NASA’s Venus Flyby In 1962 NASA failed its first attempt to explore Venus in a whopping $18.5m software bug. A loss that today would be around $150m. What happened? The Mariner 1 The Mariner 1 mission, NASA’s first attempt to explore Venus, was lost due to a software glitch caused by a typographical error inContinue reading “An Expensive Software Bug”
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A Helpful MedDev Expert
Unveiling the Future of Customized AI: My Experience with OpenAI’s Latest Innovation In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has once again raised the bar, introducing a groundbreaking way to personalize AI chatbots. Imagine having a chatbot tailored to be an expert in your chosen field or topic. With the latest advancements in ChatGPT,Continue reading “A Helpful MedDev Expert”
MedTech News
October 2023 Recent medical device news highlights related to Class III implantable medical devices in the areas of cardiac rhythm management and diabetes treatment. Always ensure to follow up on the provided links for detailed information. I found MITs implantable device with pancreatic islet cells and an oxygen factory fascinating and scary. I would haveContinue reading “MedTech News”
The FBI Vault
Have fun reading historical FBI investigation files on interesting topics that extend from unexplained phenomena like Roswell to Mobsters like Al Capone. https://vault.fbi.gov/
Embracing the Shift: FDA’s New Risk-Based Approach to Non-Device Software Assurance in Medical Device Industry
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released a draft guidance that signals a significant shift in their approach to software used in the production and quality systems of medical devices. This new guidance, titled “Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software”, emphasizes a risk-based, lifecycle approach to software assurance, moving awayContinue reading “Embracing the Shift: FDA’s New Risk-Based Approach to Non-Device Software Assurance in Medical Device Industry”
ChatGPT Plus
Imagine having access to a cutting-edge virtual assistant that can effortlessly understand and respond to your queries, all at the cost of a mere twenty dollars a month. Introducing ChatGPT Plus, the premium subscription service that is set to redefine the way we interact with AI. Highlight of features: ChatGPT Plus presents a compelling packageContinue reading “ChatGPT Plus”
Where am I…
Want to know a bit about where you’re visiting or moving to; here are two resources I use. https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/ and https://crimegrade.org/crime-by-zip-code/. These sites will give you the demographics and crime rates in the area. Enjoy.
Careful what you connect with
With very little effort and some tech skills someone can collect everything you type. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/264953/20210903/new-omg-lightning-cable-send-data-remote-attacker.htm
Follow-up to Syntax is everything
The exploitive vulnerabilities grow. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/iphone-wifi-bug-morphs-into-zero-click-hacking-but-theres-a-fix/
SW Dev. Survey 2021
I love reading this report. Sad to see my favorite language C is on the decline. Only 19% have used it in the last 6 months and only 1% plan to use it. It provides a great foundation. https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/devecosystem-2021/
C. Austin Insight 