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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, June 14 (game #1237)

Quordle, a Wordle alternative, continues with game #1237 offering a challenge with hints and answers.
Hints for today's game include the number of vowels, repeated letters, and absence of specific uncommon letters like Q, Z, X, J.
There are no Quordle answers starting with the same letter today.
The answers for game #1237 are STICK, FERRY, THESE, IONIC.
The past 20 Quordle answers are listed, including those for games #1236 to #1217.
Players reflect on their strategies and experiences with the game.
Quordle challenges players to deduce the correct words based on limited possibilities.
The Quordle Daily Sequence answers for game #1237 are MAMBO, HENCE, CREAK, CRUSH.
The article provides previous Quordle answers for comparison and reference.
Quordle enthusiasts can test their word skills daily with new puzzles and sequences.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, June 14 (game #468)

NYT Strands game #468's theme is 'It's a banner day'.
Clue words for today's game to unlock in-game hints are ATOM, SPITE, GLAMOR, RAIL, FILE, and FLASHES.
Today's spangram has 10 letters and touches the bottom of the 4th column and the top of the 4th column.
Answers for game #468 include CROSS, MOON, TRIANGLE, STAR, STRIPE, CROWN, SHIELD, and the SPANGRAM FLAG SYMBOL.
The difficulty rating for game #468 is 'Easy' with a perfect score achieved.
Flag Day in the USA commemorates the adoption of the STAR-Spangled Banner on June 14, 1777.
The MOON, featured in today's game, is found on 13 national flags, and there are six American flags on the moon, one for each Apollo mission.
Yesterday's game #467 answers were ROSE, DAISY, VIOLET, POPPY, LILY, AZALEA, PETUNIA, and the SPANGRAM FLOWER GIRLS.
NYT Strands is a word game available on the NYT Games site for desktop and mobile.

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When Google Cloud Paused the Internet

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experienced downtime affecting various services globally, including Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and Google's own products like Meet and Gmail.
Companies like Replit and Anthropic faced issues due to GCP outage, impacting their services and AI models.
GitHub reported degraded performance for AI models, including Claude and Google Gemini, during the outage.
Cloudflare, a major internet security provider, heavily impacted by GCP's outage, with services like Workers KV seeing significant request failures.
Cloudflare acknowledged their reliance on Google Cloud services, affecting various Cloudflare products like Access, Gateway, and the WARP client.
Reports of AWS and Azure outages were a misunderstanding, as only GCP's downtime was officially confirmed.
The incident highlighted the risks of relying on a single cloud service provider, affecting a wide array of internet services and applications worldwide.

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Meta Invests $14.3bn In AI Firm Scale, Poaches CEO

Meta Platforms has made a $14.3 billion investment in the AI startup Scale AI, valuing the company at over $29 billion.
Meta's investment in Scale AI is the company's largest-ever external AI investment, highlighting its focus on AI development.
Along with the investment, Meta will hold a minority of Scale's outstanding equity.
Meta has also poached Scale AI's founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, and a few other staff members to join Meta's AI development team.
Scale AI, founded in 2016, provides data-labelling services for machine-learning training, contributing to its revenue growth.
Scale AI expects its revenue to more than double to $2 billion this year.
Meta's Meta AI chatbot assistant has reached one billion monthly active users, and Meta is focusing on expanding its reach.
Meta may explore monetization strategies for the Meta AI chatbot like paid recommendations or a subscription plan.
Meta's investment in Scale AI contrasts with its past approach of developing AI technology internally.
Other tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have also made significant investments in AI technologies.
Jason Droege has been appointed as Scale AI's Interim CEO following Alexandr Wang's departure to join Meta.
Scale AI is committed to bridging the gap between human values and technology to unlock AI's full potential according to Alexandr Wang.
Meta's investment and commercial agreement with Scale AI acknowledge Scale's accomplishments and future potential.
Meta stated its commitment to AI technology, especially in expanding the reach of Meta AI.
Meta is exploring various monetization options for its Meta AI chatbot assistant.
Meta's investment in Scale AI is a significant move in the AI sector, mirroring the increasing competition in AI technology development.

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Apple reportedly targets 'spring 2026' for launch of delayed AI Siri upgrade – but is that too late?

Apple is reportedly targeting 'spring 2026' for the launch of the delayed AI Siri upgrade, according to a new report.
The upgrade, powered by Apple Intelligence, is expected to be part of the iOS 26.4 release.
The Siri upgrade will introduce features like on-screen awareness and personal context.
The iOS 26.4 release is anticipated to occur around March or April next year.
Apple has faced delays in launching the AI-powered Siri, initially expected in iOS 18 and showcased at WWDC 2024.
The Cupertino-based company showcased Apple Intelligence back in June 2024 but has faced setbacks with features like Genmoji, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence.
Apple postponed the release of the major Siri upgrade earlier this year due to limitations with the V1 architecture.
Concerns are raised whether Apple's competitors like Google and OpenAI may widen the AI gap while Apple works on Siri.
Apple's delay in launching the much-needed Siri upgrade could frustrate its user base.

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Marzetti Moves to Cloud ERP with SAP

In 1896, Teresa Marzetti and her husband Joseph opened a small Italian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, which eventually grew into Marzetti's Restaurant known for its salad dressings.
Marzetti now produces various salad dressings, fruit and vegetable dips, frozen baked goods, and specialty brand items found in U.S. stores.
Liam Durbin, Marzetti’s CIO, led the transition to replace legacy software with SAP's ERP system, chosen for its alignment with Marzetti's business needs.
The ERP transformation project, named Project Ascent, received strong support from the CEO and board, allowing for a dedicated team and resources.
The project involved moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud in waves, with COVID-19 extending the timeline to six waves from the planned four.
Implementation included SAP Trade Promotion Management and a focus on finance, trade, procurement, and customer support in different waves.
Post-project completion, emphasis shifted to product organization, master data standardization, analytics with Microsoft platform, and AI projects like AP automation.
Marzetti invested in organizational change management for SAP training, recognizing the challenge of technological adaptation and recruitment post-COVID-19.
Having successfully completed Project Ascent, Marzetti continues to optimize and enhance its ERP system to drive ongoing value for the business.
The company's focus on data democratization and AI capabilities aligns with its strategic vision for leveraging technology in its operations.

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Dew Drop – June 13, 2025 (#4439)

The top links cover topics like MCP experience in VS Code, .NET MAUI app performance, GitHub Copilot features, Deno release, ESLint language plugins, and more.
Web & Cloud Development articles discuss modern CSS, choosing React frameworks, Angular v20, breaking changes in OpenAPI metadata, ESLint plugins, and building resilient cloud-native applications.
AI-related topics include Mistral Code coding assistant, Vibe Coding, GitHub Copilot usage, AI-powered solutions, and search components in Power Pages Library.
Design, Methodology & Testing content features Netflix's UDA approach.
Mobile, IoT & Game Development articles cover Android features, Apple's CarPlay video support, Android Enterprise celebration, Wear OS changes, and Google I/O updates.
Screencasts & Videos discuss .NET 10 for MAUI, C# and .NET 10 usage, SQL Server 2025, .NET Aspire, and Playwright for application testing.
Podcasts on Dapr, maintenance importance, AI reality, startup mindsets, error handling, Scrum, AI-human relationship, and more are highlighted.
Database insights include SSIS Catalog usage, SQL vs NoSQL choices, and T-SQL learning with subqueries.
SharePoint, M365 & MS Teams updates involve FAQ web part in SharePoint, OneDrive for Mac support, and mobile-first approach with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Miscellaneous topics touch on Anker power bank recall, Windows builds release, family safety features, EV rules defense, Google Cloud outage, and Xbox console teaser.
In the Geek Shelf, the book 'Parallel Programming and Concurrency in C# and .NET' is highlighted.

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AWS MLS C01 Success Stories: Real Learner Journeys

The article discusses success stories of learners achieving AWS MLS C01 Certification through testimonials.
AWS MLS C01 facilitates career transformation in cloud operations with machine learning implementations.
The certification offers industry recognition, skill validation, career growth, and validates practical ML knowledge.
Structured learning through exam blueprints, practice tests, video courses, and labs enhances preparation.
The certification focuses on real-world project readiness and prepares learners for a multi-cloud future.
Real learner success stories are highlighted, showcasing career advancements from beginner to expert levels.
Preparation strategies for AWS MLS C01 are detailed, emphasizing hands-on experience and study resources.
The article provides insights on exam fees, training costs, prerequisites, and tips to pass the MLS C01 Certification.
Common mistakes to avoid, study routines, and helpful resources are outlined for effective exam preparation.
FAQs cover exam preparation duration, candidate background, exam updates, and retake policies.

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Understanding AWS Services for CLF-C02: A Beginner’s Guide

The article provides a guide to essential AWS services for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam.
Covered AWS services include Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon VPC, IAM, AWS Global Infrastructure, and more.
Tips for exam preparation include focusing on compute, storage, databases, networking, security, monitoring, and cost management.
The article suggests practical steps to navigate the learning curve in AWS services.
Preparation involves video courses, hands-on labs, practice tests, and reviewing best practices.
Common mistakes to avoid in the exam include underestimating the scope, rote memorization, poor time management, and skipping practice tests.
Challenges for beginners include understanding service limits, keeping up with updates, and matching AWS services to scenarios.
The article emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and hands-on experience in AWS service understanding.
Ultimately, it encourages readers to prepare thoroughly and avoid common pitfalls to succeed in the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

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Ericsson and Google Cloud Revolutionize 5G Network Services

Ericsson and Google Cloud collaborate to introduce an on-demand core network service for communication service providers to extend 5G networks and deploy new services efficiently.
The service operates on a software-as-a-service model managed by Ericsson with AI assistance, offering scalability, rapid deployment, and pay-as-you-go pricing.
It facilitates private network implementations and accelerated Fixed Wireless Access services deployment, allowing flexibility to test new services and markets.
The service, Ericsson On-Demand Core, is built on a genuine SaaS platform, powered by AI infrastructure and operated by Ericsson's Site Reliability Engineering teams.
This collaboration aims to provide enhanced agility, rapid service setup, and reduced operational costs for communication service providers.
The platform streamlines core network deployment in minutes, dynamically scaling in response to demand to eliminate upfront capital expenditures and over-provisioning.
Initially designed for smaller operations, the service taps into Google Cloud's global reach, ensuring strategic network capacity availability.
While Google Cloud has extensive global reach, not all 42 cloud regions will immediately support the service due to data sovereignty rules and enhanced security measures.
The collaboration between Ericsson and Google Cloud aims to help CTOs move fast, scale smart, and lead organizations into new commercial territory.
The innovative on-demand service, Ericsson On-Demand Core, offers a consumption-based billing model to eliminate infrastructure and licensing fees.
Angelo Libertucci, global head of industry for telecom at Google Cloud, highlights the scalability and pay-as-you-grow model of the service.
Eric Parsons, VP head of emerging segments at Ericsson, emphasizes the importance of innovation and risk elimination in supporting CTOs.
The on-demand service promises to empower service providers with increased efficiency, agility, and reduced complexity in deploying 5G networks.
The collaboration combines AI assistance, a genuine SaaS platform, and Google Kubernetes Engine to drive service setup speed and operational cost reduction.
The Ericsson-Google Cloud partnership addresses the need for rapid innovation and agile scaling in today's telecommunications landscape.
Service deployment in minutes, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing are key features of the new on-demand core network service offered by Ericsson and Google Cloud.

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Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Major Apps Worldwide

A major Google Cloud outage occurred on Thursday, impacting various online services and platforms globally.
Apps affected included Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, Character.AI, Cursor, and Replit.
User reports of service disruptions began surfacing late Thursday morning on DownDetector.
Google Cloud started investigating the issue at 11:46 a.m. PT and initiated mitigation steps by 2:23 p.m. PT.
Cloudflare, dependent on Google Cloud for some functions, also experienced disruptions.
Cloudflare confirmed the impact on some customers but highlighted that core services remained operational.
Spotify noted they were monitoring the situation through Google Cloud's status page.
Other cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure reported no outage notifications.
The outage began around 11 a.m. PT, affecting users in the U.S. and beyond during work hours.
Large-scale cloud outages often have ripple effects but are usually resolved within hours.
Google anticipates full recovery soon, with many services already returning online.

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Getting Started with Kyverno: Kubernetes Policy Made Simple

Kyverno is a policy admission controller for managing rules in Kubernetes clusters.
It validates, mutates, or blocks requests based on policies, helping ensure consistency and security.
Using Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), Kyverno enforces policies at namespace or cluster levels.
It offers Policy and ClusterPolicy types with rules to mutate, validate, verify, and generate Kubernetes resources.
Kyverno runs policies in audit mode to check compliance and enforce mode to block non-compliant resources.
PolicyExceptions enable selective bypassing of policies for specific resources.
PolicyReports track resource compliance with policies, aiding in validation checks.
Kyverno simplifies policy management with familiar YAML syntax and gradual enforcement capabilities.
Starting small with audit mode and PolicyReports is recommended when implementing Kyverno.
Kyverno helps encode best practices into infrastructure without unnecessary complexity.

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AI comes to the URL with a new web browser that answers you back

The Browser Company launches Dia, an AI-powered browser integrating a personalized AI assistant into the address bar.
Dia allows users to chat with tabs and adjusts to their style over time.
Dia differs from traditional browsers by placing an AI assistant directly in the address bar, enabling various tasks such as searching, answering questions, comparing tabs, and drafting content.
Built on Chromium, Dia's AI is customizable without needing a separate login, offering features like summarizing articles, generating code, and adapting to various writing styles.
Dia can mimic the 'voice' of a webpage for matching writing styles.
The AI in Dia is designed to personalize responses based on user interactions, remembering preferences and frequently requested tasks over time.
Currently in invite-only beta for Mac, users can join the waiting list for access to Dia.
The Browser Company emphasizes privacy by handling user context locally and not sharing browsing data with third parties unless necessary.
Dia focuses on AI as the primary user interface for web browsing, standing out in the race among browsers to incorporate AI features.
Other browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, and Perplexity are also integrating AI into their offerings, showcasing the growing trend of AI in browsing experiences.

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AWS CDK in Action — May 2025: Empowered Deployments, Governance, and Community

AWS CDK introduced enhancements in May 2025, focusing on the Toolkit Library for building custom tools, enabling best practices, and automatic drift detection.
Programmatic access is now available with the Toolkit Library, allowing CDK actions through code for custom tools and integration into development workflows.
The Toolkit Library facilitates creating and deploying resources like an S3 bucket programmatically without relying on CLI commands.
Drift detection feature helps identify configuration mismatches between deployed stacks and CDK code using the cdk drift command.
Property Injection in CDK enables setting standard defaults for constructs, offering flexibility for overrides while following best practices.
SecureBucketDefaults class showcases property injection for Amazon S3 buckets with predefined security defaults.
AWS Amplify's sandbox now leverages the CDK Toolkit Library directly for structured JSON events handling, enhancing deployment processes.
Community contributions in May included features like OidcProviderNativeConstruct and valuable articles on property injectors in CDK by contributors like Kenta Goto.
Collaboration and innovation were highlighted in the community, promoting shared experiences and continuous improvement within the AWS CDK ecosystem.

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The Future of GitOps: Integrating AI, FinOps, and GreenOps for Intelligent Operations

GitOps has transformed operations with declarative, automated, and auditable practices.
Foundational principles of GitOps include using Git as a source of truth and continuous reconciliation.
Evolution of GitOps integrates AI, FinOps, and GreenOps for intelligent, financial, and sustainable operations.
AI enhances GitOps by enabling proactive anomaly detection and self-healing.
AI models can suggest optimized Kubernetes manifests and assist in code review for compliance.
AI supports managing AI/ML models throughout their lifecycle, ensuring declarative and auditable practices.
YAML manifest showcases an AI-driven optimization policy within GitOps for continuous infrastructure optimization.

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