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GitHub will allow enterprise cloud customers to store data in the EU

GitHub will soon allow enterprise cloud customers to store their code data in the European Union (EU).
This move aims to meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations around data protection.
Currently, all GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers store their data in the U.S., but starting from October 29, they will be able to select an EU region to store their code.
GitHub's parent company, Microsoft, has multiple Azure cloud regions across the EU.

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How to watch CrowdStrike face U.S. lawmakers for first time on Tuesday

CrowdStrike executive will testify before U.S. lawmakers regarding the company's faulty software update.
The software update caused a global IT outage and affected airlines, airports, banks, healthcare providers, retailers, and other businesses.
CrowdStrike CEO issued a public apology and promised transparency and prevention of such incidents in the future.
The executive's testimony is expected to provide more information about the incident and may impact future cyber legislation.

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Alibaba's new AI video generator joins growing crowd of Sora competitors

Alibaba has introduced a new AI video generator as part of its Tongyi Wanxiang portfolio.
The tool can produce high-quality videos from text prompts in both Chinese and English, catering to various styles and animation options.
Alibaba's focus on third-party partnerships suggests potential use in marketing, entertainment, and video games.
The market for AI video generators is growing rapidly, with numerous competitors emerging both within and outside of China.

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Let’s talk about some cool Azure AI Speech SDK/API Endpoint

Azure AI Speech is a cloud service that enables real-time speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and speech translation services.
Core Features of Azure AI Speech API include Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Speech Translation, Speaker Recognition, and Pronunciation Assessment.
The Azure AI Speech SDK and API are two pathways developers can take to integrate Azure's speech capabilities into their apps.
Speech SDK is optimized for interactive applications where latency is critical, and API is better for large-scale transcription.
Speech-to-Speech Translation in a Church Setting is possible with Azure AI Speech.
Speech-to-Text for Real-Time Sermon Highlights is possible using Azure AI’s Speech-to-Text endpoint.
Keyphrase Extraction API could further enhance the experience of Sermon Highlights.
Sentiment analysis can identify shifts in the congregation's emotional response.
Integrating SAML ensures secure access to the API for the church.
An even more creative application could involve translating the pastor’s sermon into sign language for a mute audience.

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AI just made a mockery of CAPTCHA and that’s bad news for real people

Researchers at ETH Zurich have created an AI model using You Only Look Once (YOLO) to defeat Google's reCAPTCHA system.
The model was trained on 14K labelled photos of streets and was able to recognise traffic lights, bicycles, and other objects as proficiently as humans.
The success rate of the AI-built CAPTCHA solver was intact even when the system incorporated mouse movement and browser history-based device fingerprinting.
The fact that the AI system could bypass CAPTCHA systems every time is a significant concern for the cybersecurity community.
CAPTCHA systems are intended to keep bots out and prevent spamming, creating fake accounts or launching DDoS attacks.
Websites and service providers will need to explore robust security measures as CAPTCHA technology is defeated.
One alternative being considered is tracking user interaction patterns using sophisticated behavioural analysis techniques.
Another alternative is the use of biometric-based verification systems that rely on fingerprints or facial recognition.
More intensive and interactive security puzzles might ultimately be needed to prove the user's humanity.
CAPTCHA's obsolescence or ease of bypassing by bots could result in an upswing in fraudulent activities and spam or malicious bot-driven campaigns.

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The ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode rollout is starting, and you might be one of the lucky ones

A leaked email suggests that a select group of ChatGPT Plus users will receive access to Advanced Voice mode.
Advanced Voice mode allows users to have human-like conversations with ChatGPT on their smartphones.
The alpha version of Advanced Voice mode will be rolled out on September 24, 2024, to a limited group of users.
While OpenAI's competitors have already launched their conversational AI systems, OpenAI's Advanced Voice mode is expected to have a full release on schedule.

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Automating Deployments with GitHub Actions and Azure App Service

Automating Deployments with GitHub Actions and Azure App Service
GitHub Actions is a workflow automation platform that allows you to create and run pipelines directly in your GitHub repositories.
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) is a methodology that allows you to integrate and deliver code continuously.
The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on setting up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure App Service for automating the deployment of .NET applications.

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Derived Tables in LookML

LookML developers can use derived tables to create new tables that are not already defined in the underlying database.
A new table could be a Native derived table or a SQL-based derived table.
Creating a SQL-based derived table involves writing a SQL query that summarizes the details for each table.
Native Derived Tables (NDT) are defined with a LookML-based query.
Temporary derived tables are generated at run-time, whereas persistent derived tables are ready to go when business users need them.
Persistent derived tables (PDTs) can be Looker-managed or database-managed.
Materialized views allow users to persist derived tables in the Looker project and are optimal for scenarios that require real-time data.
Deriving tables allows developers to explore advanced analytical possibilities in Looker and allows business users to access the custom business specific insights in shortest time possible.
Once the derived table has been persisted, the previous CTE identified by the WITH clause is no longer present and has been replaced by a SELECT statement querying fields from the order_details_summary persistent derived table.
Derived tables might seem daunting to learn, but are very much worth it.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, September 24 (game #974)

Quordle, a Wordle alternative, still offers a genuine challenge in game #974.
Quordle expert Marc McLaren provides clues and solutions to today's puzzles.
Today's Quordle contains three different vowels.
Only one Quordle solution contains a repeated letter.
There are no Q, Z, X or J letters today.
Two of today's Quordle solutions start with the same letter.
Today's Quordle solutions start with S, I, S, and B.
Today's solutions are SPACE, INNER, SPAWN, and BEGAT.
Quordle has released nearly 1000 games, and this particular game is #974.
In addition to Quordle, Marc McLaren also provides daily solutions to other word games like NYT Connections, NYT Strands, and Wordle.

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, September 24 (game #205)

NYT Strands is the latest word game from NYT, following games like Wordle and Spelling Bee.
Today's theme of NYT Strands is 'Spacing out.'
Clue words for today's game are TRAM, RAIN, SNORE, BORE, BONE, CUMIN.
The spangram hint for today's game is 'Time and space.'

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ChatGPT: the latest news and updates on the AI chatbot that changed everything

ChatGPT is a groundbreaking AI chatbot that generates replies by utilizing a large language model.
ChatGPT was released in November 2022, and it is based on the GPT-4 model, which uses huge amounts of internet content for deep learning.
ChatGPT can be used anonymously, or by creating an account on the chatgpt.com website. Users can access logs of their earlier conversations with the bot.
Although ChatGPT is a free tool, there are paid subscriptions that provide access to a larger number of queries and more AI tools.
ChatGPT can write and debug code, and generate image files through its Dall-E image generator.
ChatGPT's outputs can be detected by some anti-plagiarism systems, but this continues to be a concern in academic circles.
Controversies surrounding ChatGPT include its tendency to make mistakes or hallucinations, and its potential to generate offensive content or infringe on privacy and provide unreliable information.
ChatGPT can be used to handle various types of texts, including essays, proposals, and even screenplays.
ChatGPT is not alone in the AI chatbot landscape and has competitors like Microsoft's Copilot and Google's Gemini AI.
The future of ChatGPT relies on the anticipated release of GPT-5 and how generative AI will be integrated into other applications.

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Your 2018 MacBook Air is officially ‘vintage’

Apple has added 12 more Macs to its vintage and obsolete lists, affecting hardware service access.
The vintage list includes MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports), and MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports).
The obsolete list includes MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, early 2016), MacBook Air (13-inch, early 2015), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports), and more.
Apple Stores and authorized service providers may have limited repair options for vintage and obsolete Macs due to the availability of repair parts.

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This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 has a $600 discount today

The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is on sale from Dell with a $600 discount.
The laptop features the 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 18-inch display with QHD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate.
It is a powerful gaming laptop suitable for playing the best PC games at high settings and is prepared for upcoming PC games.
The current price of the Alienware m18 R2 with the RTX 4090 is $3,000, down from its original price of $3,600.

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The HP Omen gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $400 off at Best Buy

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop is available at Best Buy for $1,000 after a $400 discount.
It features a sleek design with a 16.1-inch Full HD display, 165Hz refresh rate, and anti-glare properties.
The laptop is equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
The deal is time-sensitive, so interested buyers are advised to make their purchase quickly.

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Today only: Best Buy cut the price of this iBUYPOWER gaming PC by $450

Best Buy is offering a $450 discount on the iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC.
The gaming desktop is now priced at $1,550, down from its original price of $2,000.
The iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC features the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, and 32GB of RAM.
The offer is expiring soon, so interested buyers should act quickly to take advantage of the discount.

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