Welcome to Argalax

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Hi, my name is Alexander and this is my website.

I live near Toronto, Canada, and work as a Senior IT Professional / Software Engineering Manager.

In spare time I enjoy writing some code, developing web applications, working on my robot, reading sci-fi, finance and technical books, visiting my cabin in the wilderness, playing drums, travel when I can, and especially love sailing.


Here are some technical news to read...

Technology

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival [Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:16:44 GMT]
In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn [Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:05:36 GMT]
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump [Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:02:58 GMT]
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban [Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:01:07 GMT]
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
Tesla profits slump by more than a half [Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:27:47 GMT]
The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:18:55 GMT]
The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
How robots are taking over warehouse work [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:17:00 GMT]
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:42:53 GMT]
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.
Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns [Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:03:39 GMT]
IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature [Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:37:50 GMT]
The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.

Science

Conservation is saving species, global study says [Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:52:26 GMT]
A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.
Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:35:24 GMT]
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.
Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:37:15 GMT]
Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
Handbag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling [Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:43:26 GMT]
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US.
What is Earth Day and what has it achieved? [Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:01:02 GMT]
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
European astronaut rookies make the grade [Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:33 GMT]
The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.
First ever climate change victory in Europe court [Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:24:42 GMT]
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse [Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:04:53 GMT]
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record [Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:06:49 GMT]
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government [Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:34:37 GMT]
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits.

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