Monthly Archives: March 2023

API Gateways: The Doorway to a Microservices World

What Is a Microservices Architecture? A microservices architecture is a software development approach where a large, complex application is broken down into smaller, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. Each service is designed to perform a … Continue reading

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Metaverse is just VR, admits Meta, as it lobbies against ‘arbitrary’ network fee

Meta, the self-styled “metaverse company” formerly known as Facebook, has taken on a novel role de-hyping the virtual world technology its founder bet the farm on just a few short years ago. No, it hasn’t announced another pivot — rather … Continue reading

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Conventional wisdom

If you’d told me five years ago that I would be flying to Chicago in March to attend a supply chain and logistics show, you would have been greeted by a momentary blank stare, followed by the image of a … Continue reading

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Indian edtech giant Byju’s says not acquiring Unacademy

Indian edtech giant Byju’s said on Thursday the firm and any of its subsidiaries are not engaging with rival Unacademy to explore an acquisition or merger, refuting a media report at a time when weakening global market conditions have sparked … Continue reading

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OpenAI connects ChatGPT to the internet

OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, can now browse the internet — in certain cases. OpenAI today launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot’s functionality by granting it access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the worldwide web. Available … Continue reading

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For Smarter Robots, Just Add Humans

Autonomous machines are still too clumsy for delicate tasks. But humans can operate mechanical arms from afar, turning physical labor into remote work.

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How to Set Up and Use an eSIM for International Travel

The digital version of the SIM card, included on many newer phones, is set to become prevalent. It also offers affordable cellular data abroad.

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Chatbot Start-Up Character.AI Valued at $1 Billion in New Funding Round

Founded by ex-Google employees, the Silicon Valley company is among the few start-ups poised to compete with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.

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Join 3,000 students learning to code with Python in this $19 bootcamp

Go from beginner to intermediate with 130 hours of training. The post Join 3,000 students learning to code with Python in this $19 bootcamp appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Jira review (2023): Pricing, features, pros & cons

Two decades after Atlassian’s founding, the popular software development company and its Jira family of applications remain one of the premier solutions for IT teams. The post Jira review (2023): Pricing, features, pros & cons appeared first on TechRepublic.

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