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The author highlights the learning opportunities that come from creating a programming language, emphasizing how the process can deepen one’s understanding of other languages. By making their own language, the author discovered insights into grammars, language design, parsing, and runtime execution. They also stress the value of making a “bad” language for learning purposes, as […]
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A study on the cosmic expansion rate using the James Webb Space Telescope reveals the ongoing tension in the Hubble constant measurements, suggesting there may be errors in current distance measurement methods. Astronomers, including Adam Riess and Wendy Freedman, are at the forefront of measuring H0, but discrepancies continue. Freedman’s recent study utilizing TRGB stars […]
The post exposes CVE-2024-5830, a bug in Chrome’s V8 that leads to remote code execution by visiting a malicious site. It delves into detailed explanations of object maps and transitions in V8, highlighting the complexities involved with map deprecations. The vulnerability arises when a dictionary map is mistakenly used instead of a fast map, leading […]
audioFlux is a powerful deep learning tool for audio and music analysis, offering a wide range of time-frequency analysis methods and feature combinations. The library is designed for easy feature extraction and can be applied to tasks like Classification, Separation, and Music Information Retrieval. Notable new features include various Pitch algorithms and transformations like PitchShift […]
Docker has revolutionized application development and deployment, but slow builds hinder productivity. Blacksmith guides you through setting up a remote BuildKit on AWS to accelerate Docker builds for your organization by using powerful hardware, layer caching, and Dockerfile optimization. BuildKit’s client-server architecture lets you offload builds to a remote server, improving performance. Blacksmith provides a […]
This 3D bookshelf design is inspired by scastiel and janeczku. It allows users to browse ebooks by pulling metadata and cover art from a Calibre library. Each book’s height is determined by its cover image aspect ratio, while all books have the same width. The thickness is based on page count data. The back-cover text […]
The origin of the magic numbers of 0xCAFEBABE and 0xFEEDFACE in relation to mach-o file formats and Java’s .class file magic number were recently discussed. There are speculations that Java’s magic number was chosen by Mike DeMoney, an ex-NeXT employee, but he clarified that the numbers were actually selected by someone else. Another theory suggests […]
Tech journalist Zul covers cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disruptive technology. GitLab is considering a sale, sparking interest from potential buyers like Datadog. With a valuation of $8 billion, GitLab is a key player in software development, serving Fortune 100 companies. Its unique remote work structure has caught attention, with employees worldwide. Despite challenges and competitive […]
In the 1992 movie Sneakers, the main characters try to spy on a target’s computer keyboard, but their view is blocked by a surprise entrance. Fast forward to the present, hacker Samy Kamkar is set to unveil his DIY laser-based surveillance system at Defcon. With this system, Kamkar can spy on a laptop from afar, […]
Despite tech giants investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), a study published in the Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management found that labeling products as AI-driven actually decreases customers’ intention to buy. The study, conducted by researchers such as Dogan Gursoy from Washington State University, shows that consumers are hesitant about incorporating AI into their […]