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Microsoft just released a preview of their new AI model called VASA-1, which animates any photo into a “talking face avatar.” It takes a few seconds for our eyes and brain to adjust to this reality, but then the immediate question arises: what are these new avatars supposed to say? Will this new AI milestone … Read more

Virtual Meetings have become an essential part of corporate collaboration, serving as the de facto way that ideas are exchanged, decisions are made, and strategies are devised. However, the true value of meetings is often diluted by their length and the complexity of the discussions. This is why note-taking and effective summaries and action points … Read more

Last week, two remarkable events occurred: Meta announced its Llama 3, the most capable and highly anticipated open large language model (LLM) to date, and Boston Dynamics introduced its new fully electric Atlas robot platform — a stark departure from their hydraulic robots! At first glance, these developments may seem unrelated, but they are actually deeply interconnected, with … Read more

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. With cyberattacks growing in frequency and sophistication, the need for robust and innovative security measures has never been greater. One emerging technology that holds immense promise for the future of cybersecurity is quantum computing. While classical computers use binary … Read more

Modern software programming languages, compilers, and frameworks abstract away underlying complexities and details, allowing developers to focus on building systems and applications to solve business problems. This design enables engineers to specialize and build expertise in specific layers, pushing boundaries. However, when tasked with solving problems that stretch hardware capabilities to the maximum and the … Read more

It’s hardly a secret that for companies to scale their business and amass any amount of success, quality marketing is an utmost priority. In this realm, Padraig O’Connor, an inspirational marketing executive celebrated for his exceptional skills and original marketing strategies. From his humble beginnings in rural Kerry, Ireland, O’Connor’s journey to becoming a marketing … Read more

Event notifications in MinIO may not seem thrilling at first, but once you harness their power, they illuminate the dynamics within your storage buckets. Event notifications are critical components of a full-fledged, efficient object storage system. Webhooks are my personal favorite tool for integrating with MinIO. They are like a Swiss Army knife in the world … Read more

:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Zhe Liu, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Game, Beijing, China Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; (2) Chunyang Chen, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; (3) Junjie Wang, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent … Read more

You map concepts to optimized numbers TL;DR: Use real-world constants as constants Problems Bijection Violatijn Debugging Premature Optimization Maintainability Type Safety Limited Extensibility Solutions Use descriptive string constants Use Enums Create A Polymorphic Hierarchy Context Numeric constants representing real-world concepts lack readability and make your code harder to understand. It’s not clear what each number … Read more

The contemporary discourse on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a nuanced and dualistic narrative of technological development. I will delve into contrasting perspectives surrounding the current state and future of generative AI, juxtaposing the pervasive sentiments of disillusionment against the sustained advancements in the field. Notably, despite apparent stagnation in some sectors and declining public … Read more

Co-authored by Viktor Smirnov, Shahmeer Khan and David Kavazi Validators are the guardians of the blockchain, ensuring the security, accuracy of, and consensus on transactions across a decentralized ledger. Their task is monumental – maintaining the pulse of blockchain operations through block creation, finalization and the enforcement of a consensus mechanism. However, beyond the technicalities … Read more

Hey everyone! Are you managing multiple jobs or projects simultaneously? I don’t know about you, but it was super stressful for me when I was in that situation the first time. Managing multiple jobs simultaneously requires a high level of organization, time management, and prioritization skills. Successfully juggling these responsibilities also depends on leveraging the … Read more

:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Zhe Liu, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Game, Beijing, China Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; (2) Chunyang Chen, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; (3) Junjie Wang, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent … Read more

Before delving into the details, let me set the stage by using a universally relatable example. I will discuss the concepts of transparency through the lens of employee hiring processes—a scenario familiar to many, whether they work in startups or big corporations. This context will illustrate how transparency impacts a common business operation and why … Read more

Refactoring is the process of changing the current codes of software to make it easier to understand and maintain without modifying its internal functionality. Repeating code that does the same thing leads to poor design. By reducing these repeating codes to one, you make certain that aimed work is done only in one method. In … Read more

HSBC, the banking giant, is finally entering the ring with its new app, Zing (launched in January 2024 in UK). It aims to disrupt the international money transfer space currently dominated by fintech players like Revolut and Wise. But is this a genuine challenge, or just a latecomer trying to play catch-up? The answer lies … Read more

Recently, the online community has been actively discussing the challenges of finding jobs in the IT sector. It has become particularly difficult for juniors to secure positions, and the situation is further exacerbated by mass layoffs and hiring freezes. In light of these events, many are questioning whether it is even worth entering the IT … Read more

Entrepreneurship is a difficult path with unique challenges to overcome. Let’s dive into the nitty gritty of it using my experience in this journey; Background I have learned a lot in my twelve years of hiring and firing employees. It is hard going from zero to one, and it’s the same for hiring. Hiring is … Read more

In just four short months, an ambitious journey from concept to reality unfolded as we embarked on the creation of a unique debit card solution. This is the article we wish we’d read! I’m Daniel Ishigami, a self-taught developer and entrepreneur based in London, and the co-founder of Fana. Along with my partner Robin Yan, … Read more

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) took the digital world by storm in recent years, providing a novel foundation for extreme innovation in digital art, collectibles, and other assets using blockchain technology. However, after an initial frenzy of excitement and exorbitant sales, the NFT market experienced a significant slowdown. Now, signs are pointing to a potential resurgence. But … Read more

Redefining AI Data Provenance In the fast changing field of artificial intelligence and decentralised networks, a new actor has emerged: Rivalz. This revolutionary platform is more than simply a technology development; it is a leader in AI data provenance. Imagine a world in which each bit of data has a clear and verifiable past, similar … Read more

:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Zhe Liu, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Game, Beijing, China Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; (2) Chunyang Chen, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; (3) Junjie Wang, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent … Read more

I wrote previously about libs for error management in Rust. This week, I want to write about the try block, an experimental feature. The limit of the ? operator Please check the above article for a complete refresher on error management in general and the ? operator in particular. In short, ? allows it to … Read more

Getting a software startup off the ground might seem like an easy task, especially compared to businesses that require physical machinery. But besides getting a few engineers, a project manager to steer the processes, and a robust infrastructure, there are a few more things that will play a key role in your startup’s success. Whether … Read more

Welcome to our brand new series – The HackerNoon Company of the Week, where we feature the top tech brands from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. n n This week, we present our business blogging … Read more

:::info This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Zhe Liu, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Game, Beijing, China Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; (2) Chunyang Chen, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; (3) Junjie Wang, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent … Read more

n n Sentience recently made news with The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness, where consciousness was described as subjective experience. The declaration used observations of similarities of several organisms with human consciousness to make the case. n n However, the question remains, where is consciousness generated, the brain or the mind? n n The mind … Read more

1. Preface For Apache DolphinScheduler cluster deployment, the author has summarized a document that can be followed directly from start to finish, facilitating subsequent operations such as deployment, upgrade, adding nodes, and reducing nodes. 2. Preparations 2.1. Basic Components JDK: Download JDK (1.8+ link), install, and configure the JAVA_HOME environment variable. Append the bin directory … Read more

What comes to your mind when you hear the word random quote using vanilla JavaScript? As far as I’m concerned, anything may be the case. And there may be another scripting language that can make random quotes, but one of the most distinguished of them is using JavaScript to make a random quote. You might … Read more

The Humane AI pin debacle is making waves as consumers reject the device as not living up to their standards – or even the hype. Its physical limitations and software flaws have left buyers upset that the product does not justify the $700 price tag. But the Humane AI pin is not the first tech … Read more