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In this web content, the author reflects on the confusion surrounding the term “web components” and its relationship to “React components”. The author acknowledges that building web components in the same way as React components can be frustrating and emphasizes that they have different design priorities. Web components prioritize enhancement over replacement, allowing them to […]
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In this article, the author discusses the life cycle of expert-led online communities. They argue that while much attention has been given to general-interest communities, specialized forums led by experts have their own unique dynamics. The author draws on their experience participating in various expert-led forums over the past 25 years to outline the stages […]
Google has decided to pull Fitbit from almost 30 countries, limiting its availability to only 23 countries, including Canada. This move comes after Google acquired Fitbit with the intention of making health features more accessible. According to Google, they are aligning Fitbit availability with the regions where their Pixel products are available. Although this decision […]
In the latest Linux 6.7 update, there have been significant advancements for the RISC-V architecture. Notably, the addition of support for upcoming Sophgo RISC-V chips, including a 64 core CPU, has generated excitement. Furthermore, the Milk-V Pioneer, a unique 64-bot mATX workstation board, will soon be available for purchase at $1499. Additionally, improvements for the […]
The author, Sarah Constantin, discusses the concept of “More Dakka” in medicine, where increasing the dose or intensity of a treatment can lead to better outcomes despite initial failures. She provides several examples, including chemotherapy cocktails, bright light therapy for SAD, and allopurinol for gout. Constantin also mentions that thyroid hormone therapy can benefit those […]
The MLPerf benchmark, which tests computer systems’ ability to train machine learning neural networks, has entered the generative AI era. Companies like Intel, Nvidia, and Google competed in training large language models (LLM), including GPT-3, using massive systems. Nvidia’s 10,000 GPU supercomputer was the largest ever tested. Overall, there was a 2.8-fold performance boost in […]
The TUXEDO Pulse 14 is an ultra-portable CPU workstation that offers great power efficiency and performance. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, high-res 3K display, and 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM. The laptop is lightweight and thin, weighing only 1.4 kg and measuring 1.8 cm in thickness. It has an aluminum chassis and a […]
In a recent post on math stackexchange, the author came across a book called “Those Fascinating Numbers” by Jean-Marie De Koninck. Intrigued, they decided to take a look at the book and were overwhelmed by the number of integers and facts covered. The author was particularly fascinated by a quote from the preface that stated […]
The Rust+Wasm stack is presented as a compelling alternative to Python for AI inference. It is claimed that Rust+Wasm apps are significantly smaller and faster than Python applications, and they can securely run on various devices with full hardware acceleration. The stack utilizes the WasmEdge runtime, which offers a safe and secure execution environment, and […]
D-POINT is an open-source digital stylus that offers precise and low-latency 6DoF inputs using camera tracking and inertial measurements. The stylus is compatible with consumer-grade webcams and can be used on any flat surface. The hardware of the stylus includes a 3D printed body, a force sensor, a Li-ion battery, and an Arduino-based development board. […]