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In this study, the authors explore Invertible Bloom Lookup Tables (IBLTs) with low failure probabilities. IBLTs are versatile data structures used in various applications such as set reconciliation, error correction, and cryptography. Existing IBLT constructions require a significant amount of space and rely on random hash functions to ensure correctness. However, the authors introduce new […]
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of Thunderbird 115 “Supernova” for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release represents a significant update to the software, both visually and technically, while still maintaining the familiar and flexible Thunderbird experience. “Supernova is the beginning of a new era for Thunderbird,” says Ryan Sipes, Thunderbird’s Product and Business […]
In today’s digest, we’ll be discussing the challenges that developers face when creating desktop-class apps for the browser. Most desktop applications function as file editors, where users select a file on their disk, and the program loads it into memory. Web apps, on the other hand, are typically database apps that fetch data from a […]
Telling the bees is a tradition practiced in various European countries where beekeepers inform their bees about significant events in their lives, such as births, deaths, marriages, and departures. Failing to notify the bees can result in consequences like the bees leaving the hive, halting honey production, or even dying. The origin of this custom […]
PCSX2 is an open-source emulator that aims to recreate the hardware and functionality of the PlayStation 2 console. With almost 20 years of development, the project has come a long way, starting with only being able to run a few public domain game demos. However, newer versions of PCSX2 can now run most games at […]
In this blog mini-series, the author explores the full-text search functionality in PostgreSQL and its comparison to Elasticsearch. The author recommends following along with the sample queries using the Wikipedia Movie Plots dataset. The building blocks of PostgreSQL’s full-text search include the tsvector and tsquery data types, the match operator @@, functions to rank each […]
The Call for Makers for Maker Faire Bay Area is now open, with the event taking place from October 13th to 15th and 20th to 22nd. The aim of the Maker Faire is to showcase the latest projects in the maker movement that will captivate a wide audience. They are particularly interested in exhibits that […]
The Federal Reserve System plays a critical role in maintaining a secure and efficient payment system in the U.S. Through its payment services, such as check processing, ACH services, and wire transfers, the Fed promotes accessibility, safety, efficiency, and innovation in the payment system. The use of electronic payments has increased significantly in recent years, […]
MotorStorm Pacific Rift can now be played at 4K 60FPS, thanks to performance improvements made by our developers and contributors. Some necessary settings need to be adjusted to fix visual issues. Additionally, the highly anticipated macOS release of RPCS3 is now available for download, with credit given to one of our newest contributors for their […]
ChatGPT is currently very popular due to its ability to generate various types of content, such as articles, recipes, and code examples. One impressive feature is its capability to generate SQL statements. By providing the structure of multiple tables in a relational database, ChatGPT can understand and establish the relationships between these tables. It can […]