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MaxText is an open-source LLM written in Python/Jax, designed for Google Cloud TPUs and GPUs. It boasts high performance and scalability, simplifying optimization with Jax and XLA compiler. Users are encouraged to experiment with MaxText, and modify it for their needs. Notably, MaxText showcases impressive training results and can scale training to ~51K chips. Additionally, […]
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The author explores the idea of creating a CNC bottle plotter to directly label wine bottles without paper labels. The process involved multiple iterations, learning from mistakes, and adapting the design to make it simple, cheap, and effective. The author shares their journey of trial and error, from mechanical configurations to electronic components, ultimately achieving […]
American flag sort is an efficient variant of radix sort that categorizes items into buckets. It counts the number of items in each bucket, determines their starting position in the array, and strategically rearranges items. The method is named after the Dutch national flag problem and is ideal for sorting bytes in 256 buckets. It […]
The content discusses creating realistic flow patterns in games, focusing on simulating Jupiter-like gas giants. Using various techniques like color cycling, frame-by-frame animation, and texture scrolling, the author highlights the challenges and solutions for simulating fluid motion in real-time. They explore generating velocity fields in Substance Designer to replicate cyclones, jets, and storms, crucial elements […]
The author of this web content introduces a series about building a complete Django project starting with a single file, challenging the traditional complexity associated with Django compared to other frameworks like Flask. By starting from the ground up and adding components as needed, the author aims to provide a clear understanding of each part […]
CoreNet is a deep neural network toolkit allowing researchers to train various models for tasks like object classification and semantic segmentation. Noteworthy updates in version 0.1.0 include OpenELM and CatLIP examples. Apple’s research using CoreNet led to publications like “FastVit.” Installation tips for Git LFS and PyTorch are provided. The directory structure organizes tutorials, training […]
On the morning of April 1st, 1977, The Guardian newspaper in the UK pranked its readers with an elaborate hoax featuring the fictional island of San Serriffe. The feature included detailed information about the non-existent island nation, complete with fake advertisements from real companies, typographic puns, and scientific articles about the islands colliding with Sri […]
During the Cold War, the idea of nuking the moon was a real consideration by both the USSR and the US. Scientists like Joshua Lederberg and Carl Sagan were involved in exploring the feasibility and implications of such a drastic measure. While the political and strategic reasons for nuking the moon were apparent, the potential […]
The article discusses the concept of masonry layout, which is a pattern in web design where content flows like a brick or stone wall, popularly known as a waterfall layout. This layout allows for different aspect ratios of content and allows for lazy-loading additional content at the bottom without disrupting existing content. The article introduces […]
Google recently fired over 20 more workers for participating in protests against the company’s cloud computing deal with the Israeli government, now totaling over 50 fired employees. This came after CEO Sundar Pichai warned against using Google as a platform for personal agendas. Protests have escalated at various universities and corporations over their connections with […]