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Made in China 2025 is a strategic plan and industrial policy initiated by the Chinese Communist Party to enhance China’s manufacturing sector. It aims to transform China from being the “world’s factory” to a technology-intensive powerhouse. The plan includes increasing the domestic content of core materials, promoting high-tech production, and focusing on industries such as […]
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The Fibonacci sequence, defined as starting with 1 and 1 and each subsequent number being the sum of the previous two, has far-reaching significance in the natural world. It appears in nautilus shells, the bones in our fingers, and the arrangement of leaves on tree branches. Other sequences, like the Somos sequences and the Göbel […]
In this blog post, the author dives into the details of CPython’s Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) and examines how it has evolved from Python 3.9 to Python 3.13. The GIL is a single global lock that protects CPython’s internal data structures from concurrent access. While the GIL simplifies implementation and ensures correctness, it also limits […]
Canonical has unveiled its latest software offering, MicroCloud, which aims to simplify the deployment of private clouds on Ubuntu Linux. This software leverages open-source solutions such as LXD, Ceph, and OVN to create a fully functional cloud in minutes. Users can easily install MicroCloud and its components through a simple Snap command. Canonical emphasizes the […]
The Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) in California has been responsible for the creation of numerous groundbreaking computer technologies including the first personal computer with a graphical user interface, known as the Alto, and the first laser printer. One of PARC’s most significant inventions is Ethernet, a networking technology that allows for high-speed data […]
In a shocking case of using YouTube’s Content ID system to exploit rightsholders, two men managed to extract over $23 million in revenue. They used a trusted third-party company to falsely claim ownership of over 50,000 copyrighted songs. However, their criminal activities were eventually uncovered, leading to their arrest and subsequent prison sentences. In the […]
Amazon is making significant changes to its Alexa division, including the elimination of several hundred roles and a shift in focus towards generative AI. In an internal memo, Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa and Fire TV, stated that the company is aligning its efforts with customer priorities and maximizing resources for generative AI. The specific […]
Emacs-ng is a new approach to Emacs that aims to explore new development approaches while maintaining an inclusive and innovative environment. It is not meant to replace elisp with a more popular language like Javascript, but rather to make Emacs more approachable for those who are not as fond of lisp. The project brings features […]
In this web content, the author shares 68 pieces of advice they have collected over the years. They emphasize the importance of communication skills and kindness, and urge readers to avoid burdening others with their problems. The author also encourages reading, helping others succeed, and valuing the perceived value of gifts. Surprisingly, they suggest that […]
Short trips taken by car contribute to emissions, pollution, and petrol costs. In Australia, almost half of all commuter trips are by car and less than 10km. The same trend is seen in the United States, where 60% of car trips cover less than 10km. While electric vehicles are often seen as the solution, electric […]