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FUTO Keyboard is a modern, offline keyboard that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers unique features such as offline voice input, swipe typing, smart autocorrect, and predictive text. Users can personalize their keyboard with different themes. While in alpha, the keyboard may have bugs or missing features, but feedback is appreciated. A one-time payment for […]
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EvTexture is the Pytorch implementation for the “EvTexture: Event-driven Texture Enhancement for Video Super-Resolution” paper for ICML 2024. The authors from the University of Science and Technology of China have made the project, paper, training code, and video demos available. The code installation requires specific dependencies, and Docker options are provided for easier setup. The […]
The author discusses the financial aspect of writing technical books, emphasizing the importance of royalties and distribution channels, like Leanpub, Amazon, and traditional publishers. Surprisingly, he warns against writing for money, but also highlights potential earnings and strategies to maximize profits. The author shares detailed insights on the number of copies sold by popular technical […]
“bad” media objects and the audiences that love them. To the surprise of a college student, shows like Judge Judy and Jersey Shore were questioned as true reality TV. What distinguishes the classics from current hits like Too Hot to Handle or The Circle? Emily Nussbaum’s Cue the Sun! explores the rich history of reality […]
Protect and share URLs securely with password protection and secure redirection. Easily manage your URLs and set up robust password protection on our platform. Access a private dashboard to generate a sharable URL, update the password, or delete the URL. Once authenticated, enjoy a streamlined and secure browsing experience with secure redirect. Our platform ensures […]
Beware of scam messages promising easy money through cryptocurrency investments. A story of temptation unfolds as the author receives a message supposedly meant for a wealthy individual named Leo. Enticed by the promise of wealth, the author embarks on a risky journey to exploit the situation for personal gain, blurring moral boundaries. A fake account […]
ImHex is a powerful hex editor designed for reverse engineers, programmers, and those who prefer to work at 3 AM without burning out their retinas. This editor supports a wide range of features, such as byte patching, patch management, infinite undo/redo, various display options, and different data visualization capabilities. Controversially, ImHex requires a GPU with […]
Kate Sullivan, David Duce, and Bob Hopgood discuss Tony Pritchett and his creation, The Flexipede. Tony Pritchett, the mastermind behind the first character computer animation in the UK in 1967, passed away in 2017. Animator Kate Sullivan is working on a multimedia project that showcases Tony’s work, including The Flexipede and other notable projects like […]
A recent study on the relationship between serious illnesses and divorce found that the risk increases when wives experience heart problems, but not when men do. However, the original conclusions were found to be flawed due to a coding error, discovered by colleagues. The error was promptly acknowledged and corrected by the authors, Amelia Karraker […]
The author shares how they discovered and exploited a Lua vulnerability in Factorio, explaining the impact on clients and the potential danger of executing untrusted Lua code. They discuss Factorio’s use of Lua for game logic and mods, emphasizing the risks associated with exposing the Lua interpreter to network attacks. Details on bytecode execution, memory […]