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Summary: In this web content, the author discusses their observations of people using digital kiosks to order food instead of speaking to the person at the counter. They question whether modern technology is causing people to avoid talking to each other. The author mentions a book they are reading about the benefits of connecting with […]
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In Q3 2023, Backblaze monitored a total of 263,992 hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) in its data centers. The failure rates for SSDs are discussed in a separate review, but this report focuses on the 259,533 HDDs. The report includes quarterly and lifetime failure rates, as well as observations and insights. One […]
.NET 8, the latest LTS version of the development platform, is now available. It offers performance, stability, and security improvements, as well as platform and tooling enhancements. The release reshapes the way intelligent, cloud-native applications and high-traffic services are built. It includes libraries used by Microsoft to address challenges around observability, resiliency, scalability, and more. […]
In this study, conducted within the framework of the AdS/CFT correspondence, the authors explore the role of computers in the presence of gravity. Their research reveals that certain computations on a specified number of qubits cannot be executed inside black holes with an entropy level lower than O(2^n). The authors argue that computations occurring within […]
In this web content, the author discusses the challenges of low-latency, high-bitrate, and mass fan-out for streaming media. They mention that HLS/DASH protocols are commonly used for video delivery, primarily due to Apple’s requirement for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) on their App Store. The author highlights the benefits of HLS, such as utilizing existing internet […]
Blender.org provides the latest version of Blender, as well as older versions and experimental builds for download. Users can stay updated with the new features in the latest releases. The website also offers resources such as access to production assets and knowledge from open movies, as well as documentation on how to use and navigate […]
Placemark.io, a company and product, unfortunately, did not find success or sustainability as a bootstrapped startup. Despite this setback, the experience of building Placemark was enjoyable and fruitful. However, the time has come to shut down signups and eventually close the servers on January 19, 2024. On a positive note, the full source code of […]
In a paper published in Science, the GraphCast team presents an AI model that can predict weather conditions up to 10 days in advance with unprecedented accuracy and speed. The model, trained on decades of historical weather data, utilizes machine learning and Graph Neural Networks to make forecasts at a high resolution covering the entire […]
After the recent earthquakes in Grindavík, significant damage can be seen in the town. The formation of a deformation moving towards the magma intrusion underneath the ground has caused a depression estimated to be over 1.2 meters. A fissure runs through a large part of the town, even passing through the road to the sports […]