Learn how to extract the first page from a PDF file as a PNG image file using PyMuPDF's fitz module. This article explains the features of the fitz module and provides a Python script for extracting PDF pages as images. A bash script is also provided to demonstrate how to activate a local virtual environment and run the Python script with the necessary dependencies.... Read More

One of the show's most intriguing aspects is the "Blacklist," a list of dangerous criminals that Reddington provides to the FBI. Each episode features Reddington helping the FBI track down and capture a new criminal from the Blacklist, which ranges from terrorists and spies to serial killers and mob bosses. The Blacklist also serves as a way for the show to explore the criminal underworld and introduce new characters and storylines.... Read More

Black holes are one of the most mysterious and fascinating phenomena in the universe. These objects are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own weight, creating a region of space-time where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. This means that black holes are invisible to the naked eye, and can only be detected through their gravitational effects on nearby matter.... Read More

Apple has yielded to pressure from European legislators and announced plans to open up its mobile operating system. The changes, which may come into effect with iOS 17, are expected to be significant. Third-party app stores may be allowed, with the messaging system and many built-in apps on iPhones and iPads being replaced by open options.... Read More

Meta has introduced LLaMA-13B, a new AI-powered large language model (LLM) that reportedly outperforms OpenAI's GPT-3 model despite being significantly smaller in size. LLaMA-13B is part of a new family of language models called Large Language Model Meta AI (LLAMA), which includes models ranging from 7 billion to 65 billion parameters in size. The models were trained using publicly available datasets, which means they could be potentially open sourced. Meta hopes that LLaMA will be useful in natural language research and power applications such as question answering, natural language understanding, and reading comprehension.... Read More