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Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users

If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...

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Google Cloud Security Best Practices

Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...

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Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1

On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...

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The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months

I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....

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Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.

The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...

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Give Me 5 Minutes To Show What You Can Actually Do With NVIDIA's Model Catalog- The AI Superstore:

If you visit the NVIDIA Build catalog today, you are greeted by a massive list of numbers, acronyms, and technical jargon. You will see names like “Nemotron,” “Gemma,” and “Mistral.”...

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Why is There a Giant Basket on This Building in Kigali?

First time visitors to Kigali might wonder why there is this giant basket on a building? I know I did. 📍Where are we? Let’s start with the basics: we’re in...

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Prague's Spinning Head, Astro Clock and Free Apples!

Got another update from my friend Robert on his Europe trip! Today, he’s in Prague, Czech Republic, and sent me some really cool stuff. This Crazy Spinning Kafka Statue First...

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Announcing CMMRS 2026 in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers

Applications are requested from undergraduate students or Master’s students in computer and information science, computer engineering, or a related discipline to the 10th annual Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research...

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Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Ban Cash Bouquets

As Valentine’s Day approaches, lovers across East Africa will have to rethink their gift ideas as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have all taken a firm stance against the popular trend...

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Ghana, an Introduction- All That Glitters is Still Gold

This is an introduction to Ghana I hope you will find interesting. In this post I’ll try to focus on certain aspects a visitor to Ghana might find interesting; people,...

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The Magnus Carlsen Gambit: Disrespecting Grandmasters for Fun With Gotham Chess

Magnus Carlsen is so good at chess that he often has to “nerf” himself just to make online games interesting, according to the YouTube channel Gotham Chess. While most of...

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I am a Computer Engineer and Machine Learning Enthusiast with a passion for Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications. I specialize in building data-driven solutions and deploying low-cost technologies for real-world impact. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in Deep Learning and building on AWS.


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