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The Call for Makers for Maker Faire Bay Area is now open, with the event taking place from October 13th to 15th and 20th to 22nd. The aim of the Maker Faire is to showcase the latest projects in the maker movement that will captivate a wide audience. They are particularly interested in exhibits that […]
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The Federal Reserve System plays a critical role in maintaining a secure and efficient payment system in the U.S. Through its payment services, such as check processing, ACH services, and wire transfers, the Fed promotes accessibility, safety, efficiency, and innovation in the payment system. The use of electronic payments has increased significantly in recent years, […]
MotorStorm Pacific Rift can now be played at 4K 60FPS, thanks to performance improvements made by our developers and contributors. Some necessary settings need to be adjusted to fix visual issues. Additionally, the highly anticipated macOS release of RPCS3 is now available for download, with credit given to one of our newest contributors for their […]
ChatGPT is currently very popular due to its ability to generate various types of content, such as articles, recipes, and code examples. One impressive feature is its capability to generate SQL statements. By providing the structure of multiple tables in a relational database, ChatGPT can understand and establish the relationships between these tables. It can […]
Three years ago, the author proposed the idea of using the type system to track data before a pure call, eliminating memory safety overhead. Another idea that came up later was using generational indices as the foundation for a new language. These ideas have evolved into a region-based borrowing system and generational references, which together […]
In this web content, written in the author’s voice, Max Alper reflects on a conversation he had with a student named Billy who was considering giving up on music due to struggles with mental health and the challenges of making a living as a musician in Brooklyn. Alper discusses three types of professional musicians he […]
This paper discusses the recent developments in automata and non-numerical computation. It mentions the use of learning programs and the limitations of current machines in teaching them new things. The author believes that a “generalized” learning program is needed to enable operators to teach machines anything they choose. The paper also compares the brain with […]
Inngest, the developer platform for building workflows and background jobs with zero infrastructure, has raised $3M in new funding. This funding round was led by Glenn Solomon of GGV Capital, Guillermo Rauch of Vercel, and Github founder Tom Preston-Werner. The platform aims to solve the frustrating and time-consuming process of developing and testing background jobs […]
BeagleV-Ahead is an open-source RISC-V Single Board Computer (SBC) that is designed to enable the future of open source technology. It takes the form factor of the BeagleBone Black and has compatible P8 and P9 cape header pins, allowing users to expand its capabilities by adding their favorite BeagleBone cape on top. The BeagleV-Ahead features […]
Asking why we need to learn calculus is a common question, especially for teenagers who don’t see its relevance outside of specific career paths. The usual answers of getting into college or landing a good job don’t really satisfy the curiosity. As someone who was once a student questioning the purpose of learning difficult subjects, […]