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The limitations of RAM-based indexes for approximate nearest neighbor search are storage size constraints, mainly due to auxiliary data like vector ids and links. Lossy vector compression techniques have been used to reduce index size, but new lossless compression schemes like asymmetric numeral systems and wavelet trees can compress vector ids by a factor of […]
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This book delves into large language models, honing in on foundational concepts rather than the latest technologies. Organized into four chapters, the book covers pre-training, generative models, prompting techniques, and alignment methods. Designed for college students, professionals, and practitioners in natural language processing, this book doubles as a reference for anyone fascinated by large language […]
Martin Nally, a Software Developer and API designer at Apigee, explains the two primary API design models: RPC and REST. While most modern APIs use HTTP as the underlying protocol, gRPC introduces an interesting hybrid approach combining RPC with some HTTP ideas. The post delves into the similarities and differences between gRPC, REST, and OpenAPI, […]
Bryan shares his journey of creating a laptop from scratch with impressive specs such as a 4K AMOLED display, Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, and Rockchip RK3588 SoC motherboard. He details the meticulous process of selecting components, designing the powertrain and peripherals, and constructing the chassis. Despite facing challenges like sourcing batteries and overcoming software hurdles, […]
MasterCard recently fixed a major DNS error that left them vulnerable to traffic interception and redirection for nearly five years. A security researcher discovered a mistyped domain name, akam.ne, and decided to secure it himself for $300, preventing potential exploitation. MasterCard uses shared DNS servers that ended in “akam.ne,” rather than the correct “akam.net.” Other […]
notepadjs is a PWA that mimics Windows Notepad, perfect for those missing the simplicity and usefulness of the old-school app. Created by a former Windows user turned macOS enthusiast, it offers a modern File System Access API for local file interaction. The developer, new to Vue, welcomes feedback and plans to improve the app’s UI […]
The author reflects on their journey of deleting content apps and browsers from their phone and work laptop to combat procrastination and improve focus. They highlight early issues and complications faced, including losing access to certain services and functionalities. The author successfully implements new restrictions, including a minimal launch UI and advanced website blockers, to […]
In September of last year, the author got frustrated and cut their microphone cord, leading to the creation of a ribbon microphone as a replacement. Despite some background noise, the microphone performs well, functioning like a studio mic. The mechanical design decisions for the microphone were influenced by the constraints of the device. The ribbon […]
Oliver Cromwell’s plea for self-enquiry resonates in discussions on questioning assumptions and avoiding overconfidence, even though he didn’t always practice what he preached. Agnes Callard explores Socrates’ approach to knowledge, emphasizing it as a profound ethical inquiry rather than a mere rhetorical tool. She delves into the “Tolstoy Problem” of existential questions, cautioning against hasty […]
Welcome to the web content discussing the SimpleCPU processor, inspired by the pressures faced in teaching computer architectures. The focus is on understanding the complete system of software and hardware, with hands-on learning through designing and implementing the SimpleCPU using Xilinx’s ISE schematic tools. The site emphasizes the importance of building and using processors to […]