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Apache Iceberg™ is a game-changer for big data analytic tables, offering the reliability and simplicity of SQL tables, while allowing various engines to work with the same tables simultaneously. It supports flexible SQL commands for data manipulation and can rewrite data files for better performance. Schema evolution is a breeze, as columns can be added, […]
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The author delves into the world of glitch tokens in the LLM DeepSeek, highlighting the challenges posed by nonstandard characters like Chinese and broken Unicode. They uncover anomalous tokens like ‘Nameeee’ or ‘EDMFunc’ and explore the unique images associated with these tokens. The behavior of these glitch tokens, especially in response to specific prompts, reveals […]
This webpage showcases over a hundred HTML elements, demonstrating the power and versatility of HTML in web design. From text formatting with to creating lists with , , and , HTML offers a wide range of options for structuring content. Surprising elements like for text isolation and for browser-controlled breaks show the depth of HTML’s […]
Chimera Linux is a new distribution aiming for simplicity and transparency. Started in 2021 by “q66”, the distribution is built from scratch with a focus on eliminating legacy cruft. Notably, Chimera uses BSD tools for smaller code size and reduced complexity, avoiding the use of systemd for a simpler system. While installation is manual and […]
This web content dives into the unexpected discovery of a coding error in the ROM of the Macintosh Classic II that led to a crash being averted. Through detailed analysis using MAME emulator and disassemblers, the author unravels the mystery behind a CAS instruction that magically corrects an invalid address in the CPU, preventing a […]
SQLook is an innovative SQLite database manager that cleverly fuses contemporary web technologies with the nostalgic Windows 2000 interface. Users can easily manage databases, create new ones, export data, and view database structures in real-time. The platform also provides query tools for interactive SQL editing, query history tracking, and results export in various formats. A […]
In the final days of South Vietnam’s existence, Major Buang-Ly took a small airplane with his wife and five children to escape the approaching communist forces. With limited fuel and no plan, they flew to safety over the South China Sea, unaware of the dangers they faced. The USS Midway, along with other ships and […]
The authors present their first-generation reasoning models, DeepSeek-R1-Zero and DeepSeek-R1. DeepSeek-R1-Zero shows impressive reasoning capabilities trained through reinforcement learning. However, it faces challenges like poor readability and language mixing. To improve performance, DeepSeek-R1 incorporates multi-stage training and cold-start data. It achieves results comparable to OpenAI-o1-1217 on reasoning tasks. The models, including six dense versions, are […]
The author discusses their risky, unapproved project of creating a smaller, lighter version of the Steam Deck called the Steam Brick by removing the built-in controller and screen. They caution that this modification was not endorsed by Valve, may destroy the console, and poses safety risks. The process involved disconnecting peripherals from the motherboard, removing […]
CloudSEK researchers discovered a fake malware builder targeting inexperienced hackers, infecting over 18,000 devices worldwide. The Trojanized XWorm RAT builder, disguised as a hacking tool, actually installed backdoors to steal data and take over computers. The malware included a kill switch activated to remove it from some infected devices, but others remain compromised. The infected […]