π€ Location Data Accuracy - Addressing Inaccuracies
This article discusses the challenges of inaccurate location data, specifically when coordinates and zip codes mismatch, and how Foursquare is working to improve accuracy and transparency.
Key Points:
β’ Inaccurate location data leads to unreliable systems built upon it.
β’ Improved location data enhances the reliability of applications and services.
π Resources:
β’ Foursquare β - Location technology company
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π 100 Projects - Progress Update
This is a brief progress update on a personal project to build 100 projects. The update highlights progress to project 8 and mentions related projects.
Key Points:
β’ Project is progressing well.
β’ Project 8 is underway.
π Resources:
β’ DailyDopamine.pro β - Project related resource
β’ xpat.space β - Project related resource
β’ @MRR_SHOW β - Project related resource
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β¨ Animation Open Call - Window Wonderland
This article announces an open call for animators to participate in the 6th annual Window Wonderland exhibition in collaboration with the Toronto Junction.
Key Points:
β’ Open call for animators.
β’ Opportunity to participate in Window Wonderland exhibition.
π Resources:
β’ Apply Now β - Application link
β’ @TorontoJunction β - Partner organization
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π€ AI and XR - Bringing a Vision to Reality
This article discusses the collaboration between CREAL and Liquid City to bring a short film imagining a future with AI and XR to reality using light field technology.
Key Points:
β’ Collaboration between CREAL and Liquid City.
β’ Implementation of a vision using light field technology.
π Resources:
β’ @NianticSpatial β - Collaboration partner
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β¨ VR Headset Showcase - Somnium Space
This article describes a meeting between @CharlieFink and representatives of Somnium Space in Prague, where the Somnium VR1 headset was showcased.
Key Points:
β’ In-person meeting in Prague.
β’ Showcasing of the Somnium VR1 headset.
π Resources:
β’ @CharlieFink β - Attendee
β’ @SomniumSpace β - Host organization
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π€ OCR Model - NVIDIA Llama Nemotron Nano VL
This article announces that the NVIDIA Llama Nemotron Nano VL model achieved the #1 ranking on the OCRBench V2 leaderboard. The model excels at intelligent document processing.
Key Points:
β’ #1 ranking on OCRBench V2 leaderboard.
β’ Designed for intelligent document processing.
π Resources:
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β¨ Apple Design Award - Watch Duty
This article congratulates Watch Duty app on winning Appleβs Design Award for Social Impact, highlighting its use of Mapbox for mapping during wildfire emergencies.
Key Points:
β’ Watch Duty wins Apple Design Award.
β’ Mapbox powers the maps within the app.
π Resources:
β’ @watchdutyapp β - Award recipient
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π‘ Game Development - Steam Next Fest Demo Tips
This article announces Steam Next Fest and provides a link to a blog with tips for creating a stand-out demo.
Key Points:
β’ Steam Next Fest starts June 9th.
β’ Tips for creating a successful demo are available.
π Resources:
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π‘ Brand Buzz - Weekly Highlights
This article highlights recent brand news, including Krispy Kreme's National Donut Day giveaway, e.l.f. Cosmetics' acquisition of Rhode, and Wendy's Goodyear Blimp promotion.
Key Points:
β’ Krispy Kreme offers free donuts.
β’ e.l.f. Cosmetics acquires Rhode.
π Resources:
β’ @krispykreme β - Donut giveaway
β’ @elfcosmetics β - Rhode acquisition
β’ @Wendys β - Goodyear Blimp promotion
β’ @GoodyearBlimp β - Goodyear Blimp
π€ Motion Capture - Xsens Technology
This article discusses the use of Xsens motion capture technology for creating climbing and hanging motion capture data, highlighting its portability and compatibility with various software.
Key Points:
β’ Portable motion capture solution.
β’ Compatible with Maya & UE5.
π Resources:
β’ Xsens Link β - Related resource
β’ Additional Resource β - Related resource
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