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Daily Update 2023-01-17
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Allowing volatility to work in your favor (finally) (Sponsor)
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Apple to unveil new MacBook Pros today (2 minute read)
Apple is reportedly set to unveil new MacBook Pro models today. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops will likely feature M2 chips and Wi-Fi 6E. Reviewers will be allowed to share their first thoughts on the new products starting on January 23. The new MacBook Pros will not have a touchscreen. Their physical design will likely be the same as their predecessors.
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Science & Futuristic Technology
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This Next-Generation Display Technology Is Going to Change the World (7 minute read)
Electroluminescent quantum dots are more advanced than the quantum dots found in the TVs of today and could potentially replace LCD and OLED for phones and TVs. They are theoretically simple to produce and have the potential to enhance image quality, reduce energy consumption, and increase manufacturing efficiency. Nanosys recently demoed a prototype of its next-generation QD device at CES 2023. This article discusses QD displays, their history, and how they are set to change the world.
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Scientists steer lightning bolts with lasers for the first time (3 minute read)
Scientists successfully steered lightning bolts with lasers last year during heavy storms on top of a Swiss mountain. The feat involved firing powerful laser pulses at thunderclouds for more than six hours. By changing the refractive index of air and ionizing the air molecules around them, the lasers created an easier path for electrical discharge to flow down. The technology could lead to laser-based lightning protection systems at airports, launchpads, and tall buildings.
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Programming, Design & Data Science
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How Nvidia’s CUDA Monopoly In Machine Learning Is Breaking - OpenAI Triton And PyTorch 2.0 (24 minute read)
The default software stack for machine learning models is moving away from Nvidia's closed-source CUDA. Nvidia let OpenAI and Meta take control of the software stack, permanently weakening its moat. PyTorch is the preferred framework in the industry due to its increased flexibility and usability versus TensorFlow. This article looks at why TensorFlow lost to PyTorch, why Google hasn't been able to capitalize on its first-mover advantage in AI, why Nvidia is so dominant in the industry, how its competitive advantage is being wiped away, and more.
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Caretta (GitHub Repo)
Caretta is a tool for creating visual network maps of services running in a Kubernetes cluster. It leverages eBPF to efficiently map all service network interactions and Grafana to query and visualize the collected data. Carretta doesn't require any modifications to the cluster.
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GPT-3 Is the Best Journal I’ve Ever Used (9 minute read)
GPT-3 provides many of the same benefits as journaling. It creates a written record, it never gets tired of listening to you talk, and it's available 24/7. If used right, GPT-3 could provide some of the same support that a coach or therapist could provide. While not a replacement for real human support, it can have a productive and supportive role in personal development practice. This article discusses how to use GPT-3 to journal.
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Climate change, AI, and more from my latest AMA (12 minute read)
Bill Gates recently did his 11th Asks Me Anything on Reddit. Redditors asked Gates questions on topics ranging from climate change to the rising cost of living, veganism, and his views on Scotland. This article contains a transcript of questions and answers from the Reddit thread.
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