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JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the release of the JESD239 Graphics Double Data Rate (GDDR7) SGRAM standard, offering double bandwidth over GDDR6 and using the Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM3) interface for high-frequency operations. This groundbreaking memory standard addresses the need for more memory bandwidth in graphics, gaming, compute, networking, and AI applications. Advanced […]
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Research scientist Andrew Sutherland spearheaded the exploration into elliptic curves, realizing that existing data was insufficient. He analyzed over a billion elliptic curves, discovering that murmurations appeared consistently despite the scale. The phenomena extended beyond elliptic curves to other L-functions. A workshop organized by Sarnak and colleagues at Brown University unveiled more research on murmurations […]
The author argues that Tesla is the only company that stands a chance against Google in the realm of AI. They suggest that OpenAI could benefit from attaching itself to Tesla as its cash cow, leveraging Tesla’s resources to accelerate their AI research. The author also points out the importance of compute horsepower in achieving […]
This article delves into the intricate engineering details of Paper as a TextView-based text editor for Apple platforms. It explores the components such as NSTextView, NSTextStorage, NSLayoutManager, and UITextView that make up the editing experience. The article highlights the complexity and layers of TextView, as well as the efficiency in updating styling attributes. Surprisingly, the […]
The author delves into the issues of error and error propagation in classical geometry constructions. Through the example of the classical construction of Apollonius’ perpendicular bisector, the sensitivity of these constructions to small errors using compass or straightedge placement is highlighted. The author illustrates how errors in these placements can accumulate and propagate throughout the […]
In 1990, Microsoft and IBM focused on developing OS/2, a strategic PC operating system that offered advanced features like Presentation Manager GUI and HPFS file system. The pre-release of OS/2 2.0 showcased a hybrid system with a mix of 16-bit and 32-bit components. Surprisingly, this version gave a glimpse of the future with 32-bit flat […]
Meta’s Messenger application for macOS is similar to the Texts.com model, with a standalone desktop application. Certificate pinning is implemented by Meta, preventing a MITM attack on requests made to their servers. The desired behavior is to read request information using a MITM attack. One approach is to alter the binary to disable certificate pinning. […]
MethaneSAT, a new satellite launched into orbit, is one of many instruments monitoring methane emissions. Despite the existing probes and technology, pinpointing methane leaks remains a challenge due to the numerous sources worldwide. MethaneSAT aims to provide more accurate basin-level emissions estimates, track progress in reducing emissions, and assist in developing new methane regulations and […]
The Library of Juggling is a comprehensive collection of popular and lesser-known juggling tricks, aiming to archive and showcase these patterns through animations and tutorials. While jugglers may be familiar with classics like the Cascade and Shower, this site introduces tricks like Romeo’s Revenge and the 531 Mills Mess. Each trick includes information like difficulty […]
LibraryBox is a vital tool for those in education, libraries, healthcare, and emergency response. This digital distribution system is designed to provide information in areas with limited internet access. It serves as a crucial bridge in delivering important resources to those in need.