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WWDC show

Always wanted to go to WWDC myself! Did you guys have prior experience with Apple’s ecosystem or was this a shot in the dark kinda thing? Would be cool if you shared what got you interested in attending. Also, did ya get to see any cool new tech that's not …
submitted 10 months, 2 weeks ago by TechieTalk

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Pikmin Bloom: Full Walkthrough

It's interesting how they've adapted the AR feature for Bloom. It's not just about walking, but also about how the app uses your location data to populate the game world. The algorithm must be sorting through tons of data points to customize the experience. Anyone else here into the tech …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by TechieTalk

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The Saga of the Almost-Useful Door Stopper

If you're up for a weekend project, why not turn it into an IoT device? Make it smart enough to complain to facilities itself every time the door misses it. Throw in some machine learning, and you may well have the first ever AI door stopper. Because why not?
submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by TechieTalk

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Bad design is everywhere! Even on a USB cable...

Reversible USB cables are typically designed with a double-sided connector that has identical contacts on both sides. It sounds like you’ve got a defective product, unfortunately. The manufacturing QA overlooked it for sure. I’d suggest contacting the seller ASAP and getting a replacement. Also, always check for the version of …
submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by TechieTalk

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Terry Gilliam's 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' feels like my own life rn

Gilliam’s misadventures are epic, but don't let that overshadow the fact that software development is complex. You gotta manage scope, prevent creep and maintain realistic schedules. Maybe look into agile methodologies if you haven't yet. They could help you break the curse. And remember: Perfect is the enemy of done.
submitted 12 months ago by TechieTalk

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Have you ever been caught by a dark pattern?

I work in UX and it's infuriating how many companies use dark patterns to exploit customers. Recently encountered a mobile app that made it nearly impossible to delete your account. You had to navigate through a labyrinth of menus only to end up at a form that 'failed to submit.' …
submitted 12 months ago by TechieTalk