JM Robles - Tech Consultant & Entrepreneur

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Inauguration of the Hubic: Creative Industry Hub

On the past September 2nd, we witnessed a momentous event for the creative industry of Granada with the inauguration of the Hubic (Creative Industry Hub). This new space for entrepreneurship has been granted by the Granada City Council to the Young Entrepreneurs Association (AJE) with the aim of promoting culture and entrepreneurship in the city. A Long-Term Project Towards Granada 2031 This long-term project is part of the bid for Granada to become the European Capital of Culture 2031, and its mission is to serve as a catalyst for cultural activities and to support entrepreneurship related to culture.

Are We Witnessing the End of the Artificial Intelligence Hype?

Nvidia has made a strong statement with exceptional results this quarter, boosting its revenues by 122% thanks to its artificial intelligence products. According to El Mundo, the company has surpassed all analysts’ expectations, with revenues reaching $30.040 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.67. A moment of correction in the market? 馃搲 However, in a surprising turn of events, just before the Nasdaq closed, Nvidia’s shares were down almost 7%.

New Acquisition for my Cluster: Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano 8GB

As I have mentioned here before, I have a Kubernetes cluster made up of 4 Raspberry Pi 4 units and one Raspberry Pi 5. I mainly use it for CI/CD with Gitea, web scraping with Selenium, and many n8n workflows that heavily rely on OpenAI (simple agents and chains). Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano 8GB The thing is, the other day I saw a post from Asier Arranz showing how well the Gemma 2 model, quantized to 4 bits, performs on the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano with 8 GB.

The Billing Problem: Jaime G贸mez-Obreg贸n Warns of the Upcoming Complexity

The well-known computer activist Jaime G贸mez-Obreg贸n has issued an important warning regarding the new billing regulations in Spain. According to him, the implications it will have on freelancers and small businesses will be considerable due to the artificial complexity introduced by the diversity of formats and software required. Changes In Billing How many times have we complained about poorly designed digital public services. Terrible procedures which we all end up suffering and that now seem almost impossible to change.

The Abuse of Databases: Reflections from a Developer with 20 Years of Experience

The Beginning: dBase III and Microsoft Access I have been developing software for over 20 years, and the first database (DB) I recall using was dBase III. That was ugly and complicated to handle. It was basically used as a standalone application and not as a service that a backend would connect to. At that time, Microsoft Access also started to emerge, which, without a doubt, democratized database systems. It was much more accessible to the average user and facilitated the creation and management of simple databases.

Create your own DIY Password Manager with Vim and Syncthing

Password management is a hassle, but worse is using the same password or a very similar one across all accounts. Eventually, regrets come when we fall victim to hacking. Unfortunately, my trust in password managers like LastPass or 1Password is zero. Just remember the LastPass hack, where a multitude of passwords were decrypted. The LastPass Hack In the attack on LastPass, hackers used phishing techniques and compromised users’ personal and administrative data.

Contributing to the Tachyon Project on Kickstarter

Contributing to the Tachyon Project on Kickstarter I have recently decided to contribute to the Tachyon project on Kickstarter. This initiative has particularly caught my attention, and I want to share some details and the reason for my interest in this single-board computer (SBC) that promises truly innovative features. My Previous Experience Despite having had a somewhat disappointing experience with the Rabbit R1, which ultimately did not meet my expectations, when I discovered Tachyon I decided to give it a chance.

My Reflection on 'Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution' by Uri Levine

I’ve finished reading “Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution” by Uri Levine! I must admit I was very eager to read it, and… it did not disappoint! About the Author Uri Levine is an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder of Waze, the famous traffic and navigation app that was acquired by Google. He is also an active investor and mentor in the entrepreneurship world. His focus has always been on understanding the problems that users face and finding innovative solutions.

Nostalgia for the Asus Eee PC: A Journey into the Past of Ultra-Portable Computers

Recalling the Asus Eee PC takes us back to a time when ultra-portables became accessible to the average consumer. This little companion, which debuted in the late 2000s, became an almanac of memories and technological experiences. A Glance at the Past The Asus Eee PC was a pioneer in many respects. This compact device was one of the first to incorporate flash drives for booting, resulting in impressive speed compared to traditional mechanical hard drives.

Possible Snowflake Data Leak and Its Consequences

Introduction A possible Snowflake data leak has recently been revealed, affecting major companies and institutions such as TicketMaster, Banco Santander, and the Direcci贸n General de Tr谩fico. These organizations have announced that millions of user and customer data have been stolen and are now for sale on the dark net. The Origin of the Data Leak Rumors suggest that the origin of this data leak is a hack into a Snowflake employee’s account.