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Apple has introduced DJ with Apple Music, allowing subscribers to create and mix sets directly from the streaming service’s vast catalogue. The feature is integrated with top DJ software/hardware platforms like Serato, Denon DJ, and Algoriddim’s Djay Pro. Apple Music is dedicated to supporting DJs, offering access to over 100 million songs for creating and […]
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Debian developer Roland Clobus proudly announced that live images for Debian 12.10 (“bookworm”) are now a perfect 100% reproducible. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Debian community. For more information on the reproducible live images and Debian Live todo pages, visit the Debian wiki. Join the discussion on […]
The Model context protocol (MCP) is a standard protocol for providing context to AI models, similar to a USB-C port for connecting devices. There are two types of MCP servers: stdio servers run locally, and HTTP over SSE servers run remotely. The Agents SDK supports MCP servers, allowing them to be added to Agents and […]
Blender 4.4 is all about stability, with developers doubling down on quality in the Winter of Quality project, fixing over 700 bugs and improving documentation. Action Slots revolutionize animation by allowing multiple elements to share a single Action, enhancing workflow. The Video Sequencer sees upgrades like text editing in Preview and improved codec support, making […]
The evolution of business speak and programming languages is inevitable as Large Language Models (LLMs) become more prevalent in society. LLMs, trained on vast amounts of text, are used from schools to professional settings for tasks like writing essays and generating code. While the use of LLMs can be controversial, impacting tasks like book reports, […]
Collapse OS is a unique Forth operating system designed to survive through civilizational collapse. It can run on minimal machines, interface through improvised means, edit text and binary contents, compile assembler source, and more. The project aims to be self-contained, allowing a creative person to build and install Collapse OS on a machine from scavenged […]
The paper introduces SplitQuantV2, an innovative algorithm that improves low-bit linear quantization of large language models (LLMs) without the need for high-end GPUs or specific DNN frameworks. The platform-agnostic and efficient nature of SplitQuantV2 allows for easy implementation on various devices, including edge AI devices. The algorithm significantly enhances the accuracy of the INT4 quantization […]
This post discusses the recent exciting advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as AlphaGo defeating human players and OpenAI’s bot beating professional gamers in DOTA2. It introduces Reinforcement Learning (RL) as the magic behind these algorithms, where an agent interacts with an environment to maximize rewards. Key concepts like models, policy, and value functions are […]
Author’s summary: The author reminisces about building a crystal radio in the past, sparking an interest in electronics. The Pi Pico Rx, based on the Raspberry Pi Pico, is introduced as a simple SDR receiver solution covering LW, MW, and SW bands, capable of receiving signals worldwide. The design uses unique features like the “Tayloe” […]
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers, including a UCL scientist, discovered the oldest known human facial fragment in western Europe, dating back over one million years. Named Pink, the fragment represents a major milestone in the Atapuerca Project, shedding light on the early inhabitants of Europe. The discovery also suggests that two different […]