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Training AI Might Not Need Massive Data Centers

2025-01-14

Training AI Might Not Need Massive Data Centers

Tech giants are vying to build massive data centers with tens or even hundreds of thousands of GPUs to train AI models. However, an article in *The Economist* suggests this trend may soon change. Future AI model training might not require massive hardware infrastructure, potentially eliminating the need for dedicated hardware altogether. Advances in distributed computing and new algorithms will allow training complex AI models on regular computer networks, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for AI research and promoting wider adoption of AI technology.

(www.economist.com)

AI AI training distributed computing

Open-Source Ergonomic Keyboard: Ergo S-1 - Build Your Own Comfort

2025-01-03

Open-Source Ergonomic Keyboard: Ergo S-1 - Build Your Own Comfort

The Ergo S-1 is an open-source, wireless, split ergonomic keyboard compatible with Cherry/Gateron switches and Cherry/OEM/DCS keycaps, powered by the ZMK firmware. Designed during a period of unemployment, this keyboard prioritizes ease of DIY assembly, making it accessible to a wider audience. The project provides comprehensive assembly instructions, a bill of materials, and Fusion 360 design files, along with support for custom keymaps. While complete kits aren't yet available, pre-built keyboards are sold on Etsy, and the creator is actively working towards easier-to-assemble kits.

(github.com)

Hardware ergonomic keyboard

Getty Images and Shutterstock Merge to Create Visual Content Giant

2025-01-07

Getty Images and Shutterstock Merge to Create Visual Content Giant

Getty Images and Shutterstock announced a merger of equals, creating a leading visual content company with an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion. The combined entity will offer a significantly expanded library of still images, videos, music, 3D models, and other assets. The merger promises increased investment in content creation, event coverage, and technological innovation, including generative AI. Significant cost synergies are projected, reaching $150-$200 million annually within three years, boosting earnings and cash flow from year two. This strategic move positions the new company to better meet the growing demand for visual content and compete effectively in a dynamic market.

(newsroom.gettyimages.com)

Tech Merger

New Class of Virus-like Entities Found in Human Gut

2024-12-30

New Class of Virus-like Entities Found in Human Gut

Researchers have discovered a completely new class of virus-like objects in the human digestive system, dubbed 'Obelisks'. These RNA structures, approximately 1,000 nucleotides long, are unlike any known viruses and may represent an entirely new biological entity, potentially bridging the evolutionary gap between simple genetic molecules and complex viruses. Found in human microbiomes, Obelisks code for a novel protein called 'Oblins', but their impact on host cells and their transmission mechanism remain unknown. This discovery opens up exciting new avenues for life science research.

(www.sciencealert.com)

AI virus microbiome

Keeling Labs: Pioneering ML for Complex Energy Control

2025-01-17

Keeling Labs: Pioneering ML for Complex Energy Control

Keeling Labs is a mission-driven startup in Venice, Los Angeles, pioneering machine learning solutions for complex control problems in the energy sector. The team boasts experience from companies like Rivian, DeepMind, and boasts a collaborative in-person work environment emphasizing whiteboarding and brainstorming. If you're passionate about energy trading and machine learning and want to join a growing startup, Keeling Labs might be the perfect fit.

(www.keelinglabs.com)

Startup energy trading

Gromit: A Fictional Dog as a Tech Hero

2025-01-06

This article humorously portrays Gromit, the claymation dog, as a tech hero, contrasting him with real-life tech moguls. A cautious and far-sighted engineer, Gromit consistently anticipates and solves the disasters caused by Wallace's inventions. The author argues that Gromit embodies the caution and rationality that technology should possess, contrasting sharply with the recklessness and irresponsibility of some real-world tech leaders. A fun anecdote about a connection to the Gromit models is also shared.

(cybershow.uk)

Tech Tech Satire

Onramp Compiler Successfully Compiles DOOM from Scratch

2024-12-31

After two years of development, a programmer has successfully compiled the classic game DOOM using a self-bootstrapping compiler called Onramp. Starting from a simple virtual machine written in x86_64 assembly, Onramp gradually built an assembler, C compiler, and other tools, ultimately compiling and running DOOM. While performance is currently limited, Onramp demonstrates impressive self-hosting capabilities and cross-platform potential. Its long-term goal is to enable compilation and execution of code on any architecture, even those of alien civilizations, preserving our cultural and computing heritage for the distant future.

(ludocode.com)

Development self-hosting

hyveOS: Serverless Swarm Orchestration for Drones and Robots

2025-01-17

hyveOS is a decentralized system for coordinating swarms of robots and drones, eliminating the need for internet connection or central servers. Developers can install hyved on various devices (like Raspberry Pis) and use diverse SDKs (including Python, Rust, JavaScript, etc.) to build applications. Its core strength lies in its decentralized architecture, enabling flexible and reliable swarm control adaptable to complex scenarios. Sample applications are provided for easy onboarding.

(docs.p2p.industries)

Development

Guix Shepherd 1.0 Released: A Minimalist Service Manager Hits 1.0

2025-01-14

After 21 years in development, the Guix Shepherd service manager has finally reached version 1.0! Shepherd is a minimalist yet powerful service manager that monitors, starts, stops, and restarts services. It supports custom actions and visualization of service dependencies. Written in Guile Scheme, Shepherd boasts a simple and intuitive configuration, making it accessible even to non-Scheme experts. Version 1.0 introduces timed services, improved service status display, a log rotation service, and a system log service. The code is remarkably concise and efficient, clocking in at just 7.4K lines of Scheme. Future development aims towards a distributed, capability-style service manager.

(guix.gnu.org)

Development service manager

OpenAI Misses Deadline for Creator Opt-Out Tool, Fueling Copyright Concerns

2025-01-01

OpenAI Misses Deadline for Creator Opt-Out Tool, Fueling Copyright Concerns

OpenAI's promised Media Manager tool, designed to let creators control how their work is used in AI training data, has yet to launch, missing its 2025 deadline. This delay fuels ongoing copyright disputes, with OpenAI facing lawsuits from artists, writers, and media companies alleging unauthorized use of their work. While OpenAI offers alternative opt-out methods, these are deemed insufficient. The missed deadline and lack of transparency heighten tensions surrounding AI copyright and underscore the industry's challenges in addressing intellectual property issues.

(techcrunch.com)

AI AI Copyright

7-Minute Workout: Science or Hype?

2025-01-01

A blog post challenges the efficacy and comprehensiveness of the 7-minute scientific workout featured in The New York Times. The author argues that while the program claims to be science-based, it heavily emphasizes leg exercises while neglecting a balanced workout for glutes, back, and core muscles—a particularly concerning omission for sedentary professionals. A more balanced approach, the post suggests, would include more hip-dominant, upper-body pulling, and core extension exercises to counteract the muscular imbalances caused by prolonged sitting.

(elsbethvaino.com)

Tech fitness scientific training

Mind-blowing AI Art Generator: Midjourney

2025-01-01

Midjourney, an AI art generator, has recently taken the internet by storm. Its ability to produce incredibly detailed and stylistically diverse images from simple text prompts is astonishing. Using a vast database and deep learning models, Midjourney creates stunning artwork, sparking intense debate about the capabilities of AI in art and its impact on traditional artists. Concerns about AI replacing human artists are countered by the view that AI is a powerful tool for creative exploration. Regardless, Midjourney represents a new era for AI art.

(screensaverchess.com)

AI artificial intelligence art

Zig 0.14.0 Release Incoming: Improved x86 Backend and Incremental Compilation

2025-01-17

After a period of quiet development, the Zig Software Foundation is gearing up for the release of Zig 0.14.0. This release focuses on improvements to the x86 backend (potentially becoming the default for debug builds) and incremental compilation (disabled by default, but enabled via a compiler flag). Other improvements include labeled switch continue and upgraded support for nearly all target platforms. The team encourages users to upgrade to the latest master branch and will focus on ensuring a smooth upgrade during the release month. While a 1.0 release is still some time away, the team is committed to delivering stable, incremental releases.

(ziglang.org)

Development

BYD Yangwang U9 Electric Supercar Jumps Potholes and Spikes

2025-01-10

BYD Yangwang U9 Electric Supercar Jumps Potholes and Spikes

BYD's luxury brand, Yangwang, has showcased the impressive off-road capabilities of its U9 electric supercar in a recent video. The video shows the U9 accelerating to 120km/h and leaping over a 2.5-meter pothole and a 4-meter stretch of tire spikes. This feat is enabled by its advanced DiSus-X hydraulic suspension system, which actively controls each wheel's position. The U9 boasts four electric motors, producing a combined 960kW and 1680Nm of torque, achieving a top speed of 309km/h and a 0-100km/h time of 2.36 seconds. While not currently planned for release in Australia, its performance is undeniably striking.

(www.drive.com.au)

Tech Yangwang U9 Electric Supercar

Thermodynamic Model Unveils Gold's Journey to Earth's Surface

2024-12-27

Thermodynamic Model Unveils Gold's Journey to Earth's Surface

Researchers have used a thermodynamic model to explain how gold deposits are formed in volcanic settings. The model reveals the crucial role of a previously unconfirmed gold-trisulfur complex (Au-S3). Under specific mantle pressures and temperatures, this complex efficiently transfers gold from the mantle into magma, ultimately leading to its surfacing through volcanic activity. This finding explains the high gold concentrations in certain subduction zone ore deposits and has significant implications for gold exploration.

(phys.org)

Tech gold formation thermodynamic model mantle magma

Experience Time Dilation: An Online Calculator

2025-01-10

timedilationforumula.com offers a time dilation calculator. Input distance (light-years) and acceleration (m/s²) to calculate relativistic effects: traveler vs. observer time, maximum velocity, energy requirements, and Doppler shift. Interactive charts visualize these effects. The site explains time dilation, its formula, and FAQs like the twin paradox and gravitational time dilation.

(timedilationformula.com)

Tech time dilation relativity online calculator

Intel's New Laptop Chips Promise Extended Battery Life

2025-01-06

Intel's New Laptop Chips Promise Extended Battery Life

Intel unveiled its new Core Ultra processors at CES, claiming they will significantly extend laptop battery life. Targeted at business PCs and high-end consumer devices, the new chips aim to boost both battery life and AI performance. Tests showed an HP laptop with the new processor running Microsoft Teams for 10.5 hours and Microsoft 365 for 20.3 hours on a single charge, exceeding the battery life of a comparable Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Dell device. Intel also boasted superior performance in generative AI applications. Processors based on Intel's Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake designs will debut in 2025, initially for business machines before expanding to thin and light laptops, high-performance notebooks, and desktop PCs.

(uk.finance.yahoo.com)

Hardware Processor Battery Life

Auto-Braking Systems Fail to Detect Pedestrians in Reflective Gear

2025-01-14

Auto-Braking Systems Fail to Detect Pedestrians in Reflective Gear

A new IIHS report reveals that automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 vehicles failed to detect pedestrians wearing reflective strips, even under various lighting conditions. The systems consistently failed to brake, while a Subaru Forester performed better. Researchers urge automakers to improve AEB technology, recommending pedestrians continue to wear reflective gear for increased visibility at night, while acknowledging the limitations of current AEB in some vehicles.

(usa.streetsblog.org)

Tech Automatic Emergency Braking Pedestrian Safety Vehicle Safety

Public Outpouring Funds Bionic Arm for Child After Insurance Denial

2024-12-30

Public Outpouring Funds Bionic Arm for Child After Insurance Denial

Nine-year-old Remi, born without a left hand, was denied a $24,000 bionic arm by her health insurance company, Select Health, who deemed it 'cosmetic.' Devastated, her parents launched a GoFundMe campaign, exceeding their goal within days thanks to public outrage over the denial. Remi, touched by the support, decided to donate the excess funds to another child, Tyraun, facing the same situation. The incident highlights criticism of the American healthcare system.

(www.yahoo.com)

Misc bionic arm GoFundMe

Intel 8080: The Microprocessor That Changed the World

2024-12-29

Intel 8080: The Microprocessor That Changed the World

Fifty years ago, the Intel 8080 microprocessor launched, marking a pivotal moment in computing history. Unlike its predecessors designed for specific clients, the 8080 was the first truly general-purpose microprocessor. Its efficiency, power, and flexible 40-pin configuration made it easier to connect to other components and integrated functions previously requiring multiple chips. Priced at just $360, the 8080 democratized computing, making it accessible to businesses and individuals alike. This spurred the mass adoption of personal computers, created new categories of silicon-powered devices, and boosted programming as a crucial skill. Its legacy continues today; the 8080 directly inspired the x86 architecture, now the world's most widely used computing architecture.

(www.intel.com)

Tech Microprocessor x86 architecture

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Scrubbed 11 Seconds Before Liftoff Due to Delta Air Jet

2025-01-20

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Scrubbed 11 Seconds Before Liftoff Due to Delta Air Jet

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch was scrubbed with just 11 seconds to go on Sunday morning after a Delta Air Lines plane reportedly flew into restricted airspace near the launch site. The live broadcast of the launch showed the control room urgently calling "Hold, hold, hold!" as the launch was aborted at the 11-second mark. Investigations revealed the Delta Air Lines Boeing 767, en route from Los Angeles to Honolulu, flew over Vandenberg Space Force Base, the Falcon 9 launch site. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate how air traffic controllers allowed the Delta flight to enter the restricted airspace. This near-miss comes days after SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded, causing flight diversions.

(www.paddleyourownkanoo.com)

Tech Falcon 9 Restricted Airspace

St. Peter's Basilica: Immersive Digital Experience

2025-01-18

St. Peter's Basilica: Immersive Digital Experience

St. Peter's Basilica has launched a new digital experience, allowing people worldwide to explore the magnificence of this architectural marvel from the comfort of their homes. The experience includes a virtual 3D tour and a story detailing the Basilica's history, all available in multiple languages. Users can immerse themselves in the grandeur of St. Peter's, experiencing its art and architecture regardless of their location.

(virtual.basilicasanpietro.va)

Misc digital experience St. Peter's Basilica

How Learning Tibetan Changed My Thinking

2024-12-13

How Learning Tibetan Changed My Thinking

Estefania Duque shares her journey learning Tibetan, revealing how the language reshaped her thinking, perspective, and spiritual understanding. She describes how studying Tibetan, particularly its grammar and unique ways of expressing possession and personal experience, has altered her self-perception and relationship with the world. The language's nuanced honorifics and humble speech fostered self-reflection and accountability. She likens the process of learning Tibetan to a form of meditation, culminating in a deeper appreciation of Buddhist philosophy and a commitment to translating Dharma texts, preserving both the Dharma and Tibetan culture.

(www.lionsroar.com)

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Misc Tibetan language mindfulness

PhD Advisor Automates Writing Improvement with Shell Scripts

2024-12-14

To improve his PhD students' writing, an advisor created three shell scripts to detect passive voice overuse, weasel words, and duplicate words. Integrated into their LaTeX build system, these scripts encourage conscious choices for clarity and precision, rather than blind adherence to grammar rules. The advisor advocates for programmers using automation to combat writing weaknesses and recommends resources like "Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace".

(matt.might.net)

Development Shell scripts Technical writing Automation

Autodesk Deletes Decade-Old Forum Posts: A Developer Revolt

2025-01-02

Autodesk's announcement to archive (effectively delete) forum content older than 10 years has sparked outrage within its developer community. Valuable code samples, solutions, and years of shared expertise are set to vanish, leaving developers reliant on this resource facing significant losses. While Autodesk cites improved search and user experience as reasons, developers decry the move as 'monumentally stupid,' accusing the company of destroying community knowledge and damaging long-term relationships. Many are migrating to alternative platforms like TheSwamp and GitHub.

(forums.autodesk.com)

Development developer community content deletion

What Exactly Is a Second?

2025-01-01

This article delves into the evolving definition of a second. Initially defined as 1/86400th of a day, the slowing rotation of the Earth rendered this definition imprecise. In 1967, the second was redefined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom. Cesium was chosen for its ease of isolation and purification, while the specific number of periods ensured backward compatibility with the length of the tropical year in 1900. Although the astronomical definition has been discarded, the cesium-based definition remains in use today.

(www.johndcook.com)

Tech Time Measurement Cesium Atomic Clock

Notre-Dame to Feature Modern Stained Glass Designs

2024-12-28

Notre-Dame to Feature Modern Stained Glass Designs

Following its 2019 fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will replace six original stained-glass windows with modern designs by French artist Claire Tabouret. Tabouret's vibrant design, selected from over 100 submissions, depicts diverse people praying together for Pentecost in blues, pinks, and yellows. The decision is controversial; some argue it violates international heritage guidelines, while Tabouret aims to promote unity through art. The new windows will be crafted by the historic glassmaker Simon-Marq, known for its restoration work at Notre-Dame and collaborations with renowned artists like Chagall and Miró.

(www.smithsonianmag.com)

Design Notre-Dame stained glass

60 Years of Space Mission Patches: A Visual History

2025-01-05

60 Years of Space Mission Patches: A Visual History

This article explores the evolution of space mission patches over six decades, showcasing iconic designs from the Soviet Union, NASA, and SpaceX. It highlights the Gemini 5 mission patch as an example of how astronauts infused personal meaning into their designs. The article contrasts the styles of different agencies: NASA patches often include crew names, while NRO patches are enigmatic and humorous, and ESA patches blend European culture and scientific spirit. These patches are not just memorabilia; they encapsulate the history, technology, and human element of space exploration.

(arstechnica.com)

Tech space mission patches space history

GitHub Project: Daily Dutch Vocabulary Email Automation

2024-12-27

GitHub Project: Daily Dutch Vocabulary Email Automation

This GitHub project automates the daily delivery of an email containing three C1-level Dutch words, their English translations, and example sentences. The author created this project due to a lack of suitable learning tools, leveraging ChatGPT for word suggestions and AWS services (including Lambda, DynamoDB, and SES) for automation. The project architecture is straightforward but offers room for improvement, such as refactoring the Python code for better performance.

(github.com)

Development automation dutch learning

Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

2025-01-02

Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

A US appeals court overturned the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) net neutrality rules. These rules mandated equal treatment of all internet traffic by broadband providers, prohibiting preferential treatment. The court's decision partly relied on last year's Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright, which limited regulatory agency power by overturning the Chevron Doctrine. The FCC chair called for Congressional action to enshrine net neutrality in federal law, while another commissioner lauded the decision as a reversal of the Biden administration's regulatory overreach.

(www.tvtechnology.com)

Tech

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