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The newly released high-resolution image of The Night Watch sets a new standard in painting imaging, with a record-breaking resolution and size. At 717 gigapixels and a massive 5.6 TB file size, each pixel covers an area smaller than a human red blood cell. The process involved taking 8,439 separate photos using advanced technology to […]
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Linear programming (LP) problems have long been crucial in computer science and operations research, impacting various sectors of the economy. Traditional LP methods struggle with large instances due to memory overflow and hardware-related challenges. First-order methods (FOMs) like PDLP offer a scalable solution, utilizing matrix-vector multiplication and reducing memory usage. PDLP, which won the prestigious […]
The Gray Scott Model of Reaction Diffusion demonstrates complex patterns through a small chemical system simulation. Interaction can be done by clicking to drop green and reset by pressing a button. The simplicity of local rules and math is deceiving since heavy computations are needed for every step. Running such a simulation on a CPU […]
DOOM Retro is a classic and refined source port for Windows PC that embodies the dark and gritty, pixelated glory of the original DOOM game. Created with a unique and cohesive set of features, it aims to provide an authentic nostalgic experience while also offering something new. Developed by Brad Harding in Western Sydney, Australia, […]
Twenty-five members of Annapurna Interactive’s staff resigned in a group walkout, leaving many wondering why. Disagreements regarding the direction of the Interactive division, communication issues, and perceived lack of transparency in leadership were cited as reasons. Annapurna, founded by Megan Ellison, had been struggling financially, prompting reorganization efforts. A proposed spin-off company named Verset, involving […]
The threat research team at SonicWall Capture Labs identified CVE-2024-20017, a critical zero-click vulnerability affecting MediaTek Wi-Fi chipsets used in products from various manufacturers. This flaw allows remote code execution without user interaction, impacting a wide range of devices such as routers and smartphones. While a patch was released in March, a public PoC was […]
standard way: they are folded, with a tab or raised edge to write on. However, machinery to pre-score lines in an envelope-style file is less common in the UK. Consequently, English archive folders are typically stiffer than those in the US or Canada with fewer or no squared-off bottoms. Traditional flat-style folders can be found […]
AnySkin is a groundbreaking tactile sensor that simplifies integration and improves versatility, replaceability, and data reusability. It offers a streamlined fabrication process, slip detection, and cross-instance generalizability of learned manipulation policies. By decoupling the sensing electronics from the interface, this sensor can be easily replaced like a phone case. AnySkin surpasses popular tactile solutions like […]
The Second District Court of New York ruled in favor of Hachette in the case against Internet Archive, impacting fair use. Library administered digital lending is growing, despite the court’s decision. The case was specific to IA lending licensable books. The judges noted the thriving library eBook lending market, but overlooked that a large portion […]
Container Desktop is a cross-platform application that offers a consistent user interface on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It serves as a valuable learning tool for those looking to improve their skills with the podman command line interface. The dashboard provides essential features for easy navigation and understanding. Users can easily access and manage containers, images, […]