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LinkedIn's feed has come a long way since the early days of assembling the machine-learning infrastructure that powers it. Recently, a major update to this infrastructure was released. We caught up with the people behind it to discuss how the principle of being people-centric translates to technical terms and implementation.  Introduction How do data and machine learning-powered algorithms work to control newsfeeds and spread stories? How much of that is automated, how much should you be able to understand and control,…

Microsoft Loop has finally been launched. The company spent a segment talking about this new productivity and collaboration app, which bears a resemblance to the popular app Notion. To bolster its appeal, Loop also features Copilot (Microsoft's official designation for its AI tools) in Microsoft 365. Right now you can get one of its two versions available — the web version for commercial customers and the mobile app version for consumer customers. The app will offer users a seamless way to put together their workflow and…

Microsoft has rolled out several new features aimed at improving collaboration and meetings on the platform. The new features include Meet, live translated transcript, portrait blur and more. Here we’ve put together five new Team features that can help you collaborate better with your colleagues.New Meet featureTeams has received a new Meet feature that allows users a seamless experience by offering a single view of upcoming and recent meetings. This makes it easier to access meeting content and improve collaboration.…

Bill Roberson/Digital Trends If you’re an Apple Watch owner, one of the special things you’re entitled to is a selection of Apple Watch bands. They’re a great way to take modern tech and combine it with old school, real world, real material style. Your own style. And while this deal lasts, you can get a Milanese Loop Apple Watch Band — considered by our staff as modern and elegant, but expensive when not on sale — for just $53. That’s $46 off of the usual $99, making the whole thing about 46% off. It’s available in…

Time loop movies are a fascinating genre that explores the concept of characters experiencing the same events repeatedly. Here are some must-watch time loop movies that are known for their creativity, humor, and thought-provoking narratives: 1. Groundhog Day (1993) The quintessential time loop movie starring Bill Murray as a cynical weatherman who finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. A delightful blend of comedy, romance, and self-discovery.…

Last updated: July 11th, 2023 at 12:13 UTC+02:00 Some of Samsung’s wireless speaker models have been behaving weirdly since late last week. Many reports shared by users on the official Community Forums say that the Samsung R1, R Lite, R3, and R6 wireless speakers are getting stuck in a boot loop. All of these reports started cropping up over the weekend, which makes the situation that much more bizarre. The symptoms are similar across the board. Some users say that the Samsung speakers disappeared from the Multiroom…

Martial arts legend Jackie Chan is one of those rare pop culture figures who has been able to maintain a persona popular to those in the West and in China alike. But some perceived transgressions in the actor’s personal life that have recently resurfaced may be at risk of destroying his delicate reputational balance in both markets. Sure, not every one of his films has been a success, such as the Chinese historical drama flop 1911. On the other hand, Chan’s Karate Kid remake — which was co-produced by the U.S. and China,…

Introduction With the highest performing DevOps teams deploying on average four times a day, the pressure is on. Your team should always be looking to improve the speed and quality of your process. A solution may be closer than you think. What Is a Feedback Loop? In society, we receive feedback continuously, from friends, family, and colleagues. Companies often have office telephone systems or entire call centers dedicated to receiving feedback from their customers. So, what is it doing in your DevOps process? Feedback is…

Downtown San Francisco is in distress. Indicators of urban well-being point in the wrong direction: office occupancy, BART ridership and retail foot traffic are down, as is the city’s population. Every week brings news of another high-profile exit: Recent closures include a Whole Foods flagship and Nordstrom, which announced the end of its 35-year run on Market Street due to changes in the “dynamics” of downtown. First Republic Bank, another San Francisco success story, went under after it couldn’t retain its wealthy…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many of us are looking for ways to make our lives and activities more sustainable and reduce the amount of waste we generate. One way to achieve these goals is by embracing the concept of a circular economy. In a circular economy, resources are used more efficiently, waste is minimized, and materials are recycled or repurposed, creating a closed-loop system where materials and products are…