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Dodger Blue
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Remains Confident In Dodgers Bullpen

The Dodgers bullpen has faced challenges with injuries and performance issues, but Manager Dave Roberts is confident in the group's reliability and potential for improvement. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Impact of nationalising TransPennine services down to unions' rail minister

It is down to the unions whether nationalising TransPennine Express train services improves performance, the rail minister has said.Huw Merriman told the PA news agency that bringing the operation of services under Government control on Sunday was a reset moment.Services are now running under a new brand named TransPennine Trains, which is part of the Department for Transport's Operator of Last Resort.
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ReadWrite
1 week ago
Data science

Elegoo launches new Saturn 4 Ultra and Saturn 4 resin 3D printers

3D printer technology advancing rapidly, with focus on speed and reliability. [ more ]
Boston Red Sox
NESN.com
2 weeks ago
Boston Red Sox

Why Chris Martin's Red Sox Dominance Should Not Be Taken For Granted

Chris Martin has been a valuable asset in the Red Sox bullpen, posting impressive stats and receiving Cy Young award votes.
Martin's consistent performance and reliability make him highly valued despite lacking flashy pitching style. [ more ]
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Tanner Houck Suffers Scary Injury; Removed Early Vs. Yankees

BOSTON - Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck made an early departure due to a frightening injury suffered during Friday night's start against the Yankees at Fenway Park.Cruising for the better part of four innings, Houck returned to the mound for the fifth inning with Boston ahead of New York, 13-1, but was struck by a line drive comebacker to the facial area off the bat of Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka.
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London
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Why is the Elizabeth line closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend?

The Elizabeth Line is part-closed between March 29 and April 1 for technical improvements and maintenance.
Weekend closures are not uncommon for the Elizabeth Line and are aimed at improving reliability and customer experience. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Launders Lane: Soil analysis to determine source of underground fire burning on and off for 20 years' in east London

The underground fires in Launders Lane, Rainham have raged on-and-off for two decades but action to stop them once and for all has so far been prevented by a quagmire of bureaucracy to gain access to the site.Residents are concerned about the reliability of air quality meters with others saying the Havering council have failed the people miserably.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Rush-hour chaos at Paddington as passengers stuck on Elizabeth line for more than an hour'

One of the 1bn fleet of trains is thought to have got stuck in the 20bn line's central section, between Paddington and Abbey Wood causing a massive knock-on impact on the western section of the route.Some passengers reported being stuck on a train outside Paddington for 75 minutes.The delay was so long that one passenger apparently had to urinate on board despite there being no toilets on the trains.
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Bustle
1 month ago
Digital life

11 Signs You Have A "Tenured Friend," As TikTok Says

A 'tenured friend' is a long-lasting and reliable friend who is always there for you.
These friendships are built on a deep history and unspoken understanding, making them extra strong. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago
Major League Baseball

Marlins Sign Mychal Givens To Minor League Deal

Marlins signed Mychal Givens to a minor league contract
Givens had struggled with injuries in the 2023 season [ more ]
JavaScript
CodeProject
1 month ago
JavaScript

Error Handling in the Practical Type System (PTS)

Error-handling is often neglected in software development due to the perception of being less enjoyable and postponed for later.
Good error-handling is crucial for reliable, robust, and user-friendly software despite programmers' aversion towards it. [ more ]
LogRocket Blog
11 months ago
JavaScript

Exploring Go mocking methods and the GoMock framework - LogRocket Blog

Testing and mocking are essential practices in software development that help ensure code reliability, stability, and correctness.The Go programming language has built-in support for testing, making it easier for developers to write unit tests for their code.However, testing can be challenging when dealing with external dependencies such as databases, APIs, and other services.
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Artificial intelligence
Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia No Longer Considers CNET a "Generally Reliable" Source After AI Scandal

AI-generated articles by CNET contained errors and plagiarism, causing debate.
Wikipedia editors demoted CNET's reliability due to AI-generated content concerns. [ more ]
The Hill
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI models frequently 'hallucinate' on legal queries, study finds

Generative AI models frequently produce false legal information, with hallucinations occurring between 69% to 88% of the time.
The pervasive nature of these legal hallucinations raises significant concerns about the reliability of using large language models (LLMs) in the field. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI will create a thousand Post Office scandals | Computer Weekly

AI can lead to similar problems as the Post Office scandal, but on a larger scale
AI's fallibility and opacity make it unreliable and potentially harmful [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Think twice before you AI the day away.

Not all AI tools are trustworthy and reliable
It is important to critically assess the output of AI tools [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Think twice before you AI the day away.

Not all AI tools are trustworthy and reliable
It is important to critically assess the output of AI tools [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI helps out time-strapped teachers, says report

Teachers are using AI to save time by automating tasks such as adapting reading age of texts and writing emails to parents.
AI can produce unreliable or biased content, which is a concern among teachers using it in education. [ more ]
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CodeProject
2 months ago
Software development

NUnit in ASP.NET Core - What You Need to Get Started

ASP.NET Core is an open-source framework for building web applications.
NUnit is a unit-testing framework for C# developers. [ more ]
DevOps.com
2 months ago
Software development

API Management: A Weak Link in the Cloud-Native Chain - DevOps.com

Traditional API management involves manual processes and individual employees managing specific APIs, leading to slower release processes and lower reliability.
The new way of managing APIs involves declarative configurations, automated processes, and stateless APIs, leading to faster deployment, improved incident recovery, and greater scalability. [ more ]
InfoQ
2 months ago
DevOps

How Netflix Ensures Highly-Reliable Online Stateful Systems

Nines are insufficient to determine the reliability of stateful systems. Instead, focus on the success of read and write operations within latency objectives.
Reliable stateful systems are defined by how often they fail, the blast radius of failures, and the time it takes to recover. [ more ]
The NodeSource Blog - Node.js Tutorials, Guides, and Updates
4 months ago
DevOps

Innovating for Performance: How our Infra Team Powers 100+ Million Downloads A Year (While Keeping our SaaS Reliable and Secure)

The Infra team at Node.js has open-sourced their Node.js Runtime and released an AI Copilot for Node, relying heavily on their infrastructure team.
The Infra team has made significant updates to their platform, including migrating from ECS to EKS and implementing GitOps for enhanced efficiency and reliability. [ more ]
DevOps.com
5 months ago
DevOps

Immutable Infrastructure: The Next Step for DevOps - DevOps.com

Immutable infrastructure offers enhanced consistency and reliability in DevOps practices.
Immutable infrastructure involves replacing components wholesale with new versions rather than continuously updating and modifying existing components. [ more ]
New Relic
10 months ago
DevOps

New Relic AIOps leadership fueled by collaboration with engineers

Within observability, AIOps has emerged as a game changer in the management and operation of complex IT environments, with engineers playing a vital role in safeguarding customer experiences and revenue streams.New Relic is dedicated to providing data to engineers that allows them to fundamentally reshape the way they build and operate critical services so they can optimize their operations, reduce downtime, accelerate innovation, and enhance customer experiences while maintaining engineer happiness.
New Relic
10 months ago
DevOps

Instrumenting serverless in AWS

Serverless applications are critical for cloud-native customers, and gaining visibility into their functions can take time and effort.This blog post will offer tips and code examples for Amazon Web Services (AWS) engineers to help set up serverless monitoring easier with New Relic.The example three-tiered application includes API Gateway, Lambda, and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS).
Azure DevOps Blog
11 months ago
DevOps

Improved Flaky Test Management in Azure Pipelines - Azure DevOps Blog

Ravi Kumar
In software development, testing is an integral part of the development process.Tests are used to verify that software behaves as expected, and they ensure that changes made to the code do not break existing functionality.However, there is a problem that often arises when running automated tests: Flaky tests.
Cloud Pro
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Cloud computing or mainframe? Why the pendulum might be swinging back in the age of hybrid strategies and generative AI

The rush to dump mainframes in favor of cloud computing has slowed
There are several key factors behind this deceleration [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
2 months ago
Cars

Streamlining Auto Transport: The Convenience of Exotic Car Transport - Social Media Explorer

Exotic Car Transport is known for its reliability, professionalism, and efficiency in transporting high-value vehicles.
The company has a team of experienced professionals, state-of-the-art equipment, and a customer-centric approach to ensure safe and secure transport. [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 months ago
Cars

EVs less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks, Consumer Reports says

Consumer Reports survey finds that electric vehicles have encountered nearly 80% more problems than gasoline-powered vehicles.
Battery and charging system issues are the most frequently reported problems with EVs.
Concerns about reliability may contribute to slower growth in electric vehicle sales. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Cars

EVs less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks, Consumer Reports says

Electric vehicles have encountered nearly 80% more problems than gasoline-powered vehicles, based on a survey by Consumer Reports.
The most common issues reported with EVs were related to battery and charging systems, as well as flaws in vehicle construction.
Consumer Reports suggests that as EV manufacturers continue to improve their power systems, the overall reliability of electric vehicles should also improve. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

N.J. Transit Wants a Big Fare Increase. Riders Want Better Service.

New Jersey Transit is planning to raise train fares by 15 percent, sparking criticism from commuters who feel the service is unreliable.
Governor Murphy defends the fare increase by claiming improvements in reliability, safety, and on-time performance, despite customer surveys and data suggesting otherwise. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California approves final $200M payout to EV charging giant amid criticism over reliability

California's leading climate regulator added performance metrics to a $200 million plan for public EV chargers.
There are concerns about the reliability of public charging networks, with studies finding them to be non-functional 20-30% of the time. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Risk of 'catastrophic flooding' has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The risk of catastrophic flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin has diminished as cool temperatures have predominated this spring, flattening the melt curve of the Sierra's epic snowpack, state officials said Monday.We are "not forecasting nearly as severe of damage as perhaps we were looking at several weeks ago," Brian Ferguson, deputy director of crisis communications for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, said at a news conference Monday.
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network | CBC News

Wide range in pricing and reliability at public charging stations
No single, comprehensive strategy for installation and maintenance of charging infrastructure [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Ottawa's ban on Huawei equipment stalls fibre optic rollout in at least one Alberta community | CBC News

Telus Corp. is blaming Ottawa's ban on China's Huawei Technologies Inc. for pausing its fibre optic network build in the Alberta city of St. Albert, raising questions over the sanction's spillover effects on connectivity in smaller communities.The delay leaves many neighbourhoods in the city of about 70,000, located on the outskirts of Edmonton, without access to Telus' PureFibre home internet network.
InfoWorld
3 months ago
Running

MSTest runner runs MSTest tests

Microsoft has introduced the MSTest runner, a lightweight and portable runner for the MSTest unit testing framework.
MSTest runner is extensible and makes tests more portable, reliable, and faster by removing the need for external tools and simplifying the test execution process. [ more ]
Sfbayca
3 months ago
San Francisco

Muni boosts schedules for school-serving routes - but at a cost

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is making changes to Muni routes that serve schools to reduce overcrowding and pass-ups during peak hours.
Starting January 20, the SFMTA will increase the frequency of several Muni routes, including the 24 Divisadero, 29 Sunset, and 38R Geary Rapid, during specific weekday times.
Parents and students have expressed concerns about overcrowded buses and pass-ups, and have requested longer buses and improved reliability. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Why Transit Reliability is Difficult in Midsized Cities - Streetsblog USA

Mid-sized cities struggle with unreliable transit service and this is a significant factor in their low ridership.
The unique challenges of maintaining stable service in less-populous urban areas contribute to the issue of unreliable transit service. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy fine-tuning plans for reliable, carbon-free power by 2035 - Austin Monitor

Reliability of power generation is a top priority for Austin Energy's next resource generation plan.
Goals include making the city carbon-free by 2035 and upgrading transmission lines to reduce costs. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

Manager, AFSCME at odds over mandates to return to offices - Austin Monitor

Monday, May 15, 2023 by Jo Clifton
The Covid-19 public health emergency officially ended on Thursday and interim City Manager Jesús Garza wasted no time in telling city employees that they need to spend a lot more time in the office now - no less than three days a week for most and five days a week for executives.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Update law on computer evidence to avoid Horizon repeat, ministers urged

Ministers need to update the law to acknowledge that computers are fallible to prevent future scandals like the Horizon scandal.
The current legal presumption that computers are reliable reverses the burden of proof normally applied in criminal cases. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Prince Harry to give written witness statement in phone-hacking trial live

idan's live coverage of the high court trial of Prince Harry versus Mirror Group Newspapers.
1. Prince Harry is suing the Mirror Group Newspapers for alleged phone hacking.
2. The trial is being heard at the High Court in London.
3. Prince Harry is seeking damages from the Mirror Group Newspapers over alleged misuse of private information. [ more ]
Blue Seat Blogs
4 months ago
New York Rangers

Rangers recall Adam Edstrom as likely Jimmy Vesey insurance - Blue Seat Blogs

The NY Rangers have recalled forward Adam Edstrom from the Hartford Wolf Pack as a possible replacement for injured player Jimmy Vesey.
Injuries are taking a toll on the Rangers, affecting the reliability and depth of their bottom six players. [ more ]
RT @SpirosMargaris: AI helps out time-strapped #teachers,

says report

https://t.co/CozerFq6QM #fintech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #edu…
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Education

AI helps out time-strapped teachers, says report

Teachers are using AI to save time by automating tasks such as adapting reading age of texts and writing emails to parents.
AI can produce unreliable or biased content, which is a concern among teachers using it in education. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI helps out time-strapped teachers, says report

Teachers are using AI to save time by automating tasks such as adapting reading age of texts and writing emails to parents.
AI can produce unreliable or biased content, which is a concern among teachers using it in education. [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
UX design

Think twice before you AI the day away.

Not all AI tools are trustworthy and reliable
It is important to critically assess the output of AI tools [ more ]
Medium
11 months ago
UX design

How to integrate Design in cross-functional teams

What is the best way to integrate a designer into a Scrum team?How should the Product Owners and Developers be integrated into the design process?What mindset should be established in the team?What should the process look like?At what point should Ux design activities be done?What should the designer's goals be?
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Education

AI helps out time-strapped teachers, says report

Teachers are using AI to save time by automating tasks such as adapting reading age of texts and writing emails to parents.
AI can produce unreliable or biased content, which is a concern among teachers using it in education. [ more ]
InfoQ
5 months ago
Web design

Microsoft Refreshes Its Well-Architected Framework

Microsoft has announced a refresh of the Well-Architected Framework for Azure workloads.
The refresh provides more precise instructions on how to implement the framework within an organization's context. [ more ]
Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

Defining the Southern Diner

"The South doesn't have any true diners."It's a bold declaration I've heard time and again from people who, like me, moved from the Northeast to Atlanta.The irritation in their voices is tinged with disappointment.Even after 30 years here, I sometimes find myself longing for the diners of my youth growing up in southern Connecticut.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Nick Jensen: 2022-23 season review

Nick Jensen was Washington's most reliable defender in a season that lacked reliability.By the Numbers
For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly.Higher is better, lower is worse.Isolated Impact by HockeyViz
About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.com
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 Years of Endurance and Innovation

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was first held in May 1923 to help spur innovation in the growing automotive industry by emphasizing not just speed, but also efficiency, reliability and endurance.It is a very demanding race, and the greatest race, said Tom Kristensen, who has won Le Mans a record nine times.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

3 Buffalo Bills who have to take the next step this season

The Buffalo Bills have been a playoff club for four straight seasons, but the team hasn't been to the Super Bowl in three decades.Who needs to step up?Under head coach Sean McDermott, the Buffalo Bills have been a playoff team in five of the past six seasons.They have won the AFC East the past three years.
All Singles And Married
10 months ago
Relationships

Building Trust and Intimacy in Marriage and Relationships: Essential Components of Trust and Intimacy in Marital and Relationship Contexts

Explore the significance of trust as the foundation for a strong and lasting partnership.Discover ways to cultivate trust, nurture emotional and physical intimacy, and deepen your relationship.Reliability: Being reliable and following through on commitments and promises is crucial for building trust.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Rees-Mogg questions whether Government seeks to remain aligned with EU

Senior Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Government climbdown on revoking EU laws showed a lack of backbone and questioned whether it is seeking to remain aligned with the bloc.The Conservative former Cabinet minister also appeared to criticise the Prime Minister, saying it was not factually accurate to describe the International Monetary Fund's upgrading of the UK's growth forecast to 0.4% as a success.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

UK: Vodafone and Three announce intention to merge, creating the biggest operator

The UK's third and fourth operators by market share have today announced their intention to merge.We're talking about Vodafone and Three.The combined company would leapfrog past both EE (the current No.1) and O2 (the No.2), creating the country's biggest operator while at the same time lowering competition, since where there were four, there will be only three.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Three and Vodafone are merging. Here's what that means for your phone

A long-awaited merger of Vodafone and Three will bring the biggest shake-up in the UK mobile market for over a decade, experts say with significant consequences for all anyone in Britain using a device.The 15bn deal will see the two firms combine to make one of Europe's biggest operators, with about 27 million customers and more than 11,500 staff.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Train drivers vote to continue strike action in pay dispute

Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to continue taking strike action for the next six months in their long-running pay dispute.Aslef said a re-ballot of its members showed they are in it for the long haul.Unions involved in industrial disputes have to hold a fresh ballot every six months to ask their members if they want to continue taking action.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

British train passengers at risk of losing free Wifi

Train passengers face losing access to free wifi under cost-saving measures.The Department for Transport (DfT), which controls the finances of most operators in England, said it is reviewing whether the service delivers the best possible value for money.Most train services on Britain's railways offer free wifi, enabling people to connect their electronic devices to the internet without paying for data.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Train passengers could lose access to free wifi to cut costs

Train passengers face losing access to free wifi under cost-saving measures.The Department for Transport (DfT), which controls the finances of most operators in England, said it is reviewing whether the service delivers the best possible value for money.Most train services on Britain's railways offer free wifi, enabling people to connect their electronic devices to the internet without paying for data.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Top 8 Tools for Vue.js Development in 2023

Vue.js is a popular JavaScript-based, open-source framework for building dynamic and interactive web applications.With its intuitive syntax and flexible architecture, Vue.js has gained immense traction among developers worldwide.As Vue.js continues to evolve, developers require the right tools to boost their productivity and build top-notch applications.
blog.bitsrc.io
10 months ago
Vue

Angular Forms: A Comparative Analysis of Template-Driven and Reactive Forms

Ketut Subiyanto As developers, we're no strangers to the concept of forms, they're our gateway to the user, gathering input and driving interaction within our applications.Specifically in Angular, this user interaction is managed primarily through two types of forms: Template-Driven Forms and Reactive Forms.
Azure DevOps Blog
11 months ago
DevOps

Azure DevOps Achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D level of Certification - Azure DevOps Blog

Jorge Minana
We are pleased to announce that Azure DevOps has successfully passed the ISO 26262 ASIL D certification, the highest level of Functional Safety management process, by TÜV SUD, an international independent third-party testing and certification company.This certification demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to providing our Automotive customers with the highest level of quality and safety in their software development projects.
LawSites
11 months ago
Law

Breaking: LexisNexis Announces Preview Launch of Lexis Connect, AI-Powered Matter Management within Microsoft Teams

LexisNexis today announced the preview launch of Lexis Connect, a legal intake and matter management product that works within Microsoft Teams and uses conversational AI assistants to help deliver answers more quickly.The product is being developed in partnership with Microsoft, and Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) department has signed on as the first preview customer to test and help further develop the product.
DevOps.com
11 months ago
DevOps

The Hidden Configuration Tax Affecting Uptime SLO

By: Greg Arnette on
This article is a preview of a talk by Greg Arnette for SLOconf 2023 on May 15 - 18.To watch this talk and many more like it, register for free at sloconf.com .Tax season was just a few weeks ago, and that got me thinking about how frustrating it is to get hit with a surprise tax bill and how that can relate to uptime: Configuration sprawl.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

House passes GOP-led gas stove bill

The House is taking up a pair of GOP-led bills that Republicans say would prevent a nationwide ban on gas stoves a messaging opportunity for Republicans over an issue that has become part of the political culture wars despite the White House's insistence that it has no such plans.On Tuesday, the chamber passed the first of the two bills by a vote of 248 to 180.
subscriber.politicopro.com
10 months ago
Science

In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S.

CLIMATEWIRE | Wind and solar generated more electricity than coal through May, an E&E News review of federal data shows, marking the first time renewables have outpaced the former king of American power over a five-month period.The milestone illustrates the ongoing transformation of the U.S. power sector as the nation races to install cleaner forms of energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

In Formula 1 It's Been a Red Bull Season

Formula 1 has become the Red Bull roadshow.It has won all five Grands Prix this season, four of them one-two finishes, and has amassed 224 points from a possible 235.That race pace advantage, I think, is quite big at the moment, said the reigning champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, after winning the Miami Grand Prix despite starting ninth.
NESN.com
11 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Offers Response After Red Sox DFA Ryan Brasier

The Boston Red Sox elected to part ways with relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, putting an end to a six-year run Sunday night.Brasier was called upon to enter Boston's series finale with the St. Louis Cardinals, but continued an ongoing struggling trend on the mound.He allowed three earned runs off four base knocks, including a towering 396-foot home run to Nolan Arenado during Boston's 9-1 loss at Fenway Park, which raised his previous 6.75 ERA to a 7.29 ERA.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Uber warns Democrats, mayor-elect if tougher ride-share rules pass problems might arise, especially during next year's DNC

Ride-sharing giant Uber is trying to leverage Chicago's hosting of next year's Democratic National Convention and the city's need for cash to quash pending legislation in Springfield that would put app-based ride-share companies on par with taxis when it comes to the liability of their drivers.In separate letters to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, the ride-share company warned that the measure could lead to higher costs for riders and a reduced number of drivers due to greater insurance requirements.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

UK innovators get 4.3m to develop space-based solar power

UK universities and tech companies are to receive 4.3m in government funding to develop space-based solar power.The technology, which collects energy from the sun using satellite-mounted panels and beams it to Earth, had huge potential to boost the UK's energy security, the UK's energy security secretary, Grant Shapps, said.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Victory! New Jersey Court Rules Police Must Give Defendant the Facial Recognition Algorithms Used to Identify Him

1. A New Jersey court has ruled that police must provide defendants with access to facial recognition technology when it is used in their case.
2. The ruling is a major victory for civil liberties advocates, as it reinforces the right to due process and the ability to challenge evidence used in criminal cases.
3. This ruling is an important step in the ongoing effort to ensure privacy and civil liberties are respected in the digital age. [ more ]
TechRepublic
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT vs Google Bard (2023): An in-depth comparison

This is an in-depth comparison of ChatGPT vs Google Bard.Use our guide to learn more about their unique capabilities and differences.ChatGPT and Google Bard are AI chatbots designed to generate responses to prompts.When used appropriately, ChatGPT and Google Bard can be used to support certain business processes in content production, development and more.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

UN refugee agency calls for reform of UK's flawed' asylum system

The United Nations' refugee agency has identified significant failings in the UK asylum system, warning that officials were being forced to do too much, too quickly, and with inadequate training.The UNHCR said it had either seen or been informed about numerous risks to the welfare of asylum-seekers, with trafficking cases overlooked and victims of torture being detained.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

UN refugee agency calls for reform of UK's flawed' asylum system

The United Nations' refugee agency has identified significant failings in the UK asylum system, warning that officials were being forced to do too much, too quickly, and with inadequate training.The UNHCR said it had either seen or been informed about numerous risks to the welfare of asylum-seekers, with trafficking cases overlooked and victims of torture being detained.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

As AI-generated fakes proliferate, Google plans to fight back

On Wednesday at Google I/O 2023, Google announced three new features designed to help people spot AI-generated fake images in search results, reports Bloomberg.The features will identify the known origins of an image, add metadata to Google-generated AI images, and label other AI-generated images in search results.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia: The debt ceiling deal hurts working people

I was one of 46 Democrats in Congress to vote against the Fiscal Responsibility Act.I voted "no" on the bill because of the impact the spending cuts would have on my constituents.I also worry about rewarding Republicans for threatening a default as leverage to impose these cuts.The concessions Republicans won in the Fiscal Responsibility Act lay bare their cruel priorities.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Storer H. Rowley: Veterans like my father would be appalled by the debt ceiling war

Toward the end of World War II, my father served on the USS Kalk, a Navy destroyer on anti-submarine warfare and screening duty in the Pacific that steamed all the way into Tokyo Bay for the formal Japanese surrender in 1945.One of his brothers was a Navy pilot who had two aircraft carriers sunk beneath him in the Pacific.
Social Media Explorer
10 months ago
Online marketing

Meta Is Working On A 'Sanely Run' Twitter Clone - Social Media Explorer

Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook) delivers a speech at VivaTech, the trade fair for technology ... [+]
AFP via Getty Images We're living in an age when making a personal diss against someone, whether it's in person or online, is perfectly acceptable.You might even say it's Encouragement The recent comments made on social media about Mike Pence's running for president are telling.
Social Media Explorer
11 months ago
Online marketing

Should You Trust A Business That Has A Blue Check Mark On Twitter? - Social Media Explorer

The Twitter Blue Checkmark is seen on this photograph illustration in Warsaw, Poland on 21 September, ... [+]
NurPhoto by way of Getty Photographs Think about if eating places in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles might subscribe to a service that offered verification that their enterprise was clear, as much as code, and freed from violations.
Japers' Rink
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Assessing the Capitals' 2023 Draft Options

The Washington Capitals weren't lucky enough to win the draft lottery this year.They will still have a shot at a very good player with the eighth-overall pick, and based on General Manager Brian MacLellan's comments after the draft lottery, the team is more than likely keeping the pick.A wise choice, indeed.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Arsenal

Predicting the USWNT's roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup

1. The USWNT will likely have to rely on a mix of experienced veterans and talented young players for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup roster.
2. USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski will likely take a balanced approach in constructing the roster, as he will need to consider both the players’ current form and their experience.
3. Having a roster full of younger players is not necessarily a bad thing, as the [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

The Little Mermaid's 'review bombing' is just a sign of what's to come | CBC News

The Little Mermaid, Disney's latest live action remake of a cartoon classic, has been out for a week and is raising a question for all of us and no, it's not how much Awkwafina rap it takes to go deaf.Instead, it's one more often seen in biology.As animals have the ability to send each other all sorts of messages brightly coloured frogs warning predators of their toxicity, loud bird calls to let a predator know they've been spotted there's the obvious question: what motivates any of them to tell each other the truth?
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Ontario's electric grid is getting reinforcements but it's too soon to nix natural gas, says operator | CBC News

Ontario's electricity system operator is bringing seven new battery storage projects into the province's grid to support reliability and help eventually move away from natural gas.But in the meantime, the Independent Electricity System Operator also announced more natural gas generation, from expansions and upgrades at existing sites.
www.toronto.com
11 months ago
Toronto

GO stopped direct bus service to Union due to downtown traffic jams. The impact has been just disastrous' on GTA commuters

GTA transit riders are newly frustrated with Metrolinx after the agency changed a key GO Transit bus route that has caused their commute times to balloon.Among a slew of service changes Metrolinx announced last month was the removal of a direct bus corridor between Milton, Mississauga and Toronto's Union Station.
TechRepublic
10 months ago
Information security

Improve your app security on Azure

1. Leverage Azure Security Center to monitor security threats and vulnerabilities related to your applications.
2. Utilize Azure's built-in security and identity management features to improve the security of your applications.
3. Take advantage of Azure's secure development lifecycle practices to ensure your applications are
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

Exploring TypeScript's Type System

In the previous article, we discussed the importance of type annotations and explored the use of primitive types in TypeScript.Now, let's take a closer look at specific types in TypeScript, and discuss type aliases and type assertions.By gaining a solid understanding of these, we can enhance the precision and reliability of our TypeScript code.
Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

Why are all the streaming services blue now?

Last month, HBO Max revealed what would swiftly become one of the most roasted rebrands of the year.With the dropping of the 'HBO', the service is now simply Max - a move many have described as a (less successful) version of Facebook famously dropping the 'The'.And now another aspect of the new identity is coming under fire.
POLITICO
11 months ago
US Elections

House GOP auctions off McCarthy's used chapstick as debt talks intensify

But the moment illustrates the strange reality that House Republicans find themselves in: With McCarthy and President Joe Biden still substantively far apart on a debt deal just days ahead of the Treasury Department's projected deadline, they have little to do but defend the speaker and raise questions about the reliability of Treasury's estimate.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Level Up Your Mobile Gaming with this Snap-On Ergonomic Game Controller Concept! - Yanko Design

Google may have killed Stadia, but smartphone gaming isn't going ANYWHERE.If anything, it's just begun, with Sony rumored to be thinking of debuting a new handheld PlayStation this year.Meet the SnapJoy, a set of ergonomic controllers that snap onto the corners of your phone (quite like this wild Xbox Cloud mobile gaming concept from a few years ago), turning it into a handheld console quite similar to the Switch or Steam Deck.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US politics

NASA Picks Blue Origin-Led Group to Build Moon Lander for Artemis V Mission

On the second try, Jeff Bezos and his rocket company have won a contract to take NASA astronauts to the surface of the moon.NASA announced on Friday that it had awarded a contract to Mr. Bezos' company, Blue Origin, to provide a lunar lander for a moon mission that is currently scheduled to launch in 2029.
time.com
11 months ago
US politics

What the New Poll Favoring Trump Got Wrong and the Pundits Missed

No one was more suspicious of the widely showcased newest ABC-Washington Post poll then ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos who questioned its accuracy live on air on its Sunday May 7 release.Stephanopoulos was suspicious given the inconsistencies in the survey which both purported to overwhelmingly condemn Trump's likely illegal conduct supposedly showing Trump leading Biden in a prospective 2024 presidential election matchup.
The Verge
11 months ago
Marketing

TikTok has a new font

TikTok is introducing its own custom font, called TikTok Sans.The font is optimized for "legibility and reading retention" and is supported in many languages from the jump, according to a blog post.Previously, TikTok used Proxima Nova.TikTok says the TikTok Sans letters have "bigger openings and clearer strokes, making them much easier to distinguish from one another" as well as "slicker and simpler shapes, enabling better recognizability and reliability across languages."
www.fastcompany.com
11 months ago
Marketing

How powerful is your brand? The VC firm behind Warby Parker & Glossier made a new tool to tell you

Starting today, the firm is offering a free tool that companies of all sizes can use to assess how consumers perceive their brand.The Brand Power Score allows brands to survey a broad swath of consumersincluding customers and non-customersalong six dimensions, resulting in a quantifiable score that shows how impactful a brand really is.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
11 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO Issues Proposed Rule on Dedicated Design Patent Bar

"This is part of our larger effort to open the doors more widely to the innovation ecosystem while ensuring our policies and procedures align with the USPTO's mission." - USPTO Director Kathi Vidal
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to the Federal Register that proposes a separate design patent practitioner bar.
DevOps.com
11 months ago
DevOps

New Relic Taps Generative AI to Simplify Observability

By: Mike Vizard on
New Relic has added a tool that takes advantage of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to make it simpler to query the telemetry data collected by its observability platform via a natural language interface (NLI).Jemiah Sius, director of developer relations for New Relic, said New Relic Grok will make the New Relic One platform more accessible to a wider range of IT professionals, especially those that haven't mastered New Relic's proprietary programming language that enables DevOps teams to identify the root cause of an issue.
Poynter
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pink slime from AI content farms is a poor substitute for real journalism - Poynter

The aim is to generate ad revenue, clicks and mine data.The tool is generative artificial intelligence.The operation is "at-scale."It's pink slime on steroids.I'm writing, of course, about the creators of AI content farms that quickly churn out content related to current events using generative AI language-bots, like Open AI's Chat GPT and Google's Bard.
ComputerWeekly.com
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AI targets programmer productivity | Computer Weekly

Deutsche Bank is one of a number of organisations testing Google's generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) at scale.At the Google I/O 2023 event, the multinational tech company unveiled a raft of new AI capabilities and early adopter customers.The bank is testing how Google's AI's capabilities could be deployed to provide new insights to financial analysts, driving operational efficiencies and execution velocity.
Rubyflow
11 months ago
Ruby on Rails

4 Essential Security Tools To Level Up Your Rails Security

Maintaining a Rails application up to date and secure takes some effort.Rails has a ton of security support, but there are other tools you can use to protect your codebase and production database.In this blog post, we will cover a few Ruby gems and best practices that you can use to stay on top of your security, reliability, and stability needs.
The Verge
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google teases Project Tailwind - a prototype AI notebook that learns from your documents

Google has announced a lot of AI projects at its I/O conference this year, but the one that has me most excited is just a prototype: Project Tailwind.Essentially, it's an AI notebook trained on your documents that you can query like a sort of personalized tutor or writing companion.Google framed it as a tool for students, but it could have a lot more potential for anyone who deals with a lot of text in their life.
www.france24.com
11 months ago
Europe news

French journalist killed by rocket fire in eastern Ukraine

AFP journalist Arman Soldin walks in a village after a shelling on March 3, 2022 in Ukraine.He was killed by a rocket strike as he reported with colleagues from Ukrainian positions in Chasiv Yar on May 9, 2023.Aris Messinis, AFP French international news agency Agence France-Presse says its Ukraine video coordinator was killed Tuesday during a rocket attack near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
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