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audapolis is an editor designed for spoken-word media editing, offering an easy, fast, and accessible experience. It allows for automatic transcription of audio to text and can be used for various forms of media editing such as radio shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Interestingly, audapolis keeps all data offline with no cloud storage. The software […]
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Wiz has turned down a whopping $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, opting to pursue an IPO as originally planned. Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport explained that the decision is partly due to antitrust and investor concerns. The deal would have almost doubled Wiz’s recent $12 billion valuation. The startup’s cloud security products have attracted large […]
The author discusses the independence and freedom of having their own personal website, separate from corporate platforms like Goodreads. They express that creating content on their website allows them to explore their interests without having to explain themselves to others. The author acknowledges that their website has never been popular or viral, and they value […]
I have written a draft of a book on entropy, exploring what it is and how it relates to information. Originally inspired by tweets on Twitter, this book delves into various topics such as Shannon entropy, Gibbs entropy, the Boltzmann distribution, and more. Avoiding the second law of thermodynamics and the role of entropy in […]
The company has not been transparent about the issues with the CPUs, leading to speculation. They attribute the problem to incorrect elevated voltages requested by the CPU microcode, but don’t specify the exact voltages involved or how they caused instability. It’s unclear if the CPUs can be restored to stability with a microcode update or […]
In the past decade, Ubicloud has worked with numerous PostgreSQL users, providing insights into differences between running PostgreSQL for yourself versus managing it for others. The blog post discusses key features common in a managed service, such as provisioning, backup/restore, HA, and security, highlighting the complexities involved in each area. Surprisingly, the on-demand provisioning process […]
Sharpl is a custom Lisp interpreter written in C# with a tiny code base and no external dependencies. Unique features include dedicated syntax for pairs, arrays, maps, and method compositions. The language supports varargs, splatting, unified iterator protocol, and deep-value comparison using =. Other highlights include explicit tail calls, lexically and dynamically scoped bindings, and […]
In this web content, the author discusses the beauty and elegance of ASCII, an encoding format still widely used today. The author highlights the historical significance of ASCII, its design choices, and the patterns that make it easy for humans and computers to interpret. The author explores the placement of control codes, the significance of […]
A groundbreaking discovery has been made regarding a newly identified hormone that plays a critical role in maintaining strong bones during lactation. Referred to as Maternal Brain Hormone (CCN3), this hormone has the potential to not only help with bone fractures but also treat osteoporosis in the general population. Research conducted by UC San Francisco […]
This short book explores the concept of copying in design, highlighting how copying can lead to innovation and progress in the industry. It discusses examples such as the iconic LCW chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the innovative practices of Steve Jobs and John Carmack, and the impact of the free software and open-source movements. […]