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In the blog post, the author explores different implementations of the clamp function in C++. They compare the efficiency of using ternary operators, the std::min and std::max functions, and the std::clamp function. The author discovers that the std::min and std::max implementation produces the best code, while the std::clamp implementation is not very efficient. They also […]
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The author of this content discusses their experience in creating a cross-platform barcode scanner for a research project. They wanted to develop a simple library that could be used in the browser of a mid-tier smartphone and could recognize multiple barcodes in one camera frame. After exploring different Javascript libraries, they discovered ZBar, a widely […]
TinyML, or Tiny Machine Learning, is the application of Machine Learning in microcontrollers. These microcontrollers have limited resources, including little CPU, little RAM, and low power consumption. The TinyML Foundation is the official website of this field. The main goal is to reduce large ML models so that they can be used with microcontrollers that […]
In this web content, the author delves into the concept of “grift” and why it seems to be prevalent in today’s world. They highlight that grift thrives on selling promises that could be true, but ultimately deliver something that is not worth what was paid for. The author discusses various examples of grift, such as […]
In this study conducted by Boston Consulting Group and the researchers, the performance implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on complex and knowledge-intensive tasks are examined. The experiment involved 758 consultants, and they were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: no AI access, GPT-4 AI access, or GPT-4 AI access with a prompt engineering overview. […]
The Mad Scientists’ Club is a series of twelve stories and two short novels written by the author’s father. The stories were written between 1960 and 1974, with the first seven tales being collected in the book “The Mad Scientists’ Club” published in 1965. Although initially rejected, the eighth story, “Big Chief Rainmaker,” was eventually […]
Security is an essential aspect of any system, and finding and fixing vulnerabilities is a crucial task. By identifying weaknesses and addressing them promptly, we can protect our systems from potential threats. It requires a proactive approach, continuously monitoring for any possible flaws that attackers might exploit. It is important to prioritize this task, as […]
In her book “Venice’s Secret Service,” Ioanna Iordanou explores the existence of organized intelligence in Renaissance Venice. Contrary to common belief, intelligence operations were not solely a product of the modern industrial state. Venice, a Great Power at the time, had its own secret service called the Council of Ten, composed of seventeen men who […]
GE, once the largest company in the world, has suffered a monumental downfall due to mismanagement. The company’s workforce has significantly decreased, and its share price has plummeted. Surprisingly, GE’s fall was not caused by competition or fraud but rather by the mismanagement of a complex business. The book “Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the […]
On January 9, 2024, Bertrand Meyer shares his shock and grief over the unexpected death of computer scientist Niklaus Wirth. Meyer reflects on his personal connection to Wirth and his interactions with other giants in the field. He highlights Wirth’s contributions to both hardware and software, including his work on the Pascal programming language and […]