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My audio interface has SSH enabled by default

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The author of the article purchased a Rodecaster Duo audio interface to solve audio issues while gaming and working from home. They discovered that the device has SSH enabled by default, allowing for remote access with public key authentication. The author captured the firmware update process and created custom firmware to enable password authentication for SSH.

There Will Be a Scientific Theory of Deep Learning

arxiv.org

Researchers argue that a scientific theory of deep learning is emerging, which would characterize important properties and statistics of the training process, hidden representations, final weights, and performance of neural networks. This theory, referred to as "learning mechanics," is expected to provide a mechanics of the learning process, describing coarse aggregate statistics and making falsifiable quantitative predictions.

Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations

gigazine.net

Diatec, a Japanese company known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations. The company's website now displays a notice stating that it has closed down, effective April 22, 2026. Diatec was popular among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts for its stable and robust casing, and had released several high-end keyboards, including the Majestouch Convertible3 and the split-type Majestouch Xacro M10SP.

FusionCore: ROS 2 sensor fusion (IMU and GPS and encoders)

github.com

FusionCore is a ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2) package that provides sensor fusion functionality using data from IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, and encoders. The package is designed to provide accurate and reliable state estimation for robots and other autonomous systems. FusionCore uses a Kalman filter-based approach to combine data from multiple sensors and provide a consistent and accurate estimate of the system's state.

How to be anti-social – a guide to incoherent and isolating social experiences

nate.leaflet.pub

The article "How to be anti-social – a guide to incoherent and isolating social experiences" appears to be a satirical or ironic piece that explores the concept of anti-social behavior in a digital age. The article's content is presented in a confusing and disjointed manner, with a focus on the technical aspects of web development and design. The author may be using this format to comment on the ways in which technology can contribute to feelings of isolation and disconnection.

Email could have been X.400 times better

buttondown.com

Email could have been X.400 times better, a concept that highlights the potential of the X.400 protocol, which was designed to provide a more efficient and reliable email system. In contrast, the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) has become the standard for email transmission, despite its limitations. The article suggests that X.400 could have offered a more robust and scalable solution for email communication.

Spinel: Ruby AOT Native Compiler

github.com

Spinel is a Ruby AOT (Ahead-of-Time) native compiler. It is designed to compile Ruby code into native machine code, allowing for faster execution and improved performance. Spinel aims to provide a more efficient and scalable way to run Ruby applications, making it a potential alternative to traditional Ruby interpreters.

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