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TL;DR: By taking Ubuntu’s jq source code and recompiling it, performance can be improved up to 90%. The process involves rebuilding the program with different compilers, optimization levels, and allocators. A surprising finding is that using mimalloc as the allocator can result in a 44% speed increase. Rebuilding jq with mimalloc makes it nearly twice […]
Stamina is not just about physical endurance, but also about staying true to your values and commitments even when faced with challenges. It is the ability to sustain focused effort despite discomfort and pain, whether it’s running a race, working as part of a team, or tackling difficult problems. While others may be more naturally […]
Sesame is releasing the 1B CSM variant, a Conversational Speech Model that generates audio codes from text and audio inputs. The model uses a Llama backbone and a smaller audio decoder to produce Mimi audio codes. A fine-tuned variant powers an interactive voice demo. A hosted Hugging Face space for testing audio generation is available. […]
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is described as one of the greatest fantasy adventures ever made, a true masterpiece. Despite hyperbolic language becoming too common, the author asserts that the show deserves every bit of praise. It delves deeper into the lore of the 1982 film, enriching the story and showcasing incredible puppetry. The […]
Author explores the fascinating world of shed skin cells and DNA fragments in air and dust, highlighting the potential for forensic applications in criminal investigations. Studies show that indoor dust contains human DNA that can be used for allele calls in STR analysis. By analyzing air and dust samples from various locations in a building, […]
John Mount recently led a time series workshop for AI+ training hosted by ODSC, showcasing a graph depicting the growth of Python views on Stack Overflow. The late 2017 prediction was deemed reasonable due to good methodology and accurate future data matching the forecast. Mount also discussed using the radical Bass product diffusion model, which […]
The RP2350 family from Raspberry Pi launches with Rust support out-of-the-box, a groundbreaking feature in the microcontroller world. Featuring dual Cortex-M33 CPUs and RISC-V support, the RP235x models offer improvements in clock speed, memory, GPIOs, and USB connectivity compared to the RP2040. Surprisingly, the Hazard3 RISC-V core can replace one of the Cortex-M33 cores, adding […]
Sheepit is a free distributed render farm for Blender projects. Users can contribute their spare computing power to help render animations for others in the network. This unique concept allows for faster rendering times and helps users save money on expensive hardware. Sheepit is easy to use and has a simple interface for setting up […]
The author recounts the difficulties faced by Pebble in building a smartwatch experience on iPhone compared to Android. They highlight the limitations imposed by Apple, making it challenging to support all functionalities available on Apple Watch. The content reveals how Apple makes it challenging for third-party developers, causing less competition and innovation. They mention a […]