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Summary: The author provides a comparison table of various vector databases, acknowledging that it may not be comprehensive and could contain errors. They encourage others to contribute to the Google Sheet for updates. The author emphasizes the importance of choosing the right database for storing vector formats, noting that many solutions require maintaining embeddings separately, […]
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The popular lightweight Linux distribution, Alpine Linux, has suffered a significant blow as its most prolific package maintainer, Alice “psykose,” has decided to step down from her role. With an impressive 13,894 commits in the past year, psykose has been an invaluable contributor to the project. In comparison, the second most active packager has only […]
LaTeX3 is a programming language often overlooked as simply a typesetting language, but it actually plays a crucial role in document generation. However, the standard LaTeX2e interface can be challenging and tedious to use, even for experienced programmers. To address this issue, LaTeX3 introduces a modern programming interface with a syntax and library that is […]
This web content explains the concept of matrix calculus in the context of training deep neural networks. The authors assume no prior knowledge of math beyond calculus 1 and provide links to refresh the necessary math. They emphasize that understanding matrix calculus is not necessary for practical usage of deep learning but can deepen understanding […]
The BBC Research & Development team is exploring social technologies and experimenting with the distributed collection of social networks known as the Fediverse. They have set up a Mastodon server at social.bbc where users can follow the BBC’s social media accounts. Mastodon is a federated social network, meaning anyone can run a server and each […]
Edge computing is a solution to reduce latency by allowing app developers to deploy their applications closer to the users. However, the main challenge in adopting edge computing is data consistency. Apps often make multiple requests to the database for a single user request, resulting in higher latency. To minimize latency, the app and the […]
Welcome to issue 013 of abroaden’s WTF is going on with the Economy?! Newsletter! Did you know that airlines are similar to central banks? They have the power to create their own currency, control its value, and use it for financial purposes. Frequent flyer points or miles are the valuable assets that airlines possess. While […]
Linkwarden is a fantastic tool for collecting, organizing, and archiving webpages. Whether you come across an interesting article, a valuable resource, or something inspiring for your project, Linkwarden makes it easy to save and categorize everything in one central hub. You can collect links from any browser with just a few clicks and effortlessly organize […]
In this web content, the author discusses the end of the tech bubble and the shift in the industry towards monopolistic companies that control the market and extract revenue from other tech companies. They also highlight the changes taking place in the open source project Eleventy, which is now partnering with CloudCannon to ensure its […]
Researchers at the EGRIP research station have successfully drilled through a 2670-meter ice sheet to reach the bedrock below. This is the first time a deep ice core has been drilled through an ice stream, providing valuable material to analyze. The researchers discovered mud underneath the ice, which has not seen the light of day […]