Project Tempest originated during the Cold War for protecting electronic equipment from eavesdropping and intercepting enemy electromagnetic emissions.
The concept has evolved into current-day Air-Gap Attacks, where data is transported from secure locations without network use.
Through tools like TempestSDR, capturing unintentionally emitted RF signals can allow eavesdropping on computer screens.
The MEGA65 project is making progress on the R5 main board and new games like Unicone and The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor are being released.
Developers like Gurce are creating games in BASIC 65 like Way of the Imploding Foot, showcasing low resolution graphics and animated characters.
When programming in assembly language for MEGA65, techniques like accepting keyboard input, generating random numbers, and avoiding duplicates are crucial for game development.
Deciding the structure for GPU draw commands involves implementing various elements like rounded rectangles, softness, masking, rotations, and color gradients to draw complex GUI elements.
Consider the requirements and constraints of the GUI design, such as the need for bezier curves for specific use cases beyond SDF rounded rectangles.
Improving the efficiency of drawing rectangles by simplifying parameters like corner radius, using turns instead of radians for rotations, and implementing a unified command struct for specifying properties of the draw commands.
Welcome to the October Edition with interesting tech topics like robotics and DIY projects.
A variety of videos to watch covering topics like creating a robot backpack, Linux on ESP32, and improving SD card performance.
Informative and inspirational articles to read including Open Source Revolution in IP Cameras, Robots Jumping Into Parkour, and DIY Pyramid Salt Crystals.
The Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first step into VR/AR technology.
The Vision Pro will have an App Store with countless different ways to use it.
Using VR Meditation on a Quest made a significant impact on mental health, showing exciting potential for mindfulness on future devices like the Vision Pro.
Tesla is facing class action lawsuits for limiting third-party repair options for their electric vehicles, which can result in higher costs and longer wait times for repairs.
HP continues to restrict third-party ink access despite facing anti-trust fines, using cybersecurity concerns as an excuse, but impacting customer choice and potentially inflating costs.
Repairability contributes to less waste, longer device usage, and cost savings for consumers. Companies should balance security concerns with providing consumers with fair options for repairs.
The post discusses exploring new runtimes for AI, particularly in relation to running LLMs and ML models in Wasm and heterogeneous runtimes.
There's a Byte-sized bites section with links to interesting reads and discussions on topics like blockchain impact, new programming languages, and infrastructure decisions.
The author shares a link to enable Hibernate on a Linux laptop to prevent loss of battery power when the laptop is closed.
AI uses less energy to generate text than a laptop does while typing a similar paragraph.
Energy efficiency of AI models is impacted by factors like model training costs and power usage of laptops.
Comparing energy usage of AI models to laptops may not directly reflect carbon emissions, but advancements in AI hardware can further improve efficiency.
The newsletter covers updates on Ruby and Rails, career advice for Ruby developers, and optimization of ActiveRecords queries.
Tips shared include using the #squeeze method in Ruby, the importance of building and maintaining a strong network in tech, and developing a personal brand.
Some interesting topics discussed are the challenges with carousel designs, self-documenting code with AI, and a dive into the success of the NES in the hardware world.
Clockwork Knight 2 introduces a new game mechanic with the Barobaro stages, which usually have automatic scrolling but a patch exists to play as Pepper and disable the scrolling.
The technical details reveal that character selection in the game relies on specific codes and files, showcasing how modifications can alter the gameplay experience.
Playing as Pepper in certain levels has some limitations like malfunctioning track bends, getting stuck at certain points, and crashes when losing all gears, but overall the gameplay is functional.
Open Science Hardware focuses on creating accessible tools for research and experimentation, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Gathering for Open Science Hardware (GOSH) events bring together diverse professionals to discuss open hardware issues and solutions, aiming for global impact.
GOSH 2018 resulted in action items like organizing regional open hardware movements, creating maps of makerspaces, and offering programs with local universities, all to support the open science community.
The MOD-t 3D printer is inexpensive and user-friendly, making it attractive for consumers.
Initial setup for the MOD-t printer is quick and easy, with printing achievable within 20 minutes.
While the MOD-t printer has its flaws, like the need to rough up the print plate and issues with the web controller, it shows promise for the consumer market at a price of $399.
2021 saw many impressive breakthroughs in Machine Learning with the industry growing considerably.
Microsoft is positioned well in the Machine Learning space due to its vertical integration across various stages of ML pipelines from hardware to data sources to model deployment.
Microsoft showcased exceptional performance in ML research and implementation in 2021, particularly with innovative projects like synthetic data analysis and leading NLP models.
Daylight Computer developed a new 60fps e-paper tablet, which could be an interesting tech innovation to watch out for
There is a posting about a cement recycling method that could potentially address a significant climate change challenge, showing promising sustainability efforts
Various job postings from companies like Motion and Checkr indicate active hiring in the tech industry for roles like senior engineers and software engineers