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I made a Discord bot with lmstudio.js!

I made a Discord bot with lmstudio.js!

I have been using LM Studio as my main driver to do local text generation and thought it would be cool to integrate it into a discord bot. The post is a bit long due to a lot of the setup so feel free to skip straight to the code: lmstudio-bot github LM Studio https://lmstudio.ai/ allows you to run LLMs on your personal computer, entirely offline by default which makes completely private. Discord https://discord.com/ is used by a lot of different communities including gamers and developers! It gives users a place to communicate about different topics Note: For clarity I…
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The best fast chargers for 2024

The best fast chargers for 2024

Choosing the best fast charger might not have been much of a consideration back in the days when we had the luxury of enjoying a charger bundled with our new phones. But now, with most phones barely coming with a USB cable (if you’re lucky), it’s time to consider what charger is right for you. And with most newer devices including phones, laptops and tablets supporting USB-C charging, there’s a high chance you can invest in a fast charger that can cater to all of your device’s charging needs. If you’re a frequent traveler, this is a huge benefit, as…
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Understanding Android Application Lifecycle and Process

Understanding Android Application Lifecycle and Process

Let’s dive into the details of how Android manages processes, components, and the overall lifecycle of an app. Introduction Understanding how Android manages processes, components, and the overall lifecycle of an application is fundamental for any developer creating robust and efficient apps. This article delves into the core concepts behind process creation, control, and sandboxing within the Android system. It also explores the lifecycles of key components like Activities, Services, and BroadcastReceivers, providing a roadmap for effective component management. Processes in Android Process Creation: Every Android application runs in its own Linux process. When an app's code needs to run…
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UE’s Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom

UE’s Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom

Ultimate Ears is expanding its lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers with the Everboom. This one should be pretty safe to take with you on your wildest adventures, as it has a rugged design and an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. It can even float, so you can bring it with you into the pool or lake. There's also an Outdoor Boost button, which you can press to bump up the bass and optimize the audio for the great outdoors.The oval-shaped Everboom, which is essentially a smaller version of UE's Epicboom, offers 360-degree audio and a 180-foot Bluetooth range. UE says…
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Atomic Agents Framework: Building a Simple AI Agent

Atomic Agents Framework: Building a Simple AI Agent

Atomic Agents Framework: Imagine building AI applications as easily as snapping together LEGO blocks. This is the revolutionary concept behind Atomic Agents, a new multi-agent framework inspired by Atomic Design principles. By breaking down AI systems into smaller, self-contained, reusable components, Atomic Agents promises a future where AI development is both modular and predictable. Understanding Atomic Design Before diving into Atomic Agents, let’s explore the foundation it’s built upon: Atomic Design. Created by Brad Frost, this methodology revolutionizes UI design by deconstructing interfaces into fundamental, reusable parts—like atoms, molecules, and organisms in chemistry. This approach ensures scalable, consistent user interfaces…
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ChatGPT for macOS no longer requires a subscription

ChatGPT for macOS no longer requires a subscription

The macOS ChatGPT desktop app is now available to everyone. That is, provided you’re running an Apple Silicon Mac (sorry, Intel users) and your computer is on macOS Sonoma or higher. OpenAI rolled out the app gradually, starting with Plus subscribers last month.ChatGPT now has an official macOS client before it has a Windows one. (In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft is its most crucial partner.) Of course, Windows 11 has the OpenAI-powered Microsoft CoPilot baked into its OS, which likely explains the omission. OpenAI and Apple are also teaming up on Apple Intelligence, which arrives later this year (unless…
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Toys ‘R’ Us uses OpenAI’s Sora to make a brand film about its origin story and it’s horrifying

Toys ‘R’ Us uses OpenAI’s Sora to make a brand film about its origin story and it’s horrifying

The rise of artificial intelligence in our media and entertainment industries has raised a lot of concerns about programs like Open Al’s text-to-video maker Sora replacing the artistic endeavors and aspirations of humans. If those AI made movies are anything like a new brand film about the Toys 'R' Us toy store chain's origin story, the only thing we’ll have to fear is watching them.Toys ‘R’ Us’s current owner WHP Global worked with the Emmy nominated creative agency Native Foreign to create a short brand film called The Origin of Toys ‘R’ Us using OpenAI’s text-to-video creator Sora. The film premiered…
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Motorola is the latest to offer a Bluetooth tracker with the Moto Tag

Motorola is the latest to offer a Bluetooth tracker with the Moto Tag

There's a new Bluetooth tracking option for absent-minded Android owners: Motorola today unveiled the Moto Tag. The company didn't share the exact release date for the device, but said it would be available "in the coming months in select markets." We also don't have any price information yet.Moto Tag runs on Google's Find My Device infrastructure, both for location data and privacy protections. A tracker isn't much good if it stops working, and Motorola claims the Moto Tag will last for a year on a single battery charge, assuming optimal conditions. In a tacit acknowledgement that the design of these…
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Enterprise Software Development: A Comprehensive Workflow Overview Example

Enterprise Software Development: A Comprehensive Workflow Overview Example

To summarize and provide a more structured overview of enterprise software development, let's break down the process into key stages and roles. This will help in understanding how a team of developers collaborates to build, integrate, test, and deploy software. Here's an organized walkthrough of the process: Key Roles in the Development Team: Developers: Typically 10 in this example. Scrum Master: Manages the Agile process and ensures meetings follow Scrum guidelines. Project Manager: Coordinates between the client, development team, and UX/UI designers, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met. UX/UI Designers: Conduct user research, design interfaces, and interact directly with users…
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Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court

Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court

Julian Assange has formally pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a federal courthouse in Saipan, the capital of Northern Mariana Islands. The WikiLeaks founder was released from prison on June 24 after reaching a plea deal with the US government and quickly boarded a plane at Stansted Airport to make his way to Saipan. While the deal required Assange to plead guilty to "conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified information relating to the national defense of the United States," he still defended himself in court.Julian has arrived at the federal court house in Saipan.I watch this and…
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