Loro, a high-performance CRDTs library, has been made open source. The article introduces the concept of the local-first software development paradigm and discusses the current state of Loro. CRDTs are highlighted as a way to simplify code by automatically merging concurrent writes without conflicts. The benefits of local data storage, speed, and availability are also […]
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Slow-scan television (SSTV) is a method used by amateur radio operators to transmit and receive static pictures via radio in monochrome or color. It is a slower method of still picture transmission, usually taking from about eight seconds to a couple of minutes to transmit one image frame. SSTV operates on voice frequencies and can […]
The author discusses their experience running OS/2 6.123 on their PS/2 model 80. They explain that running MS-DOS based games on this system often leads to instability and crashes, causing frustration. They mention one game in particular, BattleTech, that they had trouble launching on their model 80 board. The author suspects that the system’s lack […]
Cathode Retro is a collection of shaders that replicate the visual effects of a color NTSC TV signal and the appearance of a CRT TV. The shaders allow for emulation of composite and S-Video NTSC signals using any RGB source, with flexibility in resolution. The collection includes features like scanline timings, noise, picture instability, and […]
The Baltic countries are taking steps to disconnect their electricity grids from Russia and instead synchronize with Europe. This move comes as a response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its use of energy as a weapon. Synchronous condensers, which stabilize power grids, are being installed to support this transition. These condensers act as an […]
Love Hultén, known for their custom instruments, has incorporated ferrofluids into their creations, resulting in stunning visuals. Their latest creation features a KORG minilogue xd inside, accompanied by a Collider. This isn’t the first time Love Hultén has utilized ferrofluids in their designs, as they previously transformed a Twisted Electronics Deton8 into a ferrofluid-animated drum […]
Canva has introduced a new Draw tool that allows users to add customized drawings to their designs. To help those lacking steady hands, Canva created Shape Assist, which uses machine learning (ML) to turn shaky scribbles into sleek vector graphics. The feature is deployed in the browser, providing real-time shape recognition and drawing assistance for […]
In this web content, the author reflects on the confusion surrounding the term “web components” and its relationship to “React components”. The author acknowledges that building web components in the same way as React components can be frustrating and emphasizes that they have different design priorities. Web components prioritize enhancement over replacement, allowing them to […]
In this article, the author discusses the life cycle of expert-led online communities. They argue that while much attention has been given to general-interest communities, specialized forums led by experts have their own unique dynamics. The author draws on their experience participating in various expert-led forums over the past 25 years to outline the stages […]
Google has decided to pull Fitbit from almost 30 countries, limiting its availability to only 23 countries, including Canada. This move comes after Google acquired Fitbit with the intention of making health features more accessible. According to Google, they are aligning Fitbit availability with the regions where their Pixel products are available. Although this decision […]