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The author shares a story about dealing with issues on an older Raspberry Pi used for remote logins. The problem stemmed from the SD card experiencing issues, causing time synchronization problems, affecting services like chrony and WireGuard. The author deduced that the out-of-sync clock was due to systemd’s method of adjusting time. To resolve the […]
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Robert Oppenheimer and John von Neumann were pivotal figures in the development of modern computing. The IAS Machine, developed under von Neumann’s supervision at Princeton, embodied his groundbreaking stored program concept that revolutionized computing. With the help of Herman Goldstine, von Neumann’s ideas were brought to life, leading to the creation of the IAS Machine. […]
Transformers.js allows you to run advanced Machine Learning models directly in your browser without a server. From text classification to object detection and audio classification, this tool supports various tasks across different modalities. With a seamless conversion process, you can easily use your pretrained PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX models with ONNX Runtime. The library offers […]
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch the Proba-3 mission to demonstrate precision formation flying to create artificial solar eclipses. The goal is to study the Sun’s atmosphere and advance solar astrophysics by utilizing the unique technology. This mission will also set the stage for potential future breakthroughs in other space endeavors. Proba-3’s innovative […]
Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) show high promise as a next-generation photovoltaic technology, with demonstrated efficiency competitive with market-leading crystalline Si PV cells. Challenges remain in translating lab-scale cells to large-area devices for cost-effective manufacturing. Key to this translation is the potential for low-cost industrial processes like spray coating, blade coating, and slot-die coating. […]
Vortex is a groundbreaking open-source project supporting GPGPU with RISC-V ISA extensions, currently compatible with OpenCL and running on FPGA. The platform is highly customizable and scalable, featuring a complete open-source compiler, driver, and runtime software stack for GPU architecture research. Recent publications by authors Blaise Tine, Varun Saxena, and others showcase the potential of […]
Apple issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries, warning of potential mercenary spyware attacks. The alerts, sent at 12 p.m. PT Wednesday, did not disclose attacker identities or affected countries. Apple urged users to take the threat seriously, stating the attack could be targeting them due to their identity or actions. The company […]
The author delves into the controversial topic of different definitions for sine and cosine in math, arguing that starting from intuitive geometric definitions would make more sense than utilizing complex series or differential equations. The article provides a clear and unambiguous geometric proof of the angle addition formulas, emphasizing the importance of grounding mathematical concepts […]
The README file is an essential part of a free software package, providing users with key information about the package including the name, version number, description, installation instructions, and licensing details. Following the GNU Coding Standards, the README file should be easily visible in the distribution and written in a format that is easy to […]
In approximately 100 words, this web content delves into the journey of creating the OptiGap sensor system as part of the author’s PhD research in a storytelling format. The sensor, designed for soft robotics, utilizes air gaps within optical light pipes for bend localization. The inception of the idea while experimenting with light transmission led […]