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01GENERAL

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THE HIDDEN COMPLEXITIES OF BUILDING SSO AND SCIM

Time is the single most important resource for SaaS startups trying to become Enterprise Ready. But building features like SSO and SCIM in-house, can significantly delay enterprise growth.

workos.comSponsor

02BIG TECH & STARTUPS

MICROSOFT WILL RELEASE CONTROVERSIAL WINDOWS RECALL AI SEARCH FEATURE TO TESTERS IN OCTOBER

Microsoft will release its Recall search feature for Windows users to test beginning in October. Recall takes screenshots of screen activity so people can search for information they saw earlier. Security researchers are concerned about the risks associated with the feature as it may make personal information easily accessible to attackers. Microsoft says it is committed to security enhancements for the feature.

cnbc.com2 min read

SAMSUNG'S NEW ODYSSEY MONITOR LETS YOU PLAY GAMES IN GLASSES-FREE 3D

Samsung's new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup uses eye-tracking technology to convert 2D visuals into glasses-free 3D. Users can seamlessly switch between 2D and 3D modes. The monitor, which features a 4K QLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 1-millisecond response time, and support for AMD Free Sync, will be available in 27- and 37-inch sizes. It is set for global release within this year.

theverge.com2 min read

03SCIENCE & FUTURISTIC TECHNOLOGY

SECOND PATIENT IN TRIAL FOR ELON MUSK'S NEURALINK USES DESIGN SOFTWARE, VIDEOGAMES

Neuralink's second patient is able to play first-person shooter video games and use design software. They have so far avoided the issue that nearly derailed the first patient's implant. Neuralink hopes to implant its device into eight more people this year. This article contains an animated slideshow that explains how Neuralink's device works.

links.tldrnewsletter.com8 min read

THE NEW GENERATION OF HEAVY LIFT ROCKETS IS RISING TO CHALLENGE SPACEX

While SpaceX is the undisputed leader in launch, with a record 96 launches last year, it has a growing number of competitors that say they can bring much-needed supply and competitive pressure to the market. This article looks at the current medium-, heavy, and super-heavy lift rocket landscape. While some are yet to be operational, if any of these projects succeed, it will change everything in the industry.

techcrunch.com14 min read

04PROGRAMMING, DESIGN & DATA SCIENCE

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5 WAYS TO CUT IT COSTS WITHOUT NEGATIVELY EFFECTING YOUR ORGANIZATION

Teams are facing increasing pressure to reduce IT cost. Many are tempted to reduce spend first, but this can easily backfire and diminish productivity. What's the alternative? In this ebook [9], Datadog draws on its customer experience to suggest 5 ways IT leaders can control and optimize costs without reducing value delivery. Read

datadoghq.comSponsor

HANDWRITER.TTF

This proof-of-concept project implements a synthesizer that generates and rasterizes handwriting-style font. It uses a super-lightweight Recurrent Neural Network for handwriting synthesis. Video of the handwriting synthesizer in action is available. A prebuilt Docker image is provided as it is not easy to build the library from scratch.

github.comGitHub repository

RECESSION AND CRISIS IN THE IT INDUSTRY: 7 MONTHS OF INTERVIEWS WITH 50 MANAGERS FROM EUROPE AND THE USA – A SUBJECTIVE VIEW

The tech industry is not very optimistic at the moment. Companies need to distance themselves from the trends that the vast majority of IT companies have begun to follow. Businesses that focus on investing in their people, developing their skills, and creating a collaborative workplace have the opportunity to develop competitive advantages. Companies should bet on providing a sense of security for customers and members of the organization.

trojanczyk.eu25 min read

05MISCELLANEOUS

I'VE BUILT MY FIRST SUCCESSFUL SIDE PROJECT, AND I HATE IT

This post explains how a developer built a successful side project that earned them over $15,000. The project was a TradingView indicator that users had to pay to access. Throughout the project, the developer encountered issues such as people constantly trying to get the product for free and fraud from 'customers'. After a while, responding to customer questions and requests became tiring, especially since the developer had to also work their full-time job. They tried selling the project but eventually decided to automate more of the business and keep it running.

switowski.com22 min read

LINUX MARKET SHARE REACHES NEW PEAK: JULY 2024 REPORT

Linux has achieved a 4.45% market share for desktop operating systems worldwide. Its market share has been slowly but steadily growing over the past year. Several factors, such as a growing sentiment that Microsoft's Windows is faltering, the impending end-of-life for Windows 10 in October 2025, the launch of the Steam Deck, and improvements to the user experience have contributed to Linux's increasing popularity. With current trends, Linux may reach a 5% market share by the end of the year.

ostechnix.com6 min read