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The main optimization algorithms used for training neural networks, explained and implemented from scratch in PythonPhoto by Jack Anstey / UnsplashIn my previous article about gradient descent, I explained the basic concepts behind it and summarized the main challenges of this kind of optimization.However, I only covered Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) and the “batch” and “mini-batch” implementation of gradient descent.Other algorithms offer advantages in terms of convergence speed, robustness to “landscape” features…

Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone arrives today, bringing a fresh battle pass to level up, more DLC weapons to unlock, and a new battle royale map. Activision has revealed the full patch notes for the big update, which includes weapon balancing, quality of life updates, and more.The Season 1 update brings brand-new maps to multiplayer, the return of Call of Duty's 2v2 Gunfight mode, and Zombies has a new story mission. Warzone replaces Al Mazrah with the new Urzikstan map. The map…

Call of Duty fans can download a massive new update for Modern Warfare 3. The new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 update ushers in the start of Season 1. As you can see from the Modern Warfare 3 patch notes below, Season 1 brings the Greece and Meat maps to 6-v-6 multiplayer, as well as the Training Facility map to Gunfight. New killstreaks include Swarm and EMP, while Assassin Vest is now available as a perk. The MW3 Season 1 update also introduces a couple of brand new operators, as well as new weapons and lots more.Call…

Activision has released patch notes for the new Call of Duty Warzone update. Ushering in the start of Season 1, the new update adds a brand new map to Call of Duty Warzone. As you can see from the Call of Duty Warzone update patch notes below, Urzikstan combines dense urban battlegrounds with open rural areas and plenty inbetween. Players can explore the map using the train, which is Warzone's first mobile point of interest. New perks include Shrouded, Flex and Resolute, while new weapons include the SVA 545 from Modern…

Call of Duty fans are counting down to the release of the new Urzikstan map in Warzone. Call of Duty Warzone's Urzikstan map has a December 6 release date and a 5pm GMT UK launch time on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series |S, Xbox One and PC. A big day for Call of Duty fans, the new Warzone map goes live alongside the launch of Modern Warfare 3 Season 1, as well as a huge new update containing lots of new maps, modes, weapons, rewards and gameplay features.As for Call of Duty Warzone, the new Urzikstan map is described as a "vast and…

Overwatch 2 Season 8 is about to be released on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. Titled Call of the Hunt, the colourful new season has a December 5 release date and a 6pm GMT UK launch time. The highlight of the new season is the release of the game's latest hero character, named Mauga. The new character will be joined by a selection of Beast Hunter Skins, additional Mastery Courses, weapon skins and the Battle of the Beasts game mode.According to Blizzard, the Battle of the Beasts…

Diablo 4 fans are counting down to the release of the game's next major update. Diablo 4 update 1.2.3 has a December 5 release date and a 6pm GMT UK release time. Launching as part of Season of Blood, the new Diablo 4 update introduces an endgame dungeon for fans who have already completed the seasonal journey. After working through all of the chapters in Season of Blood, players will receive a recipe for the Bloodforged Sigil, which grants access to the Abattoir of Zir.According to Blizzard, the Abattoir will be the…

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1 patch notes (Image: CD PROJEKT)Cyberpunk 2077 fans are counting down to the release of update 2.1. Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1 has a December 5 release date and an 11am GMT release time for fans living in the UK. As a major new update, the next download will introduce a ton of new gameplay features, while also providing the usual bug fixes, stability improvements and tweaks. One of…

After making players wait for longer than expected, Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 1 is finally available to start playing. The new Fortnite season shakes things up, adding new gameplay experiences such as LEGO Fortnite (from December 7), Rocket Racing (December 8), and Fortnite Festival (December 9). In terms of the core Fortnite experience, Epic Games adds a new Battle Pass, which finally brings Peter Griffin to Fortnite. That's on top of new gameplay features like weapon mods and wall climbing, new vehicles, weapons, items…

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian has announced plans to release a major new update later this week. According to a recent social media post, Larian is aiming to launch Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 in the coming days. While there's no official release date, major Baldur's Gate 3 updates tend to launch on Thursdays. With this in mind, fans should expect Patch 5 to make its debut on November 30 at around 6pm GMT UK time. Express Online will be back with the exact details including full patch notes when the new update is…