In this article, the author explains the fundamentals of Radiance Cascades (RC), a method for efficiently representing radiance fields for real-time diffuse global illumination in 2D (Flatland). The key observations of RC involve angular and spatial resolutions, which determine probe spacing and interval counts. By exploiting these observations, RC uses cascades, grids of probes with […]
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JPEG XL, the next-generation image codec standardized by the JPEG Committee, combines the best of Google’s PIK and Cloudinary’s FUIF codecs. It focuses on strong psychovisual modeling, preservation of detail, and efficient cropped decoding of large images. The codec is legacy-friendly, allowing a smooth transition from existing formats to JPEG XL. A key highlight is […]
Anthropic recently introduced Claude Computer Use, allowing Claude to control a computer by taking screenshots and running bash commands. However, the risk of prompt injection makes this dangerous. In a demo, Claude was tricked into downloading malware and joining a Command and Control server. The process involved creating a malicious webpage with a prompt injection […]
OpenFreeMap explores the Round Robin DNS concept, allowing users to distribute the load dynamically to multiple servers without the need for costly Load Balancing solutions. The author delves into the intricacies of how browsers and CDNs select servers, revealing surprising outcomes. Users can witness browsers choosing servers based on unique criteria, sometimes failing to select […]
The Canvas API, used for drawing graphics, can also be exploited for online tracking through browser fingerprinting. By analyzing how canvas images are rendered on different browsers and platforms, a unique digital fingerprint of a user’s browser can be created. Factors such as font rendering settings and anti-aliasing algorithms contribute to the uniqueness of the […]
Summary: Oona Räisänen shares her discovery of mysterious hidden signals on a public radio channel, revealing their meaning through hardware hacking, reverse engineering, and cryptanalysis. The video showcases her process and findings at the ’30c3′ event. Viewers can download the video or audio for more details, with subtitles available for assistance. The content delves into […]
The Ads Transparency Center is a platform that allows users to access information on advertisements shown to them on Google apps. Users can sign in to the center to gain a better understanding of why certain ads are being presented to them. This tool aims to provide more transparency regarding the advertising process on Google. […]
The western US is missing out on millions of acres of prime land due to water scarcity. Cadillac Desert emphasized that we’ve reached the limits of habitation expansion in the region. To unlock the potential of Nevada and similar landscapes, solar-powered desalination technology is the key. By harnessing cheap solar and utilizing innovative desalination techniques, […]
With mdx, you can easily execute Markdown code blocks to run your commands. Pass arguments into your code block, define dependencies, and even use shebangs in your code block. mdx parses all .md files in the current directory for potential commands. You can list all commands using -list or -l. To get started, download the […]