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PySimpleGUI is a Python package that simplifies the creation of GUIs using the tkinter, Qt, WxPython, or Remi frameworks. It uses Python core data types to simplify window definition and changes event handling from a callback-based model to a message passing one. The goal of PySimpleGUI is to make GUI programming in Python more accessible […]
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Engineer Hirotaka Sato is working on developing cyborg insects for search and rescue missions after natural disasters. Sato’s team is using Madagascar hissing cockroaches fitted with electrodes and sensors to navigate through rubble and locate survivors. These cyborg cockroaches can carry up to 15 grams of technology and have the ability to detect living people. […]
Technical writing involves balancing regimented style guidelines with creativity. Style is how you express, explain, and structure your writing. As a technical writer, I have found ways to incorporate my personal style into my work, such as using coffee shop examples when discussing Python for beginners. The key is to find a balance between direct […]
Nebula Genomics is the first personal genomics company to offer anonymous genetic testing. With Anonymous Sequencing, individuals can receive the benefits of genomic sequencing without sharing any personal information. This eliminates the need for personal genomics companies to de-identify data before sharing. Nebula Genomics suggests using cryptocurrencies or prepaid debit cards for anonymous payments, and […]
From the author’s kitchen window, they observe the construction of a nearby ten-story building, marveling at the complexities involved in creating such a structure. They ponder the questions of how these tall buildings remain stable and endure extreme weather conditions. The author acknowledges that constructing such buildings requires a team of experts, including designers, architects, […]
CPNG is a fork of the PNG image format, designed to bring it into the modern era. The creator has been working on adding new features to PNG that are backwards compatible with all browsers, operating systems, and engines. These features include faster encoding and decoding, SIMD encoding, multithreading, and support for HDR pixels. The […]
OpenBao is a software solution that aims to manage, store, and distribute sensitive data like secrets, certificates, and keys. It operates under an open-source license and is governed by an open community. The main problem it addresses is the complexity of managing access to secrets, including key rolling, secure storage, and audit logs. OpenBao offers […]
W4 Games, an Irish startup founded by Godot veterans, has secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by OSS Capital and Naval Ravikant, founder of AngelList. Other notable investors include Justin Hoffman, Larry Augustin, Alex Atallah, and Thomas Dohmke. W4 Games aims to leverage the Godot Engine, a free and open-source technology, to […]
In this blog post, the author discusses Spotify’s approach to shuffling songs in a playlist and the issues they faced when their algorithm was not considered random enough by users. The author then introduces an alternative algorithm inspired by a blog post from Martin Fiedler and explains how it creates an illusion of randomness while […]
Deadweight Loss as a Service, a fintech startup, has emerged from stealth mode after securing $8M in seed funding from Emergent Ventures and Thiel Capital. The platform aims to streamline charitable giving using AI and blockchain technology. It introduces two significant innovations: OmniMatch™, which matches funding up to fifty cents on the dollar, and Antidollars™, […]