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The Inky Dashboard is a straightforward e-ink display meant for organizing tasks and events in your daily life. It syncs with Todoist for to-do lists and Google Calendar/iCal for scheduling. With customization options like color-coding and overlapping events, this dashboard aims to streamline your planning process. The hardware is designed for Inky Frame 7.3″ display […]
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LogLayer offers a unified logging layer for Javascript, allowing for structured logging with tags, metadata, and errors. The unique feature is the ability to bring your own logger, starting with console logging and easily switching to another provider without changing code. The extensible plugin system allows for customization of the logging pipeline. Multiple logging libraries […]
The author discusses their New Year’s tradition of going home to their parents and celebrating the Japanese way, which involves specific foods, visiting temples, and calligraphy known as Kakizome. They reflect on the idea of setting a theme for the year rather than specific resolutions, using calligraphy to symbolize their aspirations. They highlight the importance […]
The srsRAN software suite by Software Radio Systems is an open-source collection of 4G and 5G software radio applications implemented in portable C++. Licensed under AGPLv3, it runs on Linux with off-the-shelf hardware. The srsRAN Project offers a 5G RAN CU+DU with a complete ORAN-native stack. The 4G suite provides end-to-end network implementation. Get involved […]
In January 2025, the author details their journey of reverse-engineering a Yamaha PSR-E433 synth. They discovered an unconventional method using MIDI messages to prompt their synth to play ‘Bad Apple’ on its LCD screen. Delving into the internals, they unearthed a powerful chip identified as a ‘YAMAHA SWL01U’, speculated to contain a SuperH CPU core. […]
Countries around the world have been adopting different regulations regarding the 5 GHz spectrum, with some only considering certain frequency ranges. Surprisingly, the United States has adopted three separate Report and Orders for the 5-7 GHz spectrum, while others like Argentina and Brazil have adopted a wider range. Controversially, the European Union has only adopted […]
Learn about how to implement real-time updates using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL through HTTP long polling without WebSockets. Unlike traditional solutions, this guide explains how a system handles worker nodes and agent states efficiently using this “old-school” approach. The content dives into the challenges faced by the backend, the innovative approach of long polling, and […]
The world of Artificial Intelligence is dominated by big corporations investing heavily in research and data hoarding. Apps are now integrating AI models directly on devices for quick, offline access. Microsoft’s Seeing AI app, designed for the visually impaired, includes a currency detection feature that supports multiple currencies and bills. By using tools like apktool […]
Canon has developed nanoimprint lithography technology capable of producing advanced silicon chips with logic chips similar to those produced by Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. This technology is a cheaper and simpler alternative to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography scanners dominating the industry. Nano-imprint lithography involves using a master mask to create replica masks that are stamped […]
Tunneling is crucial for modern infrastructure projects, allowing for efficient travel routes and essential infrastructure such as hydroelectric dams. Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have become the go-to method for tunneling through a variety of ground conditions, evolving from earlier shield designs. TBMs can be closed or open, depending on whether they require support for the […]