Tech Radar

I've been covering the Go programming language for years, and I've got to say, the upcoming 1.27 release has some interesting changes. One thing that caught my eye is the new ability for method declarations to declare their own type parameters - it's a feature that's been a long time coming, and it's going to make certain types of code a lot more expressive. For example, if you've got a generic container and you want to create a map that wraps lines, you can now do that in a way that's both type-safe and flexible. What's nice about this release is that it's not just about adding new features - it's also about making the language more consistent and easier to use. The official release notes are, as usual, a bit dry, so I thought it would be helpful to put together a hands-on guide with runnable examples that show what's changed and how the new behavior works. We'll take a closer look at some of the key features, including the new m...

I've been following the developments in AI hardware, and one thing that's caught my attention is the MI355X GPU. It's offering surprisingly competitive performance to the B300 when it comes to running Kimi K3, and that's largely due to its massive 288GB of VRAM. What's really interesting, though, is that the MI355X is managing to keep up with the B300, which is a much more established player in the field. Running Kimi K3 at around 952 tok/s/node, AMD is continuing to make a strong case for itself as the winner in terms of performance per dollar. Over the past few months, we've seen a huge explosion in the capabilities of open source models, and it's clear that the hardware is starting to catch up. One of the key factors in getting Kimi K3 to its current throughput number was the use of speculative decode, which required some additional work to get right. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what this means for the future of AI hardware, thoug...

I've been watching the Linux desktop market for years, and I have to say, the latest numbers caught me off guard: Linux desktop market share has surpassed 10% in North America. That's a significant milestone, and it's got me wondering what's driving this growth. Is it the usual suspects - gamers, developers, and power users - or is something more at play? The fact that GNU/Linux is free and open source software is certainly a draw for many users. It's a collaborative effort between the GNU project, which was formed back in 1983, and the development team of Linux, the kernel. This collaborative approach has led to a robust and customizable operating system that's attractive to users who value flexibility and control. But, I've seen Linux market share fluctuate over the years, so I'm not convinced this growth is sustainable - at least, not yet. What's really interesting to me is that this growth is happening in North America, where Windows and...

I've been following the development of AI in finance for a while now, and I have to say, the latest findings are pretty surprising. Researchers have discovered that AI can provide remarkably accurate financial advice when asked the right questions, even outperforming human advisors in certain scenarios. This isn't just about AI being able to crunch numbers faster than humans - it's about the quality of the advice itself. I've seen some of the results, and it's impressive: in some cases, AI is able to identify investment opportunities that human advisors might miss, and provide more personalized recommendations to boot. What's interesting is that this isn't just a matter of AI being better at analyzing data - although that's certainly part of it. It's also about the fact that AI can ask questions, and learn from the answers, in a way that human advisors can't. For example, an AI system might ask a user about their investment goals, risk to...

I've been writing tech docs for years, and I've seen my fair share of frameworks and methodologies come and go. But Diátaxis, a documentation framework that's been gaining traction lately, has really caught my attention. What sets it apart, in my opinion, is its focus on creating user-centered content - it's not just about writing clear instructions, but about understanding what users actually need to know. The idea behind Diátaxis is simple: it's a framework that helps tech writers create documentation that's tailored to the user's journey. It's based on four main principles: tutorials, which help users get started; explanations, which provide context and background information; reference materials, which offer detailed technical specs; and troubleshooting guides, which help users resolve common issues. I've been exploring Diátaxis for a while now, and I'm impressed by its potential to streamline the documentation process - but I'm a...

I've always thought it's interesting that Google, a company that once championed RSS feeds, ultimately contributed to their decline. In 2002, Google announced Google News, a media aggregation site that allowed users to add RSS feed URLs from all over the web. This move seemed like a significant endorsement of the RSS protocol, and it's likely that many users started relying on Google's platform for their news aggregation needs. But over time, Google's actions, or rather lack thereof, made it increasingly difficult for users to adopt and use RSS feeds. It's worth noting that early versions of Chromium, the browser that Google Chrome is based on, actually came with RSS integration built-in. There was a built-in RSS button that would display in the browser location bar when a website had an RSS feed available. But as time went on, this feature was phased out, and Google started to focus on other ways of delivering news to its users. The most recent incident...

I've been keeping an eye on Cursor, and something caught my attention - they've quietly removed cost information from their usage page and CSV export. It's not like they announced it with a blog post or anything, the data's just gone. I'm still trying to wrap my head around why they'd do this, especially since cost transparency is a big deal for users who need to budget their resources. We've seen companies make similar moves before, usually to simplify their pricing models or to make way for new features. But in Cursor's case, it's not entirely clear what's driving this decision. The lack of explanation is what's really puzzling me - did they get too many complaints about the complexity of their pricing, or are they just trying to make it harder for users to compare costs? I've looked through their support forums, and users are already starting to notice the change, with some asking why the data's no longer available. What...