"The TRIPS waiver was a mistake.Expanding it will make things be worse.It won't help fight COVID, but it will hurt U.S. innovation and it will contribute to other countries realizing their industrial policy goals."- Marc Busch
The House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled "IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II - Prioritizing U.S. Innovation Over Assisting Foreign Adversaries," which focused on the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) agreement on a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) last June.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Reportedly Call Up Pitching Prospect Before Series Vs. Guardians

The Boston Red Sox made a roster move shortly after losing their third straight game and dropping to a dead-even 30-30 at the bottom of the American League East, on Monday.Before taking off to open up a five-game road trip starting up against the Cleveland Guardians, the Red Sox promoted minor league starting pitcher Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

Beef Tendon and Venison Get the Star Treatment at San Francisco's New Tasting Menu Restaurant

Kiln is one of the newest fine dining restaurants to debut in San Francisco this year, but it's been 10 years in development for chef John Wesley.An alum of such storied kitchens as Baumé, Michelin-starred Commis, and most recently Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters, Wesley is now pouring what he learned from those restaurants into Kiln.
Future of Privacy Forum
10 months ago
EU data protection

What to Expect from the Review of Australia's Privacy Act - Future of Privacy Forum

The author thanks Anna Johnston and Alex Kotova (Salinger Privacy) for their review and comments and Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Josh Lee Kok Thong, Lee Matheson, and Isabella Perera (FPF) for their support with editing this post.On February 16, 2023, Australia's Attorney-General's Department (AGD) released a final report (Review Report) on its multi-year review of Australia's main privacy law, the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act).
Streetsblog San Francisco
10 months ago
San Francisco

How Automated Fare Collection Alleviates Top Transit Agency Challenges

The following is a sponsored article written by Enghouse Transportation.Transportation industry stakeholders face a variety of operational challenges that impact the ability of agencies to run as smoothly and efficiently as needed.In a recent interactive discussion on the topic during an Enghouse Transportation webinar, no single issue stood out as dominant.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis is drawing from the Trump Supreme Court playbook

When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared for the first time before the Florida Federalist Society in January 2020, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared to a large banquet audience on the Disney World grounds: I do think he is our greatest living justice.Later that night, DeSantis and Thomas retreated to a private dinner at a steakhouse also at Disney with a few Federalist Society stalwarts, including Leonard Leo, a wealthy conservative activist who has influenced Supreme Court appointments more than anyone outside the White House and Senate.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

The Bank of Canada's 'conditional pause' on interest rates may be over so brace for another hike soon | CBC News

There could be bad news for anyone with a mortgage this week, as speculation is growing that the Bank of Canada is getting ready to start raising lending rates again.After hiking its benchmark interest rate repeatedly in a bid to rein in runaway inflation, the central bank hit pause on hikes in January, saying it needed time to gauge the impact on the economy.
uxdesign.cc
11 months ago
UX design

The many deaths of UX design

1. Data literacy is essential for businesses to make informed decisions, as well as ensure their data is accurate and up-to-date.
2. The right technology and tools are critical for data-driven organizations, as they help make sense of data and enable more accurate decisions.
3. Building an effective data culture involves creating an environment where data is accessible, secure, and used for informed decision-making. This includes creating data-literate employees, setting [ more ]
Arun
10 months ago
UX design

Make Something Wonderful

1. Leverage creativity and innovation to create something wonderful: Make Something Wonderful is a reminder that with creativity and innovation, we can create something that is not only special but also has the potential to inspire others.
2. Let passion and dedication guide your efforts: Steve Jobs' success was driven by his passion and dedication for his craft, and this is a reminder to be passionate about our work and to stay focused on our goals.
3. Don't be afraid to take [ more ]
Raptors Republic
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

2023 NBA Draft Prospect - Kobe Bufkin - G, Michigan

Welcome to draft season, Raptors Republic!Over the next couple weeks, I'll be posting my analysis of the hottest names expected to be available when the Raptors pick 13th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.I've previously posted two articles introducing this draft class, and you can find those here and here.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Why I shed tears on Memorial Day

Thank you for the article covering the Rosehill Cemetery Memorial Day event ( "Rosehill Cemetery honors veterans during event," May 30).That is my son, Michael, photographed with two of his three sons.Running late to the ceremony, I couldn't find him beforehand.After, I realized why.I had been looking for him in his American Legion uniform - with the crisp white shirt and the colorful medals on the chest pocket.
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