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CSS Grid is a powerful layout algorithm that allows us to create complex and flexible layouts. It is unique in that the grid structure is defined purely in CSS, without the need for additional DOM nodes. By using CSS Grid, we can slice up a container into rows and columns, creating compartments for our grid […]
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received a warning letter from staff researchers about a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that could pose a threat to humanity, according to sources. While the letter could not be reviewed, reports suggest that it highlighted concerns over commercializing advances without fully understanding the consequences. Altman’s subsequent ousting by OpenAI’s board was […]
Google introduced its Tensor series of chips with the Pixel 6 series in 2021 to support its AI-based software features. However, just three Tensor chips in, many of Google’s AI features need to be off-loaded to the cloud for processing. While Google intended its custom chip to deliver new capabilities for Pixel users, it hasn’t […]
AMD Game Engineering team recommends several websites for beginners to learn graphics programming. They state that there is no one right way to get into graphics, as it depends on individual factors such as existing knowledge, learning preferences, and available hardware. The team discusses different programming languages, including legacy APIs like OpenGL and DirectX, as […]
Psychologist Cecil A. Stokes invented Auroratone films in the 1940s, using chemistry and polarized light to create soothing abstract music videos. The visuals, reminiscent of the Aurora Borealis, were set to popular songs of the time, including Bing Crosby’s “Oh Promise Me.” These films were found to have a therapeutic effect on traumatized WWII veterans, […]
In Unix systems, there is a binary called ‘[‘ that serves as a helper tool in evaluating expressions in the shell. It can be used to compare strings, numbers, and check conditions on files. The reason for having two names, ‘[‘ and ‘test’, for the same binary is not clear, but it may be to […]
Reflecting on 18 years at Google, the author expresses their gratitude for the experience of working at the early post-IPO Google and praises the company’s commitment to doing the right thing. They mention that Google was often criticized for actions that were intended to be good for society, such as Google Books, and highlight the […]
The author discusses various techniques for obfuscating email addresses to protect against spam. These techniques include clickable links with URL encoding or HTML entities, as well as plain text with display none, HTML comments, or symbol substitution. The author highlights surprising findings, such as the fact that an unprotected email address actually blocked a spam […]
This web content provides information about updates and changes for the ZFS file system on various platforms. The supported platforms include Linux and FreeBSD, with specific kernel versions for Linux and releases for FreeBSD. The update, version 2.2.1, is recommended for users of the previous version due to a bug that could lead to data […]
The author begins by discussing their experience optimizing the linux mtd/nand Hamming software ECC engine driver. They state that they were able to increase the speed by 35-40%, but felt there was still room for improvement. They then explain the problem with NAND flash and the need for error detection and correction using a Hamming […]