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Multimodal Face Recognition Pipeline with CocoIndex: Real-Time Image and Vector Search

CocoIndex supports multi-modal processing natively – it could process both text and image with the same programming model and observe in the same user flow (in CocoInsight). In this blog, we’ll walk through a comprehensive example of building a scalable face recognition pipeline using CocoIndex. We’ll show how to extract and embed faces from images,…

🎮 I Built a Python Games Bundle — 3 Games + EXE + Mockups + Docs (Arabic & English)

🎮 I Built a Python Games Bundle — 3 Games + EXE + Mockups + Docs (Arabic & English)

Hey DEV community! 👋 I’m Abdelrahman — an indie game developer and Python enthusiast from Egypt 🇪🇬 I recently launched a Python Games Bundle built from scratch to help beginners learn coding through real, playable games 🎮🐍 🧩 What’s Inside? ✅ 3 full Python games — including Snake and others ✅ EXE files — no…

Modernizing Legacy Systems with AWS: Scalable, Secure & AI-Ready

In today’s business landscape, organizations face the critical need to modernize legacy applications to not only enhance performance but also unlock capabilities for real-time analytics, AI integration, and scalable operations. As a Solutions Architect, I recently spearheaded the development of an AWS architecture that facilitated a client’s transition from a legacy on-premise monolithic system to…

Like with EVs, China could flood its domestic market with affordable surplus computer power in a desperate attempt to improve data center viability nationwide

Like with EVs, China could flood its domestic market with affordable surplus computer power in a desperate attempt to improve data center viability nationwide

China’s cloud rescue plan aims to sell leftover CPU power from idle government data centers Despite massive investment, many Chinese data centers run at only 20 to 30 percent capacity Old CPUs cost money even when idle, China wants to monetize them before they expire China is shifting its approach to managing excess data center…

Lovense adult toy app leaks private user email addresses – what we know, and how to stay safe if you’re affected

Lovense adult toy app leaks private user email addresses – what we know, and how to stay safe if you’re affected

Researchers found a way to extract email addresses from Lovense user accounts A mitigation was released, but allegedly it’s not working as intended The company claims it still needs months before plugging the leak Lovense, a sex tech company specializing in smart, remotely controlled adult toys, had a vulnerability in its systems which could allow…

Hacker adds potentially catastrophic prompt to Amazon’s AI coding service to prove a point

Hacker adds potentially catastrophic prompt to Amazon’s AI coding service to prove a point

A rogue prompt told Amazon’s AI to wipe disks and nuke AWS cloud profiles Hacker added malicious code through a pull request, exposing cracks in open source trust models AWS says customer data was safe, but the scare was real, and too close A recent breach involving Amazon’s AI coding assistant, Q, has raised fresh…

After the Hack: Launching the Next Chapter 🚀

After the Hack: Launching the Next Chapter 🚀

This is a submission for the World’s Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. When the hackathon dust settles, the real journey begins—with new skills, bold ideas, and a world of opportunities ahead. What’s Next for Our Project: Our AI-driven productivity app gained more attention than we dreamed. We’re now building a public beta and…

Beyond Algorithms: The Human Side of My Hackathon Adventure 🌐

Beyond Algorithms: The Human Side of My Hackathon Adventure 🌐

This is a submission for the World’s Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. Hackathons are so much more than lines of code—they’re about community, collaboration, and unforgettable moments shared with strangers who become friends. Team Synergy: This was my first time working with a fully remote, global team. We kicked off with virtual coffees,…

Unleashing Creativity with Bolt: My Hackathon Technical Odyssey 🚀

Unleashing Creativity with Bolt: My Hackathon Technical Odyssey 🚀

This is a submission for the World’s Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. Have you ever had an idea that seemed impossible—until the right tools empowered you to build it? That was my journey with Bolt during the World’s Largest Hackathon. Project Overview: My hackathon project was an AI-driven productivity tool designed to automate…