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Researching towards the next generation of the SecureDrop whistleblowing system, this blog post presents a proposed end-to-end encryption protocol with unique properties to maximize source deniability. The protocol, with only three endpoints, utilizes well-established cryptographic primitives for end-to-end encryption and forward secrecy. The approach ensures message unlinkability and prevents information leaks, making it suitable for […]
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Gradient Descent Viz is a desktop app that visually demonstrates various gradient descent methods in machine learning. By adjusting settings and exploring different surfaces, users can gain a better understanding of methods like Adam and RMSProp, which handle saddle points more effectively. The app allows users to tune parameters, watch step-by-step cartoon visualizations, and track […]
Nathan Berman, a successful real-estate developer in New York, specializes in converting existing structures into apartments rather than building from scratch. He transformed a former warehouse in Tribeca into luxury condos, with residents including Harry Styles and Jake Gyllenhaal. Berman has turned eight office towers into rental-apartment complexes, adding thousands of units to the city’s […]
Today we introduce LPCAMM2, a groundbreaking memory standard for laptops that is modular, repairable, and upgradeable. This technology allows users to purchase a laptop and install more RAM as needed, avoiding overpaying or under-specifying based on future memory needs. LPCAMM2 combines the efficiency and speed of LPDDR chips with a compact board that screws in […]
California is the leading state in drawing electricity from the sun, but faces a challenge of solar power dropping as evening demand spikes. To combat this issue, California has turned to giant batteries that can store excess solar power during the day and release it in the evening. These batteries have helped reduce reliance on […]
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a new technique using sound waves to create cold brew coffee in under three minutes, a process that typically takes 12 to 24 hours. The ultrasonic reactor accelerates the extraction process of oils, flavors, and aroma of the coffee grounds by generating acoustic cavitation. This breakthrough technology doubles the extraction […]
Apple has introduced the new M4 chip, enhancing the iPad Pro’s performance and design. Utilizing second-generation 3-nanometer technology, M4 boasts a 10-core CPU and GPU, as well as a powerful Neural Engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second. The chip enables cutting-edge features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, bringing realism to games […]
Stanley Kubrick, the legendary perfectionist behind iconic films like Spartacus and 2001: A Space Odyssey, was fiercely protective of his image and work. In 1970, he took legal action to block a book that criticized his films. Neil Hornick’s book, “The Magic Eye,” was originally commissioned by Kubrick himself but ultimately rejected due to its […]
The winners of the Grand C++ Error Explosion Competition have been chosen, with impressive entries in various categories like the biggest error, artistic merit, and best cheat. Some code samples caused web overflowing, making it hard to display them properly. Surprisingly, some entries created errors in unexpected ways, such as infinite template recursion causing a […]
Refactor Utilities is a gem for refactoring and upgrading Ruby code based on ASTs. It allows you to create rules similar to RuboCop, such as the ShorthandRule that changes blocks like [1, 2, 3].select { |v| v.even? } to [1, 2, 3].select(&:even?). Adding multiple rules can be done with a Rewriter to prevent collisions. This […]