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This $80 tablet makes a great travel companion - and at this price I might get two

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Lenovo Tab M9 is a solid tablet for watching shows and movies with a nine-inch HD display and long battery life. Right now, it's nearly 50% off on Amazon.

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The Year on Linux

David Heinemeier Hansson

I've been running Linux , Neovim , and Framework for a year now, but it easily feels like a decade or more. That's the funny thing about habits: They can be so hard to break, but once you do, they're also easily forgotten. That's how it feels having left the Apple realm after two decades inside the walled garden. It was hard for the first couple of weeks, but since then, its rarely crossed my mind.

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With AI models clobbering every benchmark, it's time for human evaluation

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The latest frontier in AI research is having more humans in the loop assessing just how good the models are.

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Had great fun with this program at New Years Eve [link] If you have songs you want to karaoke but UltraStar doesnt support them you can easily (kinda :)) be created. Follow these instructions. I must confess that I have had some preconceived thoughts about singing karaoke - but I stand corrected. Its really funny! Will be a standard-item on parties at my house from now on.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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My go-to MagSafe accessory every Apple user will love is 25% off right now

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Ugreen Nexode 100W charging station is robust enough to keep my MacBook Pro topped up, offers fast wireless charging for the iPhone, and has ports to spare.

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Oura has competition: I tested a smart ring that is half the price with no subscription

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The affordable RingConn Gen 2 Air packs impressive health-tracking features that rival top-tier competitors. For a limited time, you can save $20 on one.

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If you are like me and dont approve of phone salesmen heres one way to handle them if you can hold youre giggle. Thanks Magnus for the tip Or you can register with NIX - but that is the boring Swedish way.

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The Kindle Scribe that easily replaced my Remarkable E Ink tablet is at its lowest price yet

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Amazon's newest Kindle Scribe pairs the classic e-reader experience with advanced note-taking features, offering a true pen-and-paper feel. Plus, it's $85 off during Amazon's Spring Sale.

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Someone has a little bit to much time on their hands

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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I finally found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag - And it's down to $13 now

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

This ultra-thin wallet tracker, shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network. Right now, it's only $13 with a Prime-exclusive deal and 30% off coupon.

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Legit Security Adds Dashboard to ASPM Platform to Improve DevSecOps

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Legit Security this week added a dashboard to its application security posture management (ASPM) platform that makes it simpler to correlate the creation of a vulnerability to a specific application development team.

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I gave away my Kindle and iPad hours after getting this tablet (and you can save 40% on it)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

I've used a Kindle for years, but with the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G now on sale, it's become my go-to e-reader tablet (at least until the next model arrives).

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Back from a relative short holiday-season I am almost alone in the office. Today will be spent in Word, fleshing out the solution from the day before Christmas. It will actually be quite fun (?) even though You cant say that as a hacker. Here is a nice little game for the season: [link] And here are some people with to much free time on their hands.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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My go-to indoor motion tracking security camera is actually adorable (and 35% off)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

I finally found an indoor camera I want to keep in my living room at all times: the Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350.

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When I wrote the list over weird things to do this weekend i forgot the most heartwarming thing; yesterday I went to the St Grans Hospital with Elin and a friend. Elins father works there as a hospital priest. We went around about 5 floors and sung carols and some euphoniumplaying sneaked its way in there too :) It was very rewarding although not too many people had the strength to come out - which you can understand.

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The tablet that solved my biggest problem as a smart home enthusiast is now $50 off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

As a smart home enthusiast, I've tested dozens of IoT devices, and Amazon's Echo Hub is still one of the most useful. It's also $50 off during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

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I am from today starting a period with some really weird stuff on my schedule: Today I will be a Santa at Elins work. I have never done the Santa-stuff before, will have to choose a voice later today Tomorrow I will give a presentation on SOA (Service Oriented Architecture). This is scary since so many people have things to say about it. I have prepared and hope that it will work out alright.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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The 150+ best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Amazon's Big Spring Sale continues to cut prices on top tech like laptops, TVs, smartwatches, and more through March 31.

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Just back from a wonderful weekend with the Gothenburg Brass Band. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the entire weekend together with the band and it made me feel again as a part of this wonderful group. We did three sold out concerts and a late night party, not counting the rehearsals and good times together. Although I was thorn apart by not playing in the band (did a few subs though; euphonium, baritone and percussion!

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My $8 secret to keeping my DIY electronic repairs sealed and secured

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Your toolbox just isn't complete without a reliable multi-purpose adhesive. This one from T-7000 does the trick for me.

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I will be presenter at a concert in Gothenburg this weekend. Its the Gothenburg BrassBand Lucia-concert that is taking place this weekend each year. I am really looking forward to this - part to meet the band again (so many friends) and part just because its fun. A bit scary though since i rather play and speak than just speak. The expectations seems to be raised when you only speak.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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The most versatile DJI action camera I've tested yet is 31% off with this deal

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

There's a lot to like about the new DJI Osmo Action 4, and the spectacular battery life is just one of those things.

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Its a very busy time right now. The band is in the midst of our long list of December engagements. So fun and good it has been so far! Last night we played at the annual Lucia-coronation at Skansen. A bit cold but the band played well and we had great fun. So this week contains a Christmas-festival at our corps and a gig in a Church And then there are only two things left!

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I added this iPhone thermal camera to my toolkit - my only regret? Not buying it at this price

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The industrial-grade Topdon TC002 gives your iPhone a cool superpower and costs much less than a dedicated thermal imaging camera - especially with this discount.

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I picked the best Amazon Spring Sale fitness tracker deals worth shopping

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

These are my favorite deals on health trackers like smartwatches, earbuds, and smart rings for Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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I tested the best earbuds for audiophiles -- and they're $80 off at Amazon

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Bowers and Wilkins Pi8 earbuds exude luxury while impressing audiophiles. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the earbuds are $80 off.

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Don't make this USB mistake! Protect your data with this discounted encrypted gadget

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Kingston's IronKey is one of the most secure USBs you can buy, from a military-standardized build to a complex passphrase mode.

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At $300 off, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a steal - but I'd recommend it anyway. Here's why

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Google's latest flagship smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro, is currently $300 off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale event.

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