6 Ways To Be A More Environmentally Friendly Programmer (Yes, That’s A Thing)
While it's most certainly not on individuals to single-handedly reverse climate change, it can feel good to take actions that make a positive impact on the environment. And for programmers and software developers, specifically, there are a few easy changes we can make to our day-to-day that'll help us be more sustainable in our consumption…
How Do You Celebrate Your Culture Through Food?
Feb. 1 marks one of the most important holidays in Vietnam, South Korea, China and other Asian countries: Lunar New Year. Do you celebrate this holiday? Are you looking forward to the Year of the Tiger?The festivities begin with a feast the night before, and can last for two weeks. The foods — longevity noodles,…
How DALL-E Mini Makes Those Viral Image Mashups That Are All Over Social Media
If you’ve been on social media this week, you’ve probably seen the bizarrely specific melty images popping up on your feed: a court sketch of Godzilla on trial, George Constanza holding multiple cats, a spaghetti parade — just to name a few. These are the product of DALL-E Mini, an AI application that will generate…
The Best Travel Destinations for Your 2019
Jan 20, 2019 By Philip S. Travel: there really is nothing like it. Just around the corner, a few hours in a car or a plane, something new and exciting is waiting to be discovered. Everyone has their own reason for travelling, whether it’s experiencing a new culture, taking in some beautiful views, or just…
7 Organizations Helping Girls & Women Build Careers in Tech
Landing a job in tech can be a thrill — but it can also feel intimidating, like you're asking to join an exclusive club or sit at the cool kids' table. If you identify as a woman or a non-binary person, this experience is heightened, because you may not see people like you represented in…
The Music of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day
Alison HQ is in Galway, Ireland, so naturally, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or as its also known: St. Paddy’s Day. Not only in our home office, but with all of you around the world. For those of you who aren’t quite sure what all the fuss and green beer are about every year.…
What Pop Culture Moments Define the Covid Era?
Tell us the shows, movies, songs, podcasts, books, games or other activities that you think capture this moment in time.
How To Be A More Creative Developer
January is National Creativity Month, and while you've probably seen poets, screenwriters, painters, and other artists celebrated on social media, too often, programmers are left out of the spotlight.It makes sense. People still see programming as sitting in front of a monitor, clacking away at a keyboard all day. Many don't even realize that creativity…
5 Ways Smart Tech Is Improving Cities — & The Skills You Need To...
Not familiar with the "Internet of Things" (IoT)? Well, it's familiar with you. IoT refers to everyday physical objects that are embedded with internet connectivity. Think: Google Home and Amazon's Alexa. But there's more to the tech than just personal assistance.Cities around the world are implementing IoT into their infrastructures to address systemic problems and…
6 Desk Setups On Instagram That Will Give You Workspace Envy
Working from home during the pandemic made lots of people pay attention to their home office situation for the first time. Maybe you invested in an ergonomic chair and second monitor, for example, or got sucked into desk setup accounts, like @isetups or @minimalsetups.On Instagram and YouTube, tech enthusiasts often share stylized photos and detailed…
