TypeChat is an experimental library developed by a team of authors to address the challenge of integrating large language models into existing app interfaces. The library utilizes type definitions in codebases to retrieve structured AI responses that are type-safe. By using TypeScript types, developers can ensure that the AI responses conform to the expected JSON […]
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The author of this web content invites everyone to engage in the practice of science and share their findings on the internet. They emphasize that science is a powerful tool for solving the world’s problems, such as climate change, poverty, and disease. The author criticizes the current state of professional science, stating that much of […]
Microwaving plastic baby food containers can release a significant amount of micro- and nanoplastics, according to recent research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The study found that heating these containers in a microwave can release over 2 billion nanoplastics and 4 million microplastics per square centimeter of container. While the health effects of consuming these […]
Anton Corbijn, known for his work as a photographer and director of music videos, has recently directed a documentary about the record sleeves of Aubrey “Po” Powell and Storm Thorgerson, the founders of album cover design company Hipgnosis. Hipgnosis created iconic album artwork for bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin during the 60s and […]
Oxide Computer offers an efficient rack-scale computing system that combines hardware and software. It provides the benefits of cloud hyperscale infrastructure, such as increased developer productivity, but at a lower long-term infrastructure cost. The system includes several components, such as “Gimlet” Compute Sleds with powerful AMD Milan CPUs, front-facing storage devices, and networking capabilities. Sidecar […]
The author expresses dissatisfaction with digital fonts such as Caslon and Garamond, finding them too uniform and lacking the handcrafted look of old letterpress typefaces. They discuss the Founder’s Caslon font by Justin Howes as a faithful digital reproduction of letterpress typefaces. The author then delves into their own journey of seeking to emulate letterpress […]
The Federal Reserve has announced the launch of its new instant payments system, the FedNow® Service. This system allows banks and credit unions of all sizes to quickly transfer money for their customers at any time of day, on any day of the year. The aim of the FedNow Service is to make everyday payments […]
This article explores the world of asynchronous Rust programming specifically designed for microcontrollers. It delves into the inner workings of Futures, cooperative scheduling, and Async Rust executors, explaining their importance in optimizing resource utilization. The article also introduces the Rust Embassy project, a framework that unlocks the power of asynchronous programming on microcontrollers. It assumes […]
Mobile phone games and the gambling industry are converging as game developers use psychological tricks to exploit players and encourage them to spend money. The tactics deployed by the mobile gaming industry, which is projected to be worth $100 billion a year, include loss aversion, price anchoring, social proof, and false scarcity. Examples of controversial […]
Sidebery is a Firefox extension that allows users to manage tabs and bookmarks in a sidebar. It offers a highly configurable sidebar with panels of different types, such as vertical tabs panels with a tree or flat layout, bookmarks panels, and a history panel. Users can also perform searches within these panels and customize the […]