ABOUT yabai is a window management utility for Mac that enhances the built-in window manager of macOS. It offers a command line interface and the ability to set user-defined keyboard shortcuts. The main feature of yabai is tiling window management, which automatically arranges windows to optimize productivity. Other features include focus-follows-mouse, disabling animations, creating additional […]
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Brickception is a unique twist on the traditional breakout game that incorporates popup windows for added fun. To enjoy this game, make sure to enable popup windows on your device. Upon launching the game, two windows will appear – the main game window and the paddle window. It is worth noting that this game cannot […]
Generative AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), has gained widespread attention. As a software developer at Thoughtworks, I am intrigued by the possibilities but uncertain about its long-term implications for our profession. In this role, my colleagues and I are exploring how this technology will impact software delivery practices. In terms of toolchains that use […]
In a recent research study published in Nature, authors Amil Merchant and Ekin Dogus Cubuk introduce GNoME, a deep learning tool that has discovered 2.2 million new crystals, including 380,000 stable materials. These stable materials have the potential to power future technologies such as superconductors, supercomputers, and next-generation batteries. GNoME has significantly increased the number […]
In this talk, Natalie Silvanovich discusses her attempts to hack the latest Tamagotchi virtual pets. She starts by explaining the IR interface and then dives into the hardware, showcasing techniques for reverse engineering a device with limited inputs, computing power, and debugging capabilities. The talk, part of the ’29c3′ series, offers a rare look into […]
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a polarizing figure in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has passed away at the age of 100. Kissinger served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations and continued to be consulted by leaders for decades after leaving office. Born […]
In this year’s annual auto reliability brand rankings, Consumer Reports finds that Lexus, Toyota, and Mini are the top three most reliable brands. Honda and Acura round out the top five. Asian automakers continue to lead in reliability, followed by European automakers, and then domestic brands. Sedans are revealed to be the most reliable vehicle […]
jaq (pronounced like Jacques) is a clone of the JSON data processing tool jq. It aims to provide a more correct and predictable implementation of jq while maintaining compatibility in most cases. Some surprising behaviors of jq are highlighted, such as the comparison of NaN values and the crashing of the implode function. jaq focuses […]
A recent study published in Science Advances suggests that the closest living relatives to mitochondria, the “powerhouses of the cell,” may belong to a genus of marine bacteria called Iodidimonas. This finding challenges past investigations that had identified a different genus called Rickettsia as the ancestral link to mitochondria. By analyzing the genomes of Iodidimonas […]
llamafile is a framework that allows AI developers to distribute and run LLMs (Large Language Models) with a single file. It aims to achieve the “build once anywhere, run anywhere” dream by combining llama.cpp with Cosmopolitan Libc. This framework offers several benefits, such as the ability to run on multiple CPU microarchitectures and CPU architectures, […]