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Automating EC2 Shutdown with Lambda, EventBridge & SNS –
- This article discusses automating EC2 shutdown using AWS Lambda, EventBridge, and SNS for cost-efficiency and improved resource management in cloud environments.
- Automating EC2 shutdown addresses common issues like forgetting to stop instances, leaving environments running unnecessarily, and managing idle resources.
- The automation project helps in cost control, resource management, operational discipline, efficiency, security, accountability, scalability, and integration across environments.
- It is beneficial for students, dev/test teams, startups, CI/CD pipelines, freelancers, and consultants to manage AWS resources effectively.
- The tools used include EC2, IAM, AWS Lambda, EventBridge, and SNS to schedule, execute the shutdown, and receive email notifications.
- AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service that responds to events, used here to stop EC2 instances at scheduled times.
- The implementation involves creating an EC2 instance, SNS topic with email subscription, Lambda function, IAM role with necessary permissions, EventBridge rule, and Lambda trigger.
- The system offers scheduled execution, logic handling in Lambda, and email alerts via SNS, all without manual intervention and in a scalable, serverless manner.
- Additional tips include starting instances in the morning, managing multiple instance IDs, logging actions in CloudWatch, and extending automation for RDS or S3.
- Cloud server automation benefits users by saving costs, reducing errors, and simplifying cloud usage, making it a valuable portfolio project for AWS certification aspirants.
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PhysicsWallah is eyeing buys to up UPSC test-prep business
- Edtech firm PhysicsWallah is considering acquisitions to strengthen its presence in the UPSC test preparation segment.
- PhysicsWallah is currently focused on the JEE and NEET segments but is looking to expand into UPSC and chartered accountancy.
- The company has raised significant funding and is evaluating assets, including Chaitanya Academy, Drishti IAS, and Rau’s IAS Study Circle, for potential acquisition.
- PhysicsWallah has previously made acquisitions in the entrance exam preparation and upskilling segments.
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Killerstartups
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Walmart offering smartwatch for just $22
- Walmart is offering a smart watch for just $22, a massive 86% discount from its original price of $160.
- The smart watch comes in three colors: Black, Pink, and White.
- The watch features a 1.96-inch high-definition full screen display, is IP68 waterproof, and offers multiple sports modes.
- With over 700 reviews and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, customers appreciate its health tracking features, phone synchronization, and the convenience of caller ID on the watch face.
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Portnox raises $37.5M to scale cloud-native zero trust access control
- Network security startup Portnox has raised $37.5 million in new funding to expand its zero-trust access control solutions.
- Portnox's cloud-native platform provides enterprise-grade security, eliminating the need for on-premises hardware.
- Their solutions include Network Access Control, Conditional Access for Applications, cloud-native RADIUS authentication services, and TACACS+ solution for administrative access.
- With nearly 1,000 global customers, Portnox has raised a total of $59.5 million to date.
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Deep Cogito releases open-source language models that outperform Llama
- Startup Deep Cogito Inc. launched with language models that claim to outperform open-source alternatives.
- The Cogito v1 series models are available in sizes ranging from 3 billion to 70 billion parameters.
- Deep Cogito uses a hybrid architecture combining large language models and reasoning models.
- The company's IDA training method improves the models' performance by distilling knowledge from the generated answers.
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Hawk secures $56 million to expand financial crime detection platform
- Hawk AI has raised $56 million in new funding to expand its financial crime detection platform.
- The company's platform offers a suite of products designed to enhance risk coverage and operational efficiency.
- Hawk's AI Overlay solution augments existing AML systems, reducing false positives and improving risk detection accuracy.
- One Peak Partners led the funding round, joining existing investors in supporting Hawk's mission.
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Automation in startups: AI-driven efficiency surges
- Many startups are rapidly advancing coding automation to improve efficiency.
- Startups aim to achieve automation levels between 40% and 85% by 2025.
- Coding automation is driven by the adoption of generative AI tools.
- Automation allows developers to focus on higher-value innovation and problem-solving.
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TechCrunch
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A 25-year-old police drone founder just raised $75M led by Index
- Seattle-based startup Brinc Drones, founded by 25-year-old Blake Resnick, has raised $75 million in funding led by Index Ventures.
- The funding brings Brinc's total funding to $157.2 million, with an 'up-round' valuation compared to the previous round.
- Brinc sells drone systems to police and public safety agencies, aiming to compete with Chinese players in the commercial drone industry.
- A strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions will integrate Brinc drones into 911 call centers for dispatch during emergency calls.
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Networking startup Tailscale raises $160M at $1.5B valuation
- Networking startup Tailscale has raised $160 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
- Tailscale develops a virtual private network (VPN) platform that allows customers to establish secure encrypted connections between remote systems.
- The company's approach eliminates the need for a VPN gateway, resulting in lower latency and improved network performance.
- Tailscale plans to use the funding to expand its engineering and product teams and invest in the free version of its platform.
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Vinod Khosla’s entrepreneurial journey inspires India
- Vinod Khosla, a technology pioneer and founding CEO of Sun Microsystems, has inspired India's entrepreneurial spirit with his journey.
- Minister Piyush Goyal's recent statement stirred controversy by highlighting the need for true entrepreneurship and not just being delivery boys and girls.
- India has a strong history of encouraging research and innovation through institutions like ISRO and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
- India needs a culture that fosters risk-taking, innovation, and investment in patent-seeking teams to push forward in areas like AI, quantum computing, and genomics.
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Medium
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Stop Using User Stories
- Traditional user stories don't distinguish between system-oriented and customer-oriented needs.
- Splitting the stories into two distinct types makes the process clearer.
- This separation helps in identifying the benefits and actions required for each type of user.
- By using two types of stories, the sprint planning sessions become more efficient and effective.
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Krutrim Starts Hosting Meta’s Llama 4 Models On Its Cloud In India
- Krutrim has started hosting Meta’s Llama 4 models on its cloud platform in India.
- Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick will be available for developers to test, build, and deploy applications.
- Krutrim becomes the first Indian AI company to deploy Meta’s Llama 4 models on Indian servers.
- Krutrim plans to roll out the second version of Krutrim Assistant featuring a tool called 'DeepSearch'.
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Alcatel Partners Flipkart To Sell ‘Made In India’ Smartphones
- French smartphone maker Alcatel is returning to the Indian market with its "Make In India" initiative.
- Alcatel has partnered with Flipkart to launch its range of smartphones on the ecommerce platform.
- The collaboration aims to leverage Flipkart's extensive reach and market insights to boost sales across metros and tier II & III cities in India.
- The move comes at a time when Flipkart is under scrutiny for exclusive product launches and antitrust violations.
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TechCrunch
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Deep Cogito emerges from stealth with hybrid AI ‘reasoning’ models
- Deep Cogito has emerged from stealth with hybrid AI models that can switch between 'reasoning' and non-reasoning modes.
- All of Deep Cogito's models, Cogito 1, are hybrid models and claim to outperform similar-sized models from Meta and DeepSeek.
- The Cogito 1 models range from 3 billion to 70 billion parameters, with larger models up to 671 billion parameters in development.
- Deep Cogito aims to build 'general superintelligence', which refers to AI that can outperform humans and uncover new capabilities.
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Ethical, Custom, Stunning: Meet the Brand Redefining Luxury for the Lab-Grown Era
- Friendly Diamonds is redefining luxury in the jewelry industry by offering stunning lab-grown diamonds that prioritize ethics, sustainability, and authenticity.
- Their lab-grown diamonds are identical to natural diamonds but without the environmental and ethical concerns associated with mining.
- The brand is transparent and traces the origin of its conflict-free diamonds, producing significantly fewer carbon emissions compared to mined diamonds.
- Friendly Diamonds' prices are 30-40% lower than traditional diamonds due to a direct-to-consumer approach, making luxury more accessible.
- Customers can customize their jewelry, reflecting personal style and creating unique pieces at an affordable price.
- The brand's commitment to transparency extends to ethical sourcing practices and partnerships supporting social and environmental causes.
- With a focus on sustainability, Friendly Diamonds aims to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the jewelry market.
- The brand's growth in the lab-grown diamond sector reflects a shift towards responsible luxury, embracing innovation and integrity.
- Friendly Diamonds offers a vision for the future of luxury, where beauty, brilliance, and sustainability can coexist harmoniously.
- By choosing Friendly Diamonds, consumers invest in high-quality, ethical jewelry and contribute to a more sustainable world.
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