September 29th, 2023 | Burning money on paid ads for a dev tool – what we've learned
Sep 30, 2023
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Introduction examines hack of Microsoft's Azure Cloud and concerns about safety measures. Cloud Service Providers and Customer Trust discusses business motivations and customer trust in choosing Azure. Collaborative tool for visual content creation and discussion on risks of a suspicious HDMI adapter. Norway's Ban on Meta and Debate on Advertising, followed by Challenges in MMO Game Design. The Complex History and Evolution of Two-Phase Locking in Concurrency Control.
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Quick takeaways
Microsoft's Azure Cloud was hacked, raising concerns about the integrity of its security measures and sparking comparisons with other cloud service providers.
The podcast emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the objectives of paid ads, discussing their role in shaping brand preference and ethical implications.
Deep dives
Microsoft's colossal security breach raises doubts about cloud-based systems
Microsoft's Azure Cloud was hacked, compromising 60,000 emails from 10 USA State Department accounts, raising concerns about the integrity of Microsoft's security measures. Discussions also covered the credibility and security practices of Azure versus other cloud service providers.
Lessons learned from Post Hogs Venture into paid ads
The article cautions against common misconceptions about paid ads and highlights the importance of distinguishing between conversion and awareness objectives. Discussions also revolve around the role of advertising in shaping brand preference, with varying viewpoints on its effectiveness and ethical implications.
Realfill's innovative solution for generative imagery
Reelfield's model, Realfill, is praised for creating high-quality and contextually faithful visual content. Comments discuss the potential benefits of image completion technology, as well as concerns about privacy, ethical implications, and its application in enhancing old photos or converting video formats.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 29th, 2023.
This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai
(00:42): Everything authenticated by Microsoft is tainted Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37702095&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:41): Burning money on paid ads for a dev tool – what we've learned Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37700847&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:27): RealFill: Image completion using diffusion models Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37708292&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:05): Facebook/Meta blocks accounts for posting link to EFF privacy tips Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37706302&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(07:48): Privacy washing: Google claims to support privacy while lobbying against it Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37705368&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:29): Visual Node Graph with ImGui Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37702059&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:12): I Tested an HDMI Adapter That Demands Your Location and Spams You with Ads Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37707119&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:01): Norway wants Facebook behavioral advertising banned across Europe Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37704859&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:02): MMO Architecture: Source of truth, Dataflows, I/O bottlenecks and how to solve Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37702632&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(16:49): 50 years later, is two-phase locking the best we can do? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37706893&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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