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Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1

On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...

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The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months

I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....

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Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.

The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...

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Give Me 5 Minutes To Show What You Can Actually Do With NVIDIA's Model Catalog- The AI Superstore:

If you visit the NVIDIA Build catalog today, you are greeted by a massive list of numbers, acronyms, and technical jargon. You will see names like “Nemotron,” “Gemma,” and “Mistral.”...

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Why is Nvidia Selling API Keys Now? The Plain English Guide to NIMs and the AI Cloud

The landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting rapidly. For years, Nvidia was known primarily as a hardware company that manufactured the powerful Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) required for gaming and...

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Security Alert: Vercel Supply Chain Attack (April 2026) in 4 minutes

Vercel has disclosed a security incident involving unauthorized access to certain internal systems, which has led to the exposure of some customer environment variables. If you use Vercel, here is...

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The Right AI Model for the Job: A Practical Guide

Not all AI models are built the same. Some excel at reasoning through complex logic puzzles, while others are masterfully tuned to transcribe audio with near-human accuracy. Matching the model...

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In 2 Minutes I'll Show You How to Always Reply from Your Custom Domain Email in Gmail

You’ve done the hard work. You followed the steps in the earlier post to get a free professional custom domain email, configured your routing, and now inquiries are neatly flowing...

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Before You Upgrade to Antigravity Google AI Pro, Read About This 5-Day Quota Glitch Locking Users Out of The IDE

TL;DR: Google’s agent-first IDE, Antigravity, launched with massive promises (multi-model support, deep CLI/browser integration, and reasoning modes) along with a 5-hour quota reset. However, it is currently locking AI Pro...

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CRITICAL: Active Supply Chain Attack on Axios NPM Package Update (Resolved?)

TLDR: A popular npm package has been attacked and it’s used by many web developers. If you are a JavaScript or Node.js developer, stop what you are doing and audit...

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How Google Turned 5 Million News Articles into a Flash Flood Warning System

Google just announced (March 13th, 2026) that it can predict urban flash floods up to 24 hours in advance, for most of the world, without building a single physical sensor....

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Why Your Monthly AI Bill Might Soon Rival Your Headcount Costs From A Personal Experience

The $280 Overnight Surprise A friend pinged me last week, half-laughing, half-panicking 😅 . He’d been running a couple of AI coding agents overnight, just background refactoring and test generation....

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Google Bans Hundreds of Paying Antigravity Users for Using OpenClaw - Then Says "We Heard You"

The Google Antigravity OpenClaw controversy erupted in mid-February 2026, when numerous users of Google’s agentic development platform Antigravity (powered by Gemini models) suddenly found their accounts restricted or banned. The...

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Can AI bring images to life? (Part 2: The Google Approach)- Dear Upstairs Neighbors

In Part 1 of this series, I tested Luma Labs’ Dream Machine with a simple picture of bees. The result was… well, let’s call it “biologically creative.” While the AI...

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Victor B. Lawrence: The Ghanaian Engineer Who Connected the World

When you connect to the internet today, streaming high-definition video, joining crystal-clear video calls, or simply browsing at lightning speeds, you are benefiting from the life’s work of a pioneer...

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Never Lose Your Chrome Tabs Again: Steps to Resume Tabs on Startup in 1 minute

When a Windows update unexpectedly interrupts your work and forces a restart, you don’t have to worry about losing all your carefully organized Chrome windows and tabs. You also don’t...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Is Now Available in Google Antigravity

Google officially announced that Gemini 3.1 Pro is now available in Google Antigravity! This brings enhanced AI capabilities, better coding workflows, and a much smoother agentic experience directly into your...

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How to Get a Free Professional Custom Domain Email in 2026 (Even If You Don't Own a Domain Yet)

Tired of using a plain @gmail.com for business, newsletters, portfolios, or professional emails? You can set up unlimited custom email addresses (like [email protected] or [email protected]) completely free — no monthly...

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Building a Telegram Bot for Easy Media Uploads to My Blog

In my 100 Posts Later reflection and my article on SveltiaCMS escaping CMS hell, I talked about how I shifted away from a code editor (like VS Code) for managing...

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How One Blog Post Wiped $30B Off IBM: The 24 Hours That Shook Silicon Valley

The tech world is more than accustomed to disruption, but the events of Monday, February 23, 2026, were something else entirely. In a single afternoon, a concise blog post from...

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OpenClaw, The Viral AI Agent That's Actually Doing Real Work An Article by Grok

Hello, Richard here. There’s a new AI big tool in town called OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot, Moltbot) It’s making waves with some incredible demos. However, I noticed that Elon Musk’s AI...

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How to Install OpenClaw with Installation Requirements

OpenClaw is an open-source, autonomous personal AI assistant (often described as an “AI agent” or “agent platform”) that runs locally on your own hardware. Released in late 2025 (initially as...

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Intel Ultra Versus i7: What's the Difference In 2026?

If you’ve been looking at new laptops or desktop CPUs recently, you might have noticed a shift in Intel’s branding. The familiar “Core i7” is now being joined (and in...

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How To Check System Hardware Specifications for Windows Computers

Need to know your PC’s specs? Whether you’re troubleshooting, upgrading, or just curious about what’s under the hood, Windows has several built-in tools to help you find out. Here are...

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The Internet’s Magic Number: Why Are There Only 13 DNS Root Servers For The Whole World?

If you are studying for a networking or cloud certification (like AWS Solutions Architect), you will eventually hit a question that stops you in your tracks: “How many DNS Root...

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Moving the Start Button Back to the Left in Windows 11

When Windows 11 first launched, it brought a major visual overhaul—including a centered Start button and taskbar icons. While this new look is modern and macOS-like, many long-time Windows users...

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TrustMRR reveals which startups are actually making money in 2026

For years, the “Indie Hacker” and startup community has been plagued by a subtle dishonesty: fake revenue screenshots. It became too easy to inspect an element and manipulate the content...

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Google Rich Results Testing Tool: Your Key to SEO Visibility

Have you ever searched for a recipe and seen the rating, cooking time, and a photo right there in the search results? Or searched for a product and seen its...

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Dense Haze Over Kigali - Weather Report - 29th January, 2026

Today, Kigali is shrouded in a dense haze that has significantly reduced visibility across the city. The atmosphere feels heavy, with the usual crisp views of the surrounding hills obscured...

The Developer's Guide to Payment Platforms: Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, and Paystack

Building an app is hard. Getting paid for it shouldn’t be. In 2026, the landscape of payment providers is richer than ever. Gone are the days when PayPal was your...

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How To Invest On The Ghana Stock Exchange

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) represents a unique opportunity for Ghanaian investors to participate in the growth of the country’s economy. As Ghana’s primary stock market, the GSE provides access...

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Review: Google Antigravity License Agreement and First Impressions

Google’s new Antigravity code editor promises a revolution where AI agents write and test code for you, but the fine print reveals a potential privacy nightmare. This review uncovers buried...

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What is Google Pay and Apple Pay? How They Work, Where They Work, & Why They're Safer

In a world where your phone is your wallet, Google Pay (also known as the Google Wallet) and Apple Pay have become essential tools for millions. But what exactly are...

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The Google vs. FFmpeg Debate: AI Finds a Bug, But Who Has to Fix It?

In the vast world of software, a recent conflict has flared up between Google’s elite security team and the volunteer maintainers of FFmpeg, a project that powers countless apps you...

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100 Posts Later - Lessons Learnt From Building This Blog

Changes Since the Start Reaching the milestone of 100 website posts is a moment for reflection. What started as a simple platform to share thoughts has grown into a comprehensive...

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Where to Find Data: A Curated List of Free Datasets and Repositories

In data science and machine learning, data is the new oil—it’s the fuel that powers our models and insights. But finding the right data can be a challenge. Whether you’re...

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Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send $5 To My Brother Abroad? Enter Revolut

In my last post, I wrote about a weird paradox: paying for Netflix with a card is a seamless, one-second breeze, but sending $100 to a friend or family member...

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I Tried to Replace an Interior Designer with Gemini. Here's What Happened.

When I finally got access to Gemini Pro, I had one main goal: to test its new image generation capabilities, which I’d heard referred to by the intriguing codename “Nano...

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Why Does Restarting Your Computer (or Router) Actually Work?

Ever stared at your frozen screen, shrugged, and hit restart? Same with that finicky WiFi router. What exactly does it do? Spoiler: Nobody really knows. It’s the tech equivalent of...

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A Chronological Look At AI: A Decade-by-Decade Evolution

Here we cut through the noise to deliver a clear, compelling history of this transformative technology; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. From the theoretical roots of the 1940s to the...

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RURA Announces Revised Electricity End-User Tariffs Effective October 2025

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has notified the public of a revision to the Electricity End-User Tariff. The revised tariffs will take effect on 01 October 2025. In residential...

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Free HD Background Remover: Effortless Image Editing Tool

Need to remove the background from an image while preserving full HD quality? This web app makes it simple; no sign-ups, subscriptions, or hidden fees. Just upload your photo, tweak...

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Complete Machine Learning package- learn by doing

Are you fascinated by machine learning but have no idea where to start? Do you find yourself jumping between YouTube tutorials, blog posts, and dense textbooks, only to end up...

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What is HackerOne and Their Bug Bounty Program?

What on earth is a Bug Bounty? No it’s not about hunting insects. If you are in the information security field the term might be familiar to you but if...

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A Decade of Singapore FinTech Festival 2025-Decoding an Email

Today, I want to share something interesting that landed in my inbox – an email from Sopnendu Mohanty, the Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The...

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Roboface-an Interactive Face Animation Tracker

I want you to imagine a character that tracks your mouse and expresses emotions based on how you interact with it. Emotions range from happy, surprised, bored, or neutral. The...

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Trying Out Difix by NVIDIA for Image Restoration

In this post I discuss Difix, NVIDIA’s single-step image diffusion model available on Hugging Face. It is designed for enhancing and restoring images, especially those with artifacts or blurriness. First...

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Agentic Object Detection and Document Extraction with Landing.ai

This week, I dive into agentic object detection and document extraction using tools from Landing.ai, one of Andrew Ng’s innovative startups! Inspired by Andrew Ng’s recent post on X about...

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What's Hot Right Now? Find Out with Google Trends!

Ever wonder what people are searching for online—like the latest gadgets, hot topics, or even local events? Google Trends is a free, easy-to-use tool that shows you what’s trending on...

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How to Check Your Website's Performance: A Case Study on Lusion.co

Recently, my friend Nathaniel Nyakotey checked out the visually stunning website at lusion.co. With its sleek graphics, intricate animations, and immersive WebGL interactions, Nathaniel estimated it would consume around 300MB...

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What is Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and the Environmental Significance

Particulate Matter (PM) comprises a diverse mix of solid and liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, varying in size, chemical composition, and origin (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], 2023). Among...

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Chirp: Transmitting Data Through Sound

In the ever-evolving world of data transfer, a project called Chirp caught my attention on GitHub. Developed by solst-ice, Chirp enables users to send and receive data using sound waves,...

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OpenCut: A Free, Open-Source Alternative to CapCut

Update (March 2026): The OpenCut project has officially entered beta! You can now try the beta version for yourself directly in the browser. If you’re a video editor frustrated with...

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From the Norrsken Hub in Kigali, A Look at the Deals Shaping Africa's Future

Africa’s technology ecosystem is moving forward in 2025, as startups secure big investments and join forces to make a bigger impact. From mobile apps for money transfers to solar power...

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How to Recover an Unsaved PowerPoint Presentation After Closing

How to Recover an Unsaved PowerPoint Presentation After Hitting “Don’t Save” Accidentally clicked “Don’t Save” on your PowerPoint presentation? Don’t panic! PowerPoint’s built-in AutoRecover feature can help you retrieve your...

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Understanding the Trend in Published Papers

In scientific research, the journey from a novel idea to a widely accepted standard is an iterative process. Diagrams often outline this lifecycle, from initial papers to standardization and public...

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This Week in Air Quality Research: Novel Insights and Sensor Advances (23-June-2025)

I have been keeping up with air quality research to understand emerging risks, technological advances, and policy implications. This week I’m spotlighting literature that highlights the increasing role of low-cost...

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Why Websites Love to Overanalyze Everything

So, I was scrolling through Twitter the other day, and I came across this gem: a post complaining about how websites never just get to the point. If you ask...

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List of Banks in Rwanda and Their Services

This guide is designed for foreigners arriving in Kigali, Rwanda, to help you navigate the banking landscape. There are more than 16 commercial and microfinance banks operating in Rwanda, with...

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AI: What It Is, How It’s Seen, and How to Stay Informed

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving innovation and sparking curiosity, but the hype can make it hard to see clearly. Whether you want just enough knowledge to follow AI news and...

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NVIDIA's Consumer GPU Restrictions in Data Centers: Impact on Cloud Computing Costs

NVIDIA, a leading manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs), has restricted the use of its consumer-grade GPUs, such as the GeForce RTX series, in data center environments through its End-User...

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My Experience with SveltiaCMS: A Game-Changer for Website Management

TL;DR: SveltiaCMS continues to evolve, delivering essential features that make content management a breeze. In my previous post about navigating what I called CMS hell, I shared how I switched...

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Earth Observation’s Promise and Barriers: A Down to Earth View

In this post I consider the transformative potential of satellite data for tackling global challenges like climate change, food security, and urban planning, while examining the real-world hurdles that limit...

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Why Isn't Reinforcement Learning Widely Used for Game AI Agents?

Reinforcement learning (RL) has powered impressive achievements in game-playing AI, such as AlphaGo and OpenAI’s Dota 2 bot. Tools like Unity ML Agents and examples like Gran Turismo 7’s RL-trained...

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Copernicus: Powering Earth Observation with Sentinel Satellites

The Copernicus program, the European Union’s premier Earth observation initiative, delivers free, high-quality data to monitor our planet’s environment. Led by the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA),...

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Explore the Fascinating World of Satellite Orbits with Keeptrack.space

I recently stumbled upon an incredible tool called Keeptrack.space that brings the mesmerizing world of satellite orbits to life. Check out the short video below to see it in action!...

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Machine Learning Experts to Follow

Looking for inspiration in the field of Machine Learning? Here are my top picks for experts whose work is shaping the future of AI. I’m a huge fan of Andrew...

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Kolors Virtual Try-On:Nobody's Gonna Know

Let us examine the Kolors Virtual Try-On app a useful option for trying out different outfits virtually. By uploading an image, you can see how various clothing styles might look...

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Why Do Websites and Emails Use Narrow Layouts?

Ever noticed how most websites—from a New York Times article to your email inbox—don’t use the full width of your screen? This isn’t a mistake; it’s a deliberate design choice....

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StackBlitz: A Full-IDE in Your Browser

Stackblitz allowing me to access the terminal from the browser is one of the reasons I use it. Very cool. It feels like a full-fledged IDE right in your browser,...

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Zombie Walk: Turning an Image into a 3D Model with DeepMotion

I recently ran a little experiment to animate a character walking, starting from a single image. Why does this matter? Well, I was chatting with a game developer friend who...

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Why Can't I Just Send Money With My Visa Card?

Banks often promote Visa and Mastercard as efficient tools for swift, seamless transactions. However, one critical feature is notably absent: the ability to transfer funds directly between cardholders. This post...

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Future of Space Technology with Starlink

Are you interested in the future of space technology? Ever wonder how Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites work? Get ready to be blown away by this interactive video by Branch Education...

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Adapting The Danger of a Single Story:AI-Generated Video

Witness an innovative AI-generated video adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s iconic TED Talk, “The Danger of a Single Story.” The script was crafted by ChatGPT and brought to life by...

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Guide to Accessing Air Quality Data from US Embassies Worldwide

AirNow.gov is a collaborative platform involving the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and other agencies, dedicated to providing air quality information to the...

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The Imperfections of Machine Learning

While machine learning is a powerful tool, it’s important to remember that models are not infallible. In fact, they can sometimes be overconfident in their predictions, as shown in this...

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Is the Davis Solar Radiation Sensor Overpriced?

When it comes to measuring solar radiation for agricultural, meteorological, or environmental projects, precision is key. The Davis Solar Radiation Sensor is a popular choice among professionals, but a common...

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ThreeJs and Reinforcement Learning in 3D

I built a simple 3D game in November 2024 mostly for fun. The objective was to minimize the time taken for a player to destroy all the pillars. Then I...

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ML5.js: Machine Learning for the Web

ML5.js is an open-source JavaScript library designed to make machine learning accessible to a broad audience, including artists, creative coders, and students. It leverages TensorFlow.js to bring machine learning models...

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SpaceX Did It Again-Precision Engineering on Display

Just when you thought Elon Musk couldn’t surprise us anymore, he’s done it again! Elon Musk and his team at SpaceX have again successfully caught a 33-story building-sized rocket, the...

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SpaceX's 'Mechazilla' Catches Super Heavy Booster: A Giant Leap for Rocket Reusability

On my X feed, I shared a moment that perfectly captures the revolutionary work being done at SpaceX. In a stunning display of engineering, they successfully caught the Super Heavy...

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SpaceX Pioneering Rocket Technology

SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has revolutionized rocket technology with several groundbreaking innovations: Reusable Rockets: Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy Falcon 9: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was the...

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Carnegie Mellon University Africa's Breakthrough in Detecting Birth Asphyxia-HumekaFL

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) has been at the forefront of health technology innovations, particularly with their recent development aimed at addressing neonatal health issues in developing countries. Their latest...

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Planet's Crisis Response Program Aids Los Angeles Wildfire Efforts

In the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles area, Planet Labs, known for their satellite imagery services, has stepped up to offer crucial support. On January...

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Exploring Machine Learning: The Best Resources for Beginners

If you’re just stepping into the world of machine learning, finding the right resources can feel like navigating a labyrinth. Thankfully, Jason Brownlee at Machine Learning Mastery has compiled an...

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Fixing the Git Error: RPC Failed; curl 92 HTTP/2 Stream Not Closed Cleanly

If you’ve encountered the following error while using Git, you’re not alone: error: RPC failed; curl 92 HTTP/2 stream 5 was not closed cleanly before end of the underlying stream...

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully reaches a hundred launches.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 just celebrated its 100th successful launch. After nailing over a hundred launches, it’s clear they’ve really mastered this rocket business. A Falcon rocket lifts off from pad...

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Cybertrucks as mobile Base Stations in Emergency Communications

Elon Musk is deploying Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink terminals in a grid pattern to provide internet connectivity and power in areas of Los Angeles and Malibu affected by wildfires,...

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Ambient Air Quality Standards in West Africa: The Current State (2025)

In the rapidly urbanizing region of West Africa, ambient air quality has become a pressing concern. With cities expanding and industrialization on the rise, the air we breathe is increasingly...

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Starlink's Direct to Cell Service Now Available in LA for T-Mobile Subscribers

In a recent development that highlights the innovative strides in satellite communication, Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that Starlink’s Direct to Cell service is now available...

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YOLO: Evolution, Applications, and Current Trends in Object Detection

YOLO (You Only Look Once) has transformed from a groundbreaking concept to an industry standard in object detection since its inception in 2015. Initially developed by Joseph Redmon and Ali...

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Starlink's Direct to Cell: Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity

In a groundbreaking move, SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced its Direct to Cell service, a satellite-based mobile connectivity solution that eliminates the need for traditional cell towers. This innovative technology enables...

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What is TechRxiv?

TechRxiv is an open, moderated preprint server designed for sharing unpublished research in fields such as electrical engineering, computer science, and related technology disciplines. It was launched in 2020 by...

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Kaggle competitions: Gateway to Data Science Success

Imagine a place where data scientists from around the world gather to solve real-world problems, compete for substantial prizes, and build their careers. That’s Kaggle competitions in a nutshell -...

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Revolutionizing Healthcare in Developing Nations Through Data

Jeremy Howard, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation, highlights a critical issue in global healthcare: developing nations have less than 10% of the medical experts they need....

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Discover Graduate Programs at Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), located in Rwanda, offers three master’s programs designed to equip students with the skills needed to address global challenges in technology and engineering. These programs—Master...

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Answer.AI Launches: A New Chapter in Practical AI Development

A groundbreaking AI venture has emerged with the launch of Answer.AI, a novel R&D laboratory founded by Jeremy Howard and Eric Ries with $10 million in funding from Decibel VC....

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SAMURAI: Advancing Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory

A new paper, titled “SAMURAI: Adapting Segment Anything Model for Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory”, introduces an enhancement to visual object tracking building upon Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM...

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Machine Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng and DeepLearning.AI

The Machine Learning Specialization, created by Andrew Ng and DeepLearning.AI, is a revamped and modernized version of the original Stanford Machine Learning course, one of the most popular and foundational...

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Is There a Process to Build an Application?

Generally, it is a good idea to break down the steps you need and then test each one before moving to the next. However, the particular process to follow will...

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How to Fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG Errors in Google Chrome due to DNS

If you’re encountering the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED or DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG errors in Google Chrome, these are typically caused by issues with your DNS (Domain Name System) server. Is this really a DNS error?...

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Understanding the Air Quality Index (AQI)

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a vital tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to communicate outdoor air quality and its potential health impacts. This index provides...

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How Google forecasts Weather and Air Quality Data

Google’s weather forecasts are created using an internal forecasting system that combines weather models and observations from various global weather agencies. The primary data sources for Google’s weather forecasting include:...

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Understanding Gradients with loss.backward() in PyTorch

In this post, let us take a closer look at how gradients are calculated in PyTorch, particularly focusing on the interaction between the loss.backward() function and a variable’s .grad attribute....

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What is arXiv?

arXiv (pronounced “archive”) is a pioneering open-access repository where researchers can upload preprints of their scientific papers before formal peer review. Launched in 1991, it revolutionized the way academic papers...

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Zindi -Ghana Crop Disease Detection Challenge

Zindi, in partnership with GIZ, Digital Transformation Centre Ghana, Fairforward, and the Responsible AI Lab, has launched the Ghana Crop Disease Detection Challenge. This challenge focuses on building machine learning...

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Why You Should Consider Publishing in arXiv

I recently came across a video on XploreBio by Dr. Abhishek titled Why You Should Publish Papers in arXiv Repositories. It got me thinking about the benefits of preprint publishing,...

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Top Websites for African Climate Data

When working on climate research or environmental projects in Africa, having access to reliable weather and climate data is essential. Fortunately, there are several websites where you can find both...

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Escaping CMS hell-DecapCMS, Netlify and Sveltia

Add a CMS to a jekyll GitHub-pages website Story time: When I created this website I used to create and edit the posts in visual studio code directly with the...

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Automating Python Execution on a Raspberry Pi with a virtual environment

In this guide, you will learn how to automate the execution of a Python script on your Raspberry Pi using a systemd service. This can be particularly useful for running...

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Lex Fridman and Andrew Ng on Deep learning - Lex Podcast

Join Lex Fridman and Andrew Ng as they delve into the exciting world of deep learning in this podcast episode. These AI legends share valuable insights on not just deep...

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Automating Script Execution on a Raspberry Pi

There are several ways to automate a Raspberry Pi to run a program automatically without needing to start it manually from the terminal. Whether you’re using Python, Node.js, or another...

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Why Not Stick to One Programming Language for Everything?

It might seem like a great idea to use your favorite programming language for every project. However, the reality is that the best programming language—whether it’s C++, Python, JavaScript, or...

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Can AI bring images to life? Limits of Generative AI- Luma AI and Virtual Bees.

I recently tried out Luma AI’s dream machine using a picture of what I believe are wasps or bees (though I’m not entirely sure which!).. What I Did After signing...

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Learn to Build Computer Vision Models with Roboflow

Are you looking to learn how to build a computer vision model? High-quality computer vision tutorials can be found on GitHub, thanks to Piotr Skalski and the Roboflow team. Step-by-Step...

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Introducing GitHub Models

GitHub is enabling the rise of the AI engineer with the introduction of GitHub Models, bringing the power of industry-leading large and small language models to its more than 100...

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How AI Could Empower Any Business - Andrew Ng

In this TED talk by Andrew Ng, co-founder of Google Brain and deeplearning.ai, he believes that artificial intelligence (AI) systems should be more widely available and accessible, so that even...

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Introducing fastai-Practical deep learning without a PhD

In case you have to do Deep learning or interested in building applications with neural networks in a hands-on way you can check out fastai by Jeremy Howard and his...

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Comparison of Static Site Hosting Options

When it comes to hosting static sites, there are numerous options available, to make an informed decision, here’s a comparison of some of the most popular static site hosting providers....

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Resolving SSH 'REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED' Error

If you encounter this error when connecting to your Raspberry Pi via SSH using its IP address or rasperrypi.local: ssh [email protected] @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED! @...

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Installing and removing Node.js on linux-based Systems-for raspberry pi 4B

To install Node.js 16 after uninstalling Node.js 18, you can use the NodeSource repository to get the specific version you want. Here’s a step-by-step guide using the terminal: Remove the...

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Dr Jekyll & Ruby -building Richard's personal website

This post is about my developer experience building my personal website with ruby, jekyll and GitHub pages, opinions are mine and mine alone. When I decided to build👨🏽‍💻 my personal...

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Mastering Python for Algorithms and Efficiency

Having code that works or implementing a solution is not good enough. Some problems require optimizing for memory and time and also meeting given constraints. Efficiency matters, and the scalability...

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Hello World -Skynet is Self aware

Hello world Insert cool robot image here

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Install-NodeJs-on-Raspberry-Pi

For an updated version of this post see this post: Installing NodeJs on the Pi -linux based system How to install NodeJs on the Raspberry Pi 4 Tested on Raspberry...

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GSM module HTTP GET & POST request using arduino microcontroller and SIM900

This post covers the procedure to send a GET and POST request with AT commands using the SIM900 GSM/GPRS module and the Arduino UNO. It is useful for retrieving data...

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Google Earth Engine: A Useful Tool for Satellite Imagery

I discovered Google Earth Engine (GEE), and I thought it might be helpful to share my experience with others who might need satellite images for their work. GEE is essentially...

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Stranger Things by Peter Kimanzi

Here is a screen recording for the ‘Stranger Things’ animation website from developer Peter Kimanzi. I mentioned it in a previous post and I thought you would appreciate it more...

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Spotlight on Peter Kimanzi

Developer from Nairobi, Kenya. I found a repository of web development projects on GitHub which belongs to Peter Kimanzi, a web developer from Nairobi. The site that really caught my...

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App Development Process: From Concept to Launch

Is there a general process to follow to build an application? Generally, it is a good idea to break down the steps you need and then test each one before...

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The UI- The Challenge of Color Themes

As a developer, my respect for UX and UI has skyrocketed since conducting a small survey on color theme preferences for an application. The results were eye-opening and highlighted the...

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The Evolution of a Side Project: My Countdown App

In December 2021, I embarked on a project to create a simple countdown app to display time left till midnight. Then I decided to extend it further to count the...