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Cloud security firm Apono raises $15.5M to expand AI-powered access management

Cloud permission management startup Apono Inc. has raised $15.5 million in new funding.
Apono offers a Cloud Privilege Access platform that provides secure and scalable access controls.
The company's approach utilizes AI-driven least privilege and anomaly detection capabilities to enhance security measures.
With the new funding, Apono plans to expand its teams and invest in research and development.

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New leak on Ryzen 7 9800X3D: ‘This legend is unbeatable’

AMD may have just released its new Zen 5 lineup less than two months ago.
A leak reaffirmed the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D this year, with promotional material suggesting it as the best processor.
The leaked slide reveals the packaging for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, labeled as 'This legend is unbeatable' and 'ultimate processor for elite gaming.'
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is expected to be released in late October or early November with increased frequencies and a possible game bundle.

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Issue with Python application after deploying using Azure DevOps

Common issues with Python application after deploying using Azure DevOps
Missing dependencies, especially if using a requirements.txt file
Incorrect or missing environment variables
Issues with serving static files (CSS, JS) in Django or Flask applications

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Identifying hash algorithms

Given a hash value, it is not possible to determine exactly which algorithm produced it.
A hash value is for practical purposes a random selection from its range.
To determine the probable algorithm, context and modeling assumptions are required.
Popular hash functions for a given length are reported as the most likely producers of a hash value.

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What is a quantum processing unit (QPU)?

A quantum processing unit (QPU) is a core component of a quantum computer.
QPU manipulates qubits, which are subatomic particles representing and processing data using quantum mechanics.
Unlike classical CPUs, quantum processors use quantum gates and take advantage of the properties of quantum physics.
Developing quantum processors faces challenges of maintaining qubit stability and implementing error correction systems.

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MacBook Pro M4 box leak – fake, or not? If it’s real this is another hint that 16GB of RAM for entry-level laptop is happening

Rumors suggest that Apple’s MacBook Pro with M4 chip could be released next month and a fresh leak in the form of a photo of a purported retail box for the next-gen laptop adds weight to that claim. This, however, comes with some weighty caveats.
The alleged image was shared by a regular X leaker, ShrimpApplePro, but it is not an image from the leaker directly, but one sent to them, so they can’t confirm whether it’s genuine or not.
The quality of the picture is poor, and the small print is illegible for the viewer. Plus, there are several points of contention about the leaked pic.
The box mentions an ‘Apple ID’ rather than its new name, the ‘Apple Account,’ and this could be a fake - Apple wouldn't have a mistake like that on a retail box.
This box also has a QR code on it (iPhone-style), which isn’t on the current packaging for MacBook Pro laptops – this could be a fresh addition to the notebook range from Apple, of course.
The photo of the box implies that the device might be a MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 shown with 16GB of RAM. This could indicate that the base model might include 16GB of unified memory.
This MacBook Pro M4 will reportedly be equipped with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, which aligns with the M4 chip in high-end iPad Pros currently.
Of all the rumors flying around about the MacBook Pro M4, this one makes the most sense to us – it’s time that a professional-targeted notebook was shipped with 16GB as an absolute minimum.
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The entry-level MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 equipped with 16GB of Unified Memory is another thing that excites the fans and awaits official reports.

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Paranoid about Windows 11’s Recall feature even being on your PC? Here’s some good news – you’ll be able to fully uninstall it

Microsoft will allow Copilot+ PC owners to uninstall the Recall feature from their Windows 11 devices.
Recall feature being present in preview builds was initially considered a mistake, but it can actually be removed.
Recall is opt-in and will also be fully removable using optional features settings in Windows.
Recall is an AI-powered Windows 11 feature that takes regular snapshots of device activity, and it will be put back into testing next month.

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How to Create Secure User Authentication with AWS Cognito for Cloud Applications

This blog provides step-by-step instructions on how to create secure user authentication with AWS Cognito for cloud applications.
AWS Cognito simplifies the process of adding user sign-up, sign-in, and access control to applications.
The article covers essential steps like managing user sign-ins, session handling, and password recovery.
By leveraging AWS Amplify, we will simplify the integration process, ensuring a seamless experience for developers/application owners while maintaining robust security features for end users.
The article covers 5 phases - create a user pool, integrate AWS Cognito into cloud app, implement user sign-in functionality, implement user sign-out and session management, and implement forgot password.
Phase 1: Create a User Pool - setting up Cognito user pool according to the application requirement.
Phase 2: Integrate AWS Cognito into Your Cloud Application - Installing AWS Amplify and configuring AWS Amplify Authentication.
Phase 3: Implement User Sign-in Functionality - Implementing user sign-in functionality and handling MFA when enabled.
Phase 4: Implement User Sign-out and Session Management - handling user sign-out and managing user sessions securely.
Phase 5: Implement Forgot Password - implementing Forgot Password feature to enhance user security and improve user experience.

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Title: Revolutionizing the Musical World: How Cloud Services and AI are Transforming Report…

Cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure provide vast storage and processing capabilities for music-related data.
AWS provides services like Amazon S3 for scalable storage and Redshift for big data analytics.
GCP offers powerful analytics and machine learning capabilities through BigQuery and Google Cloud AI.
Azure’s Data Lake and Azure Machine Learning allow for deep data analysis and machine learning in music.
AI tools can automate tasks and generate insights into music data, including predictive analysis of future music trends.
AI can also generate personalized reports for individual musicians, producers, or record labels.
AI can simplify the royalty payment process by automating calculations and providing real-time reports.
Master Data Management tools ensure data consistency and accuracy across various music-related reports.
MDM tools sync data across systems, ensuring consistent artist profiles, album information, and royalty agreements.
The integration of cloud services, AI, and MDM tools is revolutionizing how reports are generated and maintained in the music industry.

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Fed up with unnecessary white space when printing from the web? AI is here to fix that, and it's about time

HP has introduced HP Print AI, a new feature called Perfect Output to fix common printing problems.
Perfect Output intelligently reformats and reorganizes web page content to fit on printed pages and removes unwanted elements like ads.
It also improves printing of spreadsheets by making them fit on a page and integrating charts intelligently.
HP plans to launch HP Print AI capabilities through 2025.

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Global Fintech Series Interview with Deepak Gupta, EVP of Demand Fulfillment and US Faster Payments Council Board Member at Volante

Deepak Gupta, EVP of Product, Engineering and Services at Volante Technologies shares his thoughts on digital payments evolution, ISO 20022 and AI impact on fintech payment landscape
The shift toward frictionless payments reshapes customer expectations and pushes financial institutions to accelerate their adoption of digital payment solutions.
ISO 20022 will be the new global messaging standard for all financial communications protocols.
Fintech innovators can work along to enhance security measures, which requires ongoing collaboration with independent analysts and research groups to stay up to date with the latest insights into security improvements.
End users can protect themselves by following the security guidelines recommended by their payment service providers.
Fintechs and financial institutions should partner with payment technology providers that have the right security certifications.
AI is positioned to be transformational for payments.
PaaS technologies are playing a crucial role in helping financial businesses meet the growing demand for services like real-time, instant payments, and cross-border payment capabilities.
Another key benefit of PaaS is regulatory compliance.
Finally, the extensibility of PaaS platforms means that financial institutions can easily add new capabilities and payment types as needed.

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Amazon DynamoDB adds support for attribute-based access control

Amazon DynamoDB now supports attribute-based access control (ABAC) for fine-grained permissions.
ABAC enables defining permissions based on user attributes like department, job title, and team name.
This feature is currently available in limited preview in some AWS regions.
Use cases include granting access to project resources for specific developers and workloads.

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AWS EKS Cost Optimization Strategies

AWS EKS Cost Optimization Strategies
Optimizing worker node costs is essential to achieving overall cost efficiency. You can strike a balance between performance and cost, ensuring that your applications run smoothly without breaking the bank.
Rightsizing EC2 instances is one of the most effective ways to optimize worker node costs.
Another powerful cost optimization strategy is leveraging spot instances for your worker nodes. Spot instances allow you to bid on unused EC2 capacity at a significantly lower price compared to on-demand instances.
For workloads with predictable and consistent resource requirements, reserved instances and savings plans can provide significant cost savings.
It's essential to optimize pod configurations and resource allocation to ensure that your applications run efficiently while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
Kubernetes allows you to specify resource requests and limits for each pod, defining the minimum and maximum amounts of CPU and memory the pod can consume. Rightsizing these resource allocations is essential to avoid overprovisioning and underutilization.
Horizontal Pod Autoscaling (HPA) is a powerful Kubernetes feature that automatically adjusts the number of pod replicas based on observed CPU utilization or custom metrics.
Kubernetes provides a pod priority and preemption feature that allows you to assign relative priorities to pods and enable preemption when necessary.
By understanding and optimizing data transfer patterns, you can minimize unnecessary costs and ensure that your applications communicate efficiently.

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Hardware is complex but wheel.me makes autonomous robots reliable, scalable and genius

Wheel.me, a Norwegian start-up has successfully transformed any object into an autonomous mobile robot.
The company's first product was a pop-up wheel that could be integrated into the legs of furniture.
Wheel.me then shifted its focus onto the robotic platform which is currently being used by more than 30 major customers in the US and Europe.
The main challenge was to create a seamless software/hardware solution that was both user-friendly and easily deployable.
The startup's most successful robot, named Genius, is a set of four or eight robots (or robotic wheels) that replace a standard set of caster wheels.
Genius is connected to a backend hosted on AWS cloud and is currently being used by the automotive manufacturing industry.
Wheel.me is also using AI for data stack for object recognition, smarter navigation, path planning, and predictive maintenance.
Wheel.me is expanding its team in the US and Europe, with plans to expand its operations in Asia.
With its last funding round, wheel.me built an automated factory in Norway where robots can build robots.
Wheel.me has paired up AI technologies with ingenuity and autonomy to bring autonomous robots to the automotive industry.

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This record-breaking drone show was controlled by a single laptop

A drone show in Shenzhen, China, set two Guinness World Records for the most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer and the largest aerial image formed by drones.
The show used a total of 10,197 drones, controlled by software on a laptop on the ground.
Drone shows are becoming popular due to advancements in drone technology and their eco-friendly nature compared to fireworks displays.
While there is a risk of malfunctioning drones, holding the shows away from the crowd minimizes the potential harm.

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