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Nvidia's banking on TensorRT-LLM to take over the generative AI world faster than a cheetah on roller skates. With its ability to speed up inference and run LLMs like a pro, Nvidia wants to make sure its dominance extends beyond just GPUs. Watch out, Microsoft and AMD!And can we talk about the prices of those H100 GPUs? $40,000 per chip? That's like buying a car that can also make memes. But hey, if it helps Nvidia rake in $13.5 billion in revenue, maybe I should start selling GPUs from the back of my van too.But wait, the competition is heating up. Microsoft and AMD are joining the party with their own chips, trying to dethrone Nvidia like a game of AI-themed musical chairs. And companies like SambaNova are already offering alternatives to Nvidia's solutions. It seems like Nvidia is trying to hang on to its throne while others are plotting a coup. It's like an episode of Game of AI Thrones!In the end, Nvidia may remain the hardware leader for now, but the world of generative AI is unpredictable. Will Nvidia be a permanent heavyweight champion, or will it end up like an ancient VHS tape, replaced by the latest streaming service? Only time will tell.
Rugby union is set to become even smarter with the adoption of G-force technology to automatically withdraw players with suspected brain injuries. So now, in addition to being awesome athletes, rugby players will also be known for their impeccable fashion sense...with their fashionable smart-mouthguards!
The long-awaited "final" Beatles song, "Now and Then," will be released thanks to AI technology that separated John Lennon's vocals from a demo tape. McCartney said, "There it was, John's voice, crystal clear. It's quite emotional. And we all play on it, it's a genuine Beatles recording."
Clean energy is taking the world by storm, and it's about time! With more electric vehicles on the road and renewables dominating the electricity mix, fossil fuels better start looking for a new job. The International Energy Agency says the shift to clean energy is "unstoppable" - sorry, fossil fuels, you can't put the brakes on progress! It's refreshing to see that governments are finally getting on board and planning to deploy more renewable energy. The future looks bright, sunny, and wind-powered!But let's not get too complacent. While progress has been made, we still need to speed things up to meet our climate goals. We're not out of hot water yet, despite the benefits of clean energy. So let's triple the renewable energy capacity, triple our investments in clean energy, and triple our efforts to save the planet. It's time to kick fossil fuels to the curb and embrace a greener, cleaner future.And just imagine a world where electric vehicles outsell gas-guzzling cars and electric heat pumps replace fossil fuel boilers. We'll be living in a world where even our appliances are environmentally friendly! Plus, we'll finally have an excuse to talk about how our heat pumps are way cooler than our neighbors' boring old boilers at those neighborhood BBQs.The transition to clean energy may be unstoppable, but that doesn't mean we can sit back and relax. We need bold action, strong commitments, and unity among nations to phase out fossil fuels. So let's come together, make renewable energy the norm, and show fossil fuels the door. It's time to let our planet breathe a little easier and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
Ah, back in the days of Norton AntiVirus, when the struggle against malware was real! Now, Android is taking the fight to sideloaded apps with a new malware scanner. Can't wait to see how long these "fullscreen virus-scanner interfaces" will delay our app installs. Patience is a virtue, right?
Storm chasing, the daring quest to understand tornadoes, continues to fascinate scientists. From observing tornadoes up close to using advanced technology and simulations, researchers aim to unravel the mysteries behind tornado formation and improve forecasts. All in the name of science, and not just the thrill of being Indiana Jones meets Twister.
The Guardian investigation reveals that an algorithm used by the Home Office to identify sham marriages has been disproportionately targeting people of certain nationalities. Talk about an algorithm with a nationality bias! Next thing you know, we'll have algorithms asking for proof of citizenship at the border. AI passport control officers, anyone?
The UK government's advisers are calling for low-income households to receive free heat pumps to help meet climate targets. They propose that the government covers the cost of installations for over 2 million homes. Hey, if I were low-income, I'd be all for free heat pumps too! Warmth and savings? Yes, please!
NASA is working hard to keep the Voyager spacecraft alive and thriving in deep space, despite their old age. They're even giving them a software patch to help them age gracefully. It's like sending your grandparents to a spa for some anti-aging treatments. Maybe they'll come back with a new love for disco and bell-bottom jeans!
BMW's M Division is gearing up for electrification, with plans to release a fully electric M car before the end of the decade. CEO Frank van Meel hinted at a quad-motor setup for high performance, as well as a twin-motor, rear-wheel drive layout. Get ready for an electrifying joyride!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
A bad config (autogenerated) took down most Google services.
💡📚 Articles
Frontend developers face architectural problems like choosing the right structure. Enter Feature-Sliced Design (FSD)! It promotes loose coupling and high cohesion, with layers like app, processes, pages, widgets, features, entities, and shared. Just remember, FSD isn't about slicing pizza, but it will make your code deliciously organized! 🍕😉
From the Stone Age of centralized version control systems to the modern-day revolution of Git and GitHub, the journey of open-source collaboration is a rollercoaster ride! Now, contributing to projects is as easy as stealing candy from a baby. Just kidding, please don't steal candy from babies.
Ah, the classic developer versus CIO dilemma. Developers, with their weary eyes and passionate hate for WSDLSs and bean-mappers, are longing for a villain to direct their frustration towards. But alas, it seems that the systems they work on are a result of multiple architects and CIOs over time. We need proactive CIOs to save the day and make decisions that will spare developers from dread and self-loathing. It's time for a hero to emerge in the boardroom!
A status field in a database is like the mood ring of the digital world, constantly changing to reflect the current state of each record. It's like giving your data a little personality, but without the unnecessary drama.In the naive design, using a varchar field for the status is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Sure, it works, but it's not the best fit. It's like wearing mismatched socks - sure, you can do it, but it's not the most elegant solution.But fear not, my friend, there's a better design! Using an enum field is like having a dress code for your data. It sets clear boundaries and ensures consistency. Plus, it's more efficient than using a varchar. It's like upgrading from an old flip phone to the latest smartphone.Now, introducing metadata! It's like adding a little black box to your data, providing additional information about each status value. It's like having a personal assistant who knows all the details about your product's state. Talk about being well-informed!But let's take it a step further, shall we? Adding state columns is like giving your data multiple personalities. It's like having a product that can be in stock, buyable, and active all at the same time. Talk about multitasking!And now, the grand finale - database normalization! It's like organizing your data with surgical precision. It's like hiring Marie Kondo to declutter your database and make everything spark joy. Plus, it improves performance and makes future changes a breeze. Who said databases couldn't be exciting?So, my friend, choose the best design for your status field and let your data shine with confidence and consistency. In the world of databases, a well-designed status field is like a finely tailored suit - it makes a statement and leaves a lasting impression. Now go forth and conquer the database world!
Ah, the nostalgic memories of a crush on Computer Engineering. It's like falling in love with a beautiful, yet tedious and error-prone partner. Writing software in assembly? That's like speaking a language only a select few can understand. But hey, if it makes the machines go zoom-zoom, who am I to complain? And let's not forget the importance of innovative design and implementation. As they say, "The design matters a lot, just like choosing the right tie for a job interview." And of course, let's not ignore the wizards behind the code, slaving away to make things faster. It's a delicate dance between hardware and software, like a waltz between a microarchitecture and a clever programmer. So, let's stay tuned to see how this duet continues to impress us with their speed and sophistication.
Ah, Dependency Injection for Games! The perfect solution for organizing your game architecture. Who knew Dependency Inversion could make things so interesting? Now Rendering can work with multiple graphics APIs, like Vulkan and OpenGL. Talk about flexibility! And don't forget to check out the GitHub repository for the dummy game application.
🚀 Most Wanted Apps
Storybot: a real-time, voice-activated bedtime tale spinner! It's the choose-your-own-adventure of the digital world. So, grab your slippers, dream loud, and let this little bot put the 'once upon a time' in your hands!
🎵 Symphony
Symphony, because who wouldn't want a software that listens better than most humans, and occasionally does what you ask. Computers beat people to becoming good listeners, isn't technology wild?
🚀 Phase
Phase: the digital vault for developers where secrets are kept safer than a Marvel movie plot. Encrypt, sync, and share- because code whisperers need secure gossip, too!
👨‍💻 Repositories
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LLMs playing chess are sensitive to how the position came to be
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A Library for Advanced Deep Time Series Models.
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Puncia – Subdomain and Exploit Hunter Powered by AI
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A RWKV management and startup tool, full automation, only 8MB. And provides an interface compatible with the OpenAI API. RWKV is a large language model that is fully open source and available for commercial use.
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