The Rise of Disruptive 3D-Printing Footwear: A New Era in Comfort and Personalization?
Swiggy's upcoming IPO is set to test India's appetite for $1 billion+ listings. The food delivery giant has secured $1.4 billion from institutional investors and aims to raise a valuation of $11.3 billion. This comes as the Indian tech startup space has seen over a dozen IPOs in the last four years, with mixed results. Zomato's stock surged 100% since its listing in 2021, while others like Paytm and Nykaa have struggled.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/11/swiggy-listing-to-test-india-appetite-for-1-billion-plus-ipos/
US wildlife authorities have been dealing with a unique contraband problem after a man was sentenced for trafficking a cloned sheep, dubbed Montana Mountain King. The sheep's offspring, carrying genetics from the original clone, may now be at large in the US, raising concerns about their potential impact on native species.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-has-a-cloned-sheep-contraband-problem-montana-mountain-king/
** AeroGarden to Close Operations, Leaving Gardeners in Limbo. What's Next?
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Source: https://www.wired.com/story/aerogarden-shutting-down-what-happens-next/
Apple still sells older MacBook models, but are they worth buying?
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy/
WIRED Magazine Reiterates Commitment to Independent Journalism Amidst US Presidential Election Outcome
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/editors-note-election-whats-next-for-wired/
A developer overcame a complex bug in their pet project by writing a custom tool and exploring the debugging space, ultimately succeeding in sending an Ethernet packet. This experience highlights the importance of exploration and understanding the system being worked with.
Source: https://github.com/francisrstokes/githublog/blob/main/2024%2F11%2F1%2Fsending-an-ethernet-packet.md
"ZDNet article reveals 5 ChatGPT settings that can boost productivity. Custom Instructions and Memory features allow users to streamline conversations, while Temporary Chat ensures private chats. A 'Model Improvement' setting also enables users to control data usage for model training. Users can personalize their experience with theme options."
Social network X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot Grok, allowing users in certain regions, including New Zealand, to access the service for free. The move marks a shift from restricting Grok's advanced features to premium users only. xAI, the company behind Grok, may be seeking a broader user base and faster feedback cycles for its products.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-ai-chatbot-grok/
Apple faces federal charges after allegations that a manager threatened workers over discussions about pay and remote work, citing company policies.
A 25-year-old web enthusiast has launched a new homepage, pieter.com, featuring a virtual Windows 3.11 computer and various online services, including a Minecraft server, IRC chat server, and Anonymous FTP server.
Source: https://pieter.com/
The Antarctic Fire Department provides critical emergency services on Ross Island, supporting the United States Antarctic Program. With extreme environmental conditions, firefighters in Antarctica face unique challenges and opportunities for skill-building. The department offers various employment positions, from short-term to long-term roles.
Source: http://www.antarcticfire.org/
Tech Industry's Values and Their Impact on Society: A Critical Examination
A recent article has sparked discussion about the values within the tech industry and their far-reaching consequences. The author argues that the culture in the tech sector is leaning towards fascism, as evidenced by the prioritization of ideological technologies over more practical applications like healthcare software.
Entity Manager Evolves NoSQL DB Schema for Efficient Search Across 150 Partitions, Addressing Scaling Limitations on DynamoDB Platform.
Source: https://karmanivero.us/projects/entity-manager/evolving-a-nosql-db-schema/
New research suggests that standing for long periods may not be a healthier alternative to sitting, and could actually increase the risk of circulatory diseases. A study of over 83,000 adults found no association between time spent standing and cardiovascular disease, but did find an increased risk of circulatory diseases with prolonged standing or sitting.
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/your-standing-desk-might-actually-be-as-bad-as-sitting-all-day
Chegg's Stock Plummets 99% Amid Rise of ChatGPT, Raises Concerns About Homework Help Industry.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/chegg-is-on-its-last-legs-after-chatgpt-sent-its-stock-down-99-2000522585
New York Times word usage frequency chart updated for 2022, showing changes in language dynamics over time. Chart tracks prevalence of terms like "inclusivity" and "prejudice denoting terminology." Analysis aims to explore implications of these trends.
Source: https://davidrozado.substack.com/p/new-york-times-word-usage-frequency
Australia's 3G Shutdown: Thousands of Phones Blocked, Many Left Without Emergency Calling Functionality
A recent shutdown of 3G networks in Australia has left thousands of phones unable to make emergency calls or access certain features on their devices. The shutdown, which occurred in July-August 2023, affected several phone models that were previously compatible with Vodafone's VoLTE (Voice over LTE) network.
According to a survey conducted by James D., the shutdown has had significant impacts on customers who cannot afford to purchase new phones or have not been offered replacements. The majority of respondents reported moderate to major financial impacts from purchasing a new device, and over 75% said they were not offered a replacement by their provider.
The issue highlights concerns about communication and preparedness among Australian telcos regarding the shutdown. While some devices are still supported on other networks like Telstra and Optus, many customers are left without a viable solution.
A new online tool, DNS query lookup, has been made available at nstoolbox.com. This tool allows users to look up DNS records for any domain.
Source: https://nstoolbox.com/
** Elon Musk's X moves legal disputes to Northern Texas, sparking questions about venue choice.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/elon-musks-x-is-moving-its-legal-disputes-to-northern-texas/