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Dithering With Quantization to Smooth Things Over

Images are illusions made of dots that trick our brains into seeing things.
Dithering adds noise to reduce quantization errors and smooth out artifacts in images.
Dithering has been used since the 19th century to improve printing quality.

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Experiences with Nvidia

Started working with Nvidia in early 2009 at the beginning of the ORNL Titan project, found their technical stance on issues to be reasonable.
Nvidia made good strategic decisions, formed partnerships to stay competitive, captured market share dominance with CUDA over Intel Xeon Phi.
Nvidia went all-in on CUDA in the early 2000s; some disregarded it at first due to it being nonstandard, but many have since turned back on this decision.
Nvidia made prescient decisions to focus on AI, develop software libraries for new markets, but faces criticism for high prices and confusing marketing claims.

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You Won’t Believe What AI Can Do for Your Personal Branding

AI tools like Manus AI and GitHub Copilot are helping professionals in various fields, including Applied Physics, Data Science, and Product Management, to streamline the development of personal branding projects.
Manus AI assists in setting up professional portfolio websites by understanding the user's vision and automating tasks, allowing individuals to focus on higher-level aspects of their personal brand.
GitHub Copilot, an AI pair programmer, provides real-time code suggestions and autocompletions, significantly reducing time spent on writing repetitive code and debugging for tasks like creating custom Django template filters.
The collaboration between professionals and AI tools exemplifies a shift in the professional landscape, highlighting the importance of leveraging AI for enhanced productivity and innovation in today's evolving work environment.

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Modder behind the 'Swiss army knife of PC gaming' deletes their 20 year-old Steam account with anti-Valve manifesto: 'By the end of my bitter dealings with Valve… there was zero hope'

The modder behind Special K, a PC gaming enhancement suite, deleted their 20-year-old Steam account along with an anti-Valve manifesto.
The creator criticized Steam's update policies and impact on PC gaming, expressing frustration over compatibility issues and reliance on the platform for game functionality.
The modder highlighted concerns about Steam's influence on games purchased, including limitations on store selection and hardware support.
While some of the criticism toward Steam is acknowledged, the issues raised by the modder extend beyond Steam alone and involve broader aspects of the PC gaming ecosystem.

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Report: AI coding productivity gains cancelled out by other friction points that slow developers down

AI adoption is saving developers time, with 99% benefiting and 68% saving at least 10 hours a week.
Developers are reallocating time to improving code quality, new features, engineering culture, and documentation.
Despite AI gains, developers still face friction points, with top time wasters being non-coding tasks like finding information and context switching.
Report emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to address developer friction points and for leaders to understand and tackle obstacles.

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Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches

Garmin smartwatches now have access to the Google Maps app through the Connect IQ Store, offering turn-by-turn directions on the watch display.
Users can sync their Android phone's Google Maps app with the watch, receiving notifications and vibrations for each new direction.
While Google Maps is already available for Apple Watch and Wear OS devices, Garmin is catching up with this addition for select Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix products.
This integration allows Garmin users to continue fitness tracking activities without interruption while utilizing Google Maps on their smartwatches.

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Blok raises $7.5M to build AI agents that simulate human behavior to accelerate software testing

Blok Intelligence Inc. secures $7.5 million in funding to develop AI agents that mimic human behavior for software testing.
The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital and included participation from angel investors at companies like Google, Apple, and Meta Platforms.
Blok's AI agents are designed to expedite software testing by simulating how different users interact with software, enabling developers to identify key features and address any usability issues efficiently.
The startup aims to revolutionize software testing, condensing traditional weeks-long processes into mere hours, catering to the demand for more personalized and user-centric software products.

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Patch Notes 2.4

Update 2.4 features gaming improvements, new events, and exclusive NFT collections with summer and beach vibes.
Players can elevate their garden with five rare seasonal seeds like cucumber, mint, and melon for a limited time through boosters.
Chainerverse introduces a transformed main page with vibrant colors, animations, and interactive elements like special windows and mini-games.
The update also includes tech fixes, farm optimization, and teases a Chainerverse expansion with new areas and activities.

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Compose your way with Provider services!

Docker Compose v2.36.0 introduces provider services for managing external systems efficiently.
Provider services streamline workflows by integrating non-container dependencies into Compose file.
Compose delegates lifecycle of external resources to provider binary, enhancing full-stack development capabilities.
Developers can create custom providers for various platforms, ensuring a more complete solution.
Provider services offer a native way to extend dev environments with no hacks.

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Coder reimagines development environments to make them more ideal for AI agents

Coder launches AI cloud development environments (CDEs) to cater to AI agents' unique requirements.
The current development infrastructure was not designed for AI agents, who need secure environments, fast boot times, and full toolchain access.
Key features of Coder's new CDE include fully isolated environments, dual-firewall model for agent access, and dynamic workspace creation.
Coder also introduces an updated version of Coder Registry, offering customization options for Coder workspaces.

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Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning: Key Differences & Examples

Machine learning algorithms make AI applications like fraud detection and forecasting sales feasible.
Supervised learning uses labeled data for predictions, while unsupervised finds hidden patterns.
Supervised learning suits clear outcomes like predictions, while unsupervised is for data exploration.
Examples include fraud detection in finance for supervised and customer segmentation in marketing for unsupervised.

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Streamlining Business Operations with Dokwa Suite: A Comprehensive Workflow Solution

The Dokwa Suite offers various modules such as Finance, Operations, Assets Management, IT Support Automation, and Document Management with digital signing approval.
The Finance module helps in streamlining financial transactions, invoicing, and reporting for informed decision-making.
The Operations module assists in managing day-to-day activities, task assignments, and progress tracking to aid in organizational efficiency.
The IT Support Automation module automates routine IT tasks, improving IT service delivery and reducing downtime for businesses.

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Newest LF Decentralized Trust project HOPrS identifies if photos have been altered

OpenOrigins' HOPrS, accepted into Linux Foundation’s Decentralized Trust lab, can determine if images have been altered using perceptual hashing and quadtree segmentation.
Perceptual hashing compares image hashes to detect changes, while quadtree segmentation breaks down images to pinpoint alterations in specific quadrants.
HOPrS helps identify AI-generated content and contributes to verifying content in the era of generative AI.
OpenOrigins aims to create a trust infrastructure for user-owned data provenance by contributing to open source initiatives.

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Google just announced 5 new Gemini features coming to Android, and it’s good news for fans of foldable smartphones

Google's Gemini features are set to enhance user experience on Android devices.
Gemini Live will be more accessible on foldable phones, like Galaxy Z Flip7.
Circle to Search receives AI Mode upgrade, offering conversation-based search and gaming help.
Gemini Live integrates with native device apps, starting with Samsung offerings.
Gemini will debut on smartwatches with better notifications and contextual responses.

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Part Two: Finding Your Perfect AI Coding Companion

Choosing an AI coding partner is like selecting a new phone, with tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI offering top-tier code generation capabilities.
Gemini CLI stands out for its superior Context Understanding due to its million-token context window, setting it apart from other AI coding tools.

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