Richard Tillard
tillrd.com
Richard Tillard
@tillrd.com
IT Consulting, Audio Engineer, Game Audio
Jr. Tech-Support Engineer @ VaultN
CS @uninsubria DAMS @uniromatre
Did you catch how AI is entering courtrooms? An AI-generated video of a shooting victim delivering his own impact statement was shown in a 2025 U.S. sentencing hearing #AIinJustice
May 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Did you know you can convert Docker images into standalone executables? This new tool simplifies sharing containerized apps without requiring Docker on the target machine #DevOps
May 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Did you catch Rockstar’s surprise drop of the second GTA VI trailer? It shifts focus from Vice City’s neon lights to its complex characters: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos #GTA6
May 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Europe is launching a major initiative to attract scientists and researchers by pledging €500M over 2025-2027 through new grants and policy incentives #ResearchEurope
May 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Spotify’s platform is reshaping music beyond streaming—it's becoming a tool for surveillance and deep behavioral control, impacting how we produce, consume, and monetize sound. #TechAnalysis
May 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Smaller, faster serialization for Ruby apps is changing how we handle data interchange. These improvements can impact app performance and scalability profoundly #Ruby
May 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Security and verification concerns continue to cloud the debate over the UK’s Data (Use & Access) Bill, returning to the Commons on May 7. This legislation seeks to redefine data sharing for financial crime and cyber defense #DataSecurity
May 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Electricians face constant risk from electrical shock and emergencies. Why Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) and CPR certification have become indispensable safety standards in the industry #ElectricalSafety
May 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Skype’s retirement in 2025 marks a pivotal shift in Microsoft’s communication ecosystem. Their focus now fully embraces Microsoft Teams as the go-to collaboration platform #TechTransition
May 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Did you know that 90% of Android vulnerabilities and 70% of Microsoft’s past decade issues stem from memory safety flaws? Understanding memory-safe languages is key #TechSecurity
May 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Did you know managing large env files with 400+ keys can be streamlined down to just 40 keys? Let’s unpack a cost-effective strategy that challenges traditional secret management #DevOps
May 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Human pose detection is crucial for sports analytics, enabling action prediction like passing or shooting in basketball. This project combines MediaPipe and YOLO to tackle real-time multi-player scenarios
May 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping tire manufacturing by boosting efficiency, quality, and sustainability across passenger, aircraft, and heavy machinery sectors #AI
May 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Apple is set to change its iPhone launch strategy in 2026 by splitting the release of the iPhone 18 series into two separate phases—an unusual move in its product cycle history #Apple
May 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Did you notice IO_uring’s zero-copy receive is getting a DMA-BUF upgrade in Linux 6.16? This enhancement could reshape high-performance Linux networking #LinuxKernel
May 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Google’s Android 16 is gearing up to boost mobile security with a new Intrusion Detection System (IDS) embedded in Google Play Services. Here’s why this matters #AndroidSecurity
May 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The vision of the metaverse as a VR playground is fading, but there's a compelling pivot: the Industrial Metaverse. This fusion of digital and physical worlds is transforming manufacturing #IndustrialMetaverse
May 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Chinese phone makers like OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo are reportedly exploring ways to move beyond Google Mobile Services (GMS) amid escalating US-China tensions #Tech
May 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Exploring an AI-native resume? I came across a project where a developer built a server that uses AI to dynamically represent their skills and experience—changing how we think about resumes #AI
May 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is set to be the thinnest iPhone ever at just 5.5mm, but this slim profile may come at a cost: battery life is expected to drop by about 20% #TechAnalysis
May 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Trump’s TikTok ban faces yet another delay—despite repeated warnings, the executive push to block the app in the US keeps getting kicked down the road #TechPolicy
May 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Anysphere, the startup behind AI-driven coding tool Cursor, just secured $900M at a $9B valuation in a funding round led by Thrive Capital. This signals major confidence in AI coding assistants #AI
May 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On 5 May 2025, the once iconic communication service will cease operations. Did you notice how Skype’s peak ended right after Microsoft acquired it for $8.5B in 2011? Here’s a deep dive into the technical and strategic shifts that caused its decline #Skype
May 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Windows 7 launched in 2009, reviving Microsoft's PC dominance after Vista. Yet, a curious boot delay issue puzzled some users when using solid color backgrounds. #TechHistory
May 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
GISEC Global 2025 is back in Dubai from May 6-8, uniting 25,000+ cybersecurity pros to tackle AI-driven threats like deepfakes & critical infrastructure vulnerabilities #Cybersecurity
May 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM