1. Vision Now Available in Llama.cpp
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The article emphasizes the importance of customer feedback, stating that it is carefully considered. For more information on available qualifiers, it directs readers to the documentation.
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On an M1 MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM, using the gemma-3-4b-it-GGUF model results in prompt processing of 25 tokens/s and token generation of 63 tokens/s, with an overall processing time of about 15 seconds per image. The 4B model produces decent outputs for image descriptions. To reproduce the setup, clone the repository and build the server with specific parameters. Access the web interface at 127.0.0.1:8080, ensuring to include the –mmproj switch unless using the -hf option. The author anticipates that alternative quantizations may improve speed.
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The article discusses using the llama-mtmd-cli program, which must be compiled from the llama.cpp source. It outlines commands to run models with vision support using different configurations. Users can load images in the chat and interact with the program. It notes that the parameter “-ngl -1” is now unnecessary for Metal backends, as llama.cpp automatically offloads to the GPU, while it remains required for CUDA. The “-1” command indicates that all GPU layers are offloaded.
2. Business books are entertainment, not strategic tools
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Many popular business books prioritize emotional appeal over intellectual rigor, offering oversimplified advice and motivational slogans instead of practical strategies. The articles critique various authors, highlighting that their premises often ignore essential startup dynamics, such as iteration, team dynamics, and market fit. Moreover, the authors’ success stories are frequently filtered through their privileges, leading to misleading assumptions about achieving business success. The author concludes that meaningful lessons come not from these mainstream books but from real-world experiences and facing consequences in business.
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The author reflects on insights gained from reading business books over 25 years, emphasizing that true understanding requires applying knowledge to gain discernment. Books serve as maps, often lacking context and nuance; many concepts can be distilled into directives. He advises against reading newly published books too soon and suggests engaging with communities for emerging topics. He recommends learning from practitioners rather than theorists and highlights the value of shareholder annual letters for practical insights. Overall, discernment and context are key to effectively utilizing business literature.
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The article posits that there are only five essential business concepts repeated across numerous books. Main themes include the formula of hard work plus luck for long-term success, the necessity of self-belief tempered with approachability, and the importance of treating people well for better business outcomes. It also acknowledges that external circumstances can hinder success.
3. Private Japanese lunar lander enters orbit around moon ahead of a June touchdown
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The article informs users that their request has been denied due to the server’s security policies. It suggests that if the user thinks this is a mistake, they should reach out to the support team for assistance.
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The article discusses the importance of addressing and improving a toxic workplace culture that contributed to a company’s previous failures. It emphasizes the need for organizational change to prevent similar issues in the future.
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The article discusses the merits of private companies competing in mature technology, suggesting that NASA should focus on advanced innovations. It questions whether these companies publicly share their research as NASA does, raising concerns about proprietary development in the space tech sector. The author proposes that government funding for these projects should require the publication of scientific findings to ensure transparency and collaboration.
4. Gmail to SQLite
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The article discusses a script that enables users to download Gmail emails and store them in a SQLite database for analysis. It emphasizes the benefits of querying email data, such as tracking emails by sender and identifying unread messages. A guide for setting up the necessary credentials is provided. Users can run specific commands to synchronize messages and analyze their email activity, making it easier to manage unwanted newsletters and spam. Although the method isn’t flawless, it’s a useful starting point for organizing and exploring email data.
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The author questions the choice of separating JSON fields like recipients, subject, and sender in a schema instead of combining them into a single headers field. They suggest that while performance might be a reason for this separation, incorporating all headers into a JSON blob allows for flexibility with generated columns that can be indexed. This method enables easy adjustments to the table structure for querying specific fields, like DKIM status, with simple ALTER TABLE commands and indexing, enhancing the schema’s power and adaptability for user needs.
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The author shares their frustrating experience trying to integrate Gmail into their app, finding the process cumbersome and overly complicated. Despite following Google’s outlined steps for obtaining credentials, they faced repeated barriers, including publishing requirements, user verification, and the need for detailed app usage justification. Ultimately, the author concludes that the difficulty and time investment required to comply with Google’s settings make supporting Gmail not worth it.
5. WebGL Water (2010)
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The demo by Evan Wallace requires a capable graphics card and updated drivers. If it cannot be run, a YouTube version is available. Additionally, it needs the OES_texture_float and OES_standard_derivatives extensions. Tile texture is sourced from zooboing on Flickr.
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The article notes the recognition of Evan Wallace’s name, hinting at his notable work in creating Figma. The author expresses admiration for Wallace’s achievements.
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In 2010, a decent graphics card was necessary to run certain programs, but advancements in technology, particularly Moore’s law, have made it possible for today’s smartphones with integrated graphics to handle these tasks smoothly.
6. Brandon’s Semiconductor Simulator
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The article introduces a circuit simulation program that allows users to draw circuits and observe their behavior with voltage. It requires a capable computer for browser use, with a faster downloadable Java version available. Interested users can read more about it and can provide suggestions or examples via email. The program was developed by Brandon Li in 2025, with assistance from Paul Falstad.
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The article discusses the limitations of spice simulation in circuit modeling, highlighting that a deeper understanding of circuit elements is necessary. It illustrates that in an LC circuit, the capacitance results from the two metal plates in proximity, while the inductance arises from the loop of metal, rather than simply using L and C elements as building blocks. This emphasizes the importance of examining the underlying physical structures in circuit analysis.
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The article reflects on the nostalgic game “KOHCTPYKTOP: Engineer of the People” by Zachtronics, noting its unique semiconductor gameplay. It serves as a reminder of the creativity and fun inherent in such games.
7. Internet Roadtrip: Vote to steer
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The article discusses the potential costs associated with using the street view API. With 300 people voting 12 times per minute, this results in 3,600 street view events per minute. At a rate of $0.002 per event, the total cost would amount to $7.20 per minute at the current usage rate.
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The article discusses a past concept by David E.H. Jones involving a bus that allows passengers to vote on its steering direction, with higher-paying passengers receiving more voting power.
8. Slow software for a burning world
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As Bonfire 1.0 approaches, this announcement emphasizes reflection over typical product launches. Bonfire is designed around values of care, collective stewardship, and resilience, contrasting with fast-paced tech models. Inspired by the Zapatista symbol of the caracol, Bonfire promotes collaborative governance and adaptability in creating digital spaces. It aims to resist capture and prioritize community autonomy through federated designs. Rather than merely attracting users, Bonfire invites active participation in co-creating and shaping its ecosystem. Ultimately, it calls for intentional, community-driven digital spaces built with care and commitment to collective power.
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The article expresses confusion about Bonfire, highlighting its vague messaging and lack of clarity on its features and purpose. Despite claiming to be a federated platform without ads or tracking, it fails to specify what those statements apply to. The documentation is overly complex, with multiple versions that don’t clearly differentiate their purposes. While it aims to be a toolkit for building social networks, it also presents itself as a social network, leading to ambiguity. The author suggests it should clearly define its function, particularly regarding its support for protocols like ActivityPub or AtProto.
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The article outlines how to navigate a website’s Code of Conduct, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing marginalized individuals’ safety over privileged individuals’ comfort. It highlights that moderators may not address complaints related to “reverse” -isms, such as reverse racism and reverse sexism. The content encourages readers to reflect on whether they want to be part of a community that tolerates certain forms of racism and sexism.
9. Detect and crash Chromium bots
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The article discusses a bug in headless Chromium browsers that can crash them using a simple JavaScript snippet, potentially serving as a bot detection method. However, it warns that this approach is ineffective for production due to its disruptive nature and detrimental impact on user experience. The detection mechanism is seen as noisy, invasive, and easily circumvented by bot authors, while good bot detection should be subtle, context-aware, and sustainable. Ultimately, while amusing for testing, this method is advised against for actual implementation, especially when affecting legitimate users or crawlers like Googlebot.
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The use of page.evaluate in Playwright on macOS can cause issues where the browser hangs, preventing proper closure with browser.close(), leading to potential memory leaks. Additionally, it creates a duplicate copy of Chrome (over 1GB) that accumulates in the /private/var/folders/.../X/com.google.Chrome.code_sign_clone/ directory, consuming significant disk space. To avoid this, users must add the flag --disable-features=MacAppCodeSignClone to their commands.
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The author expresses surprise at the lack of attention given to a nearly year-old P1 priority bug report on Chromium, despite expectations for a fix within 30 days. With only one comment noted after four months, the author wonders if the report will be reassigned automatically as it approaches its one-year mark. Their experience with Chromium bugs has been disappointing compared to Firefox, which they find more effective at addressing issues.
10. A simple 16x16 dot animation from simple math rules
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The article contains a link that likely leads to a page with content that includes a strobe warning, particularly after 20 seconds into the viewing experience.
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The author praises Tixy, a tool for creating animations for LED matrix screens, noting they initially couldn’t find it. After building their similar project, Pulsar, they discovered Tixy again. They also mention another related project, Sliderland, which utilizes HTML sliders.