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The author discusses their experience with the Gemini protocol during the COVID-19 lockdown. They talk about their excitement in discovering the protocol, engaging in discussions, and developing software. They are proud of their browser, Amfora, and its success in attracting thousands of downloads. However, over time, their interest in Gemini waned, and they realized that […]
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Candle is a minimalist ML framework for Rust that aims to be easy to use and high-performing, even with GPU support. The website features online demos, such as Whisper for speech recognition and Llama-v2 for a general LLM. The framework offers simple syntax reminiscent of PyTorch and supports CPU and CUDA backends. It also enables […]
Flatdraw is a straightforward web application for drawing on a canvas, featuring a responsive user interface. It is built using TypeScript, React, and Next.js. A live demo of the application can be accessed at flatdraw.com. To use Flatdraw, you will need to have Node.js installed (a specific version is specified in the .nvmrc file). You […]
In this study, researchers demonstrate the superconducting diode effect in conventional superconducting thin films, such as niobium and vanadium, using external magnetic fields as small as 1 Oe. They also achieve a nonvolatile superconducting diode effect by interfacing the superconducting layer with a ferromagnetic semiconductor. Through control experiments and theoretical modeling, they show that the […]
Git is a widely used distributed version control system that is popular among software development teams. It allows teams to have multiple local copies of the project’s source code that are independent of each other. Git is considered the best version control program for new developers to start learning due to its popularity and availability […]
Zoom’s Chief Product Officer emphasizes the company’s commitment to empowering customers with secure communication solutions. They highlight recent updates to the terms of service, specifically section 10.4, which states that Zoom will not use customer content to train their AI models without consent. The company aims to provide transparency and user control, particularly regarding their […]
GNU/Hurd, despite being under development since 1990, is often considered vaporware and nonexistent. However, it does exist and is slowly evolving. The Debian GNU/Hurd 2023 has been recently released, making it available for use. There has been controversy surrounding the names GNU and Linux, but to simplify, GNU is a Unix-compatible operating system, while Linux […]
UCLA researchers have made a major breakthrough in the development of safer and more efficient lithium-metal batteries. These batteries have the potential to hold double the energy of lithium-ion batteries but are known for their fire and explosion risks. The researchers discovered a technique that prevents the corrosion that occurs when depositing lithium metal onto […]
SheldonBrown.com would like to clarify that despite the closure of Harris Cyclery, they are still alive and kicking. They express their gratitude towards Harris Cyclery for their support over the years and assure visitors that they will continue to provide new and updated articles. They also mention the possibility of new affiliations in the future. […]
In the latest update to learntla, the author focuses on optimizing TLA+ Model Checking, showcasing 15 different optimizations that significantly improve runtime, some even achieving a 10x improvement. They also mention their recent slump in writing and their decision to learn Raku, a language recommended by users after a rant about dynamic languages. They describe […]