Tuesday, September 12, 2023

2023 Sept

 Its that time of the year again. Apple is going to announce their latest and greatest iPhone in the Apple Event 2023 aka Wonderlust Event



Expect to see periscope lens to upgrade the Pro Max phone with extreme zoom capabilities. The built of the phone will likely have a redesign- featuring titanium built and perhaps some sparkle effect (hence the name wonderlust - i wonder)


Also, the long awaiting USB C iphone may make its debut this round.

Monday, January 23, 2023

AI forging new frontier

 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way in recent years, and the field is now advancing at a rapid pace. One of the key drivers of this progress is the development of sophisticated algorithms and techniques that allow machines to learn and make decisions in ways that were once thought impossible.

One of the most notable examples of this is the rise of deep learning, which has allowed computers to perform tasks such as image and speech recognition with near-human accuracy. This has led to the development of a wide range of applications, from self-driving cars to virtual assistants, and has the potential to revolutionize many industries.

Another area where AI has made significant progress is in natural language processing (NLP). The ability to understand and generate human language has long been a goal of AI research, and recent advances in this field have led to the development of chatbots and other applications that can hold sophisticated conversations with users.

Despite these advances, there are still many challenges that need to be addressed before AI can reach its full potential. One of the main challenges is the lack of understanding of how AI systems make decisions, which makes it difficult to ensure that they are behaving in an ethical and responsible manner.

Another major challenge is the issue of bias, which can occur when AI systems are trained on biased data sets. This can lead to unfair or discriminatory results, and it is a problem that researchers are working to address.

Overall, while there is still much work to be done, the progress that has been made in AI over the past few years is nothing short of impressive. With continued research and development, it is likely that we will see even more exciting and transformative applications of AI in the future.


There are several advanced applications of AI that have been developed or are currently in development. Some examples include:

  1. Autonomous vehicles: Self-driving cars and drones are examples of AI systems that can navigate and make decisions without human intervention. This technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation and logistics.

  2. Medical diagnosis and treatment: AI systems are being used to analyze medical images and make accurate diagnoses, as well as to assist in surgical procedures.

  3. Drug discovery: AI is being used to analyze large amounts of data in the search for new drugs and treatments. This can speed up the process of discovering new therapies and make it more cost-effective.

  4. Robotics: AI is being used to develop robots that can perform tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and manufacturing. These robots can work alongside humans or in place of them, improving efficiency and safety.

  5. Finance: AI is used in various financial applications such as fraud detection, risk assessment, and financial forecasting.

  6. Cybersecurity: AI is being used to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time, by analyzing large amounts of data and identifying patterns that indicate a potential attack.

  7. Natural Language Processing: AI systems are being used to understand and generate human language, which enables them to communicate with users in human-like ways.

  8. Climate and environmental monitoring: AI is being used to monitor and analyze data from sensors and cameras in order to track changes in the environment and predict future weather patterns.

These are just a few examples of the many ways in which AI is being used to solve complex problems and improve our lives. With continued research and development, it is likely that even more advanced applications will be developed in the future.


One of the most promising applications of AI in green energy generation is the use of machine learning algorithms to optimize the performance of renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power. These algorithms can be used to predict and adjust for factors such as weather patterns, power demand, and equipment failures, which can help to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the system.

For example, AI can be used to predict the output of solar panels based on weather data, and adjust the power grid accordingly. This can help to ensure that the right amount of energy is being generated at the right time, reducing the need for fossil fuel-based power plants to provide backup energy.

AI can also be used to optimize the control of wind turbines, by analyzing sensor data and adjusting the pitch of the blades to maximize energy production. This can help to reduce the wear and tear on the turbines and improve their overall efficiency.

Another application of AI in green energy generation is the use of computer vision to monitor the condition of solar panels and wind turbines. This can help to identify potential problems before they become serious, which can reduce downtime and repair costs.

Lastly, AI can also be used to optimize energy storage systems, such as batteries, by predicting energy demand and adjusting the charging and discharging of the batteries accordingly. This can help to ensure that energy is available when it is needed and reduce the need for expensive grid-scale energy storage systems.

Overall, the use of AI in green energy generation has the potential to significantly improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of renewable energy systems and help to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy mix.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Dated blog

 It’s been a long time. The blog has been left untouched for some time due to lots of personal problems and health related stuff (including Covid-19). 

I’m thinking if the site should be rebooted. Or migrated to Web3.0 platforms like Steemit or Hive. 

Blockchain is kinda the future of the internet right ? BinaryEverything on the Blockchain. Has a ring to it. 



Sunday, August 21, 2022

AI Art in 2022

 

What is AI Art? 

An AI art generator is a computer program that can generate images based on tinput. This input can be a number, a word, an image, or even an audio file. The artist has to provide the art generator with these inputs and it will generate the artwork based on them.

There are many different types of AI art generators that people can use. Some of them are more popular than others because they have been around for longer and have better features. These include Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), and Deep Learning Neural Networks (DLNNs).


Currently 10 best AI generators include 

  • NightCafe
  • DALL-E 2
  • Deep Dream Generator
  • Artbreeder
  • Big Sleep
  • DeepAI
  • StarryAI
  • Fotor

Monday, August 9, 2021

Connect your USB device wirelessly to your PC/Mac

 


I came across this software that will facilitate adding any Wired USB device into a wireless one.


The software is called VirtualHere : https://virtualhere.com/home


VirtualHere allows USB devices to be used remotely over a network just as if they were locally connected!



There is a server and client software. And the server software is not free though... they are charging a US$49 license fee.


but the server can accept multi-USB devices... say if you have a RASP Pi with a USB hub HAT, you can just have one license to cover multiple devices. neat.

Monday, May 17, 2021

Google I/O 2021

 Tuesday, May 18th:

  • What’s new in Android (1:30PM PDT/4:30PM EDT)

  • What’s new in Google Play (2:00PM PDT/5:00PM EDT)

  • What’s new for the web platform (2:15PM PDT/5:15PM EDT)

Wednesday, May 19th:

  • Progressing Progressive Web Apps (8:00AM PDT/11:00AM EDT)

  • What’s new in machine learning (9:00AM PDT/12:00PM EDT)

  • What’s new in Google Assistant (9:45AM PDT/12:45PM EDT)

  • What’s new in Material Design (10:15AM PDT/1:15PM EDT)

  • What’s new in ChromeOS (10:45AM PDT/1:45PM EDT)

  • What’s new in Android Accessibility (12:00PM PDT/3:00PM EDT)

  • What’s new in Google Pay (2:15PM PDT/5:15PM EDT)

  • New capabilities in ARCore (3:15PM PDT/6:15PM EDT)

  • What’s new in smart home (4:15PM PDT/7:15PM EDT)

Thursday, May 20th:

  • Live chat with Android Developers (4:00AM PDT/7:00AM EDT)

  • Project Fugu and you (9:00AM PDT/12:00PM EDT)

  • Building trusted AI products (9:00AM PDT/12:00PM EDT)

Monday, January 4, 2021

Raspberry Pi 400

 

A all in one computer 







Get the full details here :
https://youtu.be/h86D_6yh1nk


Great little machine.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Huawei Harmony OS

 As you know Huawei has  been under attack by US using banning tactics to prevent gett chips made, and support for software components developed by US (ie Google)


Huawei response so far is to abandon Android, and pursue it's own mobile OS called HarmonyOS (ver 2.0 at current time).. which is based on LiteOS that could integrate with IoT.


The problem is whether they can encourage enough developers to port the Apps over to their new platform.


I believe Huawei need a killer App that is missing from iOS of Android platform... that may force people onto the HMS platform.  An incremental HMS that is super powerful? if there are API that photography apps can hook into to do new capabilities that werent easily done before? 


As an existing camera app on iOS or Android can not only easily port to HMS/HarmonyOS, but also can add new features without much effort.  The App would then look superior on the HMS platform.

Also, currently Huawei is still focused on ARM and possibly JAVA... Any possibility they will go RISC V?


What kind of killer app can Huawei launch ?  Perhaps getting EPIC onboard may also be one interesting area they can look at.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Affiliate Marketing

There are so many Affiliate Marketing Networks around

ClickBank is one

JVzoo is one

https://warriorplus.com/ is one


And MunchEye is like an instant messenger to prompt you for new launches from these networks. Really cool.


Friday, November 15, 2019

10Gpbs networking for home is coming

As cheaper hardware becomes available, you can begin to change your equipment to add 10Gbps networking for home.

One place I see using most is a NAS (Network attached storage), where you can host all your photos or videos.  Getting large files to your PC from a NAS can become slow on 1 Gbps network.  So the first step to implement a 10Gbps network, is probably just to do networking from your workstation or main PC to a high-speed NAS using 10Gpbs.

Some of the  considerations includes using CAT 7a or CAT8 cabling... and getting a 10Gbps switch/router and PCIe card for your PC (unless it is a new motherboard with built-in 10 Gbps port)


https://mikrotik.com/product/crs305_1g_4s_in


This switch looks good


Monday, March 18, 2019

Xprinter thermal receipt printer N160II 80mm

I am looking at this China made receipt printer, that is suitable for POS(Point of Sale) system use.

I have found their download location here : http://www.xprinter.net/index.php/Product/product_detail/id/97/cid2/21

80系列驱动80mm芯烨打印机所用驱动

The above is the driver for the 80mm series I assume

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I also cannot find any Youtube video that talks about this printer (at least not in English)...

So I decided to write this post... and I'll expand more details as I discover them.

I found out that Windows 7, and the Gicater POS software doesn't play well with this printer, at least if the Receipt being printed is very long, and each line item is overly descriptive.  The two modes available (driver and compatibility mode) all have it's own challenges :
1. driver mode - prints everything till the end of the receipt, but each line item over runs and overprints on the price column

2. compatibility mode - the linefeed are controlled much better than (1), but if the receipt is too long, it doesnt print it all, and just cut the receipt. So a partial receipt is printed only.

I am suspecting maybe I need to install the driver.  So thats the next step.

Specs here:


打印方式Printing method直接行式热敏 (direct thermal)
打印宽度 (print width)72mm 纸宽
点密度 (resolution)576点/行或512点/行
打印速度 (print speed)160毫米/秒 
接口类型 (connection type)USB、网口、USB+蓝牙、9P串口+USB、25P并口 (USB, Ethernet port, Bluetooth)
打印纸 (Paper)79.5±0.5毫米×φ80毫米 (80mm width)
行间距3.75毫米(可用命令调整行间距)
列数80mm 纸 : 80mm 纸:Font A - 42列或48列/Font B - 56列或64列 / 简、繁体 - 21列或24列
字符大小ANK字符,Font A:1.5×3.0mm(12×24点)
Font B:1.1×2.1mm(9×17点)
简/繁体:3.0×3.0mm(24×24点)
条码字符扩展字符表PC347(Standard Europe)、Katakana、
PC850(Multilingual)、PC860(Portuguese)、
PC863(Canadian-French)、PC865(Nordic)、
West Europe、Greek、Hebrew、East Europe、Iran、WPC1252、PC866(Cyrillic#2)、PC852(Latin2)、PC858、IranII、Latvian、Arabic、PT151(1251)
条码类型UPC-A/UPC-E/JAN13(EAN13)/JAN8(EAN8)/
CODE39/ITF/CODABAR/CODE93/CODE128
缓冲输入缓冲64k bytes
NV Flash256k bytes
电源 (power)电源适配器 Input Power输入:AC 110V/220V, 50~60Hz
电源  Output power 输出:DC 24V/2.5A
钱箱输出 Cash register PowerDC 24V/1A
物理特性重量1.03千克
外观尺寸190×140×131毫米 (深×宽×高)
环境要求工作环境温度: 0~45℃, 湿度: 10~80%
存储环境温度: -10~60℃, 湿度: 10~90%(不结露)
寿命切刀寿命100万次
打印头寿命100公里