HTML First is a set of principles that aim to simplify and improve the process of building web software.
The main goal is to make web programming more accessible and reduce costs by leveraging HTML's attributes and default capabilities of modern web browsers.
The principles encourage the use of vanilla approaches and libraries that utilize HTML attributes while discouraging build steps and obfuscation layers that make code less readable and hinder source code understanding.
The D-POINT digital pen is an open-source stylus that offers precise and low-latency input using camera tracking and inertial measurements.
It can be used on any flat surface and is compatible with consumer-grade webcams.
The stylus incorporates multiple technologies, including marker detection, rolling shutter correction, and inertial fusion, to improve accuracy and reduce latency.
Open-source technologies and devices are being discussed for more precise control and interaction in virtual environments and games.
The topics include the use of multiple input devices, limitations of proprietary drivers, potential applications in space games, and the use of webcams for new input methods.
Discussions also cover space-based matter-wave interferometry, quantum navigation, touch panels, hand tracking, and drawing applications.
The book "Those Fascinating Numbers" highlights an intriguing fact in the preface about the median value for the second prime factor of an integer being 37.
After initial skepticism, the author wrote Sage code to test the fact and confirmed that around half of all numbers have a second prime factor smaller than 37.
The post suggests additional exercises related to prime factors and mentions a research paper about the distribution of prime factors and the asymptotics of the median kth prime in French.
idlethumbs.social is a decentralized social network powered by Mastodon.
Users can create an account, log in, and search for media, polls, or embedded content on the platform.
The platform enables interactions such as following profiles or hashtags, favoriting, sharing, and replying to posts, as well as interacting from an account on a different server. Server statistics are also available. Further information can be found on the idlethumbs.social and Mastodon websites.
The Steam Deck OLED spot ad by Valve is being praised for its resemblance to a cutscene from the game Portal, sparking discussions about video production processes and the potential for AI-generated movie shots.
Valve's support for Linux and their products, including the Steam Deck, are highlighted for their contribution to the adoption of the operating system in the gaming community.
Other topics of discussion include the fee structure and potential improvements for the Steam app, different kernels in operating systems, the OLED panel supplier for the Steam Deck, burn-in risks, repairability, and the DeckMate accessory designed specifically for the Steam Deck.
GPUs are crucial in the AI age due to their parallel processing capabilities, making them more efficient for running AI models.
The article provides a guide on setting up CUDA and NVIDIA GPU drivers and showcases examples of managing GPUs and optimizing code with the CUDA framework.
It demonstrates GPU acceleration with the Numba library and TensorFlow for generating fractals and training neural networks, highlighting the importance of GPUs in accelerating complex computations across various fields.
The discussion centers around the use of GPUs in AI development and the potential benefits and challenges involved.
Different participants express varying opinions on the importance of AI knowledge for developers and the performance differences between CPUs and GPUs.
The debate also includes topics such as the significance of understanding hardware, the dominance of Python in AI, the potential of multithreading and SIMD instructions for performance improvement, and the use of specific tools like Aesara and CUDA for GPU programming.
The handbook emphasizes the significance of open, transparent, and reproducible research.
It addresses the limitations of research that is not widely accessible and the challenges of replicating previous work.
The handbook provides practical guidance on study design, data analysis, and publication, promoting open science practices and the sharing of research materials.
Users on Hacker News are discussing a newly published handbook on open, rigorous, and reproducible research.
The conversation includes discussions on using Docker or online computation platforms for creating reproducible research environments.
Some users express interest in using the handbook as a resource for training their data science team, while others debate whether the recent controversy surrounding the president of Stanford University discredits the institution's work.
NBC News has highlighted the addictive nature of casino-style smartphone games, which are disguised as video games to bypass gambling regulations.
Popular games like Jackpot Magic and Big Fish Casino have minimal oversight, leading to players feeling helpless and becoming addicted, with some spending thousands of dollars.
Some individuals have filed lawsuits to reclaim their losses, but there is increasing demand for tighter regulations in the industry.
The discussion focuses on the addictive nature of casino-like apps and online gambling, prompting debates on the need for regulation and banning of such activities.
Participants also discuss the negative impact of vices like gambling and pornography, as well as the ethical implications of working in these industries.
The conversation delves into the addictive nature of gambling, its psychological mechanisms, and the role of tech companies in enabling addictive behavior. Additionally, the regulation and ethical implications of gambling-like activities in video games and virtual casinos, such as lootboxes, are explored. Different participants hold contrasting opinions on the severity of gambling addiction, personal responsibility, and the societal perception of gambling.
Asahi Linux project is working on developing speaker support for the Asahi Fedora Remix, starting with the M1 MacBook Air 13".
Current implementation has limitations and bugs, including power consumption issues and distortion at high volumes.
The project aims to provide balanced sound with features like "fake bass" processing and equal-loudness volume compensation, and also has an open-source "smart amp" implementation for safety support.
The Asahi Linux project has added advanced speaker DSP to Linux, improving sound quality and volume in small speakers without causing damage.
Linux has historically had lower audio performance compared to other operating systems, but this advancement helps to bridge the gap.
Asahi Linux is working on hardware integration challenges and developing an open-source speaker driver protection system to enhance the audio experience on Linux laptops.
Attingo, a data recovery company, has identified design and manufacturing flaws as the cause of recent failures in SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs, leading to a class action lawsuit.
The flaws stem from components that are too big for the circuit board, resulting in weak connections and increased vulnerability to breaking.
Western Digital, the parent company of SanDisk, has not released a firmware update for the affected drives and has not communicated effectively about the issues, which are impacting multiple product lines.
Users are discussing the failures and design flaws of SanDisk SSDs, expressing dissatisfaction and concerns about data loss.
Potential causes for the failures are mentioned, including soldering issues, component size, and firmware bugs.
Alternatives like Samsung SSDs and Seagate HDDs are suggested as more reliable options, and the importance of regular backups and spreading data across multiple devices and locations is emphasized.
The Rust+Wasm stack is emerging as a strong alternative to Python for AI inference.
Rust is considered the language of AGI, and the stack utilizes the WasmEdge runtime for secure execution.
Rust+Wasm offers advantages such as smaller size, faster speed, compatibility with different devices, lightweight execution, portability, ease of deployment, and compatibility with various hardware.
The article provides instructions on installing and running Rust+Wasm applications and mentions the potential to leverage hardware acceleration through the WasmEdge GGML plugin.
The stack's potential for inference applications beyond LLMs is also discussed, using WasmEdge and WASI NN.
The author suggests a strategy for archiving future projects, including leaving projects online, creating dedicated folders and subfolders for offline archiving, and taking screenshots and adding a README file for easy reference.
They also recommend backing up databases and saving generated assets, as well as saving projects to the Internet Archive or other platforms for safekeeping.
The author invites readers to share their own project archiving strategies.
The article emphasizes the significance of archiving and documenting old projects and provides insights into various methods for organizing, storing, and backing up data.
It highlights the value of sharing projects and receiving feedback, while also stressing the importance of redundancy and maintaining multiple independent copies of data.
The article explores different strategies and technologies including cloud storage and NAS devices, and discusses considerations for encryption and long-term preservation.
Apple's software designed to detect unauthorized repairs has increased the difficulty of iPhone repairs, leading customers to rely on Apple or authorized repair centers, resulting in higher prices.
Advocates are pushing for lower repair costs to promote sustainability and extend the lifespan of devices, but Apple claims safety concerns as a defense for their practices.
State lawmakers and the Biden administration have taken steps to make repairs easier, however, regulations do not explicitly address parts pairing, fueling the ongoing debate over the right to repair. The article also covers various topics related to Apple, including product launches, tech industry trends, and the societal implications of technology use.
Free Oberon is a free cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) for the Oberon programming language, which supports Unicode and graphics programming.
It is part of a larger project focused on advancing informatics as a science.
Users can download and install Free Oberon by accessing the ZIP archive and running the executable file. The IDE offers various modules and allows users to provide feedback to the developer via email.