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In Praise of “Normal” Engineers

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A version of this post originally appeared in Refactoring , a Substack offering advice for software engineers. I think their existence is what explains the curious durability of the notion of a 10x engineer, someone who is 10 times as productive or skilled as their peers. At one point, I was a pretty good database reliability engineer.

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Solar-Powered Tech Transforms Remote Learning

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The tech might have looked sleek, but when things failed, there was no repair plan, says Estupin. A lightweight AI engine could automate tasks like grading, flagging conceptual errors, or supporting teachers with localized lesson plans. Offline AI is the next big step, says Estupin.

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5 Ways Women Can Advance Their Careers in Tech

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In my career, Ive often been the only woman in a room full of men, a situation all too common in tech-related fields. From the start of my engineering journey, I was among a handful of women in my graduate program. While the gender gap remains, many women have successful careers in tech.

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This Tesla Cybertruck feature helped it earn a ‘Best Tech’ award

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The Tesla Cybertruck has earned a “Best Tech” award from one automotive publication, along with a major shout-out to one particular chassis feature that the company employed in a complete shift away from industry norms. Tesla Cybertruck will get Adaptive Headlights, company confirms Need accessories for your Tesla?

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IEEE Recognizes Itaipu Dam’s Engineering Achievements

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Built on the Paran River , which forms part of the border between the two nations, Itaipu transformed a once-contested hydroelectric resource into a shared engine of economic progress. To acknowledge Itaipus monumental engineering achievement , on 4 March the dam was recognized as an IEEE Milestone during a ceremony in Hernandarias, Paraguay.

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This Tesla safety engineer just left after over 14 years

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A key Tesla safety engineer has departed from the company, as shared earlier this month, following nearly a decade and a half spent working across three of the automaker’s locations. What an incredible team, I will miss you all. Tesla has also been heavily focused on making its vehicles safe since the early days, as Winberg points out.

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Radical EV shift! Battery giant CATL says sodium-ion tech will be on sale by late 2025

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EV ADVICE: All your questions answered about electric cars Speaking to EV Central at the recent Shanghai motor show, CATL engineer Jimmy Zhao said the long-awaited tech would be in showrooms within months. Sodium-ion battery tech is cheaper to manufacture but can’t store as much energy as lithium-ion batteries.

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