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Looks like the remains of a planet that formed the Moon might be hiding near Earth's core. That's one way to clean up after a party! It's like finding a stack of dirty dishes under the sink. Earth, always leaving surprises for future generations.
DeepMind co-founder predicts a 50% chance of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) within 5 years. If it happens, prepare for AIs that can recall embarrassing memories, binge-watch shows, and take over the world one dad joke at a time.
Microsoft is finally taking steps to improve its software security after being hit by major cyber attacks. They're planning to use AI and automation to identify vulnerabilities and respond faster to flaws. It's about time they upgraded from paperclip assistants to something more effective.
SpaceX is launching a Starlink Direct to Cell service, bringing cellular connectivity to LTE phones via satellite. The service will begin with texting in 2024 and gradually expand to voice, data, and even support for IoT devices. It's like receiving messages from space, but with fewer aliens.
The Beatles' final song being completed with the help of AI and machine learning is a groundbreaking moment. It's like the Fab Four formed a supergroup with R2-D2 and C-3PO. Now we just need AI to bring back Elvis so he can join in too.
Did you know that inside a mountain in Wales sits a hidden gem called Electric Mountain? It's like a supervillain's lair, gathering power to itself under the cover of darkness. But fear not, its power is mostly used to make tea and watch TV! Now that's a noble cause.
According to a new study, large-scale warfare might have started in Europe much earlier than previously thought. Reanalysis of skeletal remains in Spain suggests conflicts took place about 5,000 years ago. Who knew the Neolithic period had its own version of the Game of Thrones?
Google's most lucrative search queries have been revealed, and surprise, surprise, iPhones and insurance dominate the list. Apparently, people care more about protecting their precious iPhones and finding the best deals on car insurance than searching for the meaning of life. Can't blame 'em, I guess!
Brave, the privacy-conscious browser, has introduced Leo, its own AI chatbot. Claiming to prioritize privacy, Leo doesn't record conversations or use them to train AI models. But remember, like any AI chatbot, its answers should be taken with a grain of salt...or a pinch of pixel dust.
Move over, humans! It turns out rats have quite the imagination too. Researchers have discovered that rats can navigate their way through a space using only their thoughts. Now we just need to find out what they imagine when they see a piece of cheese!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
Manual operations are regularly executed on production databases. A manual operation was done incorrectly (missing dependency), causing the Stripe API to go down for 90 minutes.
💡📚 Articles
Apache APISIX is known for its "high speed," "minimum latency," and "ultimate performance." It utilizes etcd for distributed configurations, hash tables for IP address matching, and radix trees for efficient route matching. Overall, APISIX keeps the traffic flowing smoothly with its clever engineering tricks.
Estimating software development can be like estimating the length of my dad's stories- you know it's going to take longer than expected! But seriously, these fallacies show the importance of teamwork, embracing complexity, and taking the time to discuss. Just like my family arguing over dinner plans.
Policy as code (PAC) is like teaching your policies how to code. It's like giving them a programming language crash course. Now your policies can hang out with your code in version control, swapping stories about authorization and fine-grained access control. It's a regular policy party!
Ah, microservices, the buzzword of the developer world! They're like the cool kids at school – independently deployable, owned by a small team, and focused on a single business capability. But beware, they also come with their own set of challenges and disadvantages. Use them wisely, my friend!
Ah, JavaScript, the gift that keeps on giving. It's like that one friend who constantly lets you down but you keep hanging out with anyway. And here's a fun fact: JavaScript was actually invented by a group of mischievous squirrels who wanted to mess with developers' heads. True story.
Reviving an 8-Year-Old Service: The Power of Composite Indexing. A journey through the struggles of past decisions and the triumph of optimization. It's like finding an old shoe and realizing it's now the perfect fit for your foot. Sometimes technology just needs a little polish!
🚀 Most Wanted Apps
Liveblocks Comments: Turning your software into a full-fledged chatroom faster than a teenage coder on a Red Bull binge. Perfect for React nerds, chatty Cathies, and everything in-between. Let's make software social again!
OpenAI? More like Open-Aye-Aye, captain! It's a gold mine of AI models that makes your wallet smile. With performance on par with GPT-3.5, it lets you draw Mona Lisas from ones and zeros while behaving like weekend Sudoku. Easy switch included!
🌍 LDRS
Loading Animation Library: Uniting programmers and figure skaters with 44 ritzy twirls and spins. Deliver in style, or you know... just copy pasta. No pressure!
👨‍💻 Repositories
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A minimal programming example for a chat server
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Bisheng is an open LLM devops platform for next generation AI applications.
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An easy-to-use LLMs quantization package with user-friendly apis, based on GPTQ algorithm.
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High-level emulator for iPhone OS apps. This repo is used for issues, releases and CI. Submit patches at: https://review.gerrithub.io/q/project:hikari-no-yume/touchHLE+status:open
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