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US Military Launches Robot Spaceplane on Seventh Mission

Ooda Loop

The US military’s secretive X-37B robotic spaceplane has taken off from Florida on its seventh mission. The mission marks the first time the plane has been launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of delivering it into a higher orbit than ever before.

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8 pressing needs for CIOs in 2024

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With the merging of operational efficiency and embracing new technologies, today’s CIOs are under increasing pressure to do more with less and become both technologists and business leaders, says Sunny Azadeh, CIO at digital services company GlobalLogic. “In a world underpinned by change, it remains constant that digital transformation must be a core organizational competency,” she says.

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No, spiders don’t want to mate with your viral body butter

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Skincare girlies, fear not — your moisturizer probably does not attract spiders. Sol de Janeiro’s Delícia Drench Body Butter, which launched earlier this month, is quickly becoming a holy grail product among skincare enthusiasts. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the lotion is packed with flashy ingredients like copaiba resin, passionflower seed oil and prebiotic hibiscus […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Forecast: 5 Top Trends In Tech And Startups We’re Watching In 2024, From AI To IPOs

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Between the rapid ascendance of AI and the often dramatic downfall of startups large and small, 2023 was an action-packed year for tech and venture. In many ways, we expect 2024 to be the year when things settle down a bit. The buzz around AI will likely wane, but so, hopefully, will layoffs. The IPO markets may make a tepid comeback and we expect that after nearly two years of falling funding, venture investment will level off.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code

TechCrunch

Earlier this year, GitHub rolled out Copilot Chat, a ChatGPT-like programming-centric chatbot for organizations subscribed to Copilot for Business. Copilot Chat more recently came to individual Copilot customers — those paying $10 per month — in beta. And now, GitHub’s launching Chat in general availability for all users. As of today, Copilot Chat is available in […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Here we go again: 2023’s badly handled data breaches

TechCrunch

Last year, we compiled a list of 2022’s most poorly handled data breaches looking back at the bad behavior of corporate giants when faced with hacks and breaches. That included everything from downplaying the real-world impact of spills of personal information and failing to answer basic questions. Turns out this year, many organizations continue to […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Article: Tips on How Staff Engineers Can Impact Incidents

InfoQ Culture Methods

Staff engineers can influence behaviors during and after incidents by modeling transparency and questioning assumptions to strengthen engineering culture. As incident commanders, they can coordinate workstreams, communicate with stakeholders, and prevent responder burnout. In retrospectives, staff engineers can improved model root cause analysis to improve underlying cultural issues.

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How India will navigate EVs in 2024

TechCrunch

India, a major player in the global automotive industry, has started focusing on transitioning to alternative fuels to curb pollution after expanding its consumer and vehicle bases and adding local manufacturing facilities over the past two decades. On this journey, 2024 will be a crucial year, as the country — the third-largest automotive market — […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How AI and Data Science in 2024 Will Shape Tomorrow's World

Dzone - DevOps

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the tandem growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising unparalleled advancements that will significantly impact and enhance various aspects of our lives. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, it is crucial to explore how the integration of AI and Data Science is poised to shape the future and offer solutions to some of humanity's most pressing challenges.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Shield AI expands massive Series F with another $300M in equity, debt, scaling valuation to $2.8B

TechCrunch

Defense tech startup Shield AI has expanded its latest funding round with another $300 million in equity and debt, bringing its total Series F to $500 million, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. This total amount reflects $200 million in equity closed in November, $100 million in new equity raised at the Series F price, and $200 […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Pentagon Wants Feedback on Revised Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program

Ooda Loop

The US Department of Defense proposed a new rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, seeking input from the public. This program aims to ensure that defense contractors have implemented necessary security measures to safeguard federal contract and controlled unclassified information.

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The overlooked tech that kept cities moving in 2023

TechCrunch

Over here at TechCrunch, our time is often spent finding and reporting on the next new new thing in mobility, from autonomous drones and electric air taxis to self-driving trucks and even batteries made of paper. While this tech, in theory, may someday help people and goods move from point A to B, much of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: What’s in Store for 2024 in Cyberland? Check Out Tenable Experts’ Predictions for OT Security, AI, Cloud Security, IAM and more

Tenable

The new year is upon us, and so we ponder the question: What cybersecurity trends will shape 2024? To find out, we asked Tenable experts to read the tea leaves. Their 2024 forecasts include: A bigger security role for cloud architects; a focus by ransomware gangs on OT systems in critical industries; an intensification of IAM attacks; and much more!

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Best budgeting apps for individuals, startups and small businesses

TechCrunch

As we head into the New Year, you might be interested in creating a budget for yourself or you may be looking for a new tool to help manage your startup or small business’s budget. You may be looking to switch out your current budgeting app for a better one, or perhaps you’re someone who […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Tenable OT Security: 2023 Year in Review

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As we reflect on the many accomplishments Tenable OT Security achieved in 2023, one thing is clear: we couldn’t have done it without the support and collaboration of our customers and partners. As we bid farewell to 2023, these end-of-year days are a perfect opportunity to look back and summarize this incredible year. I can easily say 2023 was a good year for Tenable OT Security.

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Startups Yearly: The biggest startup stories from 2023

TechCrunch

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Thank you for subscribing to Startups Weekly. This week, I’m taking my parents to Yosemite to explore the snowy peaks and to see if my car can handle snow. In lieu of a regular Startups Weekly, I figured I’d dive […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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New JavaScript Pipeline Operator with Example

Angularjs | Reactjs | jQuery | Nodejs tutorials

In this post, We’ll explore different ways to implement pipeline operators in JavaScript. The pipeline operator (|>) is a recent addition to the javascript language. It offers a strong and concise syntax for data transformation and chaining. This operator allows you to write code that is easier to read and more expressive. Most current browsers […] The post New JavaScript Pipeline Operator with Example appeared first on JS-Tutorials.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Goodbye mysterious military space plane, and good luck – wherever you’re going

TechCrunch

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launched a secretive military spaceplane to orbit last night after weeks of delays, though scant details about the mission have been released to the public. The Falcon Heavy lifted off on the clandestine mission at 8:07 PM Eastern from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B space plane, a […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Top 10 OODAcasts Episodes of 2023

Ooda Loop

We started the OODAcast as a way of highlighting insights and lessons learned from leaders and decision-makers in the OODA Network including former intelligence community leaders and operators. In 2023 the video version of the OODAcast grew to 2100 subscribers on YouTube. Our 242 videos have generated 260,000 views, half of which were in 2023. Find them all at [link] The following list is comprised of the Top 10 OODAcasts for 2023 as determined by the number of views.

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Should auld acquaintance be robot

TechCrunch

This is always a strange week for us. Save for the occasional disastrous patent dispute, things are (thankfully) almost uncannily quiet in the week separating Christmas and New Year’s Day. You see a lot of reflective posts go up during this time, not only because the calendar year is coming to a close, but also because […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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How to Manage Your HR When Scaling Up Your Business

TurnKey Labs

Scaling your business is like a tightrope walk: thrilling, yet fraught with the risk of organizational chaos. It’s a delicate balance, particularly in the realm of HR management. In this high-stakes journey, overlooking HR is like asking a goldfish to swim in the ocean.

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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6 great audiobook apps that aren’t Audible

TechCrunch

Audiobooks are a great way to bring words on a page to life and fit reading into your schedule throughout the day when you’re doing things like working out, cooking, driving and relaxing. Amazon-owned Audible is arguably the most popular audiobook app out there, but there are several other lesser-known options that offer a great […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Listening Skills: The Unseen Pillar of Effective Leadership

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In the dynamic realm of business leadership, the emphasis often falls on decision-making, strategy, and innovation. However, one essential skill frequently overlooked is leadership communications. As an executive coach, I’ve observed the remarkable impact of listening skills and specifically active listening on leadership effectiveness. This post delves into why listening is pivotal for leaders and how to hone this skill.

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With hopes for greener grass in Germany vanishing, consolidation is in the cards for cannabis companies

TechCrunch

Not much happened when it comes to legal cannabis markets in 2023, which won't help cannabis startups that are already facing a challenging funding environment. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apex Trigger for Custom Validation in Salesforce

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Hello Trailblazers, In this blog post, we will learn how to write an Apex Trigger for Custom Validations. Acceptance Criteria: Write an Apex Trigger to restrict the Payment until the Final Quote is “Approved”. To solve this, we have custom objects named Payment__c and Final_Quote__c in a lookup relationship with each other. It’s lookup field name as “Quote__c”.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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The TechCrunch+ surveys you need to read ahead of 2024

TechCrunch

There was a lot to talk about this year, and investors and founders sure did share their thoughts freely with us in our surveys. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Operations, Trading of Eagers Automotive Disrupted by Cyberattack

Ooda Loop

Eagers Automotive, an Australian and New Zealand vehicle dealer, temporarily ceased trading on the Australian Securities Exchange due to a cyberattack impacting IT systems at various locations. While most dealerships remain operational, the incident has affected finalizing transactions for sold new vehicles and has somewhat disrupted service and parts operations.

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Facing roadblocks, China’s robotaxi darlings apply the brakes

TechCrunch

A few years ago, robotaxis were the darlings of venture capitalists in China. A cadre of audacious startups, including Deeproute.ai, WeRide.ai, Pony.ai and Momenta reeled in hundreds of millions of dollars to fuel their costly ambitions. With pockets overflowing, they spent generously on building self-driving vehicle fleets. Their geeky executives, swapping T-shirts for sharp suits, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.