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The article discusses how exchanges transform order books into distributed logs to ensure fairness in high-frequency trading by maintaining a deterministic sequence of events. It explains the challenges of ordering chaos caused by concurrent events from different gateways, data centers, and continents, and presents the solution of using event sourcing at the nanosecond scale with a sequencer component that assigns monotonically increasing sequence numbers to every market event.
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The comment thread discusses various aspects of exchange architectures, focusing on the sequencing step and its potential for parallel processing to reduce latency. It also touches on real-world examples of exchange outages and the role of incentives in shaping exchange operations.
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The article discusses how macOS 26.2 facilitates quick AI cluster setups through RDMA over Thunderbolt technology.
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The comment thread discusses various aspects of macOS, including HDR display support, AI research capabilities on Apple hardware, and the comparison between macOS and Linux for specific tasks. Users debate about the intended behavior of macOS when using HDR mode with non-Apple monitors, the benefits of Linux for HDR calibration, and the performance implications of Tensor parallelism in AI applications. The thread also touches upon RAM pricing trends and the potential for Apple to dominate the AI appliance market.
Article: 5 min
MYRA STACK is a modern, native-speed Java infrastructure built on FFM API for memory-yielded and rapid access. It includes components like Roray-FFM-Utils for memory management, MyraCodec for schema-driven serialization, MyraTransport for high-performance networking with io_uring, MVP.Express RPC for advanced RPC services, and JIA-Cache as an off-heap distributed cache.
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The comment thread discusses the roundtrip latency in zero copy IPC, questioning its cause and implications. It involves technical inquiries about latency measurement, process communication mechanisms, and kernel components.
Article: 12 min
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of existing high-performance object storage solutions in the market. It highlights how these systems are unable to provide affordable performance at scale due to pricing models that make them prohibitively expensive for applications with high IOPS requirements. The author introduces FractalBits, a new object storage solution designed to address this issue by offering high IOPS at an affordable cost and incorporating native directory semantics.
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Article: 7 min
Photographer Albert Cornelissen built a medium-format rangefinder camera, the MRF2, using microelectronics and software. The project is open-source, allowing anyone to access 3D-printable files and instructions for building their own version.
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The discussion revolves around the cost-effectiveness of a DIY interchangeable lens medium-format rangefinder compared to used cameras, with opinions on the value and alternatives for those interested in medium-format photography.
Article: 38 min
The article provides a guide to finding non-smart TVs or alternative methods to watch TV without smart features. It highlights the benefits of using an Apple TV box for privacy and reliability, discusses the scarcity of dumb TVs due to industry trends, and offers recommendations on various options like Emerson, Westinghouse, Sceptre, projectors, computer monitors, digital signage displays, phones, laptops, home theater PCs, antennas, and NAS devices. The guide also covers considerations when connecting these alternatives to a TV.
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The discussion revolves around concerns regarding privacy and user experience with smart TVs. Users advocate for disconnecting smart TVs from the internet or using alternatives like Apple TV, citing issues such as nagging notifications and privacy leaks. There is a consensus on the lack of good non-smart TVs in the market and calls for TV manufacturers to provide customizable options. Technical discussions include display technologies, hacking capabilities, and alternative usage models.
Article: 40 min
The article discusses the invention of the first handheld digital camera by Steve Sasson in 1975, and its impact on photography. The story highlights how Sasson's innovative idea was developed using existing technologies like charge-coupled devices (CCDs) and integrated circuits, and how it eventually led to the creation of consumer digital cameras.
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The comment thread discusses the downfall of Kodak, focusing on their invention of digital photography and its role in their decline. It also touches upon the impact of acquisitions and the common story of companies being 'bought out' to grow or eliminate competition.
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The article discusses the decline in punctuality and reliability of Germany's Intercity Express train service, which is now among Europe's least punctual. Chronic underinvestment, bureaucratic processes, and an overly top-heavy management structure are identified as key factors contributing to the problems faced by state-owned Deutsche Bahn.
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The comment thread discusses various aspects of Germany's transportation system, particularly focusing on Deutsche Bahn's train reliability and service quality. There is a debate between the cost-effectiveness of car ownership versus public transport in Germany, with comparisons to American systems. The discussion also touches upon the impact of regional differences and bureaucratic structures within the German healthcare sector.
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A loyal customer of 30 years has been locked out of their Apple ID due to an issue with a recent $500 Apple Gift Card redemption attempt at a major retailer. The account was flagged as 'closed in accordance with the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions', resulting in the loss of access to iCloud, devices, software, and media worth over $30,000.
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The discussion revolves around a user's experience with Apple account bans following suspicious activity related to gift card usage. Users express frustration, concern over data loss, and the need for alternative backup solutions or self-hosted platforms as they feel large tech companies do not prioritize customer satisfaction. There is also a call for regulation to protect consumers from potential risks associated with centralized services.
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The comment thread discusses GNU Unifont, a bitmap font with glyph support for every Unicode code point, and its usage in commercial non-free software. Opinions vary on its suitability for specific scripts and its overall aesthetic appeal.
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