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The Persistence of Vision Raytracer is a high-quality, Free Software tool for creating stunning three-dimensional graphics. POV-Ray is available for download on their website, with navigation links provided for easy access. The founder of DKBTrace, which inspired POV-Ray, has created a Kickstarter campaign for an open-source IDE focused on Smalltalk called PigeonTalk. The project aims […]
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Google Pay, previously known as GPay, is no longer available in the US as of June 4. The redesigned Google Pay aimed to simplify money management with plans for a mobile-first bank account that never materialized. Google now focuses on Google Wallet, offering the ability to view and transfer your balance to a bank account. […]
The FDA has denied a petition to reconsider the ban on ortho-phthalates in food due to safety concerns. Ortho-phthalates are chemicals used in plastic products to make them soft. The FDA determined that the reconsideration petition does not provide a basis for changing their response to the original petition. The decision to deny the original […]
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Self-serve BI tools are often marketed as a solution to enable non-technical users to query data without relying on engineers or data scientists. However, in reality, these tools often fall short as they overlook the importance of context and semantics in understanding the data being queried. The key to effective self-serve BI lies in empowering […]
Researchers have unveiled MEGALODON, a groundbreaking large language model designed to overcome the limitations of traditional Transformer neural architectures. With chunk-wise attention and parallel sequence-based training, MEGALODON outperforms other models like Llama 2 on various benchmarks. The model boasts linear computational complexity and the ability to handle sequences of unlimited length, showing promise for large-scale […]
The RP2040 is a microcontroller by Raspberry Pi designed for consumer electronics, available in large quantities from Mouser. Unlike other companies offering a variety of similar microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi chose to use just one model, simplifying choices for users. The RP2040’s design focuses on being cost-effective and flexible, with features like two cores, 30 GPIO […]
Apple introduces Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines generative models with personal context to provide useful and relevant intelligence to users. Features include new Writing Tools, Image Playground for fun image creation, Genmoji creation, and improved Photos and Siri capabilities. Privacy is a priority, with on-device processing and […]
Editors’ notes confirm the credibility of the article on Siberia’s ‘mammoth graveyard,’ shedding light on human interactions with woolly mammoths over 800 years. Research reveals a unique relationship between humans and mammoths, showcasing the production of mammoth ivory technology and winter clothing from targeted species like hares. Evidence suggests that humans may have defleshed mammoth […]
The Anxious Generation by Jon Haidt explains the decline in teen mental health over the years, linking it to the loss of local community, trust, and social capital. Authors like Robert Putnam and Jean Twenge delve into the impact of changing communication technology, such as the rise of television and smartphones. The book explores how […]