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Independent technical analyses based on real-world development. No client names, no marketing — just data and observations.
Fixing DualSense Stick Drift at the Hardware Layer
Software deadzones only mask controller stick drift on one machine; a WebHID write to the controller's own NVS memory fixes it across PS5, PC, and Mac. Method, comparison, and limits from a browser recalibration tool built with Fable 5. Open source.
Read paperA Decision Framework for Picking the Right LLM in 2026
Seven dimensions for choosing a language model when 350+ viable options exist. Accompanied by an open tool at llm.subralabs.com that filters the OpenRouter catalog live and drives the same framework through an AI chat.
Read paperOn-Device vs Cloud LLMs for Agentic Tool Calling
A practical comparison of Apple Foundation Models (~3B) and GPT-OSS 20B for building a conversational travel concierge with multi-step tool calling. Based on real production development.
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