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Banan-os is a hobby operating system written in C++, supporting x86_64 and i686 architectures. Featuring a live demo, general Ring3 userspace, multiprocessing, ELF executable loading, a basic graphical environment, and various drivers and filesystems. The code structure is organized into separate directories for components and libraries, with detailed instructions on building and compilation. Contributions are […]
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PaliGemma 2 is the latest evolution in vision-language models that make advanced AI more accessible and customizable. With multiple model sizes and resolutions, PaliGemma 2 can generate detailed captions, recognize complex content like chemical formulas and music scores, and more. Upgrading to PaliGemma 2 is easy and offers immediate performance gains for existing users. The […]
Summary: Professor Jom Luiten and his team at Delft University of Technology have successfully built a compact X-ray machine capable of generating close-knit and adjustable hard X-rays for looking into paintings or other art-historical or archaeological objects. The device, the size of an optical lab table, is unique in its ability to tune X-ray energy […]
In 1538, the Duke of Norfolk penned the earliest recorded instance of the proverb “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”. This concept applies to the tradeoffs companies face when it comes to logging – volume vs cost. While the common choice is to log less to cut costs, this can lead to […]
In 2025, consider spending a week each exploring 7 unique database technologies that are not the typical “best of” lists. PostgreSQL is praised for its extensions, while SQLite is highlighted for its local-first approach. DuckDB shines as a versatile “query-anything” database, ClickHouse is ideal for analytics, and FoundationDB stands out for its key-value storage system. […]
TrailBase is a blazingly fast, open-source application server built on Rust, SQLite, and V8 with type-safe APIs and Auth. It simplifies with fewer moving parts and eliminates the need for dedicated caches with sub-millisecond latencies. The project structure includes client libraries, tests, documentation, and examples available as GitHub releases for Linux and MacOS. Pre-built static […]
Litdb can be used directly without the need for a driver with your favorite ORM, making it incredibly versatile. It also offers lightweight drivers for popular databases like Bun SQLite, Node better-sqlite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, each with its own set of documentation. These drivers provide a unified interface for executing custom parameterized SQL, SQL Builders, […]
Pat Gelsinger’s departure from Intel was more of a firing than a retirement, highlighting the frustrations the board likely had with him. He had a brief tenure, but his technical competence was unparalleled compared to previous CEOs. The board, composed of members with minimal semiconductor experience, is at fault for the company’s current state. Potential […]
Wood has made a comeback in construction, with mass timber being a popular alternative to concrete. The expanded main terminal at Portland Airport showcases the innovative use of glulam Douglas Fir in a massive canopy, highlighting the region’s local ecology and cultural traditions. Sourced from sustainable local providers, this project significantly reduces the new building’s […]
Researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have ambitious plans to cure blindness through full eye transplantation using federal funds of $46 million over five years. Dr. Kia Washington is leading the University of Colorado team in pursuit of this groundbreaking goal, necessitating novel stem cell and bioelectronic technologies. Collaboration with other institutions is key, […]