🚀 Snap AR - Dual Camera Lens Challenge
This article details a Snap AR challenge encouraging the use of both front and rear cameras in lens creation. Submissions are open until July 31st.
Key Points:
• Utilize both front and rear cameras for immersive lens experiences.
• Submissions accepted until July 31st.
• Opportunity to create innovative AR lenses.
🔗 Resources:
• Snap AR ↗ - Official Snap AR account
• Lenslist ↗ - Lens creation community
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🤖 Atmospheric Science - Sprite Observation
This article describes the observation of a sprite, a Transient Luminous Event (TLE), above thunderstorms. The observation was made during a flight over Mexico and the U.S.
Key Points:
• Sprites are Transient Luminous Events (TLEs).
• They occur above clouds, triggered by thunderstorm electrical activity.
• Observation provides a unique perspective from above the clouds.
🔗 Resources:
• AC0793 ↗ - Observer's Twitter account
• Astro_Ayers ↗ - Observer's Twitter account
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🚀 3D Scanning - Revopoint Trackit
This article showcases the Revopoint Trackit 3D scanner's ability to capture detailed scans of metallic objects, specifically a metallic snail. The scan was achieved without markers or spray.
Key Points:
• High-detail scanning of metallic objects.
• No markers or spray required.
• Clean capture of intricate details.
🔗 Resources:
• Revopoint 3D ↗ - Manufacturer's Twitter account
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🚀 3D Scanning - Revopoint Trackit
This article highlights the Revopoint Trackit 3D scanner's performance in scanning a complex golden metallic helmet with intricate details.
Key Points:
• Successful scan of a challenging metallic object.
• Accurate capture of fine details and textures.
• Ability to capture even minor surface imperfections.
🔗 Resources:
• Revopoint 3D ↗ - Manufacturer's Twitter account
• Kickstarter ↗ - Crowdfunding platform
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🚀 3D Scanning - Revopoint MIRACO
This article showcases the Revopoint MIRACO PRO 3D scanner's capabilities, using a typodont scan as an example. The scan highlights the device's high precision, vibrant color reproduction, and powerful features.
Key Points:
• High-precision detail capturing.
• Accurate color reproduction.
• Effective use of 2x zoom and single-shot mode.
🔗 Resources:
• Revopoint 3D ↗ - Manufacturer's Twitter account
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✨ SIGGRAPH 2025 - Spatial Storytelling
This article announces a new Spatial Storytelling program at SIGGRAPH 2025, featuring live demos of VR, AR, and XR technologies and experiences.
Key Points:
• Hands-on demos of immersive technologies.
• Focus on VR, AR, and XR creation.
• Exploration of immersive experience development.
🔗 Resources:
• SIGGRAPH ↗ - Official SIGGRAPH account
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💡 Event - PJKTFEST25
This article mentions a vtuber-themed beverage available at a PJKTFEST25 booth featuring artwork by @Skulls_VT. It expresses curiosity about "demon energy drinks."
Key Points:
• Vtuber-themed beverages available at event.
• Artwork by @Skulls_VT featured on beverage cans.
🔗 Resources:
• AC0793 ↗ - Author's Twitter account
• EmmaTorch ↗ - Author's Twitter account
• Skulls_VT ↗ - Artist's Twitter account
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🚀 Cryptocurrency - Mawari XR Chip
This article announces the closing of the XR Chip sale on Friday at 3:30 PM UTC, providing a limited opportunity to join the Mawari ecosystem before the Decentralized Infrastructure Offering (DIO) on Arbitrum.
Key Points:
• Limited-time opportunity to acquire XR Chip.
• Onboarding into Mawari ecosystem before DIO.
• Access to next-generation immersive streaming.
🔗 Resources:
• MawariXR ↗ - Mawari's Twitter account
• Arbitrum ↗ - Arbitrum's Twitter account
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🤖 AI - NVIDIA DGX Spark
This article introduces the NVIDIA DGX Spark, a personal AI supercomputer with impressive specifications.
Key Points:
• 1 petaFLOP processing power.
• 128GB of unified system memory.
• High-speed networking and ample storage.
🔗 Resources:
• NVIDIAAIDev ↗ - NVIDIA AI Developer's Twitter account
🚀 Lens Studio - Character Animation from Video
This article discusses an update to Lens Studio that enables character animation creation from video. The author describes their experience creating a lens for a lensathon.
Key Points:
• New Lens Studio update for character animation from video.
• Streamlined character animation workflow.
• Enhanced creative possibilities in lens development.
🔗 Resources:
• Snap AR ↗ - Snap AR's Twitter account
• Lenslist ↗ - Lenslist's Twitter account
• IbrahimAsmarr ↗ - Author's Twitter account
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