Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Inside Amazon. A little peek behind the curtain

Amazon is huge. We all know that. But the scale is mind-blowing. The first video is a look at an Amazon data center. How many servers do you think Amazon has? There are some guesses in the video. The sheer number of servers, data, and bandwidth is amazing.

Amazon relies on artificial intelligence and sophisticated algorithms to keep the machine running. The second video show how an Amazon fulfillment center operates. With Amazon moving into Pittsburgh would you like to work there? 








Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Automated License Plate Readers

 Just collecting data now

https://www-wsj-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/license-plate-scans-aid-crime-solving-but-spur-little-privacy-debate-11615384816 (Not subscribed haven't read.


https://thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/License-Plate-Scans-Aid-Crime-Solving-but-Spur-Little-Privacy-Debate/78291514617318179.html interview with WSJ reported


Another story

https://ashline.net/license-plate-scans-aid-crime-solving-but-spur-little-privacy-debate/

EFF

https://www.eff.org/pages/automated-license-plate-readers-alpr (note dates on invoice 2016 2017)

Other references at bottom of EFF page

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Scammers are making money. Lots of it. It involves a very complex infrastructure covering several countries, and many people. Youtuber Mark Rober, and friends, take a look at this problem and show how anyone can be scammed. Easy pray are our older folks who are very trusting and often not technically savvy.

Take 23 minutes out of your day to watch and learn. Spread the word. Talk to your older loved ones and advise them of what to look out for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrKW58MS12g