Career Development: What It Means to Be a Manager, Director, or VP (2015)
This article explores the roles and responsibilities of managers, directors, and vice presidents, highlighting the significant differences in their scope of work, decision-making authority, and the impact they have on an organization.
The FBI Seized This Woman's Life Savings–Without Telling Her Why
The article discusses how the FBI seized a woman's life savings without providing an explanation, highlighting concerns about the government's use of civil asset forfeiture laws and the impact on innocent individuals.
Notetime: Minimalistic notes where everything is timestamped
NoteTIme is a powerful note-taking app that offers features like cloud syncing, collaboration, and rich formatting options. The app aims to improve productivity and organization for users by providing a comprehensive note-taking experience across multiple devices.
Congestion Pricing Is a Policy Miracle
Congestion pricing is a policy tool that can effectively reduce traffic congestion in urban areas by charging drivers a fee to enter certain zones during peak hours. This approach has been successfully implemented in cities around the world and can provide significant benefits in terms of reduced emissions, improved public transit, and more efficient use of road infrastructure.
Boston Dynamics shows off another major leap in humanoid mobility
The article discusses Boston Dynamics' latest advances in humanoid robotics, focusing on their Atlas robot's impressive athletic capabilities. It highlights the robot's ability to perform complex maneuvers, such as parkour, and outlines the company's ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of human-like robotic movement and agility.
Harvard study: open-source has an economic value of 8.8T dollars
A Harvard study estimates the economic value of open-source software to be $8.8 trillion, highlighting its significant impact on the global economy and its role in driving innovation and cost savings across various industries.
IronRDP: a Rust implementation of Microsoft's RDP protocol
IronRDP is an open-source remote desktop protocol (RDP) implementation that runs on Linux and Windows. It provides a secure and lightweight solution for remote access and management of systems, with support for various features like file transfer, clipboard sharing, and audio/video streaming.
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says
Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels, according to Edmunds data. This trend suggests that some Tesla owners may be considering switching to other EV models or traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
Western Ignorance: Failure to See China Beyond the Party
The article discusses the tendency of the West to view China solely through the lens of the Chinese Communist Party, failing to understand the complexity and diversity of Chinese society. It argues that this limited perspective leads to a lack of nuanced understanding and effective policymaking towards China.
China is developing some startling new kit in its quest to reclaim Taiwan
China is rapidly developing new military capabilities, including hypersonic missiles and advanced aircraft, as part of its ongoing efforts to reclaim control over Taiwan. The article examines the technological advancements and strategic implications of China's military modernization in the context of the Taiwan Strait dispute.
Thoughtbot is pausing activity on X and Meta
Thoughtbot, a software development agency, announced that it is pausing activity on X and Meta, its internal tools and technologies. The company stated that this decision is part of an ongoing strategic review to focus on its core consulting business and better serve its clients.
Musk threatens Pentagon leakers after NYT report on secret China war briefing
Elon Musk threatens to expose Pentagon leakers after The New York Times reported on a private briefing about China's alleged preparations for war. Musk accuses the Times of publishing sensitive national security information and warns of consequences for those responsible.
DoorDash and Klarna signed deal where customers can pay for food in installments
DoorDash and Klarna have partnered to allow customers to pay for food deliveries through DoorDash in interest-free installments, providing more flexible payment options for consumers.
Someone is claiming to have stolen JKS, SSO, and JPS keys from Oracle Cloud
The article discusses the social media platform Mastodon, its features, and how it differs from Twitter. It highlights Mastodon's decentralized structure, focus on community moderation, and potential as an alternative to centralized social networks.
What Is Growth Engineering?
The article explores the role of growth engineering, a discipline that focuses on using data-driven approaches to acquire, retain, and monetize users for a product or service. It outlines the key responsibilities and skills required for growth engineers, as well as the importance of collaboration between growth, product, and engineering teams.
Five Chinese satellites practiced 'dogfighting' in space, Space Force says
The U.S. Space Force has reported that five Chinese satellites recently practiced simulated dogfighting maneuvers in space, demonstrating China's growing capabilities in space-based warfare.
Trump signs executive order on developing AI 'free from ideological bias'
The article discusses an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at promoting the development and use of artificial intelligence in the United States. The order establishes a strategy to ensure American leadership in AI, including accelerating the delivery of federal AI-powered capabilities and fostering public-private partnerships.
What does Maga-land look like?
The article examines the shift in suburban voters' support from Donald Trump and the Republican party, suggesting that the MAGA movement has alienated many previously loyal suburban voters who are now seeking a more moderate political stance.
Elon Musk sues India's government over takedown orders on X
Elon Musk's company X (formerly Twitter) is suing the Indian government over the removal of content, alleging censorship and violation of free speech rights. The lawsuit challenges the government's orders to take down posts critical of its policies and actions.
Germany and Britain issue warnings about traveling to America
Germany and Britain have issued travel warnings for the United States, advising their citizens to exercise caution due to the high risk of gun violence and mass shootings in the country.