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CAS 761: Generative Programming (Winter 2024) is a course that will cover various topics related to generative programming, Domain Specific Languages, generic programming, and program families. Students will be required to lead class discussions on assigned papers and complete a small project at the end of the course. The papers cover a range of subjects, […]
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TinyGPT-V is an efficient multimodal large language model that utilizes small backbones. The model structure and training process are explained in detail, along with instructions on how to install and prepare the necessary files and checkpoints. The demo can be launched locally for different stages of the model. There is a note that Stage 4 […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) were once hailed as the future of transportation in the U.S., but their adoption has hit roadblocks. While EV sales have increased, the pace of adoption has slowed, and the country is unlikely to meet the government’s sales targets. Insufficient charging infrastructure and a lack of affordable options are contributing factors. Additionally, […]
The African Matabele ants have a unique ability to recognize and treat infected wounds of their fellow ants. These ants have a dangerous job of hunting termites, which often results in injuries. However, they have developed a healthcare system where they can distinguish between non-infected and infected wounds and efficiently treat the latter with antibiotics […]
LILYGO® offers a portable microcontroller programmer that is priced at $43.08 USD. Please note that the policies on their website only apply to items purchased from their store. European customers should be aware of potential tax issues when the package reaches their country. The platform does not include any tax in its price. Shipping and […]
The Last Sunday is a project that aims to provoke deep reflection on how we spend our time in life. It provides a graphical representation of one’s life span, reminding us of the fleeting nature of our existence. The creator, inspired by Steve Jobs’ quote about the importance of keeping death in mind, developed the […]
Bitwarden’s Windows Hello implementation allowed hackers to remotely steal all credentials from the vault without knowing the password or requiring biometric authentication. The issue has been corrected in the latest version of Bitwarden. During a penetration test, the hackers gained administrative access to the domain controller and discovered that passwords were stored using Bitwarden. They […]
This book provides a comprehensive overview of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) with a focus on modern deep learning techniques. The 50% new edition includes updated content and additional chapters. The book aims to help readers develop the skills to select and use algorithms effectively to solve real-world problems. It covers various algorithm […]
The micropipette, a crucial tool in modern biology and medicine, was invented by a German postdoc named Heinrich Schnitger in 1957. Schnitger was frustrated with the inaccuracies and dangers of mouth pipetting, a common method at the time. He disappeared from the lab for two days and returned with a self-designed tool that revolutionized liquid […]
In this web content, the authors, oct0xor, kucher1n, and bzvr_, share their experience of discovering a zero-click attack targeting Apple mobile devices. They were able to capture all stages of the attack, leading to the fixing of four zero-day vulnerabilities and the uncovering of a highly sophisticated spyware that had gone unnoticed for years. The […]