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What is image vectorisation and how is it done? Minitutorial

Image vectorisation is the transformation of raster images (i.e. with pixels) into vector images (mathematical operations represented graphically). Images are vectorised for very specific purposes. In general, vectorised images are easier to edit and to change.

Klarna wants to lay off 1,800 workers thanks to AI

Klarna is a Swedish company focused on financial technology (also called fintech in jargon) that provides technology solutions for e-commerce. It is known for its payment services, especially one called “buy now, pay later”, with which customers can

How does Alexa work? A PLN-based technology

It has been a decade since Amazon launched Alexa, its famous virtual assistant. Although the initial hype has long since died down, there are still many people who use it and who have found great use for this little device.

What are the differences between a LAN and a WAN?

While we are all familiar with these acronyms, not many people are clear about the differences between a LAN and a WAN. In this article we explain all the differences and when to use one or the other. What is a LAN network?

Why has Telegram founder Pavel Durov been arrested?

Pavel Durov, also nicknamed the Russian Mark Zuckerberg, was arrested on 24 August in France on the orders of Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic. This decision has caused international controversy because of its apparent arbitrariness. At

What is a Merkle tree and how does it work?

In the field of machine learning and blockchain technology, Merkle trees, or Merkle hashes, are essential tools because of their ability to ensure the integrity and correct preservation of data. In this article, we will explore what a

The cypherpunks: the movement that fought for online privacy

The cypherpunk movement, a term combining «cipher» and «cyberpunk», emerged in the early 1990s as a visionary response to concerns about privacy and individual freedom in the emerging digital age. Founded by a group of cryptographers, programmers

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