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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android In this episode I spoke to Shruti Pathak, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft. We talked about optimizing web applications by using Redis cache and things to consider to make it secure. Shruti also explained what in-memory databases are and how they improve performance. At the end we also […]
Solar panels are by far the best applicable technology for converting solar energy to usable electricity today. With the sun available to us around the year, it is only reasonable to consider taping its energy for domestic use. Even so, the currently available photovoltaic solar cell technology is still not as efficient as desired. The […]
From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut State Agricultural Experiment Station, you could be dealing with several kinds of pests that drastically impact your garden. Some are perennial pests, like […]
In the latest episode of Programming Throwdown, we delve into the captivating world of interactive fiction. We explore: Wordnet, Inform, and how games in the past have been the forerunners of today’s NLP challenges. 00:00:22 Introductions 00:00:39 To hard mode or not to hard mode 00:08:58 No moats in Google 00:16:37 Stable Diffusion blows […]
On this week’s episode of the Android Central Podcast, Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Michael Hicks discuss Google’s ‘Genesis’ AI tool, what to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements, the Galaxy Tab S9, the rumoured ‘Galaxy Ring’, review Vivo’s X Flip, and […]
Celebrating Tet in Hoi An Laura and her husband Ethan are from Philadelphia, PA, but have been living in Hanoi, Vietnam for the past two years. Ethan teaches English literature at an international school and Laura is earning her Master’s degree in public health. They’ve loved their time in Vietnam and plan to be there […]
As online gaming continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide, a stable and reliable mobile signal is essential for an optimal gaming experience. In Australia, where vast landscapes and varying terrains may cause mobile signal fluctuations, gamers often encounter frustrating lags and disconnections. This comprehensive guide will explore effective methods to boost mobile signal strength and ensure […]
This show is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode was originally released in November, 2015. Music* Under the credits is Harlaamstrat 74 off of John Dankworth’s Modesty Blaise score.* They first meet to a piece called Brouillard (version 1) from Georges Delaure’s extraordinary score to Jules et Jim. (A second version comes in later […]
#447: The Beginning of the End July 20th, 2023 · 57 minutes Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2. NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself. Guest Starring: […]
Gigi the dog A question I’ve been getting a lot lately: “What happened to your dog???” I get this question via email, through blog comments, on Instagram, Facebook and in person. It’s taken me awhile to put together my response because it’s a painful one. But today, I’m ready to share. The Tail of Genevieve […]