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TL;DR: KeyEcho is an open-source application created to replicate the satisfying sound of a mechanical keyboard while typing. It outperforms similar applications like Mechvibes and Klack by utilizing Rust and the Tauri framework, resulting in minimal memory and CPU usage. KeyEcho’s backend logic focuses on listening to keystrokes and playing corresponding sounds, while the frontend […]
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In the article “Drill Bits,” Terence Kelly delves into the complex realm of fair shuffling and the importance of unbiased randomness. From shuffling amino acid sequences in bioinformatics to draft lotteries for military service, the stakes are high when it comes to fairness. Kelly highlights the prevalence of biased shuffling in both code and advice, […]
The author expresses a deep love for the old TV show “Bits and Bytes” for its unique approach to educating viewers on how to use a computer in a basic and detailed manner without talking down to them. The show’s explanations are concise yet informative, encouraging curiosity and rewarding questions that may seem silly but […]
In this research, the authors explore how Matrix multiplication (MatMul) can be eliminated from large language models (LLMs) while maintaining strong performance at billion-parameter scales. Their experiments reveal that MatMul-free models can achieve comparable results to state-of-the-art Transformers with significantly less memory usage during inference. They also provide a GPU-efficient implementation that reduces memory usage […]
In this blog post, the author details their experience fixing flawed Altera USB Blaster clone devices while working on a project called Time Sleuth for HDMI input lag testing. They share their struggles with cheap programming cables, specifically the Waveshare USB Blaster V2, which had compatibility issues with Linux but worked fine in Windows. Through […]
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, gene therapy administered to both ears in children with inherited deafness has successfully restored hearing function. The study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that two of the children even gained an appreciation for music. Results show that the treatment can improve speech recognition and sound localisation. Lead author Yilai Shu […]
Austin Z. Henley, along with Majeed Kazemitabaar, PhD student at the University of Toronto, co-wrote a paper on “CodeAid”, an AI-based programming assistant. CodeAid offers various features, like explaining code, generating pseudo-code, and suggesting fixes, all without providing direct solutions. Students found it helpful, although some were concerned about its directness and trustworthiness. Educators appreciated […]
During Japan’s Edo period, samurai and commoners, young and old, engaged in domestic math tradition called Wasan. Surprisingly, historical records reveal women and teens tackling difficult problems even before Japan modernized in the late 1800s. A Sangaku at Myōjōrinji temple in Ōgaki donated by “Asano Genjūrō, student of Asano Takamitsu and others” in 1865, shows […]
In this post series, the author explores regenerative growing practices on an urban backyard scale, emphasizing key principles such as disturbing the soil as little as possible, always keeping the soil covered, and incorporating animals into the system. They explain the concept of no-till gardening, which involves aerating the soil with a broadfork and layering […]
Scientists have discovered chemicals used in car tire production in leafy vegetables, raising concerns about pollution levels. Tire particles released into the atmosphere and waterways can impact cloud formation and harm wildlife with toxic compounds. Research from Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and Israel found tire ingredients in vegetables grown in various locations. One dangerous chemical found, […]