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In this detailed post about the sweep-and-prune collision detection algorithm, the author shares their enthusiasm for this elegant solution by providing thorough explanations and interactive demos. The post starts with a simple naive approach to collision detection using a straightforward solution that tests every potential pair of objects for collision. However, this method becomes inefficient […]
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Project Kiota is a command line tool designed to generate API clients for various OpenAPI described APIs, eliminating the need for different SDKs for each API. Utilizing Microsoft.OpenAPI.NET library, Kiota offers strongly typed API clients with support for OpenAPI and JSON Schema features. The library supports multiple languages like C#, Java, Python, and more, providing […]
Independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi has uncovered a treasure trove of leaked developer secrets and vulnerabilities in websites, including passwords, API keys, and authentication tokens that could give cybercriminals access to sensitive data. Among the findings are secrets linked to Nebraska’s Supreme Court, Stanford University’s Slack channels, and API keys belonging to OpenAI customers. Demirkapi […]
Former Kansas police chief charged with felony obstruction of justice after leading controversial raid on newspaper. Gideon Cody accused of influencing witness to withhold information during investigation. Raid sparked national debate on press freedom in Marion, Kansas. Publisher’s mother died of heart attack day after raid, blamed on stress. Cody potentially a “fall guy” for […]
The author reflects on teaching a class on chess engines, highlighting the challenges and rewards of being an instructor. They discuss the importance of meeting students where they are, designing assignments that challenge but don’t overwhelm, and fostering engagement through interactive content. The author shares insights on student engagement, varying backgrounds, and the value of […]
Researchers in New York have developed a system that sends large numbers of entangled photons through commercial fiber optic cables with high fidelity, a crucial step for secure quantum networks. This breakthrough allows for continuous transmission of 20,000 entangled photons per second over a 34-km network for two weeks without frequent recalibrations. The team achieved […]
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 […]
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 […]