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The internet has turned from a useful tool into an overwhelming mess—cluttered inboxes, forgotten accounts, and sneaky subscriptions draining your money. On average, people are subscribed to 148 mailing lists, have 246 online accounts (many of which have been breached), and spend $254.31 monthly on subscriptions. This article breaks down how digital clutter happens and gives practical steps to regain control: mass unsubscribe from...

How do we trust the data that drives our increasingly AI-dependent world? The trick, it seems, is to marry the real and unreal world in ways that were never before possible.

Old-school recruiting sucked. AI’s my new bestie—cuts the grunt work, lands better replies. Check my journey + a handy script

A recent survey by the Linux Foundation found that organizations contribute 7.7B USD annually to open source projects. 86% of that is contributed in the form of labor by individuals. I am interested in the role that individual and company identities play in open source contributions. Using the previously introduced organizational identity theory, some interesting insights can be gained.

Intelligence is not about remembering facts or doing well on tests. It’s about living a life where you can thrive.

Python developer Eric Mahasi created a tool that organizes your Windows Downloads folder. I added support for OpenDocument Spreadsheets and Rich Text Format.

On March 14th, 2025, thousands of women in tech received a devastating email. An international exchange program tens of thousands of women in STEM have aspired to join looked like it was the latest casualty of what is happening in DC. But then something unexpected happened: working across continents and time zones, the women started fighting back.

“Consent or Pay” is a relatively new approach that technology companies are using to comply with privacy regulations. It gives users a choice between consenting to data collection or paying for an ad-free experience. This article delves into the technological aspects of this practice, examines the regulations it can circumvent, and explores its implications for consumers and the future of privacy.

The fight for gender equality isn’t just about cultural shifts or policy changes, it’s about power. Women in tech aren’'t here to replace men or diminish their achievements, they’re here to build, create, and push the industry forward.

Idempotency is an essential tool for preventing duplicate operations, improving API stability, and ensuring consistent behavior in unsafe HTTP methods like POST, PUT, and PATCH.

Researchers evaluated ChatGPT’s ability to predict inflation from Sept 2021–Aug 2022. While direct prompts failed, narrative setups featuring an economist and Jerome Powell showed varying results. GPT-4 captured trends but struggled with month-to-month accuracy.

Researchers examined ChatGPT-4’s ability to predict monthly macroeconomic trends (Oct 2021 – Sept 2022) using direct and narrative prompting. AI struggled with economic forecasting, facing challenges like policy shifts, the Taylor Rule, and unpredictable global events.

Researchers tested ChatGPT’s ability to predict 2022 Oscar winners using two prompting methods: direct and future narrative. GPT-4’s accuracy improved drastically under narrative prompts, correctly identifying winners for acting categories but struggling with Best Picture.

Researchers tested GPT-4’s forecasting abilities by comparing direct prompts with narrative-based storytelling. Findings suggest AI may generate more confident predictions when framed as fictional narratives rather than direct forecasting tasks.

GPT-4 refuses to provide medical diagnoses directly but will generate medical advice through narrative storytelling. This reveals how AI’s response filters can be bypassed with creative prompts.

This study tests ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4’s forecasting ability by comparing direct prediction prompts to storytelling-based prompts. Results show that ChatGPT-4 is significantly more accurate when asked to generate future narratives, particularly in predicting economic trends and cultural events. This suggests that narrative-driven AI responses may unlock latent predictive abilities within LLMs.

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Italy’s eSIM revolution is reshaping travel, allowing tourists to stay seamlessly connected without physical SIM cards. From Rome to the Riviera, eSIM tech enhances exploration with real-time navigation, digital guides, and hassle-free data plans. It eliminates roaming fees, supports multi-network switching, and integrates with smart travel tools, making every journey smoother and more immersive.

Discover Dave, Cartesi's revolutionary fraud-proof system for Optimistic Rollups. Learn how this permissionless, Sybil-resistant solution secures over $30 billion in Layer-2 value with fast dispute resolution and minimal costs, transforming Ethereum scaling.

Social Discovery Group has been officially Certified by Great Place To Work in Japan. The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback. SDG’s dedication to building a strong, trust-based environment that promotes professional growth.

These five skills are crucial for leadership effectiveness. Without them, those in positions of leadership hold the title without the means to create the desired impact.