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Google’s new satellite network can help spot wildfires

The FireSat system, a collaborative effort between Google Research, Muon Space, Earth Fire Alliance, Moore Foundation, and other agencies, aims to detect wildfires before they become uncontrollable.
FireSat utilizes AI and a "wildfire boundary map" to search for wildfires and differentiate between real fires and environmental noise.
The system can detect a wildfire the size of a classroom within 20 minutes, providing response teams with more time to contain the blaze before it spreads.
While FireSat is still in development, it has the potential to significantly improve early wildfire detection and response efforts.

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Setting Up an S3 Bucket with Terraform

In this blog post, I'll walk you through the process of setting up an S3 bucket using Terraform.
Step 1: Define the S3 Bucket
Step 2: Set Up Public Access Block
Step 3: Define the Bucket Policy

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Intel's Panther Lake processors won't arrive until Q1 2026 - corroborates previous delay rumors despite former Intel CEO's promise of 2025 launch

Intel's Panther Lake lineup won't come to consumers until Q1 2026, according to a leaked presentation slide.
Rumors suggest the delay is due to Intel's 18A production process.
Former Intel CEO Michelle Holthaus had promised the launch in the second half of 2025.
The delay could potentially impact Intel's market placement against AMD.

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AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Pi Day, Amazon Bedrock multi-agent collaboration, Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio, Amazon S3 Tables, and more

AWS Pi Day celebrated on March 14 highlighted cloud technologies' transformative power in data management, analytics, and AI.
Amazon Bedrock now supports multi-agent collaboration for efficient multi-step workflows.
Fully managed DeepSeek-R1 model is available in Amazon Bedrock for generative AI applications.
Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio provides a unified environment for data and AI development.
Amazon S3 Tables integration with Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse enables seamless querying and joining of data.
Amazon S3 Tables now support create and query table operations directly from the S3 console using Amazon Athena.
AWS reduced pricing for S3 object tagging by 35% in all Regions.
Serverless Land Patterns are now available in Visual Studio Code for building serverless applications.
Amplify Hosting introduces Skew Protection support for version consistency in deployments.
Upcoming events include AWS Community Days, AWS Innovate, AWS Summits, and AWS re:Inforce.

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Google Cloud Exec: AI Bridges the Gap Between Brands and Consumers

Alison Wagonfeld, the chief marketing officer at Google Cloud, emphasizes the use of AI to address challenges faced by marketers.
AI can handle repetitive tasks, allowing staff to focus on higher-value work like client interaction and creative tasks.
It can help maximize marketing budgets by generating images, creating videos, and resizing content for various channels without hiring additional resources.
AI enables marketers to effectively measure marketing impact by simplifying data analysis and providing actionable insights.
Personalization is key in marketing, but AI can help improve it by creating customized experiences and content for different audiences.
Google Cloud executive points out the importance of personalized marketing and AI trends in optimizing customer experiences.
AI marketing trends include multimodal AI, AI agents, assistive search, and hyper-personalized customer experiences.
Marketers are encouraged to think beyond traditional frameworks and leverage AI to revolutionize marketing strategies.
Wagonfeld highlights the need to explore AI's potential to drive innovation and reshape marketing approaches.
The article discusses how AI bridges the gap between brands and consumers by enabling personalized, efficient marketing strategies.

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Microsoft’s Copilot can now control your phone from your PC

Microsoft Support announced an improvement to the Phone Connection app in a blog post.
The update makes tasks like messaging, setting alarms, and locating places more manageable through the Copilot app.
Microsoft aims to make everyday tasks more manageable by allowing you to access your contacts without picking up your phone.
To use the Phone Connection app, you must ensure the Windows app version runs on 1.24112.110.0 or later, install the Link to Windows app on your Android device, and sign into your Microsoft account.

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Your next GPU could be from AMD, not Nvidia, if Team Red’s success with PC gamers continues

AMD's success with PC gamers has been demonstrated through the launch of the RX 9070 GPUs, with reports of unprecedented demand and significant sales share in Japan.
The marketing manager for AMD in Japan claimed that Radeon's sales share in Japan has reached 45%, showcasing Team Red's peak performance.
Recent reports suggest that AMD's RDNA 4 launch and the RX 9070 graphics cards have been major victories for the company.
AMD noted a surge in demand for the RX 9070 GPUs, marking a notable shift in the market dynamics.
The success of AMD's recent GPU launches, particularly the RDNA 4 series, has created a significant impact on the competition with Nvidia.
Despite AMD's success in Japan, the global market share gap with Nvidia remains substantial, with Nvidia typically holding over 80% of the market.
AMD's success has raised questions about the source of the sales share statistic in Japan, emphasizing the need for cautious interpretation.
Demand for AMD's RX 9070 GPUs has exceeded supply levels, leading to challenges for PC gamers in acquiring the desired graphics cards.
AMD's partners have expressed concerns over insufficient GPU chip supplies for manufacturing RX 9070 boards, leading to inflated prices and availability issues.
AMD aims to aggressively ramp up the supply of Navi 48 chips for the RX 9070 GPUs, indicating potential improvements in availability in the near future.

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I asked ChatGPT 4o, Gemini Live, and Siri what to wear, and only one could really help me look my best

March in the US presents a fashion challenge as it's not clearly winter or spring, leaving people unsure about what to wear.
The author sought AI assistance from Alexa, Gemini Live, Siri, and ChatGPT to help decide on an outfit for the next day.
Gemini Live suggested layering for the rainy weather, advising on clothing choices to stay warm and dry.
Siri's response was unhelpful, only presenting weather information without offering fashion guidance.
ChatGPT, on the other hand, was proactive in suggesting outfit options based on the user's closet contents and the weather forecast.
The author, who is color blind, used AI assistants like Gemini and ChatGPT to get fashion advice and match outfits.
Gemini and ChatGPT provided feedback on color combinations and clothing choices, offering insights on creating cohesive and stylish outfits.
Despite limitations, such as not being an AI fashion guru, the author found AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini Live helpful in making fashion decisions.
ChatGPT demonstrated strong multimodal capabilities in suggesting outfits and was commended for its seamless fashion recommendations.
Overall, ChatGPT emerged as the preferred AI assistant for fashion advice, closely followed by Gemini Live.
While not perfect, AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini Live show promise in assisting with fashion choices based on individual preferences and weather conditions.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #380)

The theme of today's NYT Strands is 'Grrr'
Today's Spangram has 9 letters
The first side that today's Spangram touches is left, 6th row
The last side that today's Spangram touches is right, 5th row

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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #1149)

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #1149) provide clues and solutions for players participating in the game.
There are 4 different vowels in the Quordle game for that day, excluding Y.
One of the Quordle answers contains repeated letters in game #1149.
The letters Q, Z, X, or J do not appear in the answers for the game.
None of the Quordle answers for that day start with the same letter.
The starting letters for the Quordle answers for game #1149 are N, T, C, and S.
The answers for game #1149 are NAVEL, TREAT, COPSE, and SLINK.
Additionally, the Quordle Daily Sequence answers for game #1149 are ILIAC, BLAST, SPLAT, and DEBUG.
The article also provides a list of past 20 Quordle answers for reference.
Players are encouraged to share their progress in the comments section of the article.

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Discord is supercharging games with built-in messaging and voice chats

Discord has announced a new Social SDK to integrate its communication features directly into games.
The SDK allows gamers to message, invite, and voice chat with friends even without a Discord account.
The Social SDK is currently compatible with C++, Unreal Engine, and Unity, and supports Windows 11 and macOS.
Planned support for mobile and console platforms is expected in the future.

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From the field: Three gotchas when migrating applications from AD FS to Entra

When migrating applications from AD FS to Entra, some applications may use a federation protocol like Shibboleth which is not supported in Entra.
Organizations can choose from solutions like Microsoft Entra ID with Cirrus Bridge or AD FS and Shibboleth to address the protocol compatibility issue.
Issues can arise if applications use outdated attributes like sAMAccountName instead of userPrincipalName for Name ID, affecting user sign-in and backend data consistency.
Updating the back-end of AD FS-integrated applications to use userPrincipalName attribute can prevent new user creation and ensure proper settings during migration.
User assignment in Entra does not support group nesting, which can be a challenge when migrating from AD FS where group nesting was allowed.
To overcome group nesting issues, groups must be flattened by adding specific members of subgroups to the primary group before migration to Entra.
Careful consideration and planning are essential to address these gotchas and ensure a smooth transition from AD FS to Entra for applications, services, and platforms.
Addressing protocol compatibility, attribute mapping, and group nesting challenges beforehand can help in minimizing disruptions during the migration process.
It is recommended to review claims issuance rules, attribute mappings, and group configurations thoroughly to mitigate potential issues during the migration.
Proactive identification and resolution of these gotchas can contribute to a successful and efficient migration from AD FS to Entra.
Overall, thorough planning, communication with stakeholders, and testing are crucial for a successful migration project involving moving applications from AD FS to Entra.

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Secure Azure Access Tokens with User-Managed Identities: PowerShell & Configuration Guide

Using service principals to manage Azure resource access involves managing secrets, which increases the risk of compromise.
Azure Managed Identities (AMI) offer a more secure and streamlined approach, eliminating the need for manual credential management.
AMI provide identities for Azure resources, allowing them to authenticate without storing credentials in the resource itself.
There are two types of managed identities in Azure: system-assigned and user-assigned, each with their own benefits and considerations.

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Ather Bets Big on AI and Salesforce to Transform EV Sales

Ather Energy, one of India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has partnered with Salesforce to develop a unified, AI-ready digital platform to streamline its sales, service, and customer experience operations.
With Salesforce's cloud-based solutions, Ather now has a single, scalable system that connects dealers, service centers, and customers, ensuring real-time access to critical data.
The platform facilitates lead management, customer interactions, and dealership operations, providing a unified view of the customer and enhancing scalability and operational efficiency.
The system is built to integrate AI and automation, enabling smarter decision-making, predictive analytics, and future compatibility with AI-driven tools for functions like predictive maintenance alerts and real-time sales forecasting.

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The latest Windows 11 build has a surprising bug — it gets rid of Copilot

A bug in the latest Windows 11 build removes Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar.
Microsoft is working on resolving the issue, advising affected users to reinstall the app manually.
Some users see this bug as a feature, as they are not interested in AI assistants being forced on them.
While the app can only be disabled and not deleted, there is a demand for AI-free alternatives in the market.

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