1. CoreNet: A library for training deep neural networks
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The article introduces CoreNet, a deep neural network toolkit developed by Apple. CoreNet allows researchers and engineers to train various types of models for tasks like object classification, object detection, and semantic segmentation. The article also provides instructions for installing and using CoreNet, as well as information on its publication and development team. It mentions that CoreNet evolved from CVNets and mentions the importance of citing their work.
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The article discusses CoreNet, which is a machine learning framework developed by Apple. It originated from CVNets and has expanded to include applications beyond computer vision. CoreNet allows for the training of foundational models, such as LLMs. The framework implements its own training methods, including a custom LR scheduler and optimizer, although it can also utilize the Adam optimizer from the torch library. The article mentions that CoreNet is primarily focused on inference at the moment, but it may be a platform for future MLX specific implementations. The author finds it interesting that Apple chose to build their own framework instead of partnering with existing ones. The article concludes by mentioning Apple’s recent acquisitions and speculates on how CoreNet will develop in the future.
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The article mentions that Apple is actively developing a library called axlearn, which is built on top of Jax. It also notes that half of Apple’s machine learning teams use PyTorch while the other half uses Jax. There is speculation that this division could be related to the use of Google Cloud and AWS.
2. Bottle Plotter
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The article discusses a method of creating labels for homemade bottled products using milk. The process involves printing on plain paper with a laser printer, cutting the labels to shape, dipping them in milk, and applying them to the bottles. The labels stay on well when dry but can be easily removed by getting them wet. The article also includes images of labels generated using an artificial intelligence tool.
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The author is surprised to see their blog mentioned and invites readers to ask any questions they may have.
3. Simulating Jupiter
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The article discusses a simulation conducted at a university where a comet collided with Jupiter, causing the planet to ring like a bell. The observations from this event were used by senior colleagues to study the interior of Jupiter using a model called asteroseismology. Asteroseismology is a branch of helioseismology that focuses on studying the internal structure of stars.
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The reader enjoyed the article, which provided explanations and visuals about visual generation techniques. The reader is now curious about other shapes that can be coupled with the technique to create large-scale transitions or follow the envelope of an audio background.
4. ESPHome
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The article is about ESPHome, a system that allows users to control microcontrollers through simple configuration files and remotely manage them using home automation systems. ESPHome supports various microcontrollers and peripherals, and it provides a wide range of components and sensors that can be integrated into the system. The sensors include temperature and humidity sensors, CO2 sensors, particulate sensors, voltage and current sensors, distance sensors, and many others.
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ESPHome has been acquired by the Open Home Foundation, an organization dedicated to advocating for privacy, choice, and sustainability in smart homes. This acquisition aims to benefit every individual living in a smart home. More information can be found on the Open Home Foundation’s website.
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The article discusses how the author has set up over 20 devices running ESPHome, a platform that allows for the creation of IoT devices. The majority of these devices are integrated into the author’s Home Assistant network, while a few are standalone and communicate with other devices using MQTT. The author mentions various applications for these devices, such as monitoring rainwater tanks, soil moisture in a greenhouse, temperature and humidity in different parts of the house, and air quality in specific rooms. They emphasize that ESPHome is a highly accessible and cost-effective project, requiring minimal programming skills and inexpensive hardware to create personalized IoT devices for real-time data monitoring.
5. Piet: Programming language in which programs look like abstract paintings (2002)
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The article is about a programming language called Piet, named after the artist Piet Mondrian. Programs written in Piet resemble abstract paintings, and the language uses 20 distinct colors. The code is represented by graphics made up of these colors, with individual pixels being significant. The language uses a stack for storage of data values, which are integers. The interpreter begins executing a program in the upper left color block and moves through the blocks following specific rules. Black blocks and the edges of the program restrict program flow, while white blocks allow the interpreter to slide through them without executing commands. The article also mentions the limitations and possible errors that can occur in the language.
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The article discusses an amazing discovery on the examples page of a website. A person named Piet noticed an artwork that reminded him of Piet, the programming language, and decided to execute it. Surprisingly, the program ran successfully. The article suggests that this may be the first time in history that a graphic artist unintentionally created a functioning computer program.
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The article discusses a programming language called Piet, which aims to make programs look like Mondrian paintings. However, the author believes that Piet falls short of achieving this goal unless the developer specifically intends to create a Mondrian-like program. The author expresses a wish for the language structure to be designed in a way that all programs written in Piet would naturally resemble Mondrian’s paintings.
6. BeeBase, a programmable relational database with graphical user interface
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There is not enough information provided to summarize the article, as only a redirection URL is given.
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The article introduces a small programmable database software intended for hobbyists. It is compared to a mini Access with a scripting language and welcomes opinions from readers.
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The article suggests that a project created with BeeBase is essentially a SQLite database. This means that the database can be opened with any SQLite browser. The article also mentions the potential value of having a standardized SQLite format, which would allow for different user interfaces to manipulate the content of the database. An application could then be created to generate a client user interface based on the content of the SQLite file.
7. Maxtext: A simple, performant and scalable Jax LLM
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The article is about MaxText, a high-performance and scalable language model (LLM) written in Python/Jax and targeting Google Cloud TPUs and GPUs for training and inference. It aims to be a starting point for LLM projects and supports training and inference of various open models. MaxText is heavily inspired by MinGPT/NanoGPT and Nvidia/Megatron-LM, but it differs in programming strategies and uses the XLA compiler for performance optimization. It is also comparable to Pax, another LLM implementation in Jax. The article provides instructions on running MaxText, debugging techniques, and ahead-of-time compilation for faster startup and restart times.
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The author of the article compares several language model codebases, including EasyLM, Levanter, T5X, and more. They provide their thoughts on each codebase. They found Levanter lacking in features and encountered correctness bugs. They also found MaxText difficult to work with due to unnecessary layers of abstraction. They mention that EasyLM is easy to use but note that the sharding functionality is underdeveloped. The author is still searching for a perfect JAX LLM codebase and asks for suggestions.
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The author questions why JAX only supports saving or serializing AOT compilation executables for TPU. They suggest that it would be beneficial to have the ability to save compiled functions and eliminate the need for JIT compilation every time a session is restarted. The author mentions that Julia has encountered a similar problem but has made progress in caching JIT compiled functions to reduce latency. The article can be found at the provided link.
8. Jsfxr: 8-Bit sound maker and sfx generator
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The article discusses Jsfxr, an online 8-bit sound maker and sfx generator that allows users to create retro sound effects. Jsfxr is a JavaScript port of the original sfxr by DrPetter and can be used as a library for playing and rendering sound effects in games. The article also mentions a Pro version of Jsfxr that offers additional features and allows users to try it for free.
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The article discusses the development and maintenance of Jsfxr, a tool originally created by Eric Fredricksen. The author maintains a fork called sfxr.me, which includes improvements, and a version called pro.sfxr.me that offers additional features such as cloud saving and sound packs. The article also mentions that Eric Fredricksen is the creator of Progress Quest, an original idle game. A link to the Github page for Jsfxr and the Wikipedia page for Progress Quest is included.
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The article is about a tool called JFXR that was created by the author’s friend for Ludum Dare game jams. The author is biased but finds the JFXR interface better than others. They provide two links to JFXR: frozenfractal.com/projects/jfxr/ and jfxr.frozenfractal.com.
9. Golang PGO builds using GitHub Actions
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This article discusses the release process for the Dolt project, specifically focusing on the integration of profile-guided optimization (pgo) builds using GitHub Actions. The Dolt project leverages GitHub Actions to automate various tasks, including creating and publishing releases. The article provides an overview of the Dolt release process, detailing the steps involved in creating tags, releasing binaries, running benchmark tests, and performing other auxiliary tasks. It also explains how GitHub Actions workflows are used to accomplish these objectives and highlights the use of the repository_dispatch event to trigger additional workflows.
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The author of the article wishes that the programming language Go had more build flags, specifically for deeper escape analysis to remove pointers and reduce garbage collection.
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10. Zoho is attracting the attention of African startup founders
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Nigerian edtech startup Flexisaf has switched from using Google Workspace to the cheaper alternative, Zoho, as a way to cut costs. Flexisaf had been using Google Workspace since 2010 but found it was becoming too expensive for its growing business. By migrating to Zoho, Flexisaf expects to save around $6,960 a year. Zoho has been making inroads in Africa by hiring local staff, offering payment options in local currencies, and engaging with the tech community. While Zoho has seen some success, experts believe it needs to strengthen its branding and local engagement to compete with larger rivals like Google and Microsoft. Zoho offers a range of software products, including work management tools, customer relationship management, human resource management, and accounting. The company differentiates itself from its competitors by not running ads or selling customer data to third parties. Zoho’s user base in Nigeria grew by 50% in 2023, while revenue from South Africa increased by 73%. However, Zoho currently lacks the same level of support for the local developer ecosystem as Google. Zoho’s decision to allow African companies to pay for its software in local currencies has contributed to its success in the region, as it avoids regulatory hurdles around dollar spending. In comparison, African companies can only pay for Google Workspace in dollars and euros. Despite Zoho’s advantages, it still needs to build trust and engage in strong marketing activities to compete with larger competitors.
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The author is an African based in Uganda who initially wanted to use Google Workplace for their project but later switched to Zoho due to its generous free tier. The author is pleased with Zoho as it provides many built-in tools needed for their project, such as email services like SendGrid, Zepto Mail, MailChimp, Zoho Campaigns, and Zoho Emails. Additionally, Zoho offers other tools like CRMs, making it a comprehensive service for email and communication.
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The article argues that Zoho, despite being underrated, offers a wide range of capabilities and can serve as a comprehensive solution for small and medium-sized businesses. The article suggests that Zoho is often overlooked due to not being a Bay Area company or creating flashy products, but those who use it appreciate its reliability and functionality.