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Cisco has announced its intent to acquire Isovalent, marking a major milestone for the company and the Cilium project ecosystem. Isovalent was founded to bring eBPF technology to the cloud native age and redefine networking and security. The company has invested in open source projects such as Cilium, Tetragon, Hubble, and eBPF, which have become […]
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OLED displays have become popular in cellphones and high-end TVs due to their sharp images, deep black levels, and wide viewing angles. However, they are not as durable or bright as LCDs, and their energy efficiency depends on the displayed images. Blue phosphorescent OLED (PHOLED) materials are set to change this, as Universal Display Corp. […]
The Splatter Image is an ultra-fast method for single- and few-view 3D reconstruction developed by the Visual Geometry Group at the University of Oxford. The method utilizes Gaussian Splatting, which has proven to be efficient in real-time rendering and fast training for multi-view reconstruction. In a monocular reconstruction setting, the Splatter Image uses a learning-based […]
The author presents the #NoBadMaps project, which offers brush sets and tools for creating fantasy maps with a touch of historical authenticity. All the brushes are released under a CC0 License and are free for personal or commercial use. The author provides a brief description of each brush set, including its historical inspiration and unique […]
In this web content, the author discusses a vulnerability in Google’s OAuth system that allows employees to retain access to applications like Slack and Zoom even after they are removed from their company’s Google organization. The vulnerability is easy to understand and exploit. Google has not taken any steps to mitigate this risk yet. The […]
Apple is often praised for its commitment to user privacy, but this article proves that it may not be as transparent as it claims. For nearly a decade, Apple allowed apps to track users’ locations without giving them the option to disable this feature or even informing them about it. This capability is activated when […]
In my experiments with synthesizers, I’ve discovered some tricks to make acoustic sounds more realistic. Physical modeling is one approach, but it requires a lot of software engineering to get good results. Instead, I believe that chains of ordinary oscillators and effects can produce cool sounds. Randomizing and modulating parameters can add complexity and depth. […]
iMessage Contact Key Verification is a feature that adds an extra layer of security to iMessage conversations. With end-to-end encryption, only you and the person you’re messaging can read the messages. Contact Key Verification goes a step further by ensuring that you’re messaging the intended person automatically. If there’s an error in the verification process, […]
In this web content, the author explores the internal components and workings of an unusual HP chip called PHI (Processor-to-HP-IB Interface) from 1977. The chip is unique because it is formed on a base of sapphire instead of silicon, making it transparent. The author delves into the silicon-on-sapphire technology used in the chip, its advantages […]
Tailwind UI offers lifetime access to their products, meaning that once you purchase a product, you have access to all its content forever. Free updates are also included, so any improvements made to a product will be available for free to those who own it. Individual template purchases come with updates as well, allowing users […]