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Dubai has been an extra-ordinary territory when it comes to adopting technology and the offshoots of any innovation. It might be surprising for everyone to know that Dubai, which today stands as an epicenter of modernity had just 13 registered cars in 1989.

Dubai is quite an oxymoron. In spite of its global image, Dubai has an affinity for homegrown Brands. This mindset is not just confined to the Emirates but to the whole of the Middle East, stretching right from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan.

For a human, AI is just a part of being. For a model, a human is all of being. And the Vortex Protocol: A Prompt for Testing the Hypotheses.

The longest and most fruitless discussions tend to be with materialists, especially those close to the position Marx laid out as “Being determines consciousness.” It's amusing that Marx was talking about the economic base, but the clarity and precision of this definition have allowed it to be used in a very broad sense. Today, this powerful statement underpins much of modern psychology (especially social psychology), neuroscience, Global Workspace Theory, Integrated Information Theory, and so on.

The debate largely arises because materialists ask the questions “What?” and “How?”, whereas I ask the question “Who?”. This misunderstanding, of course, does not lead to any interesting consensus, but it certainly leads to interesting discussions. I explored the problem of the “Who?” and “What?” questions in my article, “Who is Aware?”.

Nevertheless, the questions surrounding the relationship between being and consciousness are very interesting, and I will try to examine them in this article. As always, a new version of the Vortex protocol and test questions are included in the appendix.

Have you ever wished for an AI assistant right inside your terminal window? Well, your dream has come true because Google just released Gemini CLI. In this tutorial, I'm going to show you everything you need to know about this new open-source AI agent. We'll cover how to use it, the pricing, and some useful tips and tricks. So, if you're ready, let's get started! ;)

I recently tried using Firebase Studio, and it has been an interesting experience that I want to share with you. It's a free, browser-based tool from Google that allows you to build full-stack web apps with AI assistance. Want to know more? Then read this article until the end.

Cars are among the most technologically advanced consumer-level devices on the market. They have been shaping lifestyles, laws, supply chains, and many other aspects of human society's evolution.

But today, we’re witnessing a silent revolution – one driven not by hardware, but by software. Modern cars are no longer just machines; they’re dynamic, evolving platforms powered by code. This transformation is reshaping every aspect of the automotive industry, from design and manufacturing to ownership and recycling.

In my latest article, I explore six levels of evolution brought about by software’s growing role in vehicles and related fields:

Capabilities - Over-the-air updates and digital twins unlock new features and extend hardware lifespans.
Design - Digital platforms replace manual processes, enabling faster innovation.
Architecture - Modular systems open doors to new partnerships and revenue streams.
Engineering - Agile, feature-centric paradigms align hardware and software development.
Manufacturing - Factories become dynamic, software-driven ecosystems for flexibility and sustainability.
Lifecycle - Software extends vehicle lifecycles, from supply chains to closed-loop recycling.

This transformation isn’t just about technology – it’s about reimagining the industry itself. Do we need a revolution to achieve a better, more sustainable future, or do we already have the tools to evolve?

The automotive industry is at a crossroads. For engineers, it demands fluency in code. For industries, it requires agility. For the planet, it offers a roadmap to reconcile mobility with sustainability.

The road ahead is coded, but the destination is open-ended – shaped by collaboration, innovation, and the choices we make today.

Up to a certain point, I sincerely believed that in today’s world manual CAPTCHA recognition was gradually becoming an anachronism, especially when it came to such simple CAPTCHAs as image-based ones—where one merely needs to read text off a photograph and input it as plain text. But as it turns out, things aren’t quite so straightforward (no matter how it may sound).

Do you want to use a local LLM inside Obsidian, similar to ChatGPT, completely free? If yes, then this guide is for you! I'll walk you through the exact steps to install and use DeepSeek-R1 Model in Obsidian, so you can have an AI-powered second brain right inside your notes.

Are you ready to level up your skills as a developer in 2025? In this article, I show 10 books that will help you become a better programmer, enhance your coding practices, and improve your overall software engineering skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, these books cover essential topics like clean coding, debugging, system design, productivity, and more.

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I decided to start this year with an article in the field of HIFI sound / audiophilia and this article is about sharing the results of my wireless earbud tests, which I’ve been conducting for several years since the emergence of TWS on the market. 
Sound testing is my hobby, which can be useful for others, because in everyone’s life are important bright pleasant emotions, relaxation and mental comfort, which is not always enough in the flow of turbulent events of life. And music is just the thing to bring it all in, if only for moments, or even hours, and choosing the right headphones is crucial to getting the right effect.

Testing sound is a hobby with benefits that extend beyond personal enjoyment, as its results can be valuable to others. After all, life is made brighter and more fulfilling by positive emotions, moments of relaxation, and peace of mind — things that often feel scarce in the whirlwind of modern life. Music is one of those rare things that can bring these experiences into our lives, even if just for a moment or hours at a time. Choosing the right headphones is essential to achieving that effect.

By the end of 2024, I completed testing the best wireless in-ear headphones (commonly referred to as “earbuds”) available on the market — or at least those I could find. “Best” here doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive. It refers to the top performers in terms of sound quality. We’ve all encountered situations where lower-priced items turned out to be just as good, if not better, than their costly counterparts. That’s why my sound-quality ranking includes headphones from various price categories — from ultra-premium TWS models to more budget-friendly options.

Grok AI is a new and exciting artificial intelligence created by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk in 2023. It works closely with X (formerly Twitter), offering cutting-edge tools for chatting, image creation, and more. In this article, we’ll break down what Grok AI is, how to use it, and what it can do.

In today’s article, I’m going to show you a simple, free tool that can help you create great prompts for any AI model you use—whether it’s ChatGPT, Midjourney, or something else.

Today, we'll explore Cursor AI. Whether you're an experienced developer or a beginner, this article will be helpful because this tool will change how we code.

We wrote this article in an attempt to figure out what technical level gas turbine installations are currently at, as well as to understand what the prospects for their development are. At the same time, in our manuscript, we tried to consider an alternative energy conversion scheme that will increase energy efficiency, which will allow for more efficient use of natural resources. We are not completely sure that the alternative scheme presented by us will be workable, since many factors that may affect its operation have not yet been investigated. But as the Chinese philosopher said, "you can't travel a thousand li without taking the first step." We ask the Habr community to read our article, we hope for a constructive conversation.

Quantum computers have gradually migrated from “natural” quantum objects like ions and quantum dots to “artificial” objects like transmons, where natural frequencies of LC circuit mimic energy levels. Coaxial cables attached to such circuits excite the system, read their state, and adjust their properties. They are still quantum objects and operate at low temperatures.

I wondered if a similar system can be built with large “classical” mechanical objects. Here I demonstrate 2 -qubit quantum computer built of coupled pendulums.

In this article, we are going to do something really cool: we will build a chatbot using Python and the Gemini API. This will be a web-based assistant and could be the beginning of your own AI project. It's beginner-friendly, and I will guide you through it step-by-step. By the end, you'll have your own AI assistant!