This web content highlights some of the lesser-known tricks, quirks, and features of the C programming language. The author provides explanations and examples of various topics, such as array pointers, the comma operator, designated initializers, compound literals, multi-character constants, bit fields, and more. One surprising feature is the ability to use the comma operator to […]
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This web content is discussing the release of FarCry 1.34 and CryEngine 1.34 code. The author believes that this leak is a source tree for the PC version of the game, intended to add support for the Ubisoft game launcher and DRM. However, they note that it is not complete and contains no Xbox code […]
WebAssembly (Wasm) is a safe and efficient way to run code compiled in other languages. wazero, written in Go, is the only zero dependency WebAssembly runtime. It allows you to run Wasm binaries and embed wazero in your Go projects. By avoiding CGO, wazero eliminates prerequisites like shared libraries or libc, and its pure Go […]
VUDA is a header-only library that allows developers to write GPU-accelerated applications using the Vulkan API. It provides a CUDA Runtime API interface, closely following the specifications of the CUDA runtime. To use VUDA, developers can include the vuda.hpp header file and utilize the vuda:: namespace. Alternatively, they can use the vuda_runtime.hpp file which wraps […]
In this web content, the author explores the intersection of techniques for doing great work across different fields. The author highlights that the shape of this intersection is not simply “work hard,” but rather a well-rounded approach. They outline a recipe for achieving great work, including choosing a field, developing a habit of working on […]
Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar have been ramming into ships off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, but a recent incident suggests that this behavior may be spreading. A Dutch sailor traveling between Scotland and Norway encountered an orca that rammed into his yacht multiple times. Scientists are intrigued by this behavior occurring so […]
AirGradient is on a mission to make air quality monitoring accessible to everyone by offering open-source, open-hardware, and open-data solutions. They believe that accurate air quality monitoring should be affordable and that air quality data should be available to the public. However, AirGradient recently discovered that a popular low-cost outdoor air quality monitor restricts data […]
Don Lancaster, an engineer and researcher, passed away at the age of 83 in Mesa, Arizona. He had a deep fascination with the prehistoric canal system in the Pinaleño Mountains and dedicated decades to researching and mapping these “hanging canals.” Don considered these canals to be magnificent feats of engineering that were not fully appreciated. […]
The Xbox wireless controller has evolved over the years to become more ergonomic and precise in control. It started off bulky but has since been streamlined to provide a better gaming experience. One unique feature of Xbox is the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which allows players with disabilities to use external devices to customize their gaming […]
If you don’t have a Twitter account and try to view a tweet, you’ll be forced to sign in. Twitter has made this change without any explanation, leading some to believe it’s a glitch. However, others speculate that this could be a tactic to boost Twitter’s user base by pressuring lurkers to create an account. […]