Green Mountain Power in Vermont is using a network of electric storage batteries and residential solar panels to create a virtual power plant. By controlling the charging and usage of these batteries, the utility can effectively manage power supply during extreme weather events or times of peak demand. Other companies, such as Sunrun, are following […]
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Typst is a browser-based tool that allows users to collaborate with their peers on writing projects. It features team workspaces where shared documents can be stored, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Typst also offers templates that automatically format content as you type, making it easy to switch between different formats without losing any […]
In this paper, the authors discuss the process of self-correction in LLMs (Language Model Models) and its impact on output quality and style. They highlight that while self-correction has shown promise in improving LLM outputs, recent attempts to correct logical or reasoning errors have resulted in worse performances overall. To further understand this issue, the […]
We’re excited to share that we have made significant improvements to UDP throughput on Linux, specifically for applications like HTTP/3 and QUIC. These changes build on our previous work to increase TCP throughput over wireguard-go. UDP is ideal for real-time applications where dropping a packet is preferable to delayed retransmission. With the integration of segmentation […]
Framework, a company specializing in modular laptops, offers refurbished and B-stock products as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional laptops. They have recently opened a Framework Outlet section in their online marketplace to sell these products. The company is also expanding its “factory seconds” offerings, which include laptops with minor cosmetic defects at […]
Li-ion batteries have a unique charging pattern that greatly affects their longevity. Similar to how running for shorter distances at a faster pace covers less ground than running at a marathon pace, charging Li-ion batteries to a lower percentage can actually extend their lifespan. By charging the battery to 80% instead of 100%, the battery […]
In the past, there were two popular methods of encoding 8-bit data as human-readable ASCII: uuencode and Base64. Uuencode was widely used in USENET ‘binaries’ groups and was known for its robustness and user-friendliness. However, it was sensitive to line breaks and formatting, and some people didn’t have decoders for base64-encoded binaries. Eventually, Base64 became […]
During a meeting, OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever gave explanations for the removal of CEO Sam Altman, but the employees were not convinced. The rest of the staff staged a walk-out when former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear was introduced as the new interim CEO, replacing Mira Murati. Staff had expected Altman to be reinstated as CEO. The […]
RSS is a standard that I really like because of its established and mature nature, simplicity, widespread understanding, strong support, and ability to be extended via namespaces. However, I believe that RSS has so much potential beyond just updating websites. When combined with rssCloud, it allows for virtually instant updates. According to Wikipedia, RSS is […]
OpenAI has undergone major changes with the core research team joining Microsoft. Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, along with their colleagues, will lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft. Altman, who was the CEO of OpenAI, was fired by the board without consulting investors like Microsoft. The board has yet to explain their […]