The author of this web content believes that more people should take the time to write about themselves and the things they care about. They argue that writing not only allows for self-expression but can also change the way you live. The author references a book called “Field Notes on Science & Nature” to illustrate […]
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Neural-Cherche is a versatile library that allows for fine-tuning and utilization of neural search models like Splade, ColBERT, and SparseEmbed on specific datasets. It provides classes for running efficient inference on a fine-tuned retriever or ranker, and even allows users to save computed embeddings to avoid redundant computations. The installation process is as simple as […]
In this web content, the author discusses the creation of a version of Future Crew’s Second Reality demo for the Apple II. The demo won first place in the Retro Demo category at Demosplash 2023. The author provides detailed system requirements and download links for the demo. They also answer various questions about the demo, […]
After an incredible journey, the Louvre has finally acquired Cimabue’s Christ Mocked, a 13th-century masterpiece. The painting, which measures 10 by 8 inches, was discovered hanging above a hot plate in a French woman’s kitchen. The owner had no idea of its true value and was planning to throw it away during a move. Luckily, […]
The GTK team has been delving into the world of linux kernel graphics APIs, specifically dmabufs. A dmabuf is a memory buffer in the kernel space that is identified by a file descriptor. The goal is to avoid copying large amounts of pixel data by passing a file descriptor between kernel subsystems. However, the reality […]
UneeBee offers a unique solution for building engaging lessons that go beyond passive video-watching. With the ability to incorporate real-world scenarios, educators can create interactive content that truly resonates with their audience. The user-friendly editor makes it a breeze to design, edit, and publish lessons, even for those without technical expertise. Additionally, UneeBee provides seamless […]
Infinite Scale Configuration Management Etcha is a platform that provides serverless build and runtime configurations for servers and applications. The unique aspect of Etcha is its ability to create these configurations without the need for traditional servers and apps. It offers both push and pull modes, allowing developers to easily manage their instances in real-time. […]
Amazon is reportedly planning to move its Fire TV away from Android and onto its own Linux-based system. This decision leaves TV Compose in a difficult situation, as it will only be used for Android TV and older Fire TV devices. However, this opens up an opportunity for entrepreneurs to fill this gap in app […]
Researchers have made progress in solving the problem of private information retrieval from databases, a key question in cryptography. The challenge is to access information from a public database without revealing what has been accessed. Two groups of researchers in 2017 were the first to develop programs for private information retrieval, but they were not […]
Computer scientist Geoff Hinton challenges the notion that chatbots are just glorified autocomplete, arguing that to predict the next word accurately, chatbots must actually understand the context. Hinton’s perspective made the author reflect on their own work, which sometimes involves offering shallow, associative responses akin to chatbot autocomplete. They find this approach useful, as it […]