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In 2006, Netflix held a groundbreaking competition offering a million dollars to improve their recommendation system by 10%. Back then, people received movies by mail and rated them online. The Netflix Prize attracted thousands of teams, with simple methods surprisingly excelling. “simonfunk” even hit 9th place with basic code worth over a million dollars. The […]
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The author revisits their thoughts on various programming-related topics, highlighting changes in opinion over the years. They now value simplicity through constant work, uphold the importance of good management, and appreciate the strengths of Java and DynamoDB. They recognize the necessity of communication in engineering, caution against over-reliance on functional programming, and emphasize the significance […]
A groundbreaking paper released recently reveals insights into the world of AI that are causing a stir. The key takeaway is that we are on the brink of major advancements in AI, with models that are not only cutting-edge but also surprisingly accessible even on a regular laptop. The paper delves into the concept of […]
Warner Bros. Discovery has been criticized for its seemingly toxic decision-making in recent years, but they’ve done something surprising lately. They’ve released over 30 full movies on YouTube across five channels for free, without much fanfare. While some films are forgotten or considered flops, there are hidden gems like Waiting for Guffman. This move raises […]
Servo’s progress in 2024 shows significant growth and development, with a 143% increase in unique contributors and a 163% increase in pull requests compared to the previous year. The community has become more diverse, with Igalia, other contributors, and bots all playing a role in the project. The project has seen upgrades in main dependencies […]
Eggs prices in the US have increased significantly since the beginning of 2025, with a rise of 1.28 USD/DOZEN or 22.03%. The current price is at an all-time high of 7.09 USD/DOZEN in January of 2025. Analysts predict that Eggs US will reach 7.66 USD/DOZEN by the end of this quarter and may increase further […]
Oracle filed a motion to dismiss Deno’s petition to cancel its “JavaScript” trademark, avoiding the fact that JavaScript is an open standard with many independent implementations. Despite calls to release the trademark, Oracle remained silent. Deno’s formal petition challenges Oracle’s ownership based on genericness, abandonment, and fraud. Oracle’s defense is focused on a technicality, claiming […]
Elizabeth Cochrane, known as Nellie Bly, was an American journalist and inventor known for her groundbreaking work in the field of investigative journalism. She gained fame for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days and her exposé on the mistreatment of women in a mental institution. Bly’s work shed light on marginalized women’s […]
In America, activism is crucial, but exposure comes with risks like harassment, arrest, and doxxing. Hostile groups can leverage information against activists in today’s highly accessible digital landscape. This document focuses on digital safety for activists, offering tools and tips to safeguard personal information. Avoiding tools that collect, store, or expose your data is essential. […]
Spreadsheets are versatile tools for exploring scenarios, from budgeting to decision-making. However, traditional spreadsheets have limitations when comparing multiple scenarios, leading to restructuring or toggling values. Ambsheets introduce the concept of “amb values,” allowing a single cell to hold multiple values and creating multi-dimensional possibility spaces. This innovative approach eliminates the need for manual scenario […]