Install python-dotenv in 3 clear steps
Install and use python-dotenv: the pip command, when to call load_dotenv versus dotenv_values, and practical tips for reliable, repeatable installs.
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AI role-play boosts pay: 78% of negotiators improved offers
ResumeGenius: 78% of new hires who negotiated starting pay got better offers after AI role-play. Chatbots help rehearse asks and draft counteroffers.
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8 fixes for Android Auto overheating phones
Fix Android Auto overheating: use wired Android Auto with a data cable, remove thick cases, cool the handset, dim phone screen and close background apps.
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91% adoption: why generative AI is not machine learning
Why generative AI is distinct from classical machine learning, and what that means for Irish universities, employers and regulators amid HEA guidance.
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90-day plan to make your brand an AI-recognised entity
Practical 90-day plan to turn a fragmented web presence into an AI-recognised brand. Claim Wikidata, add Organization schema and align sameAs profiles to build machine-readable authority.
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Assembling a marketing stack from 75+ free AI and SEO tools
How teams can build a no-subscription marketing stack from 75+ free AI and SEO tools, and why SEO Review Tools' June 1, 2026 cap on keyword suggestions matters.
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10 things AI still cannot do and why humans matter
Ten core limitations of generative AI, from reasoning gaps to ethical responsibility. How those limits mean teachers, judges and strategists still matter.
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Make money with an AI writing assistant in 2026
Build and monetise an AI writing assistant without training a foundation model. Architecture, monetisation routes and enterprise controls in 2026.
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Startup Battlefield 2026: 200 slots, apply by May 27
TechCrunch is taking 200 startups into Startup Battlefield 2026. Apply by May 27 for $100,000 equity-free, pitch training and Disrupt stage time.
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Voice dictation for coding: 3 setup paths in 2026
Voice dictation for coding in 2026: three setup paths, desktop recognisers, local integration or cloud dictation. Choose by vocabulary, training and control.
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Bellroy Laptop Caddy: Ditch the backpack for 1-2 devices
Bellroy's Laptop Caddy is a padded sleeve with organiser pockets, sold in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. Reviews praise the materials and weather-resistant zips, but warn of limited carrying ergonomics.
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Google Business Profile: 8 steps to set up
Quick guide to set up and verify a Google Business Profile for Irish firms. Covers verification timing, categories, photos, reviews, NAP and Eircode.
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Pick the right US Master's for 3-year OPT and tech jobs
A guide to using a STEM-designated US Master's to access up to three years of OPT and improve chances of paid tech roles in AI, cloud or cybersecurity.
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X402: 4 steps to route paid signals to AI agents
X402 repurposes HTTP 402 to enable per-access USDC payments for AI agents. Read the four-step flow, legal hurdles, and early adopters in publishing.
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Two-week AI refactor ran hundreds of edits
Two-week local AI refactor of a Python 3.8 auth module, using sandboxed runs, strict tests and small, reviewed commits to preserve behaviour at scale.
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9 AI workout apps tested, 3 best picks by goal
Arvo's 30-day test of nine AI workout apps names three top picks by goal: a budget value pick, a powerlifting specialist, and a gym kit-optimised coach.
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Start with AI agents: free Irish training and next steps
Practical steps to start with AI agents, plus free Irish training from AIReady.ie. How short courses and private funding are building skills and tools.
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Siemens Industrial AI cuts shopfloor inference latency 25x
Siemens says Industrial AI cuts inference latency on the shopfloor, enabling faster defect detection and on-premise copilots, deployed through Xcelerator.
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Control Your Phone With Voice: 2 Full Options
Compare Google Voice Access and iOS Voice Control for hands-free phone control. Key differences: navigation, text editing, battery use and privacy.
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Fitbit Air preorder: Amazon bundles free Active Band, $99.99
Amazon bundles a free Active Band with Fitbit Air preorders, cutting the effective price to $99.99 in the US. Shipping starts May 26, 2026, in the US market.
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Robots Rally: LG Surges 55% as AI Shift Reorders Asia Stocks
Asia stocks rotated from semiconductors into robotics as LG jumped around 55%. Fanuc, Hiwin and LDRobot also rallied. Investors will watch partnerships.
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Two Linux paths for AI: Red Hat Desktop or Fedora Hummingbird
Choose Red Hat Desktop for enterprise AI reliability with Podman and OpenShift parity, or Fedora Hummingbird for rapid, image-based prototyping on Linux.
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Metallurgical coal rebound stalls, peak set for FY2027-28
Wood Mackenzie and the Australian government say metallurgical coal exports peak in FY2027-28, with closures likely to reduce volumes later in the decade.
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Corsair May Sale: Up to 50% Off Gaming Gear
Corsair's May sale cuts prices on keyboards, headsets and PC parts, with certified refurbished and special offers up to 50% off. Check regional terms.
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Vapi valued at $500m after Amazon Ring routes inbound calls
Vapi reached a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring routed all inbound calls to its platform, helping secure a $50m Series B led by Peak XV in 2026.
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