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Google is offering all its best Gemini AI features for free, but only long enough to get you hooked

Google offered six months of free access to its Google AI Pro, including Gemini 2.5 Pro and Veo 3 AI video generator, with Samsung Galaxy Unpacked's latest smartphones.
After the free trial, users will need to pay $20 per month for the subscription, aimed at getting users accustomed to Google's AI tools similar to free samples at a grocery store.
Google's strategy hopes users will find its AI indispensable over the trial period, potentially justifying the $20 monthly fee.
The offer is tied to Samsung's premium devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, targeting users who value advanced features but poses a risk of users feeling obligated to pay post-trial.

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How to Convert a String to Bytes in Python

Converting strings to bytes is crucial for various Python applications and tasks.
With Python 3, handling text and binary data is clear and necessary for compatibility.
Methods like .encode() and bytes() are commonly used for string to bytes conversion.
Understanding encoding errors and decoding bytes back to string are also essential.
Python developers must grasp these concepts for efficient data handling and application development.

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Load Testing

Load testing evaluates system performance under normal and peak user loads.
It aims to test system stability, response time, throughput, and resource usage.
Importance lies in identifying bottlenecks, improving user experience, scalability planning, and revenue loss prevention.
It involves defining objectives, creating user scenarios, executing tests, monitoring performance, and optimizing.
Popular tools include Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust, Gatling, k6, and BlazeMeter.

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0G Labs Sponsors ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon And Supports $275K Prize Pool

0G Labs sponsored and supported the $275K prize pool at the EthGlobal Cannes hackathon held at EthCC in Cannes, France.
More than 800 attendees, including representatives from 27 protocols, participated in workshops at the event, where 0G Labs committed $5,000 in prizes for innovative use of their ecosystem.
The hackathon focused on showcasing creative applications leveraging 0G's capabilities like storage throughput, decentralized AI compute network, and EVM-compatible chain, with teams developing solutions across various sectors.
Several teams integrated 0G components in their projects, with AInfluencer, Warriors AI-rena, and PrivyCycle receiving recognition, while other 0G ecosystem projects like Mind Network and Tingz were also awarded during the event.

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AI GAME BUILDER Review: Build Epic Games with Zero Coding in Minutes!

AI GAME BUILDER is an AI-powered platform that allows beginners to create visually stunning games without coding.
Users can describe their game idea, and the AI handles graphics, logic, characters, and gameplay.
Key features include drag-and-drop design, multi-genre support, real-time AI assistance, and instant publishing.
The tool caters to indie developers, content creators, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in game development.

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Will AI Replace Programmers? Exploring the Dark Side of AI’s Influence on Programming Languages

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are revolutionizing software development by writing code and building applications.
Concerns have been raised about AI's influence on programming languages and the profession of software development, with risks including oversimplification, dependency, and standardization of coding styles.
AI tools favor mainstream languages, potentially neglecting niche languages, leading to biases in the job market and reducing creativity and innovation in programming.
The limitations of AI in understanding human intuition, ethics, complex system design, and collaboration highlight the need for developers to view AI as a collaborator rather than a creator.

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The Best Frontend AI Tools Developers Should Know

AI tools empower developers to automate tasks, enhance productivity, and focus on creativity.
Tools like Vercel V0, WebCrumbs, Cursor, and Bolt.new redefine frontend development with AI.
Usage of AI in frontend development optimizes workflows, but human intervention remains crucial.
Developers can leverage AI assistants to improve efficiency and decision-making in coding tasks.

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THE HUMAN BRAIN, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE WISDOM OF CREATOR

Neurophysiologist McCulloch and mathematician Pitts delve into human brain simulations using mathematics.
Turing's query 'Can Machines Think?' initiates discussions on Artificial Intelligence in the 1950s.
AI pioneers at Dartmouth College coin the term Artificial Intelligence, shaping future technology.
Human brain's incredible efficiency and power compared to artificial systems is awe-inspiring.
Reflecting on AI progress, it's important to acknowledge divine wisdom and intellect behind creation.

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Habits to Improve Engineering Team Efficiency (Part 1): Design Documents

A design document is crucial before starting a project in engineering teams.
It clarifies thoughts, helps in consensus, supplements code, saves time, and organizes teams.
Design documents benefit promotion, but misconceptions hinder their adoption in some cases.

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The Dollar Has Gone Digital—and It’s Not Coming Back

The global order is being reshaped by financial transformations happening at high speed through digital means and code, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve's refusal to lower interest rates and power dynamics related to Bitcoin mining.
The gradual erosion of cash is underway with the U.S. influencing stablecoins as tools for monetary projection, surpassing $247 billion by 2025, consolidating liquidity and extending monetary dominance globally.
Europe is struggling to keep up in the digital monetary realm with tighter regulations limiting innovation, hindering its ability to compete in the global financial landscape.
The privatization of liquidity, codification of access, and shifting control in the financial system emphasize the importance of understanding and adapting to the evolving structures to secure future access and freedom.

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A Deep Dive into My Developer Portfolio: Building personal website from the Ground Up

Building personal website www.rzidinc.site emphasizing identity through thoughtful design and technology.
Detailed walkthrough from concept to deployment, focusing on personalized layout, tech stack, and purpose.
Modular architecture, intentional design decisions, and focus on user interaction for meaningful experience.

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Testing Cars Without Driving Them? A Simple Look at Simulation Tools

Simulation tools serve as virtual playgrounds for engineers to test various car scenarios before real-world trials.
Different tools like CarSim, CarMaker, PreScan, and CARLA offer specialized functions for testing aspects like car behavior, full virtual test drives, sensor testing, and ADAS/self-driving technology.
Engineers can use these tools to fine-tune features like ABS, stability control, suspension, tires, ECU functionality, and sensor capabilities without the need for physical road testing.
While simulation doesn't replace real-world tests, it enables early detection and resolution of issues, saving time, money, and enhancing road safety.

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WHEN IN DOUBT: OVERTHINK IT

A product recall meeting was held due to a hardware glitch affecting 23 units deployed in various locations.
The narrator, part of the team, approached the problem meticulously, gathering information and documenting it in a White Paper.
After thorough analysis and collaboration, a simple $25 component was identified as the solution to the problem.
The story highlights the importance of overthinking a problem to understand it from all angles and find effective solutions.

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Report: Apple could bring its ‘Presto’ in-the-box software update tech from retail stores to the Mac

Apple, known for its 'Presto' in-the-box software update technology for iPhones in retail stores, might be extending similar tech to Mac devices.
Hints of the 'Presto' technology for sealed devices were discovered in the third beta of macOS Tahoe 26, recently released for testing.
The potential deployment of this technology on Macs could lead to shipping fully updated products to users, ensuring they receive devices with the latest features and security patches.
Implementing 'Presto' on Macs might require hardware changes given the lack of NFC in Mac computers, but details on how this would be achieved remain uncertain.

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Apple updates iCloud Passwords extension for Windows with support for Firefox web browser

Apple updated the iCloud Passwords extension to support the Firefox web browser on Windows PCs, allowing users to auto-fill login information, including passwords.
The extension was initially available for Safari on Macs and later expanded to work with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows. With the recent update, Firefox for Windows is now supported.
Users can add the iCloud Passwords extension from the official Firefox Browser Add-Ons page and must have the iCloud for Windows app installed on their PC to utilize the extension.
The new functionality provides Windows users with Apple devices a convenient way to access iCloud Keychain auto-fill capabilities previously exclusive to Safari.

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