2024 will go down as the year Netflix made its huge push into sports. It was the exclusive home for the disgusting-but-cant-look-away hot dog eating contest between Joey Chestnut and his rival, Takeru Kobayashi. The streamer also broadcast the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match that would have been abysmally boring if not for the bloody womens match right before the main event. Then there are the million-dollar deals Netflix struck with the WWE and NFL to bring even more live sports to the platform.Thankfully, Netflix also added a healthy amount of original programming, movies, TV shows, anime, and documentaries thatll be much easier to watch. So heres a list of Netflixs best shows and movies to watch in case you never get past the buffering icon.Dan Da DanIts hard to recommend anime nowadays, especially to folks looking to get into the genre. A lot of shows have gotten simply too quirky, well say, to recommend to the average person. Dan Da Dan does not fix this problem at all. It blows beyond quirky into weird as hell territory, featuring ghosts, magic, alien abductions, and penis abductions, all within the first 25-minute episode and it rules. Despite Dan Da Dan being about the supernatural shenanigans that ensue when a girl (who believes in ghosts but not aliens) befriends a boy (who believes in aliens but not ghosts), its actually a true-blue romance anime. It is so much fun watching the two main characters deal with their burgeoning affection for each other that you dont mind (or are, in fact, delighted by) the turbo horny weirdness of literally everything else in the show.ArcaneThe tagline for Arcane season 2 should be Everybody is really, really bad at this. Bad at communication, bad at relationships, and definitely bad at staving off a civil war. Season 2 picks up right after the events of the first, in which everyone has to deal with the fallout of Jinxs attack on Piltovers council. This seasons events feel very ripped from the headlines, concerning a simmering class war about to boil over and whether such a struggle can be resolved peacefully. Though there were some brilliant emotional moments between Vi and her sister Jinx or Vi and her girlfriend Caitlyn, I didnt feel much connection tomost of the main cast. Even still, Netflix and Riot told a really good, complete story in two seasons, filled with superslick fight sequences that more than made up for my antipathy for the cast.The Great British Baking ShowI thought I was going to have to caveat this recommendation by saying I know this show appears on this list every year. But I was surprised to find out that The Great British Baking Show has never been featured in The Verges Best of lists. And to that, I say all of my colleagues are monsters. The Great British Baking Show is hands-down the best annual competition show since Eurovision. Every year, Britain manages to find 12 of the most wholesome humans to compete in a series of challenges baking delicious-looking foods most Americans have never heard of. After years of watching this show, Im still not clear on what the hell a pudding is, but damned if Im not gonna cheer these wonderful and talented people on each week. Image: NetflixInterview with the VampireYes, technically this show came out in 2022. But Interviews first season debuted on Netflix this year, exposing it to a much wider audience. This television adaptation adds some interesting updates and twists to Anne Rices 1976 novel. The main character, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), is no longer a white slave owner but a Black man hustling his way through 1910s Louisiana. There, he meets the enigmatic Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), and the two begin a torrid affair exacerbated by the racial tensions of the time and the fact that Lestat is a terribly eccentric and dramatic Frenchman who is also a vampire. Interview with the Vampire is easily the best drama television show joining rarified air enjoyed by Severance and Succession. It is certainly the best acted show on television, with incredibly moving performances from Reid, Anderson, Bailey Bass, Eric Bogosian, and just about everyone else.Godzilla Minus OneThis is another came out in another year but debuted on Netflix this year recommendation. Its one of the few Godzilla movies guaranteed to make you sob like a baby. If theres a list of superlatives, this movies going on it. Minus One is a retelling of Godzillas first appearance in Japan shortly after the end of World War II. Most of the movies runtime barely even features Godzilla but instead focuses on the struggles of his human victims. This choice heightens Godzillas impact when he finally shows up. And when he does, it doesnt matter if youre watching this with theater-quality sound or just with your TVs speakers, youll feel the needle drop of Akira Ifukubes iconic theme song in your liver. Its so chilling.Culinary Class WarsNetflix has been importing a goodly number of shows from Asia, which is great to satisfy my historical drama habit (shout out The Double and The Princess Weiyoung). But Ive discovered some of the reality shows are also great watches, too, like Physical: 100 and Culinary Class Wars. In Culinary Class Wars, a gaggle of up-and-coming chefs (designated as Black Spoons), compete against Koreas elite culinary masters (White Spoons). The Black Spoons are known only by an alias that describes their skills and achievements and will earn the right to have their real name known (and a big cash prize) if they can triumph over the White Spoons. The Black Spoons are true underdogs going by nicknames like Comic Book Chef, a guy who uses recipes he learned from manga, or Master of School Meals, an older woman who spent decades running school cafeterias. I love it when they overcome the odds to beat the White Spoons.The Remarkable Life of IbelinAfter 20 years of World of Warcraft, its well known how the game has brought people together but sometimes people underestimate just how much. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin tells the story of Mats Steen, a Norwegian man born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Steens parents lament that their son was unable to participate in many of the activities of daily life, unaware of the rich life he constructed for himself roleplaying World of Warcraft. After Steens passing at 25, his parents discover a blog he wrote chronicling his life and are overwhelmed by the messages they receive from his Warcraft friends explaining just how much Steen known to them as Ibelin impacted their lives. With the help of voice actors, animators, Steens blog, and the archived chat logs between Ibelin and his online friends, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin recreates Ibelins many World of Warcraft adventures in a way that imparts a true appreciation for just how much gaming can change peoples lives for good.The GentlemenGuy Ritchie director of Lock Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch makes his Netflix debut with The Gentlemen. It chronicles the struggle of the Horniman family, led by Edward Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who discovers that his father, the 14th Duke of Halstead, has been keeping their land-rich-but-cash-poor family afloat by allowing a marijuana growth and distribution business to operate on their land. The Gentlemen isnt the best gangster television show you can watch on Netflix that distinction belongs to Peaky Blinders but its generally fun watching James and his no-account brother (Daniel Ings) come up with clever ways to stay one step ahead of the rival gangsters coming for their share of Englands weed industry.Carry-OnA late addition to Netflixs lineup of originally produced movies, and unlike some of its big stinkers this year like Atlas or Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver, its damn entertaining. Carry-On stars Taron Egerton as a shiftless TSA agent trying to show his girlfriend hes serious about his career after a surprise pregnancy announcement. But hes forced into a deadly confrontation with a terrorist played to chilling effect by Jason Bateman who threatens to kill his girlfriend and the thousands of holiday travelers passing through LAX on Christmas Eve if he doesnt let a bomb suitcase through security. Carry-On is very much a dad action movie but with much better execution. Its also very clearly a TSA propaganda movie, designed to remind travelers this holiday season that everybody would get to their destinations with a lot less stress if they remembered that TSA agents arent personally out to get them and are just trying to do their jobs.

Autoregressive (AR) models have changed the field of image generation, setting new benchmarks in producing high-quality visuals. These models break down the image creation process into sequential steps, each token generated based on prior tokens, creating outputs with exceptional realism and coherence. Researchers have widely adopted AR techniques for computer vision, gaming, and digital content creation applications. However, the potential of AR models is often constrained by their inherent inefficiencies, particularly their slow generation process, which remains a significant hurdle in real-time applications.Among many concerns, a critical one that AR models face is their speed. The token-by-token generation process is inherently sequential, meaning each new token must wait for its predecessor to complete. This approach limits scalability and results in high latency during image generation tasks. For instance, generating a 256256 image using traditional AR models like LlamaGen requires 256 steps, translating to approximately five seconds on modern GPUs. Such delays hinder their deployment in applications that demand instantaneous results. Also, while AR models excel in maintaining the fidelity of their outputs, they struggle to meet the growing demand for both speed and quality in large-scale implementations.Efforts to accelerate AR models have yielded various methods, such as predicting multiple tokens simultaneously or adopting masking strategies during generation. These approaches aim to reduce the required steps but often compromise the quality of the generated images. For example, in multi-token generation techniques, the assumption of conditional independence among tokens introduces artifacts, undermining the cohesiveness of the output. Similarly, masking-based methods allow for faster generation by training models to predict specific tokens based on others, but their effectiveness diminishes when generation steps are drastically reduced. These limitations highlight the need for a new approach to enhance AR model efficiency.Tsinghua University and Microsoft Research researchers have introduced a solution to these challenges: Distilled Decoding (DD). This method builds on flow matching, a deterministic mapping that connects Gaussian noise to the output distribution of pre-trained AR models. Unlike conventional methods, DD does not require access to the original training data of the AR models, making it more practical for deployment. The research demonstrated that DD can transform the generation process from hundreds of steps to as few as one or two while preserving the quality of the output. For example, on ImageNet-256, DD achieved a speed-up of 6.3x for VAR models and an impressive 217.8x for LlamaGen, reducing generation steps from 256 to just one.The technical foundation of DD is based on its ability to create a deterministic trajectory for token generation. Using flow matching, DD maps noisy inputs to tokens to align their distribution with the pre-trained AR model. During training, the mapping is distilled into a lightweight network that can directly predict the final data sequence from a noise input. This process ensures faster generation and provides flexibility in balancing speed and quality by allowing intermediate steps when needed. Unlike existing methods, DD eliminates the trade-off between speed and fidelity, enabling scalable implementations across diverse tasks.In experiments, DD highlights its superiority over traditional methods. For instance, using VAR-d16 models, DD achieved one-step generation with an FID score increase from 4.19 to 9.96, showcasing minimal quality degradation despite a 6.3x speed-up. For LlamaGen models, the reduction in steps from 256 to one resulted in an FID score of 11.35, compared to 4.11 in the original model, with a remarkable 217.8x speed improvement. DD demonstrated similar efficiency in text-to-image tasks, reducing generation steps from 256 to two while maintaining a comparable FID score of 28.95 against 25.70. The results underline DDs ability to drastically enhance speed without significant loss in image quality, a feat unmatched by baseline methods.Several key takeaways from the research on DD include:DD reduces generation steps by orders of magnitude, achieving up to 217.8x faster generation than traditional AR models.Despite the accelerated process, DD maintains acceptable quality levels, with FID score increases remaining within manageable ranges.DD demonstrated consistent performance across different AR models, including VAR and LlamaGen, regardless of their token sequence definitions or model sizes.The approach allows users to balance quality and speed by choosing one-step, two-step, or multi-step generation paths based on their requirements.The method eliminates the need for the original AR model training data, making it feasible for practical applications in scenarios where such data is unavailable.Due to its efficient distillation approach, DD can potentially impact other domains, such as text-to-image synthesis, language modeling, and image generation.In conclusion, with the introduction of Distilled Decoding, researchers have successfully addressed the longstanding speed-quality trade-off that has plagued AR generation processes by leveraging flow matching and deterministic mappings. The method accelerates image synthesis by reducing steps drastically and preserves the outputs fidelity and scalability. With its robust performance, adaptability, and practical deployment advantages, Distilled Decoding opens new frontiers in real-time applications of AR models. It sets the stage for further innovation in generative modeling.Check out the Paper and GitHub Page. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our60k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences. [Download] Evaluation of Large Language Model Vulnerabilities Report (Promoted)

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much more.The amount of e-waste produced this decade could reach as much as 5 million metric tonnes, according to recent research published in Nature. This is around 1,000 times more e-waste than was produced in 2023.According to the study, the boom in artificial intelligence will significantly contribute to this e-waste problem, because AI requires lots of computing power and storage. It will, among other things, lead to more turnover of computer servers used in the data centres that support the extra computational needs of AI systems.This rising tide of e-waste, coupled with the limited lifetimes of hi-tech devices, could affect global sustainability goals.E-waste contain toxic and hazardous substances such as mercury, which can pose serious risks to human health and the environment. E-waste is among the fastest-growing types of solid waste globally: more than 5 billion mobile phones are thrown away each year, according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment forum.In 2022, e-waste reached a record 62 million tonnes an 82% increase since 2010 and accounted for 70% of total global waste. However, less than 20% is formally recycled.Data centres and transmission networks are responsible for more than 1% of global energy use, and 0.6% of global carbon emissions. According to a recent McKinsey report, by 2030, the power consumption of AI applications in the US will rise from 4% to 12% of the total power demand today.Meeting these demands could require investments exceeding US$500 billion (395 billion) for data centre infrastructure. It is already forcing big tech companies to find novel solutions to satisfy this hunger for energy, such as purchasing electricity from nuclear power providers.The environmental impacts of e-waste are considerable. The toxic chemicals in electronic and electrical hardware can contaminate soil and water. In some parts of the world, e-waste is burned to extract valuable materials, generating air pollution. Even the processes to formally recycle materials pose challenges because of the hazardous materials in waste.Processing e-waste in India.PradeepGaurs / ShutterstockSome factors underlying the rise in e-waste, such as growing energy consumption in data centres, could also hamper efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The rising tide of waste itself could set back progress on sustainability goals, especially those seeking to balance economic development with protecting the environment.Theres particular concern over the effects of e-waste on human health. Discarded devices can contain cancer-causing chemicals such as PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). Exposure to e-waste has also been linked to low birthweight and reproductive problems in adults. Children are particularly vulnerable, because their development can be affected by toxic substances in the environment.The economic impacts of e-waste are also significant. The costs of cleaning it up will rise, and because comparatively little e-waste undergoes formal recycling, it can lead to the loss of economically valuable resources such as gold, platinum and other critical materials used in technology.Sources and trendsThe Nature study on the effects of AI on e-waste used material flow analysis to project the growth in demand for hardware. The researchers came up with four scenarios to predict the future growth of e-waste: limited, conservative, moderate and aggressive.A three-year lifespan was assumed for computer servers in data centres, based on historical information. The amount of e-waste was calculated by estimating the numbers of servers being discarded each year. This enabled the projection of cumulative volumes of e-waste for each scenario up to 2030. The results suggest that between 1.2 and 5.0 million tonnes of waste will have been produced between 2020 and 2030.The substantial increase in waste technology underscores the need for intervention strategies. The study backs circular economy approaches to tackle the problem a model of production and consumption that keeps materials and products in use, preventing them turning into waste.This could involve extending server lifespans, re-using components, optimising AI operations through advanced algorithms (to reduce the computational power needed), and improving the efficiency of computer chips. The study estimates such solutions could reduce e-waste by between 16% and 86%, depending on how they are applied.Integrating green design into electronic products could also benefit the environment. This could include installing more biodegradable parts into hardware, substituting toxic components with less harmful ones, and improving the lifespans of products.Raising awareness among the public is also vital. We will need to switch from a culture of use it and throw it away to one where we think twice about whether we actually need new technology.Donating devices to others when we are finished with them, and encouraging the use of certified e-waste recycling centres, where this technology should be disposed, can also help. Local and national governments play essential roles in managing e-waste by creating policies, regulations and strategies to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.Governments are tasked with setting standards for e-waste collection and recycling. These help ensure that e-waste is disposed of safely and efficiently. The development of recycling technologies is an area where government investment is crucial, as innovative solutions can improve safety and efficiency.Some e-waste will always exist, as technological advancement is crucial to improving our quality of life. But doing everything possible to reduce how much we generate, and mitigating the impact of the e-waste that is produced, will be vital for protecting the environment, the economy and our health.Alina Maria Vaduva, Director of the Business Advice Centre for Post Graduate Students at UEL, Ambassador of the Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise, University of East London and Kirk Chang, Professor of Management and Technology, University of East LondonThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Story by The Conversation An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

One of Apples most anticipated returning series, Severance, is back with season 2 on January 17. Now, as a holiday treat for viewers, Apple TV+ has released the first eight minutes of the Severance season 2 premiere as a special preview.Season 2 premiere finds Mark back at work following eventful finaleApple TV+ has had a long road to releasing the second season of its sci-hi hit Severance.Now, after nearly three years with no new Severance episodes, the highly anticipated season 2 will be here in just a few weeks.If you want to get a taste of whats coming, Apple has released the first eight minutes of season 2 as an exclusive preview for Apple TV+ subscribers.You can watch the first eight minutes here.Its available inside the Apple TV app under the Bonus Content section of Severance, titled, Season 2 Sneak Peek.The new season kicks off with Mark (Adam Scotts character) returning to Lumon for his first day back since the impactful events of the season 1 finale. Hes understandably a little shaken up.Heres Apples summary of the show, including a brief season 2 teaser:In Severance, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in work-life balance is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.The official trailer for season 2 is available below:What did you think of the Severance season 2 preview? Are you skipping it to avoid spoilers? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

AirPods Pro 3 arent here yet, nor are a proper AirPods Max 2, but this was a solid year for AirPods anyways thanks to AirPods 4 and some strong software updates. One of my favorite new features this year, however, should have its biggest impact in the months ahead when iOS 18.4 launches.My favorite new AirPods feature: Siri InteractionsLike its done every year since AirPods Pro 2 first debuted, Apple introduced several new software upgrades for its wireless earbuds this year. iOS 18 and 18.1 introduced the following features:Voice Isolation: Improves calls in noisy environments.Siri Interactions: Nod or shake your head to respond to Siri.Hearing Health: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.Personalized Spatial Audio: Apple made this better, though details are unclear.Undoubtedly the most transformative upgrade this year is the hearing health trio of features. But my personal favorite has been Siri Interactions, which is supported on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.I love how Apple built such perfect audio cues to indicate its registering your head movements.The feature has been a great addition when Im walking the city and want to minimize my voice interactions with Siri.It works great when talking to ChatGPT via Siri too.But as much as Ive already been enjoying Siri Interactions, theyre set to have their biggest impact in iOS 18.4.iOS 18.4 promises intelligent Siri to spark more daily useApple is planning for this springs iOS 18.4 release to focus on big Siri improvements. Heres whats coming:Take actions in apps and across them: Voice computing will actually start to be a thing when Siri can perform hundreds of new app actions.Personal context knowledge: Siri will act like a real assistant in that it will be able to answer requests based on personal info about you, such as details on your calendar, texts youve received, podcasts youve listened to, and more.Onscreen awareness: Whatever youre looking at on your screen, Siri will be able to take action on.The promise of iOS 18.4 is that it will make Siri the sort of intelligent assistant weve all hoped for, but never had before. If Apple can deliver on that promise, everyday use of Siri is bound to increase, and the new Siri Interactions feature will grow more crucial.Were getting closer to a Her-like future, with a more capable digital assistant simply a Siri away. As a result, AirPods and features like non-verbal Siri Interactions will combine to be among the best ways to take advantage of Siris new intelligence.Have you been using Siri Interactions on your AirPods? Which iOS 18.4 upgrade are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.Best AirPods deals and accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Dec 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / RansomwareA Brazilian citizen has been charged in the United States for allegedly threatening to release data stolen by hacking into a company's network in March 2020.Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, of Curitiba, Brazil has been charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers and four counts of threatening communications, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said in an unsealed indictment earlier this week.The said victim, a Brazilian subsidiary of a New Jersey-based company, had its computers breached by the defendant, who then exploited the access to steal confidential customer information from about 300,000 customers on at least three occasions.De Oliveira is alleged to have subsequently sent the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company an email message in September 2020 using an alias, demanding a payment of 300 bitcoin (valued at about $3.2 million at the time) in return for not selling the data.A month later, the defendant forwarded the aforementioned message to both the CEO and an executive working in the Brazilian subsidiary.In one of the follow-up messages sent to a representative of the company, De Oliveira said he "very interested in helping you guys solve this security flaw" but said it will incur a consulting fee of 75 bitcoin (about $800,000 at the time). The defendant also provided instructions on how to make the payment to a Bitcoin wallet.Each of the four counts of extortionate threats carries a maximum prison term of 5 years, and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the value of any gain or loss, whichever is greater.Likewise, each of the four counts of threatening communications carries a maximum prison term of 2 years, and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the value of any gain or loss, whichever is greater.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), CST (UTC -6), MST (UTC -7), PST (UTC -8), AKST (UTC -9), HST (UTC -10)Marigold Health is looking for an engineering leader to oversee our team and codebase as we scale the newly launched Version 3.0 of our product offering, which powers our virtual mental health and substance use recovery program. Marigold provides a combination of 1-1 coaching and 24/7 anonymous chat support groups accessed over phone, SMS, and app/web. You will collaborate with our product, data science and clinical operations to improve the responsiveness, quality, scalability and reliability of our technology offering. You will lead security for our platform, designing, implementing and maintaining best practice security measures. Youll contribute technical product vision, write software, identify product improvements, and work with a team of distributed software engineers. You will be accountable for the engineering teams estimations, sprints, and project delivery. The team you lead will be based largely outside the U.S. and you will be expected to work synchronously with them during set times. We are looking for someone who can dive into the details when needed, while also providing highly technical guidance, and leading and motivating other engineers to meet delivery goals.About MarigoldMarigold Health exists to give every person with a mental health or substance use condition a place to feel heard. We have designed an asynchronous-first treatment program where patients support each other. We believe peers, individuals in recovery themselves who have received training to support others, can empower & engage those least likely to interact with current forms of care.What You'll DoTechnical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in backend (TypeScript, Node.js), frontend web (Next.js, React), frontend mobile (Expo, React Native), and core infrastructure tools (tRPC, Mono Repo, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, APM).Architecture and Design: Lead architectural and design decisions to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.Code Quality and Review: Own the codebase; conduct code reviews and implement refactors to uphold high standards in coding, security, and best practices.Security and Compliance: Establish security standards across the codebase, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST) and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks, monitor progress, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines and ensure project quality.Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize engineering workflows, enhance efficiency, and support team growth.Agile Implementation: Design and implement Agile-based practices for development, testing, and deployment, ensuring smooth and efficient sprint execution.Quality Assurance and Testing: Develop and enforce QA and automated testing strategies to ensure product reliability and reduce bugs in production.Project Delivery: Oversee and manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality benchmarks.User-Centric Development: Prioritize user experience in technical decisions, especially within the healthcare context, and ensure accessible, inclusive features.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other teams to align goals, communicate technical needs, and facilitate effective collaboration.Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.Documentation: Maintain clear, detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and API references for future scalability and knowledge sharing.Your SkillsExperience:4-9 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role managing team output.Minimum 1 year in healthcare technology preferred; deeper healthcare experience may offset fewer years of total experience.Proven ability to manage and support remote engineering teams across multiple time zones.Technical Skills & Expertise:Backend Technologies: Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and infrastructure tools like tRPC and Docker.Frontend Web: Proficiency in Next.js, React.Frontend Mobile: Experience with Expo and React Native, with an understanding of UX principles.Development Environment: Experience with MonoRepo setups, CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with key vendors (e.g., Twilio, PubNub, New Relic, Sentry, Aptible).Security & Compliance: Experience with security and regulatory compliance frameworks in healthcare (SOC2, NIST) is a plus.Systems Design: Demonstrated ability to design and develop systems for scale, performance, security, and availability.Leadership & Team Development: Skilled in hiring, mentoring, and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive remote work environment.Performance Management: Ability to set and implement KPIs for team performance, engineering efficiency, and operational success.Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a track record of technical innovation and data-driven decision-making.Complex Problem Decomposition: Able to break down complex business problems and work collaboratively to develop effective solutions.Operational Excellence: High standards for code quality, DevOps practices, performance optimization, and resource utilization.Risk Assessment & Prioritization: Experience in risk assessment, time estimation, and prioritizing and delegating work effectively.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment across departments (product, design, UX/UI).Project Alignment: Proven experience driving collaboration and alignment on cross-functional projects.Documentation: Proficient in creating and maintaining clear technical documentation, including design specifications, system architecture, and API documentation.Preferred Tech Stack:SDLC (integrating security testing and other activities into an existing development process)Mobile development in React native, its core libraries, native mobileWeb development with React, TypescriptServer development in Node.js, Express, Feathers, PostgresCommon Vendors: Twillio, Pubnub, New Relic, Sentry, Docker, Aptible (our compute partner)Requirements and process of a compliance auditNice-to-have:Experience building production ready products that have gone through HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST certification (strongly preferred)Startup ex-founder / CTOExperience at a mid-stage startupWho You Are:Motivated by our mission to give every single patient with a mental health condition a unique voiceExcited by and curious about new technologies and toolsProfessional and patient when interacting with internal and external stakeholdersProactive in self-directing your work to areas of high impactMethodical and organized within an unstructured environmentPrompt, responsive, curious and communicative, especially about new thingsWhy You'll Love This Role:Ability to leverage your technical skills to support an overlooked populationDirect involvement with saving lives by deploying a first-of-its-kind treatment modelScalable impact as we grow nationally, using technology to expand our reachContribute to and gain expertise from a diverse, interdisciplinary team that includes clinicians, data scientists, and peer workersReporting, Schedule and Location:This is a U.S. based, fully remote, full-time role reporting to our Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. Most team members work virtually from home and are located on the east coast and internationally. You can work remotely anywhere in the US. If you prefer in-person work for any portion of the week, we currently have offices in Delaware and Massachusetts. Although you should expect to be available during most east coast hours, this role will also require regular synchronous collaboration with India-based members of the engineering team, on India Standard Time. For example, if you are located on the east coast, you may design your working hours to have meetings with the engineering team starting at 7am ET (4:30pm IST) some days, while finishing earlier in the afternoon.Compensation, Benefits and CultureThe base salary range for this role is $175 - 190K, depending on experience.Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including fully covered premiums for individuals (with the option to cover dependents for a cost) and a dedicated mental health benefit4 weeks of PTOComputer and equipment providedCompany travel budget and professional development budget as neededInterview Process:After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager and select members of the team. If it seems like were a good fit for each other, we will follow up and schedule a 15-30 minute phone call with one of our teammates to get to know you.If we jointly decide to move forward, you can plan to (virtually) attend a 45-minute video interview with a member of our Product Team. Next there will be a deeper technical conversation with our Founder and Chief Product Officer. The final stage would be to meet (2-4) other members of the team via video conference for additional conversations about your approach to collaboration, your relevant experience to current projects, and alignment with our values. All in, you can expect the time commitment for this stage to be 3-4 hours of synchronous interaction, scheduled to fit your needs.If you complete interviews, we will provide a decision or clear next step within five business days.We are ready to hire as soon as we find the right candidate. We cant wait to meet you!Marigold Health is an equal opportunity employer.Questions? Email ravi [at] marigoldhealth.com for more info.

Who are we, and why are we hiring?We're based on over 15 years of success, producing world-class video content and building, developing, and managing a number of high-traffic websites. Our award-winning content and websites are created exclusively by us and directly for the use of millions of users worldwide. At Kodify, we're not just pushing boundaries in online entertainmentwe're rewriting the script! Our goal is to empower our people with everything they need to pioneer innovation in our industry. Our culture is our secret sauce, and we're committed to preserving and enhancing it every step of the way.Join our crew, where the Kodify team is not just an assetit's our crown jewel. We prioritize their growth and well-being above all else, ensuring they're set up for success and always inspired to deliver their best work.As a rapidly expanding company with diverse hubs across the globe and over 20 vibrant national cultures, working with us means embracing thrilling challenges tailor-made for a star Full-Stack Developer!At Kodify, we love tech and are always thinking about whats next! R&D and optimizations are part of our spirit.What will you do?Youll help to evolve a platform that supports close to 100M unique visitors a month.Create, maintain and evolve Server and Client-side applicationsResponsibility for technical design, development and testing.Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers and domain experts to ensure they understand possibilities/limitationsPerformance - Always work towards minimizing API response times, with the best tools available to ensure youve full visibility: Metrics, Distributed Tracing, and Aggregated Trace Metrics.Duties - Becoming a valued team member, providing feedback about tech, development lifecycle and processes. Take ownership of your code / task / role.Goal - Be proud of what you achieve, and of the product, and be one of the driving forces behind always making it better.Where and when:From wherever you want, the position is fully remote in the EU.Were very flexible about when you get your work done, but we do have some core hours where we like to overlap in order to promote collaboration and low-latency communication between team members (10:00 to 15:00 CET).* Our daily virtual stand-ups are important for us but other than that, youre free to manage your own time.What we offer:Fully remote position or, if preferred, working in our awesome Barcelona office!Agile environmentTop-notch tech stack!Upskill Fridays! Developers take time on Fridays to improve your skills, learn and research new trends that will allow us to level up our stack and processesFlexible working hours + core hours!10% on top of your salary for learning and development - of your choice!Latest MacBook Pro!Company Amazon book account!Kodify off-sites, on-sites, events, and team activities!Amazing international team!1 day off on your birthdayGenerous vacation and personal days1 month paid sabbatical after 3 yearsExtended parental leaveHealth & Wellness budgetMobile phone reimbursementJob requirementsMinimum of 2 years of full-stack development experienceProficient in the React and Node.js ecosystemsExperience of NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with DockerGood knowledge of browser APIs, DOM and HTML/CSSKnowledgeable in JavaScript and TypeScriptA team player who likes to help others and solve problems togetherOwnership of solutionsMentoringInvestigation of new technologiesAdvocate of clean code and clean architecturePassionate about testingYou have a real Can Do work ethic - We are results-based, not clock-based!You love to have fun while you work!Nice to have:MongoDB * Redis * Express * Fastify * GraphQL * RabbitMQ * Docker * AWS * Next.js * Redux * Styled Components * Distributed SystemsMicroservices architecture * Domain Driven Design *Experience in High traffic websites *Understanding of Agile principles * Experience with Git and JIRAExperience working remotely * We value open source projects

WHO ARE WE, AND WHY ARE WE HIRING?We're based on over 15 years of success, producing world-class video content and building, developing, and managing a number of high-traffic websites. Our success is down to Kodify's distinct teamwork, where each and every one of us plays a key role in getting us one step closer to our goals. Our award-winning content and websites are created exclusively by us and directly for the use of millions of users worldwide.At Kodify, we love tech and are always thinking about whats next! R&D and optimizations are part of our spirit. We work hard on consistently maintaining the highest level of professionalism. The video streaming industry has been growing a lot since last year and as a result, we need to expand our team to release the great ideas weve in mind.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Youll help to evolve a platform that supports close to 100M unique visitors a month.Create, maintain and evolve Server and Client-side applicationsResponsibility for technical design, development and testing.Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers and domain experts to ensure they understand possibilities/limitationsPerformance - Always work towards minimizing API response times, with the best tools available to ensure youve full visibility: Metrics, Distributed Tracing, and Aggregated Trace Metrics.Duties - Becoming a valued team member, providing feedback about tech, development lifecycle and processes. Take ownership of your code / task / role.Goal - Be proud of what you achieve, and of the product, and be one of the driving forces behind always making it better.WHERE AND WHEN:From wherever you want, the position is fully remote in the EU.Were very flexible about when you get your work done, but we do have some core hours where we like to overlap in order to promote collaboration and low-latency communication between team members (10:00 to 15:00 CET).* Our daily virtual stand-ups are important for us but other than that, youre free to manage your own time.WHAT WE OFFER:Fully remote position or, if preferred, working in our awesome Barcelona office!Agile environmentTop-notch tech stack!Upskill Fridays! Developers take time on Fridays to improve your skills, learn and research new trends that will allow us to level up our stack and processesFlexible working hours + core hours!10% on top of your salary for learning and development - of your choice!Latest tech equipmentCompany Amazon book account!Kodify off-sites, on-sites, events, and team activities!Amazing international team!1 day off on your birthdayGenerous vacation and personal days1 month paid sabbatical after 3 yearsExtended parental leaveHealth & Wellness budgetMobile phone reimbursementJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 4 years of full-stack development experienceExpert in the React and Node.js ecosystemsSolid experience of NoSQL databasesExperience with DockerHigh level of skills with browser APIs, DOM and HTML/CSSExperience with JavaScript and TypeScriptA team player who likes to help others and solve problems togetherOwnership of solutionsMentoringInvestigation of new technologiesAdvocate of clean code and clean architecturePassionate about testingYou have a real Can Do work ethic - We are results-based, not clock-based!You love to have fun while you work!NICE TO HAVE:MongoDB * Redis * Express * Fastify * GraphQL * RabbitMQ * Docker * AWS * Next.js * Redux * Styled Components * Distributed SystemsMicroservices architecture * Domain Driven Design *Experience in High traffic websites *Understanding of Agile principles * Experience with Git and JIRAExperience working remotely * We value open source projects

If you just got a new TV, you're probably wondering what to do with your old one. Maybe you're in a rush to get rid of that dusty, bulky, outdated model before guests come over. But before you throw it out, consider a more environmentally-friendly option.For instance, most cities prefer you recycle your old electronics. Just hauling your old TV to the dump is wasteful. Depending on how old the TV is, it could contain toxic metals like mercury. What should you do instead? There are plenty of options, especially if it still works. The most obvious is to just move it to another room, but I'll assume you've thought of that one already, especially if you have a new TV to replace it with.Fortunately, many of the options for getting rid of an old TV don't cost you anything, other than perhaps a little bit of your time. Here's what to do. For more, check out whetheryour old phone can be repurposed into a wireless mouse or a security camera. Before doing anything else, wipe the data No matter what you intend to do with your TV, make sure you log out of all your streaming accounts. Then go one step further and do a factory reset, which you can find buried in the user menu. Obviously having somebody freeload your Netflix is only an issue if your old TV is a smart TV, but wiping your passwords and personal information is a good habit to get into with any of your old electronics. Try to sell on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace (if it's worth anything) While selling the TV may seem as obvious as moving it to another room, the specifics are a little less obvious. First of all, you need local pickup for a TV. No matter how well you pack a TV, even if you have the original box, it's probably not going to survive the trip. Modern TVs are far too fragile. Now the seller has to deal with a broken TV and you have to give the buyer their money back. Even if you do sell it locally, the same issue applies. Inevitably the buyer is going to show up to get your 65-inch TV in a 1990 Honda Civic and ask you to help stuff it in the back. If you're getting rid of a big TV, be sure to specify its dimensions and weight in the ad. And that's if you can sell it. Used TVs depreciate quickly, in part because new TVs are getting cheaper and cheaper. That TV you spent $2,000 on? Maybe you can get $200. Check out the "Is your TV worth anything?" section at the bottom. Alternatively, just list it for free. If the person picks it up, that's a win-win for everyone. Donate your TV to charity An easier option is to donate it to a local charity, ideally one whose volunteers will come pick it up. There's also Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers or another drop-off secondhand retailer. You'll need to bring the TV to one of their locations. Check their website to see if they'll accept your TV's type and size. For instance, they probably won't take an old rear-projection TV since most people don't want them. Also contact your local library or public schools. Many are always in need of donations, though a 20-year-old TV might not be what they're looking for. Best Buy will pick up old electronics from your home -- for a fee. Toby Scott/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Give your TV (back) to Best Buy Best Buy will take your used electronics, not just TVs, but old phones, tablets, batteries and even cables. Again, you'll need to bring the TV to your closest Best Buy, but since it won't matter if it still works, the amount of care required drops precipitously. You'll even get Best Buy points, which you can combine with $5 to get $5 worth of candy at checkout. Larger TVs will incur a $25 fee, which seems reasonable given it's taking this huge thing off your hands. If you're buying a new TV and having it installed, for $60 it'll haul away the old one. If you haven't bought a new TV from Best Buy,it'll come to your house and take it for $200. Electronics recycling in action. baranozdemir/Getty Images Have your TV professionally recycled Some cities and local jurisdictions offer TV recycling, either drop-off at a recycling center or as part of your regular curbside pickup. Contact your local government for details. There are a number of organizations that will help recycle your electronics, including TVs. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency's page for more info.MRM Recycling also has a page to help you locate options in your area. A number of manufacturers have their own programs, or partner with companies that do. Check out the Electronics Take-Back Coalition page for more info. Keep in mind that just because a manufacturer has a program, it doesn't mean there will be a drop-off location near you. For example, the closest LG drop-off point to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the US, is over 500 miles away. If you're now thinking about all the smaller electronics around your house you could recycle, check out ourguide to recycling phones, laptops, batteries and cameras for free. You could have a yard sale to get rid of your old TV. JulNichols/Getty Images Sidewalk or garage sale Depending where you live, you can let your neighbors deal with it. I hesitate even mentioning this one since if you live in an area where people will take stuff on the sidewalk, you probably know it. And if you don't know, it's not a great look leaving your trash out on the sidewalk for days or weeks. So your mileage may vary on this one. A yard or garage sale is another option. Again, easier than hauling it away yourself. Grassetto/Getty Images Is your TV actually worth anything?Most people remember what they paid for a TV and assume it's still worth something years after they bought it. This just isn't true. TVs have gotten so inexpensive there isn't much of a market for used televisions, especially if the TV wasn't that expensive. While there are some exceptions, here are a few general rules: It's probably worth something if: It's a high-end TV from the last five years or soIt's an OLED TV, except perhaps the earliest models It's larger than 65 inches It's a CRT (in very specific situations, see below) It's probably not worth much if: It was a budget, or even midrange LCD It's 10-plus years old It's a plasmaIt's an early smart TV (unless the streaming apps still work)It's an old tube (CRT) TVIt's definitely not worth anything if: It's a rear-projection TVIt's a CRT RPTV (heed this advice: lift with your knees, not your back) It doesn't have HDMI Now, there are exceptions to these rules. You might be able to find a collector for your 500-pound RCA console TV. Maybe an archeology major is doing a project on early flat-panel TVs and finds your mint Fujitsu a prime candidate for their dissertation. TVs with early HDMI versions like 1.4 aren't useless, but they have fewer uses. They might not play nice with modern streaming devices or game consoles. Anyone who's ever used one of those Atari controllers knows that fingers aren't going to get it to move. RyanJLane/Getty ImagesThere is a specific situation where a CRT could be worth something. Hardcore retro gamers prefer playing early video game consoles on CRTs, and these are getting harder to find, for obvious reasons. However, they're not just looking for any CRT, and if you have one of the huge ones from any era, it might be more trouble than it's worth just getting it out of your house. And forget about shipping one. If the CRT has component (red, green, blue, plus two for audio), or even S-Video inputs, that's promising. If it doesn't have at least composite (yellow, plus red and white for audio), it's probably not going to sell for much. As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours ofcool museums and locations around the world, includingnuclear submarines,massive aircraft carriers,medieval castles, epic10,000 mile road trips, and more. Check outTech Treksfor all his tours and adventures. He wrote abestselling sci-fi novelabout city-size submarines, along with asequel. You can follow his adventures onInstagramand hisYouTube channel.