Andrej Karpathy's talk introduces the concept of Software 3.0, representing a paradigm shift in programming, where neural networks and large language models (LLMs) are seen as new types of software.
Software 1.0 refers to traditional programming, Software 2.0 involves neural networks, and Software 3.0 involves programming using human language, particularly English, making programming more accessible.
Karpathy draws an analogy between LLMs and operating systems and suggests that as LLM technology evolves, it could become as foundational as early computing systems.
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Bento is a computer integrated into a keyboard, inspired by the Commodore 64 and cyberdeck creations.
It is designed for use with external displays, especially spatial displays like those by XREAL, eliminating unnecessary weight from built-in screens.
Bento is portable and focuses on essential functionality, with a system powered by a Steam Deck OLED mainboard, but it can support other single board computers (SBCs).
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The 11th day of most months is referenced significantly less often compared to other dates, a phenomenon noted even before 9/11.
Google's algorithms have misidentified the '11th' as other forms like 'IIth', 'llth', and 'nth', leading to data inaccuracies.
The misreading issue stems from typographical similarities, as historical fonts often rendered '1', 'I', and 'l' similarly.
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Unregistry allows users to push Docker images directly to remote servers without using an external registry.
It uses the `docker pussh` command for efficient image transfer over SSH, transferring only missing layers.
This tool addresses common issues with public registries, self-hosted registries, and image transfer inefficiencies.
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Websites use browser fingerprinting to track users across sessions and sites, which is harder to detect or prevent than cookies.
Browser fingerprinting collects unique browser data, allowing websites to identify users even if cookies are cleared.
The research confirms that websites track users without their knowledge, even if they opt out under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, like Kapa, improve through high-quality documentation, benefiting both human readers and AI.
AI systems process documentation in chunks, relying on content matching and explicitly stated information.
For AI-friendly documentation, content must be explicit, self-contained, and contextually complete.
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An old iPhone 8 is used as a solar-powered OCR processing server.
The setup successfully processed over 83,418 OCR requests and handled 48GB of images.
It operates entirely off the grid, achieving annual electricity savings of $84-120 CAD.
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The platform is a modern open-source fitness coaching tool aimed at creating workout plans, tracking progress, and accessing a comprehensive exercise database.
The project aims to revive and improve upon a previous fitness platform called workout.lol, solving issues related to exercise video partnership and cost.
The platform is structured around a robust architecture with clear domain isolation and follows a feature-sliced design approach.
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US government requires foreign students to unlock social media profiles for visa applications.
Diplomats will screen social media for any anti-US sentiments or hostile activities.
New vetting measures are aimed at ensuring US safety by screening educational visa applicants.
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An anomaly occurred with Ship 36 at SpaceX, causing it to explode just before a planned static fire test.
The incident was live-streamed on platforms including X and YouTube, drawing significant attention.
The event highlights the risks and challenges involved in spaceflight and rocket testing.