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In a remote location nearly 900 kilometers north of Perth, a once dormant dish is being brought back to life by Canadian aerospace company ThothX. After marking a significant milestone by receiving its first radar signal since 1987, the future of the dish demonstrates its potential in modern technology and surveillance. The manual adjustments and […]
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DB-Engines has named PostgreSQL as the DBMS of the Year for the second year in a row, marking its fifth overall win. PostgreSQL has surpassed 423 monitored systems, showing its popularity. Snowflake came in second place, with its unique architecture allowing for storage and compute separation. Microsoft’s Azure SQL Database and SQL Server also continue […]
Michael Frank, a computer engineering researcher, left academia to join Vaire Computing, a startup focused on reversible computing as conventional chips run out of energy efficiency. Reversible computing, which aims to compute without using energy by reversing computations, offers up to a 4,000x energy-efficiency gain. Vaire’s first prototype chip, to be fabricated in 2025, aims […]
The Bad Website Blocklist aims to eliminate garbage websites like AI-generated articles, spam sites, and disguised ads masquerading as information from search results. By using the blocklist, users can remove AI and SEO spam to make room for better articles. The list is organized, with explanations for why each website is blocked for future reference. […]
The 2024 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser was a massive success, raising over $1 million to support organizations fighting for privacy, freedom of expression, and human rights globally. This year’s fundraiser exceeded all expectations, bringing the total contributions over the last seven years to $4 million. Winners of the exclusive raffle were announced, with each receiving […]
TL;DR: dbt Labs has acquired SDF Labs, bringing SDF’s SQL comprehension technology to dbt users. This upgrade will drastically improve compilation speed, developer experience, lineage accuracy, and more in dbt projects. SDF understands SQL syntax, provides fast parsing, IntelliSense suggestions, local execution, and error detection. Integrating SDF’s capabilities into dbt will transform user experience. While […]
Job hunting can be a frustrating experience, with confusing portals and fierce competition leading to countless applications that seem to disappear into thin air. A recent study revealed that up to 22% of online job postings may be fake or never filled. This “ghost job” phenomenon has grown, leaving job-seekers wondering if the positions they’re […]
The author reflects on the changing landscape of social media platforms, focusing on YouTube and MrBeast’s success. MrBeast’s strategy revolves around creating content specifically tailored for YouTube, emphasizing the importance of audience metrics like CTR, AVD, and AVP. The author questions the concept of authenticity in the context of YouTube content creation, highlighting the seamless […]
In Orange, California, the town of Old Towne Orange is a quaint, walkable area with shops, restaurants, and civic institutions. However, a recent redesign of the intersection at Lemon Street and Palm Avenue has prioritized speeding up traffic over pedestrian safety. The installation of traffic lights and a “beg button” for pedestrians has led to […]
Zwibbler.com offers a drawing solution for websites. The author criticizes A/B testing as flawed, comparing it to drug trials. Instead, the author proposes the epsilon-greedy method, which adapts to user behavior to optimize choices like button color. This method allows for continuous improvement and automation. The author explains the working principle and benefits, highlighting its […]