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We apologize for the lack of blog posts this year as other priorities took precedence. However, we plan to use this blog more frequently starting now. In this post, we will provide information about the shutdown of Nintendo Network, specifically regarding Super Mario Maker and new accounts. Nintendo announced the shutdown for April 2024, but […]
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Google’s Pixel 8 phones have sparked discussions about the ethical implications of their image manipulation tools. However, these debates have failed to acknowledge the historical context of such manipulations in photography. Throughout the history of the medium, photographs have been altered for various reasons, ranging from artistic choices to political propaganda. The introduction of Google’s […]
A new interpretation of cave art suggests that men and women in prehistoric times may have had their fingers deliberately amputated during religious rituals. Researchers have examined 25,000-year-old paintings in France and Spain that depict hand silhouettes, with over 200 prints showing missing digits. While the absence of fingers was previously attributed to artistic license […]
Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that provides powerful PDF manipulation tools. It allows users to perform various operations on PDF files, such as splitting, merging, converting, reorganizing, and more. The application is built using docker and does not make any outbound calls for record-keeping or tracking. All files and PDFs are either client-side […]
In an era where food security is becoming increasingly challenging, researchers at Linköping University have developed a new approach to hydroponics that offers hope. They have created an electrically conductive cultivation substrate called “electronic soil” or eSoil, which is derived from cellulose and a conductive polymer. This innovation is not only environmentally friendly but also […]
In a recent ruling, Chief Judge Richard Myers has declared that the state violated the First Amendment by restricting retired engineer Wayne Nutt from sharing his opinions about engineering without a state license. Nutt, who used his vast experience as an engineer to provide his insights on the designs of public works, was told by […]
The author, Austin Z. Henley, shares a list of software projects that he believes are great for learning new programming languages and frameworks. These projects include building a text editor, a 2D game like Space Invaders, a compiler for a small BASIC-like language, a mini operating system, a spreadsheet application, and a video game console […]
In this web content, the author compiles a list of C++20 features that they believe game developers should use and features that they should avoid. They provide a disclaimer, stating that their recommendations are based on their own experience and codebase requirements, and that individual preferences may differ. The author then proceeds to discuss specific […]
AV1, developed by AOMedia, is an evolution of VP9, Thor, and Daala codecs, and it aims to improve coding efficiency. AV1 is designed to be royalty-free, scalable to any device and bandwidth, suitable for both commercial and non-commercial content, and optimized for internet applications. The codec supports different profiles and levels, specifying bit depth, chroma […]
According to a recent report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), over 300 million people in the US and Canada could face electricity shortages between 2024 and 2028. The increasing demand for electricity from the tech industry and the electrification of buildings and vehicles is putting a strain on the power grid. The […]