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NVIDIA has been at the forefront of the AI conversation, with their GPUs being the go-to choice for professionals and businesses interested in consumer AI. However, this week both Intel and AMD made significant improvements to their software stacks, resulting in AMD’s RTX 7900 XTX outperforming NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 in generative AI, particularly in Stable […]
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Clean air is becoming scarce, leading to a rise in air purifier sales. However, excessive use of air purification can result in higher electric bills and noise pollution. To determine air quality, an air quality monitor is necessary, but most options on the market have downsides. The smart home device market can be shady, but […]
In this study, simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected monkeys were treated with the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing treatment (EBT-001) to evaluate its safety, biodistribution, and efficacy in targeting integrated SIV. The study found that a single intravenous administration of EBT-001 was well-tolerated and effectively reached and excised viral reservoirs in the monkeys without observed off-target effects. The […]
Cellebrite, a company known for providing phone hacking technology to government authorities, has been requiring its users to keep its technology and their use of it a secret. This request is troubling to legal experts who argue that the use of such powerful technology should be public and subject to scrutiny. The concern is that […]
The rise of open kitchens in restaurants has changed the dining experience for both chefs and diners. While open kitchens have been around for some time, the trend gained popularity with the opening of Spago in 1982, where chef Wolfgang Puck and his team were on full display. The open kitchen concept has since spread […]
In a surprising turn of events, Spotify has reportedly considered banning white noise podcasts in an effort to increase profitability. According to an internal document, these podcasts currently account for a staggering 3 million daily consumption hours on the platform. While it may seem controversial to some, this move by Spotify highlights the company’s focus […]
In this blog post, the author critiques the Cap’n Proto schema language. They suggest that the schema language should prioritize the call site over the schema itself and make things easier for code generators. The author discusses the challenges with nested namespaces, anonymously named entities, unions, groups, parameters and results, identifier conventions, default field values, […]
Carlos is a tech and plane enthusiast currently studying for his commercial license in Europe. He trains on an old Piper PA28 that has its fair share of issues. Despite the plane’s shortcomings, Carlos embraces the experience of being a true aviator. He uses kneeboards to stay organized during flights, and he also created a […]
Mousetrap is a GUI library for Julia that fully wraps GTK4, making it easier to use without sacrificing flexibility. It provides developers of all skill levels with the tools to create complex GUI applications quickly and easily. The library supports various platforms, including Linux, Windows, MacOS, and FreeBSD. It offers over 40 pre-made widgets to […]
In this web content, the author introduces the concept of Executive Function Theft (EFT), which refers to the deliberate abdication of decision-making and tasks perceived as less important or unpleasant to someone else, causing exhaustion and hindered participation in higher level efforts. The author highlights how EFT occurs in various contexts, including the workplace and […]