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Gemma 3: Bringing State-of-the-Art AI to Your Desktop

2025-04-20

Gemma 3: Bringing State-of-the-Art AI to Your Desktop

Gemma 3, a cutting-edge open-source AI model, initially required high-end GPUs. To enhance accessibility, new versions optimized with Quantization-Aware Training (QAT) dramatically reduce memory requirements while maintaining high quality. This allows running powerful models like the 27B parameter Gemma 3 on consumer-grade GPUs such as the NVIDIA RTX 3090. These optimized models are available on Hugging Face and Kaggle, enabling easy integration into various workflows.

(developers.googleblog.com)

AI Quantization-Aware Training

arXivLabs: Community Collaboration on New arXiv Features

2025-09-23

arXivLabs is an experimental framework enabling collaborators to build and share new arXiv features directly on the website. Participants, individuals and organizations alike, embrace arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only partners with those who share them. Got an idea for a project that will benefit the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs.

(arxiv.org)

Development

Hotspot: A slick GUI for Linux perf performance analysis

2025-05-22

Hotspot: A slick GUI for Linux perf performance analysis

KDAB has developed Hotspot, a standalone GUI for performance data analysis, initially focusing on visualizing Linux perf data in a KCachegrind-like interface. It offers graphical visualization, timeline filtering, and the ability to launch perf to profile applications. Available as an AppImage for easy cross-distribution use, or via package managers (AUR, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora), Hotspot allows users to analyze on-CPU and off-CPU time, exporting data for sharing. While not yet feature-complete, Hotspot simplifies Linux performance analysis.

(github.com)

Development

RCSS: Rust-Flavored CSS Preprocessor

2025-04-10

RCSS: Rust-Flavored CSS Preprocessor

RCSS is a styling language bringing Rust-inspired syntax to CSS. Combining Rust's robustness with SASS-like features such as nesting and variables, it aims for cleaner, more maintainable styles. The current implementation boasts Rust-like syntax, supporting variables, nesting, and functions (currently without arguments), along with a VS Code extension for syntax highlighting. Future plans include adding support for functions with arguments, importing, a formatter, improved CSS output formatting, and better error handling and debugging tools. RCSS boasts impressive compilation speed, completing in a few hundred microseconds.

(github.com)

Development CSS preprocessor

Gym Class: Hiring a Senior Animation Engineer for Meta Quest Hit

2025-04-25

Gym Class: Hiring a Senior Animation Engineer for Meta Quest Hit

Gym Class, a leading social game on Meta Quest with millions of downloads and a 4.9-star rating, is expanding! They're seeking an experienced Animation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of character animation systems in Unity. This role demands expertise in Unity and C#, proven mobile game animation experience, strong understanding of IK, animation blending, and state machines, and a knack for mobile performance optimization. You'll lead a high-performing team and shape the future of character movement in the game.

(www.ycombinator.com)

Game Animation Engineering

Bypass Google's AI Search Results: A Clever Trick

2025-02-10

A tool from Ranks.com automatically adds "fucking" to your Google search queries, bypassing ads and AI summaries for cleaner results. This exploits the observation that including "fucking" removes ads and AI overviews, returning search to a simpler form. Developer Sean Markey aims to provide a cleaner search experience.

(fuckingsearch.com)

Misc Search Tricks

Cursor's Clever Algorithm: Character Prefix Conditioning for Accurate Code Completion

2025-01-11

Cursor's Clever Algorithm: Character Prefix Conditioning for Accurate Code Completion

Cursor's blog post dives into a crucial problem in AI code completion: handling character prefixes effectively. Traditional token-based sampling fails when the cursor isn't on a token boundary. The post introduces character prefix conditioning, an algorithm that samples based on character prefixes, ensuring completions start with user input. The post concludes with a challenge: devise an efficient algorithm to sample from this distribution while minimizing calls to the underlying language model.

(www.cursor.com)

Development Code Completion

Gemini's New Video Generation Model: Veo 2

2025-04-15

Gemini's New Video Generation Model: Veo 2

Gemini Advanced users can now generate and share videos using Veo 2, Google's state-of-the-art video generation model. Transform text prompts into dynamic videos, easily shareable to platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Veo 2, also accessible through Google Labs' Whisk, produces high-resolution, detailed videos with cinematic realism. Simply describe your scene, and let Gemini bring your vision to life.

(blog.google)

AI

Escaping the Giants: Reclaiming Personal Connection on the Internet

2025-06-23

Escaping the Giants: Reclaiming Personal Connection on the Internet

This article reminisces about the simpler, more personal internet of the past, criticizing today's major tech companies for their attention-grabbing business models. The author calls for a return to a slower, more personalized, and privacy-focused online space, sharing their own experiences in participating in the 'small internet' movement—reducing reliance on large platforms, supporting open-source technologies, and building a personal website. Readers are encouraged to join in creating a better digital world.

(nannnsss.omg.lol)

Misc

Does TikTok Cause 'Brain Rot'? A Study's Controversial Findings and Limitations

2025-03-02

Does TikTok Cause 'Brain Rot'? A Study's Controversial Findings and Limitations

A recent study from Tianjin Normal University in China claims that excessive short-video consumption (like TikTok) alters brain structure, leading to so-called 'brain rot'. The research found increased gray matter in specific brain regions and enhanced brain activity synchronization among heavy users. However, the study has significant limitations: its cross-sectional design prevents establishing causality; its whole-brain search for differences increases the risk of false positives; and its interpretation of brain activity synchronization is controversial. Experts point out that 'short-video addiction' isn't a formal clinical diagnosis, and the findings can't be simply interpreted as TikTok causing brain damage. While excessive consumption of frivolous videos can be problematic, focusing on healthier media habits is more productive than worrying about brain changes.

(www.sciencefocus.com)

Tech Addiction

Rust GPU: Bringing Shadertoy Shaders to Rust

2025-04-12

Rust GPU lets you write GPU programs (shaders) in Rust. The authors ported several popular Shadertoy shaders to Rust with ease. Rust GPU compiles Rust code to SPIR-V, integrating seamlessly into Vulkan workflows. The project leverages Rust features like traits, generics, and macros, simplifying CPU/GPU data sharing. Furthermore, the project contributed back to the ecosystem by fixing issues in wgpu and naga.

(rust-gpu.github.io)

Development

FPU Emulation Revival for NetBSD's i486SX

2025-04-27

FPU Emulation Revival for NetBSD's i486SX

This retro-computing project brings back x87 Floating-Point Unit (FPU) emulation to NetBSD's kernel, specifically for legacy 486SX processors lacking hardware FPUs. It reinstates the `MATH_EMULATE` option in NetBSD 10.x and later, reversing changes that removed this functionality. While many x87 instructions are emulated, some like `fyl2xp1`, `fxtract`, `fpatan`, and `fsqrt` remain unsupported. The project is a work in progress and may contain bugs; use at your own risk. Users need to compile the kernel themselves.

(github.com)

Development FPU emulation

Microsoft at 50: A Look Back at Peaks and Valleys

2025-04-11

Microsoft at 50: A Look Back at Peaks and Valleys

As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, The Register polled readers on the company's history. Windows Server 2000 emerged as a favorite, praised for its stability and ease of use. Conversely, Windows 8 and its successors received criticism for their user interfaces. The Nokia acquisition and subsequent Windows Phone failure were also highlighted as missteps. While achievements like the cloud pivot and Office suite were acknowledged, the overall sentiment suggests Microsoft's best days may be behind it. The company's future direction with AI remains uncertain.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech Operating Systems

May Day Math: Maypole Dancing and Braid Groups

2025-06-09

May Day Math: Maypole Dancing and Braid Groups

Attending a May Day party, the author was inspired by a traditional maypole dance to explore its mathematical underpinnings. The intricate braiding of ribbons reminded him of braid groups in group theory. However, the standard braid group proved insufficient to describe all possible patterns. He proposed a new group, the "Maypole Braid Group," defined by generators and relations, extending the classic braid group to encompass the circular nature of the maypole dance.

(divisbyzero.com)

Misc Braid Groups

Microsoft Unveils Windows Update Orchestration and Enterprise Backup

2025-05-29

Microsoft Unveils Windows Update Orchestration and Enterprise Backup

Microsoft has released a private preview of a Windows 11 update orchestration platform designed to streamline app updates, providing centralized scheduling and troubleshooting. Developers can register update logic via WinRT APIs and PowerShell, supporting MSIX/APPX and Win32 apps. Concurrently, a limited public preview of Windows Backup for Organizations is available, allowing backup and restore of Windows 10 and 11 device settings, easing enterprise migrations to Windows 11 and mitigating malware threats. However, the service has specific device and environment requirements.

(www.theregister.com)

Development Windows Updates App Updates Enterprise Backup

Demand What You're Owed: Easy Debt Collection, No Legal Hassles

2025-02-08

Demand What You're Owed: Easy Debt Collection, No Legal Hassles

Collecting overdue payments can be a headache. But don't worry! The US Department of Labor recovered over $230 million in back wages in 2021 alone¹, yet far more goes unclaimed. This website provides simple tools to easily recover what you're owed, without complex legal procedures. Data shows 40% of contractor disputes end up in small claims court, and 26% of renters report deposit issues. Don't let your rights be violated; take action today!

(www.freedemandletter.com)

Misc debt collection legal disputes overdue payments

Dynomate: Boost Your DynamoDB Workflow

2025-04-09

Dynomate: Boost Your DynamoDB Workflow

Dynomate is a powerful tool designed to streamline your DynamoDB interactions. Seamless AWS integration and easy SSO authentication let you effortlessly switch between profiles and regions. Advanced table management features include multi-view support, inline and bulk editing, and detailed request logging. A multi-tab interface allows managing multiple DynamoDB tables and AWS profiles concurrently. Local request persistence and Git integration simplify version control and team collaboration. Powerful query modes enable chaining multiple DynamoDB queries sequentially or concurrently, organized into custom folders. Developer-friendly logging ensures easy debugging and optimization.

(dynomate.io)

Development

A Coffee Newbie's Journey into Light Roasting

2025-05-13

Growing up on Jolt Cola, the author tried various cola replacements after its departure from the Swedish market, finally settling on Volt Cola in 2013. However, health concerns led him to try coffee. Initially disliking its bitterness and high temperature, he started experimenting with light roast coffee for health reasons. Inspired by YouTube coffee legend James Hoffmann, he acquired a grinder and a Clever Dripper, trying numerous coffee beans before finding his preferred light and juicy type. The post concludes with an invitation to readers to share coffee bean recommendations.

(ostwilkens.se)

Misc light roast coffee bean recommendations

!Camera: Redefining Mobile Photography

2025-06-05

!Camera: Redefining Mobile Photography

Say goodbye to boring mobile photography! !Camera is a camera app with a fully 3D interface, dynamic lighting, sounds, and custom haptics that evoke the tactile experience of holding a premium camera. It uses SuperRaw™ photo processing to preserve natural film grain and supports saving RAW files in DNG format. Furthermore, it features professional-level color grading with built-in presets and LUTs (look-up tables) for stunning results without post-editing. Importantly, it prioritizes user privacy, storing all photos locally on your device.

(notbor.ing)

Design photography app 3D camera interface

OpenBSD Disk I/O Performance: More Threads Aren't Always Better

2025-06-08

OpenBSD Disk I/O Performance: More Threads Aren't Always Better

This post benchmarks the random read/write and latency performance of a 1TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD on OpenBSD 7.7 using fio(1). Results show good I/O scalability in OpenBSD, but increasing job counts beyond an optimal point (6-8 concurrent jobs) degrades performance due to contention and CPU overhead. Compared to Linux, OpenBSD shows more sensitivity to concurrency in NVMe writes. The test also reveals that excessive threads significantly impact desktop responsiveness. Future tests will extend to USB storage.

(rsadowski.de)

Development I/O performance

Solving Decentralized Social Media's URI Problem

2025-04-21

Solving Decentralized Social Media's URI Problem

This essay explores user experience issues stemming from URI schemes in decentralized social media platforms like the Fediverse and Bluesky. Sharing links across instances often leads to problems like inability to comment or like posts. The author proposes a solution: new URI schemes (e.g., `fedi:` or `at:`). These would allow operating systems or browsers to directly invoke relevant apps based on the scheme, resolving link sharing, client compatibility, and post migration issues. While browser support for custom schemes is limited, this approach promises to greatly improve user experience in decentralized social media and warrants further investigation.

(www.tbray.org)

Tech URI schemes

Iceland Revives EU Accession Bid: Referendum Planned Before 2027

2024-12-29

Iceland Revives EU Accession Bid: Referendum Planned Before 2027

Iceland's new government has reignited the country's bid to join the European Union. A shift in public opinion, fueled by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, now sees more Icelanders favoring EU membership. The new Foreign Minister has announced a referendum on continuing EU accession talks, to be held before 2027. This follows a complex history: Iceland applied to join the EU after the 2008 financial crisis, but a later conservative government paused and attempted to cancel the negotiations. With recent polls showing strong support for EU membership, Iceland may finally join the EU, potentially impacting EFTA, Norway, and the UK's EU policies.

(mikegalsworthy.substack.com)

Misc Iceland Referendum

GPS Under Siege: A Growing Threat and the Need for Urgent Action

2025-05-21

GPS is facing a significant increase in jamming and spoofing attacks, with as many as 700 daily incidents reported in 2024. This vulnerability, stemming from weak signals and lack of encryption, poses a serious threat to various sectors, including aviation, finance, and power grids. The article details a recent deadly incident linked to GPS interference. Solutions explored include easing export controls on advanced anti-jamming antennas, partnering with Europe's Galileo system, enhancing GPS signal encryption, and implementing a global augmentation system (HARS). Alternative navigation technologies like eLoran, eDME, pseudolite networks, and MagNav are also discussed as potential backups to mitigate the risks of GPS disruption and future threats.

(aviationweek.com)

Tech navigation

Supreme Court Weighs Fate of $8 Billion Telecom Subsidy

2025-03-26

Supreme Court Weighs Fate of $8 Billion Telecom Subsidy

The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could determine the fate of an $8 billion annual subsidy for phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas. The Universal Service Fund, which is funded by a tax on phone bills, is challenged on constitutional grounds. While both liberal and conservative justices expressed concern over the potential consequences of eliminating the fund, some justices questioned the level of authority delegated to the FCC and its reliance on a private administrator. A decision is expected by late June, with significant implications for tens of millions of Americans.

(apnews.com)

Tech Supreme Court Subsidy Telecommunications

20% Productivity Boost: A Real-World Look at AI Coding Assistants

2025-05-08

20% Productivity Boost: A Real-World Look at AI Coding Assistants

A 12-year-old SaaS company with 40 developers experimented with AI coding assistants, Cursor and Claude Code. Eight developers use them almost exclusively, while 11 use them about half the time. Claude excels at writing entire features, while Cursor is better for smaller changes. The AI assistants boosted productivity, particularly in repetitive tasks and understanding unfamiliar code. However, AI-generated code sometimes needs careful review, and the consistent style sacrifices individuality. The author argues mastering AI coding assistants is a crucial future skill, but ultimately, human thought remains paramount in defining software functionality.

(ghiculescu.substack.com)

Development code assistants

Global Apple Eating Challenge: A Geography-Based Snake Game

2025-06-01

Global Apple Eating Challenge: A Geography-Based Snake Game

This game, "Snake on a Globe," puts a unique twist on the classic snake game. Players navigate a global map, eating apples located in major cities. The challenge lies in efficiently using lines of longitude and latitude to reach each city and consume as many apples as possible within a time limit. The game tests geographical knowledge and rewards players for speed and efficiency. Longer routes decrease your score, and colliding with yourself or reaching zero points ends the game.

(engaging-data.com)

Game

QVQ-Max: An AI Model with Both Vision and Intellect

2025-04-06

QVQ-Max: An AI Model with Both Vision and Intellect

QVQ-Max is a novel visual reasoning model that not only 'understands' images and videos but also analyzes and reasons with this information to solve various problems. From math problems to everyday questions, from programming code to artistic creation, QVQ-Max demonstrates impressive capabilities. It excels at detailed observation, deep reasoning, and flexible application in various scenarios, such as assisting with work, learning, and daily life. Future development will focus on improving recognition accuracy, enhancing multi-step task handling, and expanding interaction methods to become a truly practical visual agent.

(qwenlm.github.io)

AI Visual Reasoning

AI Designs Wireless Chips in Hours, Outperforming Humans

2025-02-23

AI Designs Wireless Chips in Hours, Outperforming Humans

Researchers at Princeton and IIT have demonstrated that AI can design complex millimeter-wave wireless chips in mere hours, a task that would take weeks for human engineers. Using an inverse design approach, the AI generated chips that were not only more efficient but also radically different from human designs, appearing almost randomly shaped and defying human comprehension. While not perfect, with some designs requiring human correction, the research opens exciting possibilities for faster and more efficient chip design, boosting overall electronics development.

(www.livescience.com)

Tech Chip Design Millimeter-wave

Wacom Tablets Secretly Tracking Your App Usage?

2025-05-17

Wacom Tablets Secretly Tracking Your App Usage?

A blogger discovered that Wacom drawing tablet drivers were sending application names and other information to Google Analytics without explicit user consent. Using a proxy server and Wireshark, the blogger captured this data, exposing Wacom's privacy violation. While Wacom claims the data is for product development, the blogger argues this is unacceptable and urges users to disable the "Wacom Experience Program". Wacom seemingly stopped the data collection temporarily, only to resume later, raising concerns about data security and privacy.

(robertheaton.com)

Tech

Dissecting the Thigh: A Symphony of Biological Design

2025-04-29

A medical student's dissection of a thigh reveals a stunningly intricate structure. The fascia isn't disorganized; it's a cohesive sheath enveloping the muscles, with the great saphenous vein tracing a clear path. This arrangement efficiently aids venous return, particularly during intense activity where muscle contractions boost blood flow to meet oxygen demands. The thigh muscles' elegant organization further underscores this design. The author concludes this isn't arbitrary but a product of natural selection, where motion is fundamental to evolution, and the lower limb is its pivotal point.

(ponnekanti.net)

Misc

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