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The CRPG Book Project is a comprehensive collaborative effort to create a free ebook on the history of Computer Role-Playing Games. The latest version (v4.0, October 2023) aims to gather all information across various platforms into one accessible tome. Surprisingly, the book contains 2,215 images from over 750 RPGs, carefully collected and shared in a […]
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Research by Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini has led to the development of AlphaChip, an AI method that accelerates and optimizes chip design. This groundbreaking approach has been used in the last three generations of Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), generating superhuman chip layouts in record time. AlphaChip uses reinforcement learning to automate the complex […]
After two years of waiting, my MEGA65 has finally arrived! Developed by the Museum of Electronic Games and Art, this machine is an open-source version of the never-released Commodore 65 computer. The packaging is reminiscent of the Commodore 64 boxes, and the machine itself is a stunning piece of hardware with a retro vibe. With […]
Collaborative text editing algorithms like OT and CRDTs have their limitations. However, Eg-walker, a new collaboration algorithm for text, addresses these weaknesses. It consumes less memory than existing CRDTs, loads documents faster, and merges long-running branches quickly. It can be used in peer-to-peer systems without a central server, offering performance comparable to centralized algorithms. This […]
Forbes Marketplace, operating on Forbes.com, has deals with CNN and USA Today, filling those websites with affiliate content. Forbes Marketplace has gone to great lengths to conceal this. CNN Underscored Money section appears to be run by contractors from a different company, Solutions Underscored LLC, linked to Marketplace. USA Today Blueprint shows similar signs, with […]
Jingjing works at a third-party payment company in Sihanoukville, known as a ‘gateway’ in the money-laundering industry. The company matches buyers and sellers for transactions involving moving money between accounts. The term ‘moving bricks’ refers to this type of transaction, which helps cyber-scam companies launder money. The sector is complex, involving various activities like money […]
Writing code for computers is challenging, but writing code for humans is even trickier. Crafting user-friendly frameworks, libraries, and APIs requires considering the mental models of those interacting with the code. Feedback from experienced users is valuable, but ensuring easy onboarding for new users is essential in a saturated market of dev tools. Humans learn […]
The MTA is hosting its inaugural Open Data Challenge, calling on community members, developers, and data enthusiasts to tap into the power of MTA’s open data. Participants are challenged to create a project utilizing at least one MTA open dataset, with a vintage New York City Transit item up for grabs as the grand prize. […]
Planet Earth is in critical condition, according to a new report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Six out of nine crucial life-support systems have crossed their “planetary boundary,” with ocean acidification close to breaching its limit. This acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide absorption by the oceans, can harm coral and marine […]
A groundbreaking stem cell transplant allowed a 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes to start producing her own insulin, eliminating her need for external sources. This innovative treatment utilized cells taken from the woman’s own body, a first for diabetes patients. Stem cell technology represents a promising pathway to treat diabetes, a disease plaguing millions […]