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Experience the world through the lens of a black hole with the Black Hole Vision app for iPhone. See live video feeds distorted as if viewed through a gravitational lens, showcasing features like the photon ring. Developed by Trevor Gravely at Vanderbilt University, this project aims to capture the sharpest images of astronomical phenomena using […]
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arXivLabs is an innovative platform where collaborators can create and share new features directly on the arXiv website. Embracing values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy, arXiv only partners with those who adhere to these principles. This framework allows for the development of bibliographic tools, citation tools, code, data, media, demos, related papers, […]
Programmers have traditionally kept their code lines under 80 characters due to old computer display constraints, but modern displays can easily handle much wider lines. The benefits of shorter lines include easier readability, ability to fit two files side by side, and easier embedding of code. However, this can also lead to awkward line breaks, […]
PyTorch, a popular choice for deep learning, can be effectively managed using uv for different Python versions and environments, allowing control over CPU-only vs. CUDA accelerators. Installing PyTorch involves configuring projects to access PyTorch-specific indexes, with distinct builds for each accelerator. Projects needing specific accelerators across all platforms can specify PyTorch variants. Configurations for different […]
The OpenRiak Project is dedicated to promoting an open and modern Riak, a decentralized datastore from Basho Technologies. With popular repositories like riak_core for distributed systems infrastructure, the project boasts a variety of resources for developers. One surprising aspect is the extensive commit activity of different repositories like riak_kv and ranch over the past year. […]
Meta recently shared a fascinating article on leveraging AI for advanced incident response in their engineering blog. By using large language models, Meta achieved a 42% accuracy rate in identifying root causes of incidents, potentially reducing resolution times from hours to seconds. This innovative approach involved heuristics and fine-tuning a model called Llama 2 7B. […]
Underjord, a small team specializing in Elixir consulting and contract work, emphasizes the benefits of Erlang’s hot code updates, a unique feature that sets it apart from other runtimes. While standard Elixir releases do not support this feature, there are blog posts and guides available for those interested in learning how to implement it. Bryan […]
In the ongoing debate over preserving older video games, clashes between IP rights and publishers’ reluctance to support or release games into the public domain are creating issues. The lack of availability for preservation by the public is seen as an infringement on the copyright contract. While some theories suggest companies are waiting for a […]
WebVM is a repository for a Linux virtual machine that runs directly in your browser, featuring a new Alpine / Xorg / i3 graphical environment. It is fully client-side and Linux ABI-compatible with an unmodified Debian distribution. Utilizing the CheerpX virtualization engine, WebVM safely executes x86 binaries on any browser. Networking support is provided through […]
The GameDiscoverCo newsletter by Simon Carless explores how people discover and purchase video games in the 2020s. This week’s edition delves into vTuber stocks, Chinese interest in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the closure of Firewalk Studios. It also covers trends in game platforms, the top Steam Next Fest games on Twitch, and Roblox’s upcoming features. […]