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This article provides a list of the top 100 TV shows, as determined by a panel of experts. It covers a wide range of genres, from classic sitcoms to cutting-edge dramas, and offers insights into the evolution of television programming over the past few decades.

This article explores the intricate engineering behind airport runways, highlighting the complex structures, materials, and design considerations that go into their construction to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations.

The article discusses the removal of pro features from the popular SSH client app JuiceSSH, angering many long-time users. It explores the developer's decision and the community's backlash, highlighting the importance of transparency and communication when making changes to widely-used software.

The article argues that the era of low-code development is coming to an end, as the industry moves towards more advanced and customizable solutions that cater to the needs of larger enterprises and complex applications. It suggests that the hype around low-code is fading, and developers will need to adapt to new technologies and methodologies to stay relevant in the evolving software development landscape.

This article explores the concept of dithering, a technique used in digital images to simulate a wider range of colors or tones. It delves into the different types of dithering algorithms and their applications in image processing and digital art.

TetrisBench is a website that provides benchmarking tools and resources for the classic puzzle game Tetris. It offers performance analysis, comparison of different Tetris implementations, and insights into the game's mechanics and optimization techniques.

The article explores the concept of 'max thinking', which encourages individuals to push the boundaries of their cognitive abilities and seek out ambitious goals. It emphasizes the importance of challenging one's limits and embracing a mindset of continuous growth and self-improvement.

The article discusses the potential impact of ChatGPT on the containerization industry, highlighting how the language model could revolutionize software development and deployment processes by automating tasks such as code generation, testing, and container image optimization.

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MapLibre GL JS, an open-source mapping library, has released version 2.1.0 with new features including improved performance, support for WebGL2, and enhanced map rendering capabilities.

Hey! I'm eshaan and I'm building Ourguide -an on-screen task guidance system that can show you where to click step-by-step when you need help.

I started building this because whenever I didn’t know how to do something on my computer, I found myself constantly tabbing between chatbots and the app, pasting screenshots, and asking “what do I do next?” Ourguide solves this with two modes. In Guide mode, the app overlays your screen and highlights the specific element to click next, eliminating the need to leave your current window. There is also Ask mode, which is a vision-integrated chat that captures your screen context—which you can toggle on and off anytime -so you can ask, "How do I fix this error?" without having to explain what "this" is.

It’s an Electron app that works OS-wide, is vision-based, and isn't restricted to the browser.

Figuring out how to show the user where to click was the hardest part of the process. I originally trained a computer vision model with 2300 screenshots to identify and segment all UI elements on a screen and used a VLM to find the correct icon to highlight. While this worked extremely well—better than SOTA grounding models like UI Tars—the latency was just too high. I'll be making that CV+VLM pipeline OSS soon, but for now, I’ve resorted to a simpler implementation that achieves <1s latency.

You may ask: if I can show you where to click, why can't I just click too? While trying to build computer-use agents during my job in Palo Alto, I hit the core limitation of today’s computer-use models where benchmarks hover in the mid-50% range (OSWorld). VLMs often know what to do but not what it looks like; without reliable visual grounding, agents misclick and stall. So, I built computer use—without the "use." It provides the visual grounding of an agent but keeps the human in the loop for the actual execution to prevent misclicks.

I personally use it for the AWS Console's "treasure hunt" UI, like creating a public S3 bucket with specific CORS rules. It’s also been surprisingly helpful for non-technical tasks, like navigating obscure settings in Gradescope or Spotify. Ourguide really works for any task when you’re stuck or don't know what to do.

You can download and test Ourguide here: https://ourguide.ai/downloads

The project is still very early, and I’d love your feedback on where it fails, where you think it worked well, and which specific niches you think Ourguide would be most helpful for.

The article discusses the use of PostgreSQL's built-in trigram (pg_trgm) and vector (pgvector) extensions for building a music search and recommendation system. It explores the advantages and challenges of these extensions in creating a scalable and efficient music application.

The article discusses Google's apparent removal of search suggestions and related searches from its search engine, which users found useful for discovering new content and topics. The change has sparked discussions and concerns among the Google user community about the impact on search experience and discovery.

The article explores the scientific exploration of a mountain that appears to have influenced the Earth's gravitational field, providing insights into the planet's internal structure and composition.

The article proposes a novel deep learning model for generating high-quality images from natural language descriptions. The model leverages a transformer-based architecture and demonstrates impressive results in generating diverse and realistic images from text inputs.

The article discusses the lessons the author has learned after 10 years of working in the tech industry, including the importance of continuous learning, focusing on impact over activity, and finding the right work-life balance.

The article discusses the graffiti scene in San Francisco, exploring its history, cultural significance, and the ongoing debate around its legality and regulation. It provides insights into the motivations and creative expressions of local graffiti artists, as well as the perspectives of city officials and residents on this contentious urban art form.

The article describes the OpenFlexure Microscope, an open-source, 3D-printed, and highly customizable microscope platform designed to be accessible and affordable for researchers and educators. It provides a modular and flexible design that can be adapted for various applications, with the goal of democratizing access to high-quality microscopy tools.

The article provides an overview of LLMSpy, a Python library that enables easy interaction with large language models. It covers the library's features, including model loading, inference, and evaluation, as well as its installation and usage instructions.

The article discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in automated code review, focusing on the concept of 'AI bubbles' - situations where AI systems may become overconfident and overlook certain issues. It explores the potential pitfalls and challenges of relying solely on AI for code review, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and a balanced approach.

The article discusses the challenge of creating high-quality graphics in a game development project, focusing on the importance of balancing technical constraints, visual design, and player experience. It provides insights into the thought process and decision-making involved in making effective graphics choices.

SnapBench is a benchmarking tool for serverless functions, enabling developers to measure the performance and cost-efficiency of their cloud functions across different cloud providers and configurations.

The article discusses how the browser has become a secure sandbox for running web applications, where modern browser security features and isolation mechanisms protect users from the underlying operating system. It highlights the browser's role in enabling the growth of the web as a platform for diverse applications.

The article explores the power and dominance of text in modern society, highlighting how text has become the primary medium for communication, information dissemination, and cultural expression, often overshadowing other forms of communication.