00:06 Origin and evolution of Unix as a time-sharing system in tech history 02:11 Transition from Multics project to new file system development 04:11 Unix became widely useful due to the ability to make changes to files on any device. 06:09 Unix’s unexpected popularity and spread due to humble hardware and attractive programming language C … Read more
00:04 BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. 01:14 China’s extensive support has driven BYD’s success. 02:25 BYD sells cheaper vehicles compared to Tesla 03:22 BYD overtook Tesla due to vertical integration capability 04:31 BYD’s early entry into battery space gave them a competitive advantage 05:23 BYD’s battery technology and … Read more
While talking to a student about his career plans, my mother called me and asked if I was affected by the massive cyber attack. She had watched a TV news show, and apparently, the show had that apocalyptic tone. As far as I know, some Turkish Airlines had to be canceled. In the early hours … Read more
I never liked preparing presentations, and finally, an AI-supported presentation tool made my life easier. I have already recommended Gamma.app on many occasions, but let me announce it here, too. There are a few better-known rivals, such as beautiful.ai or tome.app, but I ended up using this one. It looks more practical. The AI-based output … Read more
00:02 Big tech companies are facing a challenge with market saturation. 01:42 Big tech already controls virtually the entire internet. 03:19 High valuations of big tech companies are primarily based on the expectation of infinite growth. 04:47 Tech industry transitioning from hyper growth to stagnation 06:21 Market saturation causing shift in technology industry. 07:57 Gen … Read more
I liked it so much that I subscribed to the pro version. I recently used it to gather news on the topics I wanted to blog about. I asked for a roundup of the pros and cons of using Perplexity. below. Well, it did not include a few crucial pieces written recently about it. A … Read more
Tripadvisor offers an AI-based trip builder at this address. In the old days, Google had a mobile app called Google Trips. This was replaced by Google Travel. The new tools do not offer the same functionalities and are overly profit-oriented, a symbol of Google’s transformation. I loved Google Trips so much! TripAdvisor has brought back … Read more
The very first post archived here I came back to Istanbul for the fieldwork in 2004. Chris Kelty recommended blogging as a research tool. He set up the first blog at frazer.rice.edu, which does not exist now. I defended my thesis in 2009. However, I kept blogging. It has become a life-long project and a … Read more
Julian Assange has agreed to a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department, which will allow him to be released from prison in the U.K. and return to Australia.[2][3][4] Under the deal, Assange will plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents.[2][3][4] This will result in Assange … Read more
Summarized by merlin.app: 00:01 Elon Musk aims to turn X into an all-encompassing super app. 01:46 Public hesitance and past failures have hindered super app success in America. 03:26 Google’s failed attempt with Google+ 05:03 Big tech companies struggle to launch successful new products in different industries 06:39 Apple Card’s success and its impact … Read more
Summarized by merlin app: 00:04 Corporate leaders have reversed their approach to remote work in less than three years. 01:17 The discussion about remote work has shifted due to the slowdown in the labor market. 02:38 Remote work is facing pushback due to concerns about productivity. 04:01 Fully remote work can be 10-20% less productive, … Read more
“If You Think That OG Facebook Is Dead, Think Again” Summarized by merlin app: 00:01 OG Facebook is still the most lucrative social media platform in the world. 01:55 OG Facebook’s longevity and user base make it highly profitable 03:37 Different social media platforms attract different age demographics and income levels. 05:12 Facebook’s core … Read more
This piece was originally published in Turkish here. Translated via DeepL How AI will transform education We are in the early years of the productive AI revolution. It is hard to predict what kind of transformation will take place in which sector, but it will undoubtedly affect every industry. Education is one of the most … Read more
Summarized by merlin app: 00:09 Tesla’s Cybertruck is a major manufacturing challenge. 02:16 Tesla’s Cybertruck design is a result of using stainless steel. 03:59 Tesla’s Cybertruck faced significant manufacturing challenges and delays. 05:51 Tesla’s ultra-hard stainless steel poses unique manufacturing challenges. 07:34 Manufacturing challenges with stainless steel in Cybertruck production 09:32 Tesla’s challenge in achieving … Read more
Summarized by merlin app: 00:03 WhatsApp struggles to make money despite its massive user base. 01:50 WhatsApp has struggled to monetize since its inception and has been running at a significant loss. 03:34 WhatsApp’s financial situation worsened after being acquired by Facebook. 05:28 WhatsApp could have earned over $10 billion per year in revenue 07:06 … Read more