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I question the premise. What does it mean to "keep up with the latest tech"? People trying to "keep up" and get the latest buzzword as a feather in their cap has caused a roaring avalanche of stupidity in this industry over the last decade.

Ultimately the corporate entities hiring these buzzword-happy pretenders end up paying the price. If a manager cares about using reliable tools to do a good job for his employer, how does "keeping up with the latest tech" serve that end?