Category Archives: Editorial

When Companies Fail

Posted on October 23, 2024 by way0utwest

I own a Tesla, which is essentially a computer on wheels. Much of the way the car works is driven by software, which I love. New features have appeared and minor fixes come through in the same way that they … Continue reading →

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Tech Debt Perils

Posted on October 21, 2024 by way0utwest

My wife and I have been thinking about some new audio equipment. We’ve been a little unhappy with our Bose soundbar because of the software flakiness and sporadic network connectivity issues. In looking around, I saw a Sonos product, but … Continue reading →

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The Vast Expansions of Hardware

Posted on October 18, 2024 by way0utwest

At the Small Data conference recently, one of the talks looked at hardware advances. It was interesting to see a data perspective on hardware changes, as many of us only worry about the results of hardware: can I get my … Continue reading →

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The Modern Algorithm of Chance

Posted on October 16, 2024 by way0utwest

These days algorithms rule much of the world. From how supply chains are managed to how vehicles run their engines to the media that many of us watch on the various streaming services. I assume that most of you know … Continue reading →

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