✨ VRChat - PJKTFEST25 Photo Opportunity
This article highlights a photo opportunity at the PJKTFEST25 event featuring a Fitness Marshall statue. Community member photos are included.
Key Points:
• Golden Fitness Marshall statue at the PJKTFEST25 booth.
• Limited-time photo opportunity.
• Community member photos showcase the statue.
🔗 Resources:
• AC0793 ↗ - VRChat user
• VRD_Official ↗ - Event organizer
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💡 OpenStreetMap - Mapillary Collaboration
This article expresses gratitude for the OpenStreetMap community's engagement with Mapillary at a conference.
Key Points:
• Appreciation for the passionate OpenStreetMap community.
• Acknowledgment of OpenStreetMapUS and conference volunteers.
• Highlighting successful community use of Mapillary.
🔗 Resources:
• Mapillary ↗ - Mapping platform
• OpenStreetMapUS ↗ - OpenStreetMap chapter
🤖 History - Mark Twain's Holy Land Journey
This article details a lesser-known aspect of Mark Twain's life: his 1867 journey to the Holy Land.
Key Points:
• Mark Twain's 1867 trip to the Holy Land.
• His role as a journalist in San Francisco at the time.
• Travel via a Civil War-era paddle boat.
🔗 Resources:
• Marta Lyall ↗ - Article source
• Graceful Human Substack ↗ - Article details
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✨ VRChat - Karaoke Update
This article announces a version 2.00 update for a VRChat karaoke experience, "The Quiet She Left Behind".
Key Points:
• Added auto-hold function for desktop users.
• Added karaoke screen and control panel.
• Fixed karaoke logic.
🔗 Resources:
• AC0793 ↗ - VRChat user
• flowersrite ↗ - Creator of "The Quiet She Left Behind"
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🤖 AI Development - GPU Costs
This article discusses the increasing costs associated with GPU usage in AI development and questions the profitability compared to pre-AI methods.
Key Points:
• High monthly GPU costs (~$400).
• Increased development capacity with GPUs.
• Uncertain profitability compared to pre-AI development.
🤖 Satellite Imagery - Nuclear Facility Damage Assessment
This article describes the use of satellite imagery to assess damage at a nuclear facility without on-site access, specifically referencing the Fordow site in Iran.
Key Points:
• Damage assessment using satellite imagery.
• Pre- and post-event image comparison.
• Clear changes identified via side-by-side analysis.
🔗 Resources:
• Skyfi ↗ - Satellite imagery analysis
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🚀 Education - Augmented Reality in Geography
This article describes the use of augmented reality with Merge Cube to teach Geography in 1ESO (1st year of ESO in Spain).
Key Points:
• Teaching Geography using augmented reality.
• Merge Cube used for interactive learning.
• Topics include tectonic plates, water cycle, and climates.
🔗 Resources:
• Merge VR ↗ - Augmented Reality platform
• CdeHerodoto ↗ - Educator
• Merge Cube ↗ - AR device
• Worksheet ↗ - Teaching materials
🚀 Education - Merge Cube at ISTE25
This article describes a positive experience with Merge EDU at the ISTE25 expo, highlighting the Mega Merge Cube.
Key Points:
• Positive experience with Merge EDU at ISTE25.
• Interaction with the Mega Merge Cube.
• STEM students will benefit from the Merge Cube.
🔗 Resources:
• MergeVR ↗ - Augmented Reality platform
• MergeEDU ↗ - Educational arm of Merge VR
• Randy64940 ↗ - Educator
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🚀 Software - Beta App Release
This article announces the beta release of a new photo app, seeking user feedback.
Key Points:
• Beta release of a new photo app.
• Potential for hitches due to varying photo libraries.
• Feedback is welcomed.
🔗 Resources:
• JustMeDevin ↗ - App developer
💡 Video Editing - LumaLabsAI Strength Levels
This article provides a pro tip on using LumaLabsAI, focusing on experimenting with different strength levels for optimal results.
Key Points:
• Lower strength preserves detail.
• Higher strength allows for more creative freedom.
• Experiment with Adhere, Flex, and Reimagine strength levels.
🔗 Resources:
• LumaLabsAI ↗ - Video editing tool
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