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About Sammy Fung

Sammy Fung is a passionate IT technology leader and speaker with deep expertise in open-source software, open data, and Python. Currently, as a developer relations professional, Sammy drives developer engagement and advocacy, fostering vibrant tech communities and empowering developers through impactful initiatives.

Coldplaygate Sparks Curiosity: How Apache Airflow and Astro Power Modern Data Pipelines

Posted on 2025/07/18 by Sammy Fung — No Comments ↓

The tech world was abuzz in July 2025 when Astronomer’s leadership got caught in the “Coldplaygate” moment at a concert, sparking viral attention on social media. While the headlines may fade, the spotlight remains on Astronomer’s flagship product, Astro, a Continue reading Coldplaygate Sparks Curiosity: How Apache Airflow and Astro Power Modern Data Pipelines→

Reachy Mini open-source AI robot

Posted on 2025/07/10 by Sammy Fung — No Comments ↓

The Hugging Face blog post announces Reachy Mini, an open-source, desktop-sized robot designed for AI experimentation, human-robot interaction, and creative coding. Priced from $299, it comes in two variants: Reachy Mini Lite ($299, wired, requires external computing) and Reachy Mini Continue reading Reachy Mini open-source AI robot→

The Rise and Fall of Builder.ai: Lessons from AI Washing, Financial Mismanagement, and the GenAI App Development Market

Posted on 2025/06/21 by Sammy Fung — No Comments ↓

Builder.ai, a UK-based startup once hailed as a near-unicorn with a $1.5 billion valuation, promised to revolutionize app development through artificial intelligence (AI). Its dramatic collapse into bankruptcy in May 2025 has sparked discussions about the perils of “AI washing,” Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Builder.ai: Lessons from AI Washing, Financial Mismanagement, and the GenAI App Development Market→