We run Firecracker microVMs inside EC2 to launch browsers in under 1 second. This architecture provides strong isolation between browser sessions while keeping startup latency minimal by using lightweight virtual machines instead of traditional containers or full VMs. The approach is particularly useful for web automation, testing, and scraping workloads where rapid, isolated browser instances are required.
An overheating 10GBASE-T SFP+ module in a home switch was replaced with a Broadcom-based model, fixing link flapping and lowering CPU temperature by about 5°C, though the new module does not report temperature and impersonates a fibre-optic Intel module in its EEPROM.
Mux Robots converts video data into actionable intelligence, enabling automated workflows for tasks like summarization and finding key moments. The platform, used by companies such as Synthesia, Shopify, and the U.S. Soccer Federation, offers a free tier with an additional $50 credit using the code FIREBALL.