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MVSplat is an innovative model that efficiently predicts clean feed-forward 3D Gaussians from sparse multi-view images. By using a cost volume representation via plane sweeping, MVSplat accurately localizes Gaussian centers and provides valuable geometry cues for depth estimation. Impressively, MVSplat outperforms the state-of-the-art pixelSplat method with 10x fewer parameters, faster inference speed (22 fps), and […]
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The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced the ARPA-H Precision Surgical Interventions (PSI) program to develop innovative technologies for precise tumor removal, aiming to minimize repeat surgeries and accidental tissue damage. The program plans to invest up to $150 million in groundbreaking tools that will revolutionize surgical techniques, improve cancer detection, and enhance the overall patient experience. […]
Disney is seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit involving a woman who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after dining at Disney Springs, using an arbitration waiver from the Disney+ terms and conditions. The victim, Kanokporn Tangsuan, informed restaurant staff of her severe allergies but later experienced anaphylaxis and passed away after self-administering an EpiPen. […]
This image showcases blue spheres representing the various amounts of water on Earth in relation to the planet’s size. It may seem surprising how small the water spheres appear, but this is due to the vast volume of the Earth. The largest sphere represents all of Earth’s water, including oceans, ice caps, lakes, rivers, and […]
Today, we’re excited to introduce passkeys for your Fastmail account, offering a quicker, more secure login method. Passwords pose security risks due to predictability and the common practice of using the same password for multiple accounts. Password managers help but are not foolproof. Passkeys are cryptographic keys that offer greater security benefits over passwords. They […]
The POMP library provides a simple protocol for encoding and decoding messages exchanged between processes using sockets. Messages consist of a 32-bit id and a payload containing typed arguments, encoded/decoded with printf/scanf-like functions. The library ensures coherence between the format string and arguments, enhancing safety. Features automatic reconnections and remote disconnections handling. Communication can be […]
Callisto is a unique reverse polish notation programming language inspired by YSL-C3 and Forth. It offers a subset called CallistoScript for scripting languages like Lua, making it a versatile choice. Callisto supports targets including x86 real mode, x86_64 Linux, and Uxn. Building it requires a D compiler, and there are example programs available for experimentation. […]
Stipple Effect is a pixel art editor created for indie game developers, encouraging rapid and iterative creation of video game art assets. This lightweight and simple tool offers a feature-rich scripting API for automation of tasks, along with a symbiotic relationship between layers and frames, a two-color system, dither mode, blend mode, and more. Surprisingly, […]
Exciting news for RISC-V fans: Raspberry Pi is adding support for the open ISA with the Pico 2 and RP2350 microcontroller. Pico 2 board for $5 keeps backwards compatibility, features 520KB memory, 4 MB QSPI flash, and two RISC-V Hazard3 CPU cores. Users can choose between Arm Cortex-M33 and Hazard3 cores at boot time. Eben […]
Daniel and I have been collaborating on an open-source flow battery kit, inspired by the FAIR Battery Project. We have made progress on optimizing zinc-iodine chemistry and designing the cell using affordable materials. Our prototypes, featuring FDM and resin printed components, have shown promising results in terms of capacity and efficiency. The design will be […]