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In this blog post, the author discusses an off-by-one error in the attention formula used in modern AI models. They explain how this error affects the compression and deployment of Transformer models. The author argues that the error lies in the softmax function used in the attention mechanism and proposes a simple tweak to fix […]
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In a world where cash is becoming increasingly irrelevant, the forgettability of hard currency is often overlooked. A new paper by Stanford Graduate School of Business investigates whether consumers use cash for guilty pleasures and hard-to-justify purchases to avoid confronting a record of their spending. The study builds on the concept of “motivated memory” and […]
In this article, the author explains how to change the captive portal check URL on an Android phone. They start by defining what a captive portal is – a page that needs to be accepted before being able to access the internet on public or hotel WiFi networks. The author then highlights the potential privacy […]
Birds, not primates, have the most comparable level of vocal complexity and variability to humans, according to ornithologists. Researchers have utilized large databases of bird calls, such as the one from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, to learn more about the ways in which birds communicate. Birdsongs are more complex than bird calls, with multiple […]
This web content is a guide to generating diagrams using Pikchr (pronounced “Picture”). It provides a practical and accessible tutorial on using Pikchr, a tool for creating embedded line diagrams in Markdown or other simple markup languages. The content explains how to run Pikchr scripts, view Pikchr script source code, and write Pikchr statements to […]
ProjectionLab is a powerful and intuitive financial modeling tool that is highly praised by users. It allows individuals to visualize their investments, expenses, and more over time, taking into account various scenarios. Users appreciate the level of detail and variety of variables that ProjectionLab offers, allowing them to make informed decisions and plan for their […]
Emerge Tools is a suite of developer tools that aims to enhance mobile apps and the teams responsible for building them. The company has already gained recognition from top mobile teams, including DoorDash, Square, Airbnb, Duolingo, Dropbox, Bumble, and Stripe. While Emerge is a fully remote team, they also organize regular in-person company retreats. The […]
Wasm_of_ocaml is a fork of Js_of_ocaml that allows you to compile OCaml bytecode into WebAssembly. To use Wasm_of_ocaml, you need to have the Binaryen toolchain installed. The generated code is currently compatible with Chrome beta and node V8 canary, but some flags need to be enabled for Chrome. To install Wasm_of_ocaml, you can use the […]
Atari has released a line of officially licensed reproduction circuit boards based on their classic arcade games. These boards are not only perfect for collectors but can also be used as replacement parts for damaged original boards. Created in collaboration with Retro Arcade, these unique PCBs feature screenprinted graphics and follow the original schematics of […]
Driver.js is a versatile tool that can be utilized for various purposes, thanks to its extensive API. A few examples of how it can be used include onboarding users to a product, removing distractions to bring focus to important elements, providing contextual help, and highlighting new features. With millions of downloads and being an open-source […]