sq is a free/libre open-source data wrangling tool for inspecting, querying, and importing/exporting data. It supports various databases and formats, including Excel, Postgres, SQL Server, and SQLite.
John Carmack advocates for inlining code to increase awareness of execution details and reduce bugs. He suggests using functional programming principles to minimize global state and side effects.
The Book of Kells is a medieval Irish manuscript with intricate artwork and detailed illustrations, considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures. It has been digitized and is viewable online, offering a high-resolution experience of this historic artifact.
The author achieved virtualizing iOS on Apple silicon Macs by creating a modified vma2 macOS boot-chain and replacing the system image with iOS 15.0.2's, bypassing the need for many modifications. The author detailed the patches needed for the kernel, restore ramdisk, and iOS system files to make iOS compatible with the macOS kernel, including modifying the DYLD shared cache and re-signing ...
The user lists various influential books that have shaped their worldview, including "The Selfish Gene", "Godel Escher Bach", and "The Psychology of Money". These books have impacted their understanding of science, philosophy, and personal finance, and have influenced their behavior and perspective on life.
The AVX vpternlogd instruction performs complex bitwise logic on 3 input sources using an 8-bit immediate value. This is similar to the Amiga blitter's minterm value, which controlled logical operations between 3 bitmap sources.
The text describes a solution to the Sudoku puzzle problem in APL, a programming language, which involves finding all possible solutions to a given puzzle. The solution uses various functions and algorithms to validate the puzzle, find possible values for empty cells, and resolve conflicts between values in the same row, column, or box.
The user had two storage units broken into, with thieves stealing various electronics and items, and the insurance company paid a portion of the claim after the user provided documentation and evidence. The user advises others to use disc locks, keep inventory records, and store high-value items in hard-to-reach places to minimize losses in case of a break-in.
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HPy provides a new API for extending Python in C, with a stable ABI and extensive documentation. It aims to replace the Python/C API and needs help with porting guides, publicity, tooling, and upstreaming.
The author wants a Rust web framework that bundles common functionality for easy web development, citing the need for features like routing, templates, and database interfaces. They're building their own framework, called newt, to simplify web development in Rust.
The user compares the functional programming languages Haskell and OCaml, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and finds Gleam to be a promising alternative that combines the best features of both languages. Gleam's design choices, including its use of immutable data structures and the "use" mechanism for rewriting callback-based APIs, make it a versatile and practical choice for ...
Denis Isaev shares his experience dealing with reliability issues caused by retries in a system of 800 microservices at Yandex Go, where implementing exponential backoff and jitter helped solve the problem but also led to new issues. After investigating further, Ben and his team concluded that retries prolong recovery time and proposed implementing retry budget and retry circuit breaker ...
LLMs can be destructive when learning from scratch due to lack of fundamental understanding and mental model formation. Asking humans for explanations is still more effective for learning than relying on LLMs.
Researchers developed WiLo, a hybrid technology combining Wi-Fi and LoRa for long-distance wireless communication. WiLo uses existing hardware and achieves a 96% success rate, but requires further optimization for energy efficiency and security.
Reordering columns in a Postgres database table can reduce its size by up to 20% due to data alignment rules that ensure faster access times. Properly aligning columns can also lead to performance gains and save disk space, making it a good practice to keep in mind during database development.
User needs to register or sign in with developer credentials and ensure a unique User-Agent string to access the application. Alternatively, they can try resetting to default User-Agent or file a ticket for assistance.
A unique compact roundabout on SR 203 near Monroe has a long skinny island and pass-through lane, requiring drivers to yield twice. The design aims to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow, with studies showing a 37% decrease in overall collisions and 90% reduction in fatal incidents.
The Magic Kernel Sharp algorithm is a highly efficient image resizing technique that has been used by Facebook and Instagram since 2013 and 2015, respectively, and has been shown to produce superior results to other algorithms. The algorithm involves a combination of the Magic Kernel, which resizes the image, and a sharpening step, which enhances the image's clarity and detail.
SpaceX enabled satellites to provide cell phone coverage in Hurricane Helene affected areas. They are broadcasting emergency alerts and testing basic texting capabilities on T-Mobile network in North Carolina.
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Bytedance caused elevated traffic to Cobalt API resembling DDoS. Traffic pattern suggests Bytedance's YouTube video scraper is the source.
The WiFi4EU app provides free high-speed Wi-Fi access at over 93,000 locations across Europe. It's a free, ad-free, and privacy-friendly service developed by the European Commission for digital inclusion and connectivity.
The blog post discusses a World War II-era poster from Smith-Corona Typewriter Service asking people to sell back their typewriters to support the war effort. The company adapted to the war by manufacturing war-related products and later shifted to producing word processing typewriters and industrial supplies.
The user discusses various awk programming techniques, including idiomatic forms, using conditions and actions, and exploiting special variables like ORS and OFS. The user also covers more advanced topics, such as using the two-files idiom, transposing matrices, and replacing operation codes with human-readable descriptions.
Researchers suggest Earth may have had a ring system around 466 million years ago, based on 21 impact craters and increased meteorite dust. This ring system could have been formed from a captured asteroid and may have caused a mass extinction and drastic cooling.
This update includes bug fixes and new features such as version checking and a new config variable. It also improves performance and fixes issues with window resizing and XWayland handling.
Gokapi is a lightweight server for sharing files that expire after downloads or days, with admin-only uploads and deduplicated storage. It offers customization, encryption, and API interaction, with options for local or cloud storage via AWS S3 or Backblaze B2.
The guidelines for mathematical writing and typesetting in this document cover rules for writing good English, using notation and jargon correctly, and organizing the exposition. It also provides specific advice on using LATEX, referencing, tables and figures, and presenting numerical experiments in a clear and concise manner.
Teens aged 13-17 are tracked online using Advertising IDs, which can be deleted to increase their privacy. Deleting Advertising IDs removes a key component advertisers use to deliver targeted ads, but users will still see ads.
Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, has written a book on using AI in everyday life, but still struggles with managing his schedule. He recommends using AI as a companion, but warns against relying on it too heavily.
The author, a developer with 2k+ commits, argues that AI cannot replace human expertise in software development, citing a recent PR where they manually updated API routes and OpenAPI spec. They claim LLMs lack the ability to perform complex tasks like updating SDK code and configuring CI actions.
Ziggy uses different notations for controlled and user-controlled key-value pairs and allows defining data layouts with schemas for validation and tooling support. Ziggy schemas enable easy data layout definition, validation, and tooling integration with features like auto-formatting and LSP support.
Local development is crucial for efficient software development, enabling faster iteration and better debugging. A good developer experience increases productivity and code quality, but is often neglected in favor of technical debt.
Researchers are developing artificial wombs to support extremely premature infants, with several groups working on the technology, including the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Michigan.
The user discusses a quote by Kernighan that suggests writing clever code makes it harder to debug, but argues that this is not necessarily true and that clever code can actually help improve a programmer's skills. The user also suggests that the key to improvement is not to avoid clever techniques, but to push oneself to work beyond their current capacity and to find a balance between ...
A University of Ottawa study challenges the current model of the universe by suggesting it has no room for dark matter. The study uses the CCC+TL model to reach this conclusion, which has been tested and matches up with several observations.
Gustav Klimt's use of gold in his art was influenced by his family's goldsmithing background and his appreciation for decorative arts. His golden-laced works, such as The Kiss, symbolized earthly pleasures and eroticism, rather than heavenly transcendence.
Helena Valero, a mestizo woman, was kidnapped by the Yanomamรถ at 11 and lived among them for 19 years, gaining valuable insights into their primitive society. Her experiences reveal a violent and chaotic environment, contrasting with Napoleon Chagnon's account.
Doug Lenat, a computer science professor, built an artificially intelligent system called Eurisko to play the game Traveller in 1981. Eurisko won the game by using a strategy that Lenat had to teach it, and this experience led Lenat to build a "common sense engine" called Cyc to give machines a sense of common sense.
The writer has been hosting weekly "Unoffice Hours" for informal video calls, resulting in 23 conversations since August. They're open to more, with no agenda required, and encourage others to start their own "Unoffice Hours" movement.
Websites are shifting from canvas-style designs to more structured layouts with clear containers, improving coherence and readability. Poorly designed websites with excessive features and low-quality implementations are becoming noticeable, highlighting the importance of a well-designed website with a high skill ceiling.
Taiwan's technology sector is facing an energy crisis due to high demand and reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government's clean energy targets are not being met, threatening the future of the sector and the island.
The origin of the name "America" is a topic of debate, with various theories suggesting it came from Amerigo Vespucci, a Florentine explorer, or from other sources such as the Carib word "Amerrique" or the name of a Welshman, Richard Ameryk. Despite the controversy, the name "America" has become an integral part of our identity and cultural values, and its true origin remains a mystery that ...
The author recently completed a job search for a Staff-level engineering position, sharing their experiences and insights on the process. They highlight the importance of understanding the company's expectations and the role's responsibilities, as well as the need to be prepared for varying interview processes.
Greg Roach founded HyperBole Studios in the 1990s to create interactive movies, and his company was eventually hired by Fox to make an X-Files game, which was released in 1998. The game, The X-Files Game, was a commercial failure and marked the end of HyperBole's success, with the company eventually closing down in 2005.
Ecovacs robot vacuums collect photos, videos, and voice recordings from customers' homes to train AI models without clear consent. The company's critical cybersecurity flaws raise concerns about protecting sensitive user information.
Auto_Jobs_Applier_AIHawk is a job search assistant that automates applications and provides personalized recommendations to increase job landing chances. It uses AI and automation to streamline the job search process.
Meta added new AI features to its Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, but declined to say if it uses images collected by the glasses to train AI models. Meta's ambiguity on this issue is concerning, especially since it trains AI on publicly posted Instagram and Facebook images.
Researchers trained computers to exhibit pareidolia, the phenomenon of spotting faces in nonhuman objects, and found that they can detect illusory faces more frequently when trained on animal images. This suggests that humans may have evolved to include animals in their fast-acting face template for survival and navigation.
AT&T sued Broadcom over a 1,050 percent price hike for VMware offerings, citing a contract signed before Broadcom bought VMware. AT&T claims it's entitled to renew support services, but Broadcom says the contract allows VMware to retire products and services.
Researchers created a compact AR display combining a metasurface and refractive lens with a microLED screen to enhance image quality. The display achieved less than 2% distortion across a 30ยฐ field of view, comparable to current commercial AR platforms.
Patrick DeJarnette, a young economist, analyzed the efficiency of different coin combinations and found the current system to be 98th percentile for efficiency. He suggests changing the nickel to a 5-cent piece or removing the dime to increase efficiency.
The Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer, offered a one-pound voyage up the Thames Estuary to Tower Bridge on Sunday evening. The ship, built in 1946, has undergone multiple refits and now acts as a pleasure steamer around the British coast.
Anna Shchetinina, a Harvard researcher, is studying the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on children's lives. Her work aims to raise awareness and improve interventions for women with alcohol-use disorder during pregnancy.
The user optimized a CRC-32 check function in Mojo to improve its performance by reducing bit reversals and bit shifts, achieving a 30% speedup, and then further optimized it by using table lookups and increasing the table size to achieve a 40 times speedup. However, the optimized Mojo implementation was still slower than the zlib implementation in Python's standard library, which uses a ...
A researcher at MIT's Distinctive Collections archive is searching for the missing secretary who played a crucial role in the history of computing, specifically with the development of Eliza, a pioneering chatbot. The researcher's search reveals the often-overlooked contributions of women in the history of computing and the importance of recognizing their labor and expertise.
Scientists investigate why left-handers are in the minority, discovering that handedness is linked to brain organization and may influence skills and abilities. Research suggests that handedness is influenced by genetics and may be determined before birth, with foetuses showing preference for one hand over the other.
The widespread adoption of chiplets in domain-specific applications creates a partitioning challenge that is more complex than previous designs, requiring careful consideration of power consumption, performance, and technology scaling limitations. To overcome this challenge, chiplet designers must prioritize partitioning, taking into account factors such as signal integrity, power delivery, ...
The user wants to ensure their great-grandchildren can access their writings and photos after they're gone, but is skeptical of relying on websites and companies due to their potential for failure and lack of trustworthiness. The user suggests creating a physical archive, such as printing their work on high-quality paper or etching it into rock, and storing it in a secure location, or relying ...
To ensure SQLite's security, set the SQLITE_DBCONFIG_DEFENSIVE flag, reduce input limits, and use interfaces like sqlite3_set_authorizer and sqlite3_progress_handler to prevent malicious SQL inputs and denial-of-service attacks. Additionally, consider compiling SQLite with options like SQLITE_ENABLE_MEMSYS5 and setting hard heap limits to prevent memory corruption and sandbox SQLite's memory usage.
Michael Smith, a 52-year-old man from North Carolina, was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracy for using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of thousands of songs and fraudulently obtaining over $10 million in royalties. Smith allegedly used automated programs to stream his AI-generated songs billions of times through music ...
The table's fourth leg is above or below the surface depending on the angle x, with f(0) positive or negative. The intermediate value theorem guarantees a solution where f(x) = 0, with f(pi/2) opposite in sign to f(0).
Wenting Zhang, a Boston-based engineer and photographer, has been working on a DIY camera project for over 5 years, using a 10MP Kodak KAI-11000CM CCD sensor and an LCD screen as a viewfinder, and has open-sourced his project on GitLab for others to build upon. The camera, called the Sitina S1, is a mirrorless camera with a short flange distance, allowing it to be compatible with existing ...
The author, a software architect and poet, explores the unlikely relations between programming and poetry, arguing that both involve sharing experiences through carefully crafted phrases and that poetic approaches can be useful in coding. The author advocates for treating code as text and analyzing it from a literary perspective to improve maintainability, openness to change, and clarity of ...
PearAI, a Y Combinator startup, admitted to cloning two existing tools and altering their open-source license. The incident highlights concerns about unchecked AI funding and the industry's potential for misbehavior.
Scott+Scott is investigating CrowdStrike's leadership for breaching fiduciary duties. A defective software update caused a massive IT outage affecting various industries.
Emirates airline banned pagers and walkie-talkies on flights due to security concerns. Confiscated items will be handled by Dubai Police.
Scientists found that water fluoridation's benefits in reducing cavities in young children are smaller than 50 years ago, but still slightly effective in high-income countries. The risks and benefits of water fluoridation should be reevaluated, especially in areas with limited access to fluoride toothpaste or preventive treatments.
Dan Bornstein registered milk.com in 1994 for a personal email address, not as a business venture. He still owns the domain, using it for his resume and hobbies, and values it more for its nostalgic and personal significance than its potential sale value.
The "taste gap" occurs when your creative abilities don't meet your high standards, but persistence and practice can bridge this gap. As you grow in skill, your taste and abilities evolve, and the gap becomes a fertile ground for creativity and self-discovery.
PocketBase v0.23.0 is a major refactor with new features and improvements, including a new router, simplified DB operations, and custom DBConnect function. Upgrading is optional, but recommended for new development and features.
The user sets up a private cloud for files on a free VPS from Oracle using Docker, Portainer, and Nextcloud, with encryption and SSL/HTTPS. They configure NGINX Proxy Manager for routing traffic and Cloudflare for domain management, creating a fully functional cloud for free.
The ttt() function takes an array of texture definitions and returns canvas elements. It supports drawing shapes, circles, and textures with various colors and alpha values.
You're returning to Tokyo and want to explore unique shopping experiences for small tools and household items. Consider visiting Hands for housewares and small tools, and Itoya for stationery and fountain pens.
Split.js is open-source software with a permissive license allowing modification and distribution. It comes with no warranty and the authors are not liable for any damages.
You published a HuggingFace repo with Meltemi 7B Instruct v1.5, a Greek LLM, in llamafile format, a compact executable file. It includes a web server API, CLI, and chat web application, with options for help and advanced CLI mode.
Motorists debated whether cars should be numbered for identification, with some arguing it would help punish offenders and others fearing it would be derogatory. The police ultimately won, requiring cars to be registered with a separate number from January 1904.
Replited is a tool that replicates SQLite databases to various storage systems using Rust and OpenDAL. It uses SQLite's WAL mechanism for incremental backups and periodic replication to configured targets.
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The author created a script to parse command-line arguments without subshells for performance reasons on Windows. The script was never documented due to a laptop drive failure and lack of motivation.
A Lego Turing Machine was submitted to Lego Ideas, consisting of 2,900 parts, representing Alan Turing's 1936 hypothetical system that can simulate any computer algorithm. The machine has nearly 4,000 supporters and needs 5,000 to progress to the next stage.
Joyce Hatto, a pianist, released a large body of work despite being retired and ill, sparking a viral phenomenon online. However, an investigation revealed that many of her recordings were actually performed by other pianists, with Hatto's identity being a fabrication.
The Ibec logo features a sunflower pattern with 34 clockwise and 21 counter-clockwise spirals, both Fibonacci numbers. This pattern is a result of phyllotaxis, the study of leaf and seed arrangement on plants, which is linked to the Fibonacci sequence and the golden angle.
Run the script again in a new terminal instance to resolve module and assembly version conflicts. The script clones a repo, installs a Windows Terminal profile, and sets up Neovim and PowerShell configurations.
A new exoplanet, Barnard b, has been discovered orbiting the nearest lone star to Earth, Barnard's star, about 6 light-years away. The planet is half the mass of Venus and orbits its star every 3.15 Earth days, but is too hot for liquid water to exist on its surface.
The HMNZS Manawanui sank after catching fire and running aground near Upolu, Samoa, with 75 crew and passengers rescued. Commander Yvonne Gray's swift evacuation decision saved lives in challenging nighttime conditions.
The C++ standard allows rethrowing exceptions from coroutines, but this can lead to undefined behavior and leaks, especially with eager coroutines. A workaround was created to manually handle coroutine state and exceptions, which can be used as a semi-manual helper to avoid compiler-specific issues.
The author contributed to rustc performance improvements by optimizing the build pipeline, applying profile-guided optimization, and experimenting with linker-plugin LTO and BOLT. The efforts resulted in significant performance gains, but most improvements were limited to Linux users, and the author plans to port these improvements to other platforms and explore further optimizations.