May 2017 Blog Posts (4)

Add a Caption to an Image

The ability to Interpret image data using software is advancing fast! The two images above are captioned with program generated text. Here's an article that describes concepts and an approach to generate a caption for an image. The code is written in Python and uses TensorFlow. …

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Added by Michael Levin on May 25, 2017 at 8:57am — No Comments

The JHipster Mini Book ::: Free!

This is what I'm reading right now. Here you go! Matt has given us good presentations that are quick and to the point. Super cool! If you decide to pay $19.95 for the printed book, it'll cover about 3 craft pints. The health monitor app Matt made will record one less point. You'll see! Enjoy, and be sure to let Matt know how much you appreciate this free mini…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 18, 2017 at 2:30pm — No Comments

$11 Billion Swapmeet

First of all, relax, I'm not announcing an exclusive executive swapmeet.  The market for used cell phones has ramped up to a whopping $11 billion as of 2016[1].  That's a big number by itself, especially since the market scarcely existed just ten years ago.  By comparison, everything sold in every category by everyone worldwide on Ebay, new or used, was $84 billion total in 2016[2].

Unless you are actually a senior exec and can offer your device, refurbished, to other…

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Added by Ismail Jones on May 15, 2017 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Cross-Platform Mobile Development

Mobile devices prove to be a setback for cross-platform software development, but I hope it will be a minor one.  At present, Android totally dominates the mobile market both in terms of hardware and software volume.  As well, mobile devices are overtaking desktops for overall usage as we speak.  But Linux, as open-source-friendly as it is appears to be getting the rub from Google, so where are we?

As Google continues to grumble about not controlling the world, they're leaking…

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Added by Ismail Jones on May 14, 2017 at 9:24am — No Comments

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Microsoft Copilot Fall Release Includes Collaboration and Personalization Features

Microsoft's recent Copilot Fall Release includes several new features for productivity, collaboration, and personalization. The release also includes updates to Copilot features in Edge and Windows, as well as integration with Microsoft's in-house AI models.

By Anthony Alford

AWS Introduces Flat-Rate Pricing to Eliminate Cloud Cost Overages

AWS introduces flat-rate pricing plans for website delivery and security, offering predictable monthly costs with no overages. Combining CloudFront CDN, DDoS protection, and more, tiers start from free to $1,000/month. This shift enables seamless scaling for applications and simplifies budgeting, empowering developers to innovate without fear of unexpected charges.

By Steef-Jan Wiggers

Sauce Labs Launches AI Tool for Faster Test Analysis

Sauce Labs has launched Sauce AI for Insights, an AI-driven tool that accelerates test analysis by providing natural-language explanations, visual summaries and faster root cause detection. The company claims that it reduces debugging time, improves release readiness, and addresses the growing complexity of test data.

By Mark Silvester

Google Ships Angular 21: Signal Forms, Zoneless Migration, and AI-First Tooling

Angular 21 introduces groundbreaking advancements in web development, featuring Signal Forms for enhanced composability, zoneless change detection for streamlined performance, and AI-driven tools for improved developer experiences. This release emphasizes stability while optimizing reactivity and enabling smoother migrations, making it a game-changer for enterprise applications.

By Daniel Curtis

groundcover Takes Aim at Datadog with Observability Migration Tool

Observability platform company groundcover has launched a new migration tool to help organisations move their observability stacks from other vendors (such as Datadog) to its own platform. The company is claiming that organisations can migrate metrics, dashboards and monitors with full automation, and without needing any downtime nor consultants.

By Matt Saunders

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