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This paper introduces DiffRIR, a new framework designed to reconstruct the spatial acoustic characteristics of environments using a small number of room impulse response (RIR) recordings and a planar scene reconstruction.
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Microsoft has trained a Mamba-based model on the Phi 3 dataset. It dramatically outperforms the transformer variant on MMLU, HumanEval, and retrieval.
Framework and tooling for running diffusion models on Apple's MLX framework.
Researchers have demonstrated that masked discrete diffusion models can rival autoregressive methods in language modeling by applying an effective training recipe and introducing a simplified Rao-Blackwellized objective.
Google AI has announced updates to the Gemini API and Google AI Studio, including the Gemini 1.5 stable release, higher API rate limits, model tuning support, and new JSON schema and mobile support features. The updates enhance developers' options for building at scale with improved customization and efficiency.
ElevenLabs has introduced a new AI Audio model capable of creating diverse sound effects, tracks, and voices from text prompts. Leveraging Shutterstock's audio library, this collaboration enhances content creation for media professionals by enabling fast, scalable production of high-quality audio. Users can easily generate sounds through ElevenLabs' platform, simplifying the audio design process.
The vast majority of OpenAI's revenue comes from OpenAI's products and services. The company has been working to boost revenue by selling services to enterprise customers.
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Secret new DeepMind kernel in Jax for Sparse Flash Attention.
Agrilla, a preference fine-tuning and data company, is joining Hugging Face via acquisition.
OpenAI has appointed Sarah Friar as CFO and Kevin Weil as CPO, strengthening its leadership to support the organization's mission in AI research and product development tailored for consumers, developers, and businesses.
Gary Gensler expects spot Ethereum ETFs to be approved and launched in the U.S. this summer. However, he has not explicitly clarified whether the SEC considers Ethereum a security or a commodity.
80% of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF demand comes from self-directed investors. The company is excited about every asset's eventual tokenization. There are still institutions on the sidelines. This is the first real institutional cycle, with more hedge funds coming next. Bitcoin is the hardest asset for investors to understand. Crypto has a branding problem among institutions. Other panelists shared information on consumer crypto, regulation, and adoption.
The Graph has fully transitioned to a decentralized data layer after completing its "Sunrise initiative", moving from centralized hosting to a distributed network of token-incentivized data indexers. The shift should improve blockchain data organization and accessibility and allow developers to deploy and manage subgraphs effectively across multiple chains without relying on centralized services.
Helio Pay has launched a significant update on Shopify, enabling millions of merchants to use improved crypto commerce features. The update introduces capabilities like accepting various tokens, stablecoin payouts, instant transactions, and promotional integrations for NFT owners.
Investors must embrace volatility and the non-linear nature of investment trajectories to achieve high returns. It is important to recognize that the most profitable moments come when people are panicking about the market and begin to retreat. Taking advantage of these opportunities requires readiness to invest during downturns (e.g., having cash on platform) and understanding that markets are inherently inefficient and not as predictable as many believe.
Fortune 100 companies have increased their onchain projects by 39% year-over-year. 56% of Fortune 500 companies are developing onchain initiatives, and 53% of small businesses are likely to look for crypto-savvy applicants. These metrics emphasize the need for sensible crypto regulation to promote crypto development and adoption in the US.
Zapper has introduced Zapper Protocol, an open system designed to enhance on-chain data readability and interaction on Ethereum and ultimately foster global economic connections and on-chain literacy. This initiative is a distinct evolution from Zapper's origins as a DeFi portfolio aggregator to a broader role in making blockchain ecosystems accessible and understandable through community-driven contributions to data interpretation.
Only the OP Stack and Arbitrum Orbit allow forced transactions to bypass a centralized sequencer, protecting against sequencer failures. Based sequencing, which uses an L1 validator set for the L2, allows the rollup to inherit the L1's liveness and censorship resistance. However, it is difficult to provide preconfirmations faster than L1 inclusion confirmations.
LayerZero's upcoming airdrop is highly anticipated and discussed because of its Sybil bounty-hunting program.
MicroStrategy currently holds around 214,400 BTC, worth about $7.5 billion.
EIP-4844 has reduced Ethereum L2 operational costs by over 90%, mainly from decreasing gas and blob fees for posting transactions and gas fees for verifying transactions on L1s.
Paradigm founder Matt Huang has announced a new fund that targets crypto projects at their earliest stages.
eBay has introduced an AI-powered background enhancement tool for product photos on its mobile apps for iOS users in the U.S., U.K., and Germany that allows sellers to remove and replace backgrounds with AI-generated backdrops. Developed with eBay's Responsible AI team to ensure fairness and safety, the tool aims to simplify the process of creating listings, save time, and improve listing quality. An Android rollout is expected in the coming months.
Susan Kare, the original icon designer for the 1980s Mac, is being celebrated in macOS Sequoia with a screensaver and wallpaper. The new "Macintosh" wallpaper dramatically enlarges her famous icons. It features animated elements like the clicking cursor and the dreaded floppy disk with a question mark. Available in various colors, the nostalgic tribute also includes Kare's iconic bomb icon and "the crazy ones" text from Apple's Think Different ad.
Stable Diffusion 3 Medium is out. A cutting-edge text-to-image model that generates photorealistic images with 2 billion parameters, it overcomes common artifacts in hands and faces, handles complex prompts, and features enhanced typography. Despite recent legal and financial challenges, Stability AI continues to push the boundaries of generative AI, with future upgrades planned across video, audio, and language.
Artists are flocking to the new social media platform Cara as an alternative to Instagram due to its anti-AI stance and focus on protecting user content. However, Cara faces challenges common to new creative platforms, such as achieving mass appeal and attracting diverse audiences, which are crucial for its long-term success.
Data tables allow users to scan, analyze, understand, compare, and act on information easily. When designing them, use monospace typography for numerical values, condensed row height for visibility, sticky headers and fixed columns for consistent labels, and customizable viewing options like 'Columns Showed' dropdowns and horizontal scrollbars for enhanced usability.
Forms offer superior usability compared to conversational UIs for most use cases as they reduce interaction costs and cognitive load. However, there's an exception: AI chat can minimize navigation costs for simple and infrequent tasks, potentially improving user experience.
Logome is an AI logo generator tool that allows users to choose between more than 100 fonts and color schemes.
A Figma plugin that enables designers to create wavy or jagged lines effortlessly.
Fluidity calculates fluid typography sizes based on font size and display range. It offers customizable fonts, line heights, and live previews.
Trivago rebranded in December 2023 with a new hand-drawn illustration system by Niceshit inspired by 00s animated sitcoms and featuring quirky textures and proportions. This system, which began with a smiling door hanger concept, aims to create engaging content across platforms and will continue to expand with more assets.
"UX monoliths" can impede product development and scalability in rapidly growing companies. Overcoming this involves breaking down the UX monolith into scalable, interconnected experiences, focusing on understanding system components, and adopting a collaborative, holistic approach to product development.
Creating a strong team culture is essential. Design leadership should prioritize designing the team experience. Leaders can foster team well-being by asking for feedback preferences, balancing introvert and extrovert needs, setting team norms, and maintaining open communication. Encouraging collaboration, respecting time, and fostering social interactions are crucial to building a supportive environment where team members feel valued and motivated.
Web form inputs fine-tuned with attributes like spellcheck, autofocus, auto-capitalize, and autocomplete can significantly enhance user experience with minimal effort.
Federico Babina's ARCHIFLAGS series transforms national flags into architectural illustrations, blurring borders and political symbolism.
Designers discussed using technology to re-energize living rooms and reunite families, focusing on modular furniture and dynamic lighting to create interactive, multi-sensory environments that strengthen connection and adapt to changing lifestyles.
Meta poses the biggest threat to unseat Google in search, more so than ChatGPT or other AI challengers. Meta's advantage lies in its massive distribution across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, rivaling Google's reach. Meta is already testing discovery searches in these apps that could easily be routed to its own search results instead of Google's. While AI search startups lack distribution, Meta's ad network means it can immediately monetize and chip away at Google's market share.
AI SDRs that automate the entire outbound sales process, from prospecting to meeting booking, are on the rise. Gartner predicts 30% of outbound comms will be AI-generated by 2025. Products like Jason by Reply, anybiz, AiSDR, and others are leading this wave. As the technology advances, we'll see AI inbound SDRs, AI account execs, and specialized outbound growth teams emerge. However, execution risk remains the biggest challenge in an AI-first sales world.
Forget the VC cold shoulder — consumer tech is ripe for a Renaissance, and savvy investors are tapping into the potential. With only 7.1% of Seed capital flowing to consumer startups, the market's oversight is a golden ticket. Innovations in AI-driven shopping, the booming wellness sector, and evolving consumer spend patterns are hotbeds for disruption. Now's the time to carve out your niche in this underfunded yet overachieving space. Consumer is not just back — it's the future.
Calendly, a scheduling tool, faced an inefficient sales process as a PLG business - small deals were routed to sales and enterprises were on self-serve plans. Under CRO Jessica Gilmartin, it transformed its lead scoring, routing, and team structure using automation. This increased meeting rates by 40% while enhancing the customer experience. Key lessons: organize teams around how people buy, tailor web CTAs to intent, seamlessly route leads, and have no dead ends even for small deals.
SaaS companies like Webflow, Mercury, and mmm.page are using interactive no-signup demos to showcase their products' value and reach the user's "aha" moment pre-conversion. Research shows users who engage with demos are 1.5x more likely to convert. While the open access risks competitor snooping and limits lead data capture, demos remain a powerful tool for SaaS, especially those with complex products. Best practices include customization, guided tours, and personalization.
Jordan Nathan's strategic late entry with Caraway cookware turned the tables in a saturated DTC market. By analyzing rivals' positioning, Caraway found its niche with wedding registries, a focus on set sales, and preemptive retail partnerships — a combo competitors missed. While this delayed start meant a tough initial fundraise, Caraway's unique approach eventually cooked up over $40 million in VC funding and product expansion, showcasing the power of strategic timing and differentiation for founders in crowded markets.
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Hiring software developers for startups is tough due to a limited talent pool, competition, and high costs – here's a guide covering how to do it well.
Ex-post-facto founders – early employees shouldering 'co-founder-like' burdens – often get the worst equity deal in startups today. Founders undertake the most risk but get outsize rewards, later employees the reverse. However, early team members take on substantial risk too, often for <1% equity. Suggestions: use honorary co-founder titles, allow promotions into the founding team, dedicate a 10-15% equity pool, and standardize founder-like liquidity. Rewarding critical early teammates proportionally benefits both sides.