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software-architektur.tv: Patrick Kua – Evolutionary Software Architecture

Patrick Kua was CTO and Chief Scientist at the Berliner Direktbank N 26 and now works as an independent coach and mentor for CTOs and Engineering Vice Presidents. Patrick Kua has written several books such as how to talk to tech leads and he is co-author of a book on evolutionary architecture. In this episode,… Read more

Algorithm draws descriptions: an avocado armchair as the future of AI

With GPT-3, OpenAI has shown that a single deep learning model can be trained in such a way that it can complete or even create texts in a realistic way – simply by using the system receives a gigantic mass of text as start data. It then became clear that the same approach also works… Read more

heise + | Electricity vs. fuel: who drives cheaper – VW ID.4 or Tiguan?

With the ID.4, VW is offering an electric car in the SUV segment for the first time – where it meets the bestseller Tiguan. We show which model is cheaper in the end. The Tiguan was recently the most successful VW globally. The ID.4 – here in the picture – now competes with it internally…. Read more

737 Max: Boeing avoids US criminal proceedings by paying millions

346 People are in two crashes of aircraft of the Boeing series 737 Max in October 2018 and March 2019 died. The main cause is the faulty MACS control software. Boeing had misled the FAA about important changes, whereupon MACS was not mentioned in the pilot’s manuals. Nevertheless, Boeing can most likely avoid a fraud… Read more

heise + | Short tests: Smart LED light strip, NAS hard drive and USB table microphone

Short tests: Smart LED light strip, NAS hard drive and USB table microphone LED light strips Eve Light Strip Toshiba N 300 NAS hard drive with 16 TByte Mini table microphone Mikme Connect A new firmware update provides the Eve Light Strip with the HomeKit function “Adaptive Light”, with which the LED light strip should… Read more

heise + | Introduction to Bash Programming: Developing Minesweeper in the Linux Shell

Bash is a full-fledged programming language with which you can easily automate everyday tasks. Take a minesweeper game as an example. (Image: Thorsten Hübner) Introduction to Bash Programming: Developing Minesweeper in the Linux Shell Quick start Two loops Distribution by chance Endless fun Leadership skills Damage Control Article in c’t 2 / 2021 read Shell… Read more

heise + | Workshop: Designing logos and business cards with Affinity Designer

We show the basic functions of Affinity Designer and explain what to look for when preparing for printing. Many tips also apply to other programs. Workshop: Designing logos and business cards with Affinity Designer 1 Create and set up a document 2 Get to know the user interface Sketch 3 ideas and import them Draw… Read more

heise + | Use desktop virtualization under Linux easily and reliably

With a virtual machine, Windows can be used on a Linux PC or the latest distribution can be tried out without destroying the main system. (Image: Sven Hauth) Easy and reliable use of desktop virtualization under Linux Requirements Quick start with Gnome Boxes Guest extensions for comfortable use Full control with Virt-Manager Article in c’t… Read more

After AMD and Intel: Chip developer veteran Jim Keller joins AI start-up

Jim Keller started as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Canadian AI start-up Tenstorrent, where he wants to design “new and interesting stuff”. Tenstorrent develops processors for training and executing neural networks – keyword machine learning. Keller was most recently at Intel as Senior Vice President of Silicon for two years Engineering Group. Translated: Chip… Read more

heise + | Style websites with the TailwindCSS front-end framework

Styling websites with the TailwindCSS front-end framework Get started with TailwindCSS Install TailwindCSS Color assignments Free path for layouts Adaptable TailwindCSS is a So-called utility front-end framework: with the help of classes and without leaving the HTML code, you can quickly and easily spruce up websites and components. The classes designate the individual CSS formatting… Read more

heise + | For the caravan: satellite TV via WiFi for every family member

For the caravan: satellite TV via WLAN for every family member TV via WLAN Installation on the campsite Unicable for little installation effort Unequal servers Article in c’t 2 / 2021 read Camping holidays during the corona pandemic are again very mobile Trend made. But the weather has to play along, on cold rainy days… Read more

heise + | Full-frame camera Zeiss ZX1: a role model or a flash in the pan?

Full-frame camera Zeiss ZX1: a role model or a mayfly? Modern concept, proud price Handling Zeiss ZX1: image quality in laboratory and practice Conclusion and table The well-known optics manufacturer Zeiss is breaking new ground. The full-format compact ZX1 does not want to stand next to the Canons, Sonys and Nikons of this world. She… Read more

Association of municipalities wants tax on online shipping – municipalities “under water”

The German Association of Towns and Municipalities calls for taxation of online trading and a faster conversion of communal infrastructures. In this way, municipalities could better face the consequences of the corona crisis and climate change, said the chief executive of the Association of Cities and Municipalities (DStGB) Gerd Landsberg at a press conference on… Read more

Chip manufacturer Qualcomm initiates a change of power at the top

At the chip company Qualcomm, an expert for 5G data radio takes over the chief position. The 50 – year old Christiano Amon replaces Steve Mollenkopf, who had successfully brought the company through a series of legal turbulence. Amon has been a driving force behind Qualcomm’s efforts to become a leader in the 5G technology… Read more

heise + | E-scooter Ninebot Max G30D with long range in the test

Already at the sight of the XXL carton from the Ninebot Max G 30 D it quickly becomes clear that the e-scooter with road approval in Germany is not a lightweight. The vehicle brings stately 19, 5 kilograms on the scales. This is primarily due to the large battery with a capacity of 15. 300… Read more