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AI models have traditionally been specialized tools, only useful for specific areas or tasks. However, recent advancements in language models like GPT3 have made them more adaptable and responsive to human interaction. This means that off-the-shelf models like ChatGPT can now be used for controlling robots or other applications without the need for specific training. […]
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Pytudes is a collection of short Python programs, called “pytudes,” designed to help perfect specific programming skills. The author draws an analogy between programming and playing an instrument, explaining that just like learning to play the piano takes time and practice, programming also requires dedication and continuous learning. This collection of pytudes is meant for […]
NVIDIA reported record revenue of $13.51 billion for the second quarter, representing an 88% increase from the previous quarter and a 101% increase from the same period last year. The company also achieved record data center revenue of $10.32 billion, up 141% from the previous quarter and 171% from a year ago. CEO Jensen Huang […]
According to the author, tricks like priming, nudge, the placebo effect, social contagion, and most “cognitive biases” are not real. The author explains that advertising does not work by creating Pavlovian associations between products and positive emotions, but rather by creating cultural messages that consumers can expect to send when they purchase certain products. They […]
Dataherald is a powerful natural language-to-SQL engine designed for enterprise-level question answering over relational data. It enables setting up an API from your database that can provide answers in plain English, catering to business users looking for insights without the need for a data analyst. The repository includes four key components for an end-to-end Dataherald […]
Bun v0.8.0 has introduced several new features and improvements. The update includes debugger support using WebKit’s Inspector Protocol, fetch streaming for response body streaming, and support for SvelteKit. It also implements ReadStream and WriteStream from node:tty, allowing for the use of process.stdin.setRawMode() in interactive CLI tools. The compatibility with Node.js has been updated, and various […]
SeaGlass is a revolutionary system developed by security researchers at the University of Washington. It tackles the issue of IMSI-catcher use by governments and hackers, which poses a significant threat to cellphone security. IMSI-catchers can track phones, eavesdrop on communications, send spam, and inject malware. Recent leaks have revealed the extensive use of these devices […]
The author has been keeping a sketchbook since 2000 and considers it an essential tool. They share that their sketchbooks have evolved over time, from being filled with drawings and designs to containing mainly operational notes and meeting minutes. They emphasize that keeping a sketchbook helps them think and organize their thoughts better. The author […]
After the release of Windows 1.0, Tandy Trower had a limited amount of time to create a sequel. He focused on implementing features he had wanted in the first version, such as overlapping windows and a proportional system font. The Control Panel in Windows 2.0 reflected these improvements, with a change in aspect ratio and […]
Scientists have discovered that time ran five times slower in the early Universe, just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, compared to the present day. This confirms Einstein’s theory of relativity, which predicted that time would progress differently in the early, hotter, and denser cosmos. The discovery was made by astrophysicists Geraint Lewis and […]