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The author discusses the frequency domain as a clever reinterpretation of signals using waveforms, noting the reversibility and symmetry of frequency domain transforms. They explore the idea of using the frequency domain for compression, such as converting images to reduce data without losing quality. They experiment by overlaying a cat noise pattern onto an image […]
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Needle in a Needlestack is a challenging benchmark that tests how well LLMs can pay attention to specific information in a context window filled with thousands of limericks. GPT-4 Turbo and Claude-3 Sonnet struggled with this test, but GPT-4o has recently made a breakthrough and performs almost perfectly. Mistral’s models, on the other hand, had […]
This web content offers a comprehensive overview of performance percentages for various subjects and challenges using the Gemini 1.5 Pro model. Highlights include Code Natural2Code for Python code generation, Math MATH for challenging math problems, Reasoning GPQA for questions in biology, physics, and chemistry, and Reasoning Big-Bench for multi-step reasoning tasks. Surprisingly, the Audio FLEURS […]
Download the URLhaus dataset to defend your network from malicious URLs. The dataset comes in different formats for easy access. Explore the URLhaus database for valuable insights and discover the latest additions. Join the effort to safeguard other networks by sharing malware URLs with URLhaus. Get involved and help make the internet a safer place […]
Purple Air pioneered low-cost PM monitors, widely studied and accepted. Comparing popular models like Classic and Flex to AirGradient Open Air, data shows similar accuracy. Purple Air offers better map functionality, RGB LED, and SD card storage. AirGradient offers additional sensor modules, open-source/open data license, and lower prices. Purple Air restricts data use, while AirGradient […]
The Glider is an open-source E Ink monitor design focused on low latency, featuring hardware design and an open-source Caster EPDC gateware running on the FPGA. The README included provides extensive information on E Ink technology, including advantages, disadvantages, and operation theory. The project supports electrophoretic display panels with monochrome and color options, with extremely […]
The United States, U.K., and Australia sanctioned and charged Russian man Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the LockBit ransomware group leader. Khoroshev faced allegations of extortion and wire fraud, allegedly extracting over $100 million. The U.S. Treasury disclosed his personal information, unveiling his alter egos on cybercrime forums. Additionally, Khoroshev’s previous activities as NeroWolfe fueled suspicions […]
Parking mandates have been found to be a significant constraint on housing construction in cities such as Seattle and Buffalo. Studies revealed that after repealing these mandates, 60 to 70 percent of new homes would have previously been illegal to build. Despite limited data supporting the need for off-street parking, many new homes ultimately benefited […]
Veo is a cutting-edge video generation model that creates high-quality videos in various styles, including cinematic effects like time lapses and aerial shots. It offers creative control and makes video production accessible to all, from seasoned filmmakers to educators. Veo’s advanced capabilities include understanding and following text prompts accurately, supporting masked editing, and producing videos […]
Unriddle is a research assistant tool helping academics analyze scientific literature faster to speed up the research process. With over 800,000 users and clients like Roche Pharmaceutical and Stanford University, we offer premium benefits and a focus on good product design. We’re seeking a founding engineer to talk to users, ship valuable features, and automate […]