The iPhone 16 family now supports JPEG XL, a next-generation image encoding standard that promises improved image quality and smaller file sizes compared to standard JPEG files. Despite its technical advantages, the format has not been widely adopted, with popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox not natively supporting JPEG XL. Apple has integrated JPEG […]
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LeanRL is a lean PyTorch-based library that aims to speed up Reinforcement Learning (RL) training times by providing optimized implementations of popular RL algorithms. It is a fork of CleanRL, focusing on using PyTorch 2 features like torch.compile and cudagraphs to run RL scripts at full speed with minimal impact on user experience. The library […]
Roxy Light is transforming zb, an experiment in user-friendly reproducible builds, into a full-fledged build tool due to personal project needs and a dislike for Nix. The build system zb offers a familiar configuration language using Lua, powerful build features, support for non-determinism, compatibility with Nix file formats, and Windows support. Despite not being production-ready […]
The author delves into the exploration of Arc, a browser that requires an account for use, utilizing Firebase for authentication. They uncover features like easels, boosts that allow website customization with JavaScript, and vulnerabilities in the system that allow for malicious attacks. By manipulating boost creator IDs, obtaining user IDs, and creating harmful boosts, the […]
The author recently upgraded to iOS 18 and had some thoughts about the redesigned control center. They run their iPhone in a minimalist mode with almost everything turned off. The new control center features circles and squircles, odd color choices for icons, and confusing navigation. One major complaint is the lack of a simple wifi […]
The author discusses the potential impact of AI on society, highlighting the dangers of fake personas online and the potential for a “market for lemons” scenario. They predict a decline in big social networks, a premium on human-verified accounts, and a resurgence of offline culture. The author also considers the addictive nature of modern entertainment […]
The author wishes they had known about port forwarding and tunneling earlier, and now shares experiences and tips on various topics like use cases, configuration, SSH jumphosts, TCP traffic forwarding, and limitations. The guide covers encrypting insecure connections, troubleshooting firewalls/content filters, accessing internal servers through a jumphost, and exposing local ports to the internet. Surprisingly, […]
As an open-source developer who frequently receives notifications from GitHub, I recently encountered a clever attack where an impersonator disguised as the GitHub Security Team created malware-infected GitHub issues. The attacker controlled the email content, making it difficult to discern its legitimacy. Clicking on the link in the email would lead to a malware download […]
VMware Tanzu division is ending the Pivotal Tracker offering on April 30, 2025. Existing customers can use it until then, with the option to export data before the sunset date. All account types are affected, and past invoices will remain available. No new accounts can be created, but existing users can still be invited. Make […]
Harvie’s CNC Simulator is a popular in-browser g-code simulator, with 47 stars and 138 forks on GitHub. Originally part of the JSCut CAM package, it was modified for offline use by Tomas Mudrunka in 2024. The simulator allows users to load g-code from a file, pass settings and g-code via URL, and supports arcs. It […]