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AI helped Google engineers cut code migration times in half
Google has significantly cut code migration times internally through the use of AI tools, a paper has revealed. Citing a growing interest in more bespoke large language model (LLM) uses, the paper’s authors explained that the purpose of the report was to share Google’s experience using AI in code migration. While it’s not a research paper in that the authors…
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Admins beware, these Microsoft 365 features are being cut in 2025
Microsoft 365 is in for a year of end-of-life (EOL) dates and feature terminations, posing potential challenges for IT admins and workers alike. Analysis from Microsoft service management firm, AdminDroid, shows over a dozen (14) changes are set to take effect in 2025, with the planned cuts representing a way for Microsoft to ensure users are accessing tools that are…
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Trump tariffs could raise laptop, tablet prices by 46%, cut sales by 68% – Computerworld
“The incoming administration must address how tariffs impact American businesses and consumers,” said CTA Vice President of Trade Ed Brzytwa. “Retaliation from our trading partners raises costs, disrupts supply chains, and hurts the competitiveness of US industries. US trade policy should protect consumers and help American businesses succeed globally.” Without tariffs in place, the CTA expects robust growth for the…
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Working from the office means a pay cut – Computerworld
Another win for business is that remote work can help retain talent and reduce recruitment and training costs. Let’s also not forget that if someone is working in Asheville, NC, their cost of living is 73% lower than if they worked in San Francisco. And that, my friends, is why no one has yet to talk me into moving to the…
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Telegram Has a New Verification Strategy to Cut Down on Scams
Misinformation and scams are an unfortunate reality of the internet in 2024. That “news” account might really be pushing falsehoods and lies, while that outreach from “Google” likely isn’t from the company at all. You really need to be on guard at all times when processing the information that passes through your social feeds, which is why it helps when apps…
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Google’s efficiency drive continues as CEO reveals plans to cut management roles
Google has announced a new wave of cuts across a number of managerial roles in the latest expansion of its ongoing efficiency push. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the plans during an all-hands meeting ahead of Christmas, confirming that the company intends to cut 10% of manager, director, and VP-level positions. A Google spokesperson clarified that some of the positions under…
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AWS wants to drastically cut down AI hallucinations – here’s how it plans to do it
AWS’ new Automated Reasoning checks promise to prevent models from producing factual errors and hallucinating, though experts have told ITPro that it won’t be an all-encompassing preventative measure for the issue. Announced as part of AWS re:Invent 2024, the hyperscaler unveiled the tool as a safeguard in ‘Amazon Bedrock Guardrails’ that will mathematically validate the accuracy of responses generated by…
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Get a Government Permit to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at a National Forest
As any aspiring lumberjack knows, most of the time it’s illegal to wander into a national forest to chop down a tree. This month, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is all for it—provided you get yourself a Forest Service-issued permit first. Cutting your own tree on federal land isn’t just legal—it’s actually a pretty affordable and ethical way to…
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How to Cut Home Heating Costs This Winter
To play air leak detective, hold a lit stick of incense in front of windows and doors while inside. Horizontal smoke indicates less-than-airtight closures. Or dampen the back of your hand and run it around door frames to feel for cool outside air that’s making its way in. You can also use a handheld thermal leak detector. These same techniques…
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac, plus iPhone and iPad updates — here’s what’s new
Apple has released the latest version of its popular video editing software, Final Cut Pro. The company revealed Final Cut Pro 11 in a blog post, and it looks to offer many exciting new features for creatives who rely on the best video editing software. While AI and spatial video are the update’s main focus, there are plenty of other…
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