AWS looks to cut storage costs for LLM embeddings with Amazon S3 Vectors
In contrast, AWS is proposing that enterprises use a new type of S3 bucket purpose-built for storing and querying vector data via a dedicated set of APIs, Amazon S3 Vector, that it says eliminates the need for provisioning infrastructure for a vector database. Raya Mukherjee, senior analyst at Everest Group, said Amazon S3 or any […]
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Top 7 must-have IoT skills to boost your career
Devices of all types in every environment — including mobile phones, automobiles and industrial equipment — are now connecting to the internet. By 2034, Statista predicts the total number of connected devices will reach 40.6 billion — more than double the 19.8 billion devices in 2025. As a result, engineers, developers and other IoT professionals […]
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Does public cloud AI cost too much?
Initially, the promise of the cloud is compelling, offering immediate scalability, rapid provisioning, and managed services. However, as organizations transition from pilots and proofs of concept to production-grade, steady-state AI, cloud costs can escalate rapidly, sometimes far exceeding initial forecasts. Resource-intensive AI training or inference jobs in the cloud can trigger unexpected, fluctuating bills, often […]
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Why LLMs demand a new approach to authorization
Balancing innovation and security There is so much incredible promise in AI right now but also incredible peril. Users and enterprises need to trust that the AI dream won’t become a security nightmare. As I’ve noted, we often sideline security in the rush to innovate. We can’t do that with AI. The cost of getting […]
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TypeScript 5.9 supports deferred module evaluation
The preview of the expandable hovers feature, meanwhile, offers “quick info verbosity.” Developers using an editor like Visual Studio Code now will now see + and – buttons on the left of these hover tooltips. Clicking on the + button will expand out types more deeply, while clicking on the – button will return to […]
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Visual Studio Code bolsters Copilot Chat, MCP support
In an effort to make VS Code an open-source AI editor, the GitHub Copilot Chat extension source code now is available on GitHub under an MIT license. The open-sourcing not only allows developers to explore and contribute to the project, but also enables understanding of the implementation of chat modes, custom instructions, and AI integrations, […]
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AI coding tools can slow down seasoned developers by 19%
“The 19% slowdown observed among experienced developers is not an indictment of AI as a whole, but a reflection of the real-world friction of integrating probabilistic suggestions into deterministic workflows,” Gogia explained, emphasizing that measurement should include “downstream rework, code churn, and peer review cycles—not just time-to-code.” Broader industry evidence The METR findings align with […]
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What is a firewall and why do I need one?
A firewall is a network security device that prevents unauthorized access to a network by inspecting incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of predetermined security rules. The main purpose of a firewall is to act as a barrier between a trusted internal network, such as a home or business network and untrusted external networks, […]
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How AI is quietly saving enterprises thousands on Azure costs
Managing cloud costs in Azure has become one of the biggest challenges for technology teams. While Azure offers flexibility and power, it also makes it easy to overspend. Resources are often left running, services are overprovisioned and budgets get blown without warning. What’s changed recently is that artificial intelligence can now take on much of […]
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Top advantages and disadvantages of IoT in business
IoT has transformed how businesses operate by connecting devices, processes and people in new and innovative ways. It promises to enhance efficiency and productivity while making everyday operations more convenient. The global IoT market is projected to grow nearly 11% annually, as the deployment of other key technologies, such as 5G and cloud computing, […]
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