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YouTube embeds are large in size, around 1.3MB, and do not share resources between multiple embeds, whereas a <lite-youtube> Web Component is much smaller, around 100k, and shares resources. The author suggests using a custom embed solution, such as an open-source Web Component, to reduce data transfer and improve performance, citing environmental concerns and the potential for ...

Phil Eaton, a systems programming enthusiast, shares his experience organizing the NYC Systems meetup and encourages others to start similar meetups in their cities, highlighting the importance of finding a company to host the event and avoiding product pitches. He also shares the success of other systems programming meetups around the world, including Munich Database Meetup, Berlin Systems ...

The code uses Pongo to interact with a PostgreSQL database, inserting, updating, and deleting data, and retrieving users by ID or with specific conditions. However, the code is not fully compliant with MongoDB due to its use of PostgreSQL and Pongo.

Chrome's dominance in the browser market is threatening the open web, and the user is supporting the Ladybird Browser Initiative, a non-profit project aiming to create a user-funded alternative browser, to promote healthy competition and user control. The user criticizes Mozilla's failure to maintain a healthy browser ecosystem and its reliance on Google for revenue, and instead chooses to ...

BeaconDB is a database that accepts submissions to add coverage for specific areas, using apps like Tower Collector or microG on Android phones. Submissions will be aggregated and shared under a public domain license, with a 5-minute delay before becoming available in the API.

The author argues that the internet is running dry and will eventually collapse, as it has become a sterile and lifeless medium that is no longer capable of producing meaningful change or innovation. The author suggests that the internet's exhaustion is a result of its own internal contradictions and the fact that it has become a tool for extracting value from users rather than a platform for ...

The user investigated a bug in SerenityOS's JPG image decoding, which was caused by a change in the HashTable capacity affecting the order of components in a JPG file. After bisecting 1000 commits and rebuilding the OS multiple times, the user found the commit that broke JPG images and fixed the bug by understanding how the HashTable was being used to store and iterate over the components.

The article provides a comprehensive guide to attending a launch in person, covering various launch sites around the world, including Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Guiana Space Centre, and more, with information on ticket prices, viewing locations, and tips for a successful experience. The article also touches on the unpredictability of launch schedules, the importance of having a ...

Large language models' reasoning capabilities are linked to their geometrical understanding, specifically the density of self-attention graphs, which defines the intrinsic dimension of inputs. Higher intrinsic dimension implies greater expressive capacity, and this framework is connected to recent advancements in enhancing LLMs' reasoning capabilities.

The original Pentium processor, released in 1993, was a powerful chip that used a combination of standard-cell design and BiCMOS circuitry to implement its complex logic gates and flip-flops. The chip's standard cells were designed to be highly regular and reusable, allowing for efficient manufacturing and customization for different applications.

The @sebastianwessel/quickjs package allows executing JavaScript code securely within a WebAssembly sandbox using the QuickJS engine, ideal for isolating and running untrusted code. It provides a robust environment for code execution, leveraging the lightweight and fast QuickJS engine compiled to WebAssembly.

Coriander was a common ingredient in ancient Roman cuisine, used in 18% of recipes, but its use declined in Italy over time, with the seeds being used primarily in desserts and the leaves being largely absent from modern Italian cuisine. The decline of coriander in Italy was due to a combination of factors, including the influence of Germanic tribes, the rise of imported spices, and the shift ...

The "Lincolnshire Poacher" and other "number stations" were used by spy agencies to send coded messages to agents, featuring jaunty tunes and voice broadcasts. Despite advancements in technology, many number stations still persist, with increased activity since the mid-2010s, particularly from Russia.

The input provides options for building an executable file, including settings for Impala, device information, and network access. The options include toggling power, scanning, and connecting to a network, as well as removing known networks.

ICANN provides information on terminated Registry Agreements and the process for transitioning operation of a gTLD to a successor registry operator. The process includes a Preliminary Determination, public comment period, and Final Determination, which may result in transition to a successor or revocation of gTLD delegation.

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To succeed in the knowledge economy, individuals must learn to manage themselves by developing their strengths, values, and performance styles. This involves asking oneself key questions, improving skills, and accepting tailored assignments to transform into an outstanding performer and take responsibility for one's future.

ShareDrop is a web app that allows peer-to-peer file transfer between devices, using WebRTC and Firebase, and can be used for local network transfers or between networks with a unique URL. It differs from AirDrop in requiring an internet connection for discovery, but offers more flexibility in transferring files between mobile and desktop devices across networks.

The 2022 Rogers Internet and phone outage report highlights the importance of out-of-band network management, but implementing it is non-trivial due to the need for separate physical hardware, secure infrastructure, and authentication systems. In-band management may be a more practical option for smaller networks, as it requires less resources and attention compared to maintaining a separate ...

Four scientists spent 378 days in a NASA-built habitat simulating life on Mars, growing food and conducting "Marswalks" to prepare for future human missions. The experiment, part of NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog, aims to make future space travel safer and will help prepare for a trip to Mars in the late 2030s.

The Culture is a utopian civilization that has solved all its problems and exists in a state of perpetual peace and prosperity, where humans and artificial intelligences coexist and work together to maintain a society that values freedom, equality, and individuality. The Culture is characterized by its advanced technology, including artificial intelligences, virtual reality, and interstellar ...

Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg discuss the importance of Facebook's connection to the Millennial generation, with Thiel arguing that Facebook should shift its focus to appeal to Millennials and Zuckerberg agreeing that the company should adapt to the changing demographics. The discussion touches on various topics, including Facebook's philanthropic efforts, its marketing and communications ...

The course covers building a CPU, compiler, and operating system from scratch, using Verilog, Python, and C, with a focus on understanding modern computer architecture and hardware. The course culminates in building an FPGA board and creating a web browser, with optional expansion boards for additional features.

rss2newsletter is a free and open-source tool that converts RSS/Atom feeds into automated email newsletters, offering a cost-effective alternative to Mailchimp. It integrates with Listmonk and supports features like automated image grabbing, and can be run on any computer without minimum system requirements.

The author, George Berzsenyi, discusses the difference between talent search and talent development, highlighting the need for a nationwide program to assist talented students in developing their skills after identifying them through competitions. He proposes a joint mathematical publication for talented high school students, utilizing the rich database available through the American ...

Otherbranch is a new company founded by a former Triplebyte employee, aiming to rebuild what was loved about old Triplebyte, with a focus on skills-first hiring, transparency, and opportunity for great people to get a foot in the door. The company is bootstrapped, not venture-capital backed, and plans to avoid Triplebyte's failures by prioritizing execution, not hypergrowth, and being honest ...

VDEv2 is a virtual distributed Ethernet architecture that allows virtual machines to communicate with each other as if they were on a real Ethernet. It includes components such as VDE switches, cables, and FSTP, and can be used to create virtual networks, tunnels, and provide mobility support.

A teacher encountered a student who relied on Ch*tGPT for information, leading to the student believing false "facts" and becoming defensive when the teacher corrected them. The teacher felt overwhelmed by the scale of misinformation and worried about the student's future, feeling like they were fighting a losing battle against a vast campaign of misinformation.

The Pixel Mirror is a wearable crystal device that reduces the resolution of what's behind it, creating a pixel art image, designed for use in bright environments. It's handmade, available in Japan for ¥19,800 ($120), and may have utility for artists and painters, with a larger version, Pixel Window, in development.

The Law Code of Hammurabi is a collection of 282 laws from ancient Mesopotamia, written in cuneiform script, which covers various aspects of life, including property, crime, contracts, marriage, family, and commerce. The code is notable for its emphasis on justice, fairness, and the protection of the weak, and its punishments are often severe, including execution, fines, and imprisonment.

Hi.Events is a self-hosted event management and ticketing platform for conferences, club nights, and more. It offers intuitive check-in tools and requires Docker and Docker Compose installation for setup.

OpenRailRouting is a railway routing engine based on GraphHopper and OpenStreetMap data, with features like incline and structure gauges, and a web frontend built with NodeJS. The engine can be configured using a YAML file and supports custom models, with notes on differences between GraphHopper and OpenRailRouting.

A.J. Jacobs, an author and journalist, embarked on a quest to become a state-sanctioned pirate, or privateer, by petitioning Congress to grant him "letters of marque and reprisal" under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution. He met with Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from Silicon Valley, who expressed interest in helping Jacobs achieve his goal, highlighting the importance of understanding ...

Meet Tim Doucette, a blind astronomer who built the Deep Sky Eye Observatory in rural Nova Scotia. Follow Tim as he welcomes a 9-year-old girl with the same visual impairment as him to Deep Sky Eye, where she has the opportunity to see what Tim sees: the cosmos at night!

Portugal is reintroducing tax breaks for foreign workers, including a 20% flat rate on salaries and professional income, to attract skilled professionals and stimulate the economy. The move is part of a broader effort to attract young, skilled foreigners while maintaining a more selective approach to immigration, particularly for older immigrants and lower-income workers.

The author discusses the limitations of using locks in distributed systems, highlighting how they can create synchronization points that impede scaling and performance. Instead, the author suggests using alternative approaches such as sharding, eliminating locks, and using consistent hash rings or the Saga Pattern to achieve synchronization without sacrificing scalability.

Onion layering reduces the impact of incoming changes and dependencies on the code base by isolating them in separate layers, making it easier to understand and maintain the core logic. This architecture helps to reduce the blast radius of changes and dependencies, increasing readability and maintainability of the code base.

Register or sign in with developer credentials and ensure a unique and descriptive User-Agent to access the script or application. If blocked, try changing back to default or file a ticket to discuss alternative access methods.

Amazon requires approved email addresses for Send-to-Kindle documents, and the user adds @ktool.io as an approved address. The user created KTool to send online content, including Hacker News discussions, to Kindle, motivated by their own experience with vision loss and desire to reduce computer screen time.

The study evaluates the quality of code generation using ChatGPT, a large language model, on 728 algorithm problems in five languages and 18 CWEs, focusing on correctness, complexity, and security. The results show that ChatGPT performs well in generating functionally correct code for problems before 2021, but struggles with direct code fixing and has limitations in addressing vulnerabilities ...

An International Reply Coupon (IRC) is a coupon that can be exchanged for postage stamps in another country, allowing a person to send a letter and receive a reply without needing to acquire foreign postage or currency. IRCs are accepted by all Universal Postal Union (UPU) member countries, but their availability and prices vary by country, with some countries no longer selling them due to low demand.

Researchers at McGill University have developed a new catalyst using copper nanoclusters to convert carbon dioxide into methane, a cleaner source of energy, without emitting new CO2 into the atmosphere. This process, called electrocatalysis, can store renewable energy in chemicals like methane, creating a closed "carbon loop" that does not release new carbon dioxide.

The user, a 40-year-old programmer with 20 years of experience, is struggling to get hired due to ageism and biased automated resume filters, and is considering removing experience from their resume to increase chances of getting past the filters. However, the user believes that this would not be effective and that the real issue is the lack of job opportunities for experienced engineers, as ...

The US intelligence community is leveraging generative AI to improve intelligence operations, using it for tasks such as search and discovery assistance, writing assistance, and ideation. However, senior officials recognize the technology's potential risks, including hallucinations, and are working to ensure its safe and secure use within the intelligence community.

Apple is reportedly using advanced SoIC packaging technology for its M5 chips, allowing for better electrical performance and thermal management. The technology, developed by TSMC, will be used in new Macs and AI cloud servers, with mass production expected in 2025 and 2026.

The article discusses the potential economic impacts of generative AI, with some experts, such as Daron Acemoglu, predicting limited upside, while others, like Joseph Briggs, expect significant benefits. The article highlights the importance of considering the potential risks and challenges associated with AI adoption, including the need for better regulatory tools, to ensure that the ...

Liquid computers, which use liquids as a computing substrate, have been explored as an unconventional approach to computing. The article reviews various experimental prototypes of liquid computers, including hydraulic algebraic machines, fluid mappers, fluid logic devices, and reaction-diffusion computers, which have been used to solve various computational tasks, such as solving equations, ...

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter had a troubled reputation in Germany due to a high number of accidents and fatalities, with 292 of the 916 aircraft operated by the West German air force being lost in flying accidents, resulting in 116 pilot deaths. Despite its poor safety record, the Starfighter was considered a fine machine with unique flying capabilities, and its legacy continues to be ...

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Servant leadership theory, proposed by Robert Greenleaf, emphasizes leaders putting followers' needs above their own, aiming to help them grow and become better leaders. While the theory has faced criticisms, including patriarchal and insensitive undertones, it also promotes employee growth, open communication, and community, making it a desirable leadership approach.

Councils are proposing to reduce staffed hours at libraries by up to 30% and rely on self-service technology, smartcards, and CCTV, which has been criticized for limiting access to librarians' advice and expertise. The move is part of a drive to cut costs, with some councils aiming to save up to £550,000 a year, but critics argue that it will harm vulnerable groups and undermine the role of ...

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The Yonaguni Monument, a submerged ruin off Japan's southern coast, has sparked debate among experts about its origin, with some believing it's man-made and others attributing it to natural phenomena. Researchers continue to investigate the site using advanced technologies, seeking to unravel its mysteries and uncover its true origins, which may date back around 10,000 years.

AI code generator ChatGPT produces functional code with a success rate ranging from 0.66% to 89%, but its performance varies depending on task difficulty, programming language, and other factors. While ChatGPT excels at solving older coding problems, it struggles with newer ones and lacks critical thinking skills, and its generated code may have security concerns and vulnerabilities that ...

Phone numbers can be complex and vary greatly across countries and regions, with different formats, prefixes, and requirements for international dialing. Programmers should be aware of these complexities and use libraries and best practices to handle phone numbers correctly, including accommodating users who may not own phones or prefer not to provide their number.

To create an online map, the user needed geographic data and a background tileset, initially using Stamen Toner but switching to a free WMS TopPlusOpen gray tileset after exhausting the paid subscription. The user eventually settled on using OpenStreetMap tiles and applying a grayscale CSS transformation to achieve the desired aesthetic.

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To become an ML engineer, follow tutorials on building Deep Learning models using Tensors, backpropagation, and gradient descent, and learn to implement various architectures such as CNNs, RNNs, and GANs. The tutorials cover building simple models, understanding concepts like convolution, pooling, and memory, and fine-tuning pre-trained models like BERT and Stable Diffusion.

The tech industry is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, with the five big tech firms budgeting $400bn for capital expenditures and research, but so far, there is little evidence of significant impact beyond the US west coast. Despite projected growth, the tech titans are still far from realizing the potential of AI, with even bullish analysts estimating only $10bn in generative ...

Companies often have idealistic public missions, but their real goal is to make a profit. I wish companies were more honest about prioritizing profit, as it's clear that making money is their primary objective.

China's Navy is rapidly developing its aircraft carrier fleet, with the third ship, Fujian, expected to enter service in 2025 and a fourth ship already under construction. The Fujian is a 316-meter-long, 80,000-tonne ship with modern features like electromagnetic catapults and an embarked air group of 45-60 aircraft, making it the largest non-American warship in history.

John von Neumann was a Hungarian-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of modern computing, game theory, and the atomic bomb, and his work had a profound impact on the fields of mathematics, physics, and computer science. The book "The Man from the Future" provides a detailed and engaging account of von Neumann's life and work, ...

Sabine Hossenfelder discusses climate change data and its alarming implications, recommending viewers watch her video despite technical complexity. She concludes that based on expert science, global civilization may collapse within 20 years if drastic action is not taken.

The Metropolis Algorithm: Theory and Examples book by Professor C. Douglas Howard explains the Markov Chain Monte Carlo optimization technique and its applications, including Sudoku and the Traveling Salesman Problem. The book is freely downloadable on GitHub, and FE Press offers discounts for purchasing multiple books together.

David Sinkinson, co-founder of AppArmor, shares his journey from developing a campus safety app to selling the company for $40 million. He discusses navigating a near-disastrous moment during due-diligence and how they recovered to close the deal successfully.

The user's 8-disk RAID-Z2 array went offline, with 4 disks showing errors, and after troubleshooting, they found that a dodgy power connection was the likely cause. By juggling the SATA power leads and rebooting, the array came back online, and the user plans to replace the power cable to ensure a long-term solution.

Prepping, or preparing for potential disasters, has a long history across cultures, with evidence of food storage and preservation dating back to ancient times. While some view prepping as an irrational response to perceived threats, research suggests that it may be a natural human instinct, driven by a desire for self-sufficiency and a response to uncertainty, and can even be a ...

Barcelona's ban on short-term rentals aims to address the city's housing crisis by returning apartments to the market, but it may lead to higher accommodation prices for tourists. The move is part of a wider trend of cities regulating or banning short-term rentals to balance the benefits of tourism with the needs of local residents.

The user created a custom Emacs configuration for modern web development, combining libraries like Web Mode, Tide, and Treesitter for TSX support, and LSP servers for features like completion and renaming. They also used LSP Booster to improve performance and added other plugins like Combobulate for structural editing and apheleia for formatting buffers on save.

JPEG XL is a modern image coding system optimized for responsive web environments, offering better image quality and compression ratios than legacy JPEG, with features like animation, alpha channels, and support for wide color gamut and high dynamic range. It provides a smooth transition from legacy JPEG platforms, with lossless transcoding and restoration, and is designed for computationally ...

Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment starting July 15 due to "extremely low volumes". The retailer will still accept various forms of payment, including credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and more.

A new study found toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium in tampons from several brands, with concentrations varying by brand, type, and origin. The presence of metals in tampons raises concerns about potential health risks, particularly for women who use them regularly, and researchers are calling for better testing and labeling of menstrual products.

Amazon is discontinuing its Astro for Business robot, which was released eight months ago for small and medium-sized businesses, and will stop working on September 25. The company will refund customers $2,350 and provide a $300 Amazon credit, and will also refund unused subscription fees, but has not shared any ways to make further use of the devices.

UltraBlock is a browser extension that blocks ads, invisible trackers, and third-party cookies, making websites load faster and protecting online privacy. It identifies and blocks unnecessary external services, deletes cookies, clears cache, and randomizes user-agent to prevent tracking and profiling.

Germany has legalized personal recreational cannabis use, but the rollout has been hampered by red tape and bureaucratic hurdles, with activists criticizing the complexity of the law and its enforcement. Despite the challenges, cannabis clubs are still establishing themselves, but they face restrictions and difficulties in obtaining licenses, leading to frustration among users and advocates.

A supervolcanic eruption in Idaho 12 million years ago caused widespread death and destruction, including the preservation of 70 complete rhino skeletons in Nebraska's Ashfall Fossil Beds. The site, now a park, has been excavated and researched for almost 50 years, revealing the story of a catastrophic event and its aftermath in a Nebraska that was once home to rhinoceros, camels, and ...