AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast 🤖💡 Can AI Save the Planet? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tech 🌐 The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. But what about its impact? This segment from the Green IO podcast pulls back the curtain on a growing concern: the environmental footprint of AI and what we can do about it. It’s not just about making AI smarter – it’s about making it sustainable. ...

September 9, 2025 · 3 min

AI and efficiency why was Deep Seek a defining moment with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast The AI Revolution Isn’t Just About Bigger Models - It’s About Smarter Ones 🚀💡 For years, the AI world has been obsessed with scaling. Bigger models, more data, more compute – the assumption was simple: more equals better. But what if there was another way? What if we could achieve comparable (or even superior) AI performance without breaking the planet’s energy budget? Enter DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that’s quietly shaking up the landscape and sparking a vital conversation about the future of AI development. ...

September 2, 2025 · 4 min

Beyond the Cloud: The Local-First Software Revolution • Brooklyn Zelenka & Julian Wood

Presenters Brooklyn Zelenka Julian Wood Source GOTO podcast The Rise of “Local First”: Reclaiming Your Data and Powering the Future of Apps 🚀 Have you ever felt like your data belongs to you? That your apps should work even when the internet disappears? You’re not alone! A fascinating shift is happening in software development, and it’s called “Local First.” Forget apps that happen to work offline – this is about designing them from the ground up to prioritize local data and computation, with seamless synchronization as a secondary benefit. 💡 ...

September 2, 2025 · 3 min

AR’s Hardest Problem? The Engineering Lesson from Google Maps

Presenters Ohan Oda Source QCon San Francisco 🚀 Navigating the World with AI: A Deep Dive into Soundscape’s Successor 🌐 Imagine a world where you can effortlessly understand your surroundings, even in the most chaotic environments. That’s the promise of the next-generation AI-powered navigation system being developed as a successor to Soundscape. This isn’t just about directions; it’s about understanding – a truly revolutionary step towards accessibility and independence. Let’s explore the journey, the challenges, and the exciting breakthroughs shaping this transformative technology. ...

September 1, 2025 · 3 min

Observability in Java with Micrometer - a Conversation with Marcin Grzejszczak

Presenters Marcin Grzejszczak Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Observability: A Developer’s Guide to Micrometer 🚀💡👨‍💻 Observability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s essential for building reliable and performant applications. But setting up comprehensive monitoring can be a daunting task. Enter Micrometer, a game-changing library designed to simplify the process and empower developers. This post breaks down what Micrometer is, how to get started, and best practices to ensure you’re getting the most out of it – without breaking the bank! ...

September 1, 2025 · 4 min