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Shipping goods via cargo ships is crucial, with 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea. These mammoth vessels carry goods worth billions of dollars in containers, with Google introducing a groundbreaking solution for optimizing routes. The Shipping Network Design API improves efficiency, doubling profits, decreasing the number of vessels needed, and increasing container delivery. […]
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Researchers discovered a protein called Balon that can halt a cell’s protein production, originating from bacteria in Arctic permafrost but found in many organisms. Dormancy is crucial for survival in harsh conditions, with 60% of microbial cells hibernating. Balon is unique as it disrupts active ribosomes and is reversible, unlike other hibernation factors. Balon has […]
Microsoft discovered state-backed hackers using their generative AI tools for attacks. The focus was not on hackers’ use but how Microsoft detected it, leading to speculation that Microsoft was spying. This highlights the shifting baselines of privacy expectations, paralleling the decline of fish populations due to overfishing. Similar to fishery management, a holistic approach is […]
GitHub Actions now offers Arm-hosted runners with images built by Arm for developers to build on the latest processors. These new Arm-based Linux and Windows runners provide power, performance, and sustainability improvements for GitHub Actions jobs at a 37% lower price than x64 runners. Users can take advantage of Arm architecture for increased performance and […]
Laudspeaker is an open-source customer engagement and onboarding platform that offers a visual journey builder for creating complex workflows. It provides multiple messaging channels like email and SMS to nudge users towards completing specific actions. Users can track progress and personalize journeys for different personas. The platform is event-triggered, focused on scalability, and supports various […]
The Boeing Starliner launch marks the first time the spacecraft has flown with astronauts onboard – Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. With the mission to dock at the ISS, the success of the spacecraft’s mission is celebrated after years of engineering challenges. The capsule, CST-100 Starliner, is equipped with state-of-the-art subsystems, wider than Apollo […]
In this study, it is argued that large language models (LLMs) claiming to excel in various functions and tasks show a dramatic breakdown in function and reasoning when presented with a simple common sense problem easily solvable by humans. The models exhibit strong overconfidence in their incorrect solutions, providing nonsensical explanations to justify their responses. […]
xLSTM is a new Recurrent Neural Network architecture based on LSTM, with Exponential Gating, normalization techniques, and a Matrix Memory, showing promising results in Language Modeling. Minimal installation is required, with detailed instructions provided. The xLSTM can be used in various applications, such as the xLSTMBlockStack for non-language tasks and the xLSTMLMModel for token-based applications. […]
Foosbar is a robotically controlled foosball table that autonomously plays against a human player. Created by a programmer who found the idea of practicing the game inefficient, Foosbar can defend, pass, and take shots on its own. The project involves software, firmware, and a 3D web app for remote control. The author shares specific build […]
The author discusses various strategies to maintain motivation as a solo developer, such as converting external sources to motivation, leaving tasks unfinished for quick wins, addressing pain points, and the benefits of getting a partner. They also emphasize the importance of not having zero days to avoid feelings of guilt, utilizing motivation when it strikes, […]