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Researchers from British universities have developed a deep learning model that can steal data from keyboard keystrokes recorded using a microphone with 95% accuracy. Even when Zoom was used for training, the accuracy dropped only slightly to 93%, which is still alarmingly high. Acoustic attacks, such as this, pose a severe risk to data security […]
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In this web content, the author discusses the predicament of burnout and the difficulties of “just doing nothing”. The author highlights the cultural disdain for inactivity and the constant pressure to be productive. They suggest that external solutions, such as reducing working hours and engaging in relaxing activities like yoga and meditation, can help alleviate […]
In this blog post, I will be sharing my favorite vim one-liners that have greatly improved my vim workflow. These one-liners have impressed me with their ability to efficiently complete tasks, saving me valuable time. One of these handy commands allows you to count the words in a file, while another allows you to format […]
IBM and Hugging Face have announced that IBM’s watsonx.ai geospatial foundation model, built using NASA’s satellite data, will now be available on Hugging Face. This collaboration aims to widen access to NASA earth science data and accelerate climate-related discoveries. Access to the latest data is a challenge in climate science, and this initiative aims to […]
The web content provides a comprehensive list of various Linux distributions, programming languages, networking and communication tools, internet information resources, archived texts, and amateur arts and science projects. It mentions popular Linux distributions like Alma, Centos, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu, as well as programming resources like CPAN and GNU software. In terms of networking and […]
Beavers have a surprising role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change, according to environmental scientist Emily Fairfax. By damming up streams and creating ponds, beavers are able to ease drought and wildfire conditions. The vegetation surrounding these beaver ponds remains too wet to burn, even in the midst of a drought. Additionally, […]
Microprocessors have evolved into complex beasts over the years, making it increasingly difficult to fully comprehend their inner workings. In contrast, the 6502 microprocessor was relatively simple, allowing for a deeper understanding of its functionality. However, the sheer complexity of modern processors has made it a monumental task to grasp their architecture and instruction sets. […]
Lazygit, the popular terminal UI for git, was released five years ago and has gained a significant following. With 37 thousand stars on GitHub, it ranks highly among Go projects and git repositories globally. The author attributes the success of Lazygit to factors such as easy accessibility for users to star the repo and the […]
Concrete, asphalt, and urban heat islands exacerbate the effects of heat waves, according to a graphic that demonstrates how different surfaces heat up during hot summer days. Grass and asphalt can reach temperatures of 40°C (104°F) and 65°C (149°F), respectively, during a heat wave. The absorbed and reflected energy from these surfaces increases the overall […]
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is investing in research on “superalignment” to address the risks of artificial superintelligence. While superintelligence has the potential to solve important global issues, it also poses a threat to humanity. Elon Musk’s xAI project aims to understand the true nature of the universe, but its claims have been taken too […]