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The authors present a novel approach to 3D Gaussian Splatting by viewing the set of Gaussians as a random sample from an underlying probability distribution, akin to Markov Chain Monte Carlo samples. By introducing noise and utilizing Stochastic Gradient Langevin Dynamics, they eliminate the need for carefully engineered cloning and splitting strategies. The method provides […]
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Serialization is crucial in game development, but can be tricky to implement effectively. Overcoming challenges like outdated save files and hierarchical state machines is key. I’ve spent 6 months developing new packages to streamline serialization. AOT-friendly serialization is important, and the new Introspection generator simplifies the process by automatically generating metadata about types. Our Serialization […]
Understanding ice nucleation is essential in predicting weather patterns. Lowering the energy barrier for nucleation can lead to ice formation at higher temperatures. Surfaces with the right structure facilitate water molecules in arranging themselves into a crystal. Researchers have discovered that certain bacteria and fungi proteins are excellent at ice nucleation and are even used […]
The author explores high-speed inter-process communication (IPC) in Rust, focusing on sending messages between processes executing on the same machine. The goal is to time how long it takes to send a message (“ping”) from one process and receive an acknowledgement (“pong”) from the other. Different communication approaches, like pipes, TCP, UDP, and shared memory, […]
Summary: The authors discuss a security flaw in Wi-Fi routers’ NAT mapping handling that allows attackers to bypass TCP’s randomization leading to off-path TCP hijacking attacks. They provide attack steps, empirical study results on vulnerable routers, and mitigation strategies such as random port allocation and TCP window checking. They have informed affected manufacturers, with some […]
Amphi is a Python-based ETL tool that excels at data integration, extraction, and preparation from various sources and formats. Use the graphical user interface to design data pipelines and generate native Python code that can be deployed anywhere. Amphi simplifies data wrangling by efficiently handling formats such as CSV, JSON, and more. This low-code tool […]
The author discusses the importance of presenting your academic work effectively, highlighting the need to persuade others of the value and significance of your research. Through anecdotes and practical advice, the author emphasizes the importance of creating engaging presentations that showcase the key findings and implications of your work, rather than overwhelming the audience with […]
Intel has released higher-resolution slides detailing their Skymont architecture to address the weaknesses in their prior Atom architectures, specifically with vector execution. Skymont aims to provide higher performance across various applications by adding more clusters for better decode capabilities. The unique “Nanocode” implementation increases decode throughput for complex instructions. The wider frontend and backend, along […]
Software engineers have various roles depending on their perspective and the context they operate in. They may focus on writing code, building quality software, managing complexity, delighting users, or making money. Balancing these goals can be challenging, as some may conflict with each other. Complexity is a key issue in software development, as it can […]
The web content lists different models and pricing options for GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-3.5, mistral, and gemini among others. Some models have unique names like ‘dall-e’ and ‘command-r-plus.’ Controversial information includes varying prices for similar models and versions. Surprisingly, there are models with nan pricing. Unique content lies in the diverse range of models and their […]