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Managed Kubernetes has lowered the entry barrier, but is it the right choice for an early-stage startup? Explore the trade-offs, costs, and simpler alternatives like PaaS, ECS, and Docker Swarm that might be a better fit.

Will Grok win the AI race by training on data from Optimus androids? An analysis of the arguments for unique data versus the overwhelming advantage of massive computational power and logistics.

An exploration of why physical libraries are more critical than ever, serving as community hubs, providing access to modern technology, and offering resources that the internet alone cannot replace.

Explore the pros and cons of using languages like Python, C++, Rust, and OCaml to build your own programming language. This guide covers key considerations and essential tools like ANTLR, Lark, and LLVM.

Discover the key engineering strategies and massive infrastructure that enable services like ChatGPT to handle hundreds of millions of users, from the power of batched inference to advanced model optimization techniques.

Discover what happens when Apple stops updating your M-series MacBook and how Asahi Linux can be used to prolong its lifespan and keep it secure.

Explore the fundamental shifts in datacenter design for AI workloads, from on-site power generation and advanced networking to the specific hardware configurations driving the revolution.

Have a box full of unused tech swag? Explore practical tips for donating, repurposing, and preventing future clutter, and understand the psychology behind why companies give out these free items.

An analysis of the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) and its potential impact on small Mastodon instances, covering risk levels, legal interpretations, and practical steps administrators can take to ensure compliance and mitigate liability.

Decades ago, experts feared a 'population bomb.' Today, we worry about collapse. Explore the economic and social shifts that explain this dramatic reversal and why the trend was so difficult to predict.