Former employees of CrowdStrike raised concerns about rushed software quality checks, with one employee being fired for criticizing the company’s return-to-work policy. Incidents of private customer data being mistakenly shared were confirmed, along with issues related to Falcon LogScale service. The launch of Falcon OverWatch Cloud Threat Hunting was rushed, lacking internal tools and experienced […]
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The Android-based TV box infection known as Android.Vo1d has affected about 1.3 million devices in 197 countries, with the majority of infections found in countries like Brazil, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. The malware is a backdoor capable of secretly downloading and installing third-party software when commanded by attackers. The trojan disguises its components as system […]
OpenAI recently released the o1-preview and o1-mini models, trained to emulate reasoning with a focus on the “Chain-of-Thought” (CoT) paradigm. These models show impressive results on some benchmarks but struggle on others, showcasing the need for further research in AGI development. The models use reinforcement learning to refine reasoning tokens and have a unique test-time […]
The author discusses the importance of concentration and proposes an innovative VR system to improve it. The system offers feedback through visual, auditory, and haptic senses while experiencing pulling out a holy sword. This unique approach aims to help users confront and control their concentration consciously. The content suggests a creative way to enhance focus […]
The author describes their experience helping Gunnar Morling automate the evaluation steps of the One Billion Row Challenge with a shell script that received high praise. They outline six techniques used in the script, including comprehensive error handling, colorful output, detailed progress reporting, strategic error handling, platform-specific adaptations, and timestamped file outputs. These techniques aim […]
This web content presents a simple, lexically scoped Lisp interpreter operating fully in Rust’s declarative macros. The lisp! macro expands to the computed Lisp value and stringifies it at compile time. The interpreter lacks explicit recursion but utilizes self application for functions. It has 250 lines, supports various Lisp forms, and can even interpret itself […]
The author shares their experience with a 4U 71 TiB ZFS NAS built over 10 years ago. Surprisingly, the system has had zero drive failures despite running for only about 250 days in total. The author’s method of turning the server off when not in use may contribute to the longevity of the hard drives. […]
DIYPresso offers a unique espresso experience with the world’s first DIY espresso machine that allows you to craft your own perfect cup of coffee. The machine is designed for easy assembly with just a screwdriver and a wrench, and all settings are fully adjustable for a customized coffee experience. Made with top-tier components and an […]
Earlier this year, NASA launched the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System into low Earth orbit. The solar sail, measuring 860-square-feet, is ultra-thin and has been successfully deployed in space. The ACS3 can be seen in the night sky and has a reflective surface that can shine as bright as Sirius, the brightest star. Despite some […]
Fenix International, also known as OnlyFans, is a UK-based company that has seen incredible growth, with revenues jumping from $300 million to $6.3 billion in just five years. The platform, which boasts high-profile creators like Cardi B and DJ Khaled, has disrupted the pornography industry by offering a safer and more lucrative alternative for creators. […]