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The author demonstrates connecting a Family BASIC keyboard to an NES using a custom adapter to play a unique triangle waveform live. The technical presentation outlines how the keyboard’s matrix of keys work and how it is connected to the NES controller ports. The author uses an AVR ATtiny85 microcontroller to multiplex the signals and […]
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The Nonlinear Optics Sandbox is an interactive study of controlled nonlinear dynamics using coupled optical fields. The project explores how optimization processes can guide complex nonlinear systems toward desired states using a specific optical configuration. Real-time visualization and GPU-accelerated physics with nonlinear optical effects are combined with gradient-based optimization of control parameters. The simulator offers […]
In Games Hub Dark Patterns Detective, players decode hidden design tricks that manipulate user decisions online. Every click may not be as simple as it seems, as invisible design patterns can steer digital choices. Players will learn to spot manipulative patterns and decode design psychology to understand how design influences behavior. The game aims to […]
PostgreSQL Anonymizer is an extension designed to mask or replace personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive data in a Postgres database. It offers a declarative approach to anonymization, allowing users to define masking rules using PostgreSQL Data Definition Language (DDL) directly within the table definition. This extension aims to provide anonymization by design, emphasizing the […]
The author discusses the intersection of end-to-end encryption and AI, highlighting the implications of having AI integrated into private messaging systems. They express concern over the potential privacy risks of offloading data processing to remote servers, noting the challenges of balancing privacy and functionality. The author introduces the concept of AI agents that could interact […]
In the 19th century, French writers like Charles Baudelaire expressed disgust at the sensationalist and corrupting influence of newspapers, blaming them for societal ills. Despite their criticisms, many of these writer-journalists themselves contributed to newspapers, recognizing them as vital for reaching readers. This complex relationship between journalism and literature led to the emergence of new […]
In the recent update to the Visual Editor for Mermaid charts, editing Mermaid Class Diagrams has become more user-friendly and intuitive. This feature allows direct interaction with class diagrams, offering tools to enhance diagramming experiences. Class diagrams are essential in object-oriented design, representing the structure of a system through classes, attributes, methods, and relationships. The […]
The Supreme Court upheld the law requiring ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, to divest ownership by Sunday or face a ban in the U.S. TikTok’s fate now depends on President-elect Trump, who has flip-flopped on the issue. The law addresses national security concerns over data collection and India’s relationship with China. Third-party providers like […]
Five years ago, Shopify made a bold move by declaring React Native as the future of mobile development within the company. Now, they are excited to share the progress they’ve made, lessons learned, and what the future holds. Their transition to RN has been successful, allowing them to save time, increase productivity, and deliver more […]
Over the past decade, researchers have been focused on optimizing recurrent models and attention mechanisms. Recurrent models compress data into a fixed-size memory, while attention allows for a broader context view, capturing direct dependencies. A new neural long-term memory module has been introduced to memorize historical context, aiding attention in focusing on current context while […]