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sqlite-vec is an incredibly small and fast vector search SQLite extension that is suitable for various platforms. It allows users to store and query float, int8, and binary vectors in virtual tables, with the ability to pre-filter vectors using subqueries. The extension, written in pure C, is compatible with Linux, MacOS, Windows, browsers with WASM, […]
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The ell command-line interface for LLMs written in Bash allows users to interact with LLMs from their terminal, making it pipe-friendly and easy to ask questions. It supports function calling and more via templates. Users need bash, jq, curl, and perl to run ell. Configuration involves setting variables for different LLM models like gemini-1.5-flash and […]
This study explores the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Copilot in generating code on GitHub. Surprisingly, these LLMs are most frequently utilized for Python, Java, and TypeScript scripts for data processing, with code snippets being short and of low complexity. Interestingly, projects containing LLM-generated code are often small and led by […]
In their web content, Zach Rausch and Jon Haidt explore the theme of the loss of community in The Anxious Generation. They argue that the decline of community, play, and the rise of the phone-based childhood are interconnected factors affecting youth mental health. Seth Kaplan, an author highlighted in the content, suggests that restoring play-based […]
Starting with Google Chrome 127, a warning will appear for uBlock Origin (uBO) users due to the deprecation of Manifest v2 support in favor of Manifest v3. Since uBO is a Manifest v2 extension, a warning will be displayed in your Chrome browser. The browser will suggest alternative extensions like uBO Lite (uBOL), which is […]
The Hackberry-Pi Zero is a handheld Linux terminal featuring a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W core, a 4″ 720X720 TFT display, and a BlackBerry keyboard. This device serves as a learning tool and a fun toy for hackers. It has a swappable battery design, with a battery life of 3.5 hours on desktop and 5 hours […]
Scientists have discovered that the protein Reelin may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Reelin levels are linked to maintaining thinking and memory, and when they decrease, neurons become more vulnerable. Study of a Colombian man revealed a rare gene variant that enhanced Reelin’s ability to reduce brain impairments. In-depth analysis of brain […]
Gitopper is a tool designed for non-Kubernetes users to implement GitOps by watching a remote git repo, pulling changes, and reloading the server process. It allows for a GitOps workflow without the need for Kubernetes environments. The tool sets up bind mounts to provide services access to necessary files, with features like metrics, diff detection, […]
Starting September 1, Austin Clements will become the tech lead for the Go team at Google and the overall Go project. After over 12 years of leading the Go project, the current leader believes it’s time for a change and that new leaders can bring fresh perspectives and strengths. Austin and Cherry Mui will be […]
Oscar is a project focused on enhancing open-source software development by utilizing automated help, or “agents,” for maintenance tasks. Unlike other approaches, Oscar does not aim to replace the code-writing process but instead focuses on alleviating the burdensome aspects of maintaining projects, such as processing issues and providing relevant documentation. Using large language models (LLMs), […]