IBM is releasing Granite-Docling-258M, an ultra-compact and cutting-edge open-source vision-language model (VLM) for converting documents to machine-readable formats while preserving layout, tables, equations, and more. It's designed for accurate and efficient document conversion and excels beyond simple text extraction.
Turso is the small database for your biggest ideas. The most efficient way to build for apps, AI, agents, and everything in between. It's an embedded database engine that goes anywhere, offering features like vector search, async design, and SQLite compatibility.
An article detailing the reasons for creating Turso, a Rust-based rewrite of SQLite, addressing limitations in performance, modern features, and contribution model.
Run any GUI app in the terminal `term.everything` is a Linux CLI program to run GUI windows in your terminal. Specifically, `term.everything` is a built-from-scratch Wayland compositor that outputs to a terminal rather than your monitor.
This article details how to set up a music streaming platform using moOde Audio on a Raspberry Pi. It provides a step-by-step guide, including hardware requirements, installation instructions, and tips for maximizing the experience.
Trail of Bits announces the open-sourcing of Buttercup, their AI-driven Cyber Reasoning System (CRS) developed for DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC). The article details how Buttercup works, including its four main components (Orchestration/UI, Vulnerability discovery, Contextual analysis, and Patch generation), provides instructions for getting started, and outlines future development plans.
A detailed blog post discussing OpenAI's newly released open-weight GPT models, including performance benchmarks, initial testing on various hardware (Mac laptops, Cerebras), and comparisons to other open-source models. It covers aspects like reasoning capabilities, tool calling, and the new OpenAI Harmony prompt format.
A Raspberry Pi project that displays the city and country where it is currently 5:00 p.m., updating every 15 minutes. It uses accurate timezone data and is a fun, lightweight build with potential for educational and practical applications.
This article details 10 open-source AI tools for developers, covering their benefits, features, and use cases. It emphasizes transparency, offline capabilities, and community support as key advantages of open-source AI.
| **Tool Name** | **Description** | **Key Features** | **What I Like About It** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Talkd.ai** | Prototyping AI Agents | No-code, JSON/YAML config, API integration | Fast prototyping, no backend needed |
| **Marimo** | Python Notebooks for Apps | Reactive cells, version control, UI widgets | Stable, shareable, version-controlled apps |
| **Unsloth AI** | LLM Fine-Tuning | Memory-optimized training, supports Llama 3 | Accessible fine-tuning on modest hardware |
| **HackingBuddyGPT** | AI for Ethical Hacking | Offline operation, recon tools, payload generation | Offline security, privacy |
| **Giskard** | AI Testing & Debugging | Test case creation, continuous monitoring | Engineering discipline for AI quality |
| **OpenWebUI** | Self-Hosted ChatGPT UI | Local LLMs, plugin support, persistent memory | Privacy, local control |
| **Axolotl** | LLM Fine-Tuning | YAML config, supports QLORA/PEFT/LORA | Simplified fine-tuning, reproducibility |
| **FastRAG** | RAG Pipeline | Local operation, fast query times | Quick, lightweight RAG setup |
| **Nav2** | Robot Navigation Framework | Real-time obstacle detection, multi-robot coordination | Flexible, modern ROS 2 integration |
| **MindsDB** | Machine Learning in Database | SQL-based training/inference, supports various DBs | Easy integration with existing SQL workflows |
| **Tool Name** | **Description** | **Key Features** | **What I Like About It** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Talkd.ai** | Prototyping AI Agents | No-code, JSON/YAML config, API integration | Fast prototyping, no backend needed |
| **Marimo** | Python Notebooks for Apps | Reactive cells, version control, UI widgets | Stable, shareable, version-controlled apps |
| **Unsloth AI** | LLM Fine-Tuning | Memory-optimized training, supports Llama 3 | Accessible fine-tuning on modest hardware |
| **HackingBuddyGPT** | AI for Ethical Hacking | Offline operation, recon tools, payload generation | Offline security, privacy |
| **Giskard** | AI Testing & Debugging | Test case creation, continuous monitoring | Engineering discipline for AI quality |
| **OpenWebUI** | Self-Hosted ChatGPT UI | Local LLMs, plugin support, persistent memory | Privacy, local control |
| **Axolotl** | LLM Fine-Tuning | YAML config, supports QLORA/PEFT/LORA | Simplified fine-tuning, reproducibility |
| **FastRAG** | RAG Pipeline | Local operation, fast query times | Quick, lightweight RAG setup |
| **Nav2** | Robot Navigation Framework | Real-time obstacle detection, multi-robot coordination | Flexible, modern ROS 2 integration |
| **MindsDB** | Machine Learning in Database | SQL-based training/inference, supports various DBs | Easy integration with existing SQL workflows |
Gotify is a notification server that pulls alerts from other applications and pushes them to its neat UI. It's a useful addition to a home lab setup, especially for monitoring self-hosted services like Uptime Kuma, TrueNAS Scale, and Proxmox.
