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Modern tech requires data centers, but neighborhoods don't seem to want them. Residents in Virginia particularly are fighting back against their construction. Data centers can cause water drainage, noise pollution, and power depletion. However, some data center operators are taking steps to reduce issues caused. Hopefully, current problems with data centers are just growing pains rather than long-term issues.

Nike's famous "Just Do It" slogan was inspired by the last words of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore. Ad executive Dan Wieden took the eerie phrase, gave it a slight twist, and launched a marketing campaign that became a global sensation. The story is a testament to how taking bold, unexpected risks in marketing can lead to massive success. Moral of the story: don’t be...

WuppieFuzz is an open-source tool developed by TNO that automates API testing through fuzzing. Fuzzing is a way to test software by feeding it random or mutated input. By using various forms of feedback, fuzzers can adapt, refining their input to maximize coverage. This approach can find subtle bugs or vulnerabilities that manual testing might miss.

By making nutrition more personalized, it helps in tackling these issues especially seeing that illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases are becoming common.

The DHS, TSA, and NIST are in the final stages of evaluating biometric digital ID systems through the RIVTD program. While these technologies promise convenience and enhanced security, concerns about privacy and potential mandatory implementation loom, especially with the upcoming REAL ID deadlines. The private sector is also pushing digital identity solutions, potentially shaping how individuals access services, travel, and engage with the digital...

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We asked four AI models to depict different generations to see how well these models understand us.

Read this piece to learn how startups can experience a positive impact on their organization’s goals and the value of a community in times of crisis. Community support can help you innovate and recover from the lower points in your company’s development.

A mask designed to deny AI-based facial recognition from all angles. I have always been a pretty private person, but lately, the weight of it feels as unbearable as ever. I just can’t seem to get out with a feeling of people watching me every time. It is no paranoia but just the plain reality of living in a place where face recognition has...

BeraFarm marks the intersection of DeFi and GameFi, providing the Berachain community with exciting opportunities to engage, strategize, and earn. Be it degens or gamers with a long-term reward generation goal, it has something for all. Whether participants are committed to long-term rewards with Honeypots or eager to embrace the thrill of risk with Bera Bears, BeraFarm is poised to transform staking and rewards...

This article outlines a 10-step guide to escape the "Everyone" trap in product development. Focus on defining your ideal customer, mastering one market, limiting POCs, and dedicating full-time resources to build a successful product.

Juggling multiple Proof of Concepts (POCs) without clear direction and relying on part-time innovation leads to product failure. This article explores why focus is key to escaping the “Everyone” trap in product development.

Targeting too many industries and personas in B2B product development can lead to regulatory issues, fragmented roadmaps, and support overload. This article explains the dangers of spreading too thin and offers insights on why focusing on specific industries and personas is crucial for success.

In the fast-moving world of B2B product development, there’s a silent killer creeping into meetings and roadmaps. The symptoms? Overly ambitious goals, scattered strategies, and an inability to say the magic word: “No.” As a product manager, I’ve seen this problem derail more ideas than I can count. Here, we’ll dig into why trying to please everyone doesn’t work and how you can break...

The idea of conducting online voting is not new. Various services are emerging, but traditional in-person voting with paper ballots remains the most common method for making important collective decisions. For example, in national elections with millions of ballots, thousands of polling stations, observers, and volu...

Attending Token2049 in Singapore was an illuminating experience for anyone involved in crypto, blockchain, or decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversations, debates, and innovative ideas shared across the event provide insight into the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital economy. At Token2049 Singapore, the ...

The Bitcoin revolution was supposed to separate money from the state, but the latest developments in the Bitcoin world show us the opposite with a great diversion of the Bitcoin revolution by those from whom Bitcoin was supposed to liberate us.

The ability to quickly develop and deploy interactive applications is invaluable. Streamlit is a powerful tool that enables data scientists and developers to create intuitive web apps with minimal code. Coupled with the Python Data Science Notebook Docker Image, which comes pre-loaded with essential data science lib...

A team’s performance isn’t solely based on the talent of its members. Multiple other factors—motivation, desire, and confidence—play a role in it.When a team’s morale is down, all their knowledge, experience, and skills go to waste.Without motivation, even simple tasks turn into a drag.Without desire, the drive to a...

Large language models (LLMs) handle the role of chatbots quite well on their own—just provide a well-crafted system prompt, and you can engage in dialogue with anyone from an English teacher to a real estate agent. However, when it comes to setting constraints on the chatbot's behavior or tightly controlling the dir...

GitHub Actions can be used to publish Python packages to the Python Package Index (PyPI) Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you integrate GitHub Actions with PyPI for your Python projects. Set up a PyPI account on [PyPI](https://pypi.org/). Once registered, create an API token for authentication.

Mutual funds are one of the more traditional ways to purchase a diversified basket of securities. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer savvy stockholders tax efficiency and cost-effective expense ratios. For those looking to exercise the greatest control, direct indexing is emerging as the optimal investment instrument.

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the universal language for managing and interacting with relational databases. It's the go-to tool for querying, updating, and managing data across a wide range of database systems. But when it comes to working specifically with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL (Transact-SQL) enters the...

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current encryption methods, necessitating the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography. Organizations must assess risks, develop transition plans, engage in standardization efforts, and implement hybrid cryptographic solutions to safeguard data against evolving quantum threats.