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In what seems to be an ironic twist of events, Google has left its Python Foundation team twiddling their thumbs in unemployment. The tech giant decided that they'd rather pack up their Python supply and relocate to a Munich office. Not sure what's in Munich - maybe strudel, beer, and cheaper Python enthusiasts?
The undermanned Python Foundation team, who used to run the Python show at Google, not only hosted a stable version of Python but were also the monarchs of all things related. They managed everything from mantaining thousands of third-party packages to acting as a help desk for Python users at Google. This lot, with less than 10 members, has now been asked to host a crash course on Python 101 for the new tenants.
Microsoft took a walk down memory lane and decided to 'share the love', or, more accurately, share the code. The original source code for MS-DOS v1.25, v2.0, and v4.0 is now open for all. What can we take from this? We aren't sure yet, but the digital archaeologists among us are excited for sure.
Do you want the nimbleness of a hummingbird in your pen display tablet? Well, Wacom sure thinks so! Say hello to Movink 13, their latest innovation. This OLED pen display tablet is the solution for digital creatives with wanderlust (or just those who like to work on the move). Light and thin, it offers broader color spectrum, lower latency, and a hole in your wallet measuring $750. Just remember, you'll need an external device to turn on Movink's magic.
If you're hoping for automating a wide range of tasks with ChatGPT and fellow LLMs, you're in for a bumpy ride. They're apparently not as versatile as people would like to believe. One might argue we stretch them thin over single-purpose apps, like how the humble spreadsheet has evolved. The struggle is real and the challenges lay in harnessing embodied knowledge and finding the right interface that makes these LLMs more useful.
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