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STABLE VIRTUAL CAMERA

Stability AI has released a great multiview camera system that allows for novel view synthesis. It is powerful, non-commercial, and not quite state-of-the-art, but it runs quickly in just two forward passes.

ZERO-SHOT STEERING FOR 3D/4D SCENE GENERATION

SteerX has proposed a zero-shot inference-time method to improve geometric alignment in 3D/4D scene generation using pose-free feed-forward reconstruction models and geometric reward functions.

HYBRID VISION-LANGUAGE MODEL

MaTVLM is a hybrid vision-language model that integrates Mamba-2 layers into a pre-trained VLM, improving convergence speed and performance.

PERSONALIZE ANYTHING

You can personalize almost any image without additional fine-tuning or training by using token replacement in a Diffusion Transformer.

TRAIN XGB IN THE BROWSER

This blog post describes how to build a browser based training system accelerated by WASM.

GOOGLE'S NEW ROBOT AI CAN FOLD DELICATE ORIGAMI, CLOSE ZIPPER BAGS WITHOUT DAMAGE

Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, AI models enhancing robots' fine motor skills and adaptability for real-world applications. Gemini Robotics integrates vision, language, and action capabilities, allowing robots to perform complex tasks like origami folding. Early results highlight significant improvements in generalization and dexterity over previous models, with Google's model partnering with Apptronik and others for further development.

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GOOGLE AND NVIDIA EXPAND AI COLLABORATION

Google announced an expanded partnership with NVIDIA at NVIDIA GTC that will focus on AI infrastructure, hardware optimizations, and applications in fields like healthcare, energy, and robotics.

NVIDIA WON THE AI RACE, BUT INFERENCE IS STILL ANYONE'S GAME

Nvidia currently dominates AI training, but the inference market remains open to competition.

GOOGLE PLAYING AI SEARCH CATCHUP, AND FORMING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHATBOTS

Google is adding new AI features from Gemini to its search but this is seen as playing catch-up to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

CRYPTO.COM FORCES THROUGH CONTROVERSIAL VOTE TO RE-MINT 70 BILLION CRO

Crypto.com controversially approved a vote to re-mint $70 billion worth of CRO tokens, with its validators (who hold a majority of CRO) playing a decisive role in swaying the vote. This move has sparked debate over concerns about token dilution and the implications of concentrated validator influence on governance.

BURWICK LAW FILES A CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT OVER $LIBRA

Burwick Law has filed a class action lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court alleging that Kelsier, KIP, Meteora, and others manipulated the launch of the $LIBRA token to mislead investors. The complaint claims insiders artificially inflated prices, withheld 85% of the supply, and later withdrew funds, causing a market collapse that harmed retail buyers.

THE STATE OF STABLECOINS 2025

Stablecoins now total over $214B in supply, processing $35 trillion in annual volume and attracting both DeFi and institutional adoption. Major stablecoin players like USDC, USDT, and newer entrants such as USDe and USDS are expanding across multiple blockchains, demonstrating that stablecoins provide a reliable bridge for onchain finance, cross-border payments, and real-world assets.

BINANCE LAUNCHES BINANCE ALPHA

Binance Alpha 2.0 integrates on-chain token purchasing directly within the Binance Exchange, connecting centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) trading. This upgrade removes bridging and wallet-connection hassles, letting users seamlessly buy and manage tokens through Binance's interface and existing accounts.

STATE OF ARBITRUM ECOSYSTEM

Driven by strong DEX volumes and perp DEX activity, Arbitrum has achieved a self-sustaining DeFi ecosystem with a $2.5B TVL, 1.7M+ weekly active users, 1.9M average daily transactions, and 782 protocols since 2022. Key sectors show significant growth, including Aave's lending market surging 370% to $742M TVL in 2024, stablecoin adoption rising, and real-world asset TVL reaching $150M, supported by the DAO's STEP initiative amid global regulatory clarity.

CRYPTO PROJECT DUE DILIGENCE

Before making an investment decision, it's important to evaluate a project's sentiment, risk/reward profile, uniqueness, time horizon, tokenomics, team quality, organic volume, and price action. This may help identify more compelling opportunities as investors weigh factors like potential downside, real-world utility, development team commitment, and organic trading behavior to avoid overhyped or risky plays.

YOU ARE THE EXIT LIQUIDITY

Crypto has transformed into an AI-driven casino that uses automation, influencer hype, and psychological manipulation to extract liquidity from retail investors so the house always wins. Meme coins, political tokens, and rebranded Ponzi schemes thrive, not because of innovation, but because attention, tribalism, and algorithmic deception have replaced fundamentals.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH SIMD-228?

Solana's governance proposal SIMD-228, which aimed to reduce inflation by shifting to a dynamic model based on staking participation, failed to pass with 61.39% voting yes, below the required 66.67%, despite a record 74.29% stake participation from 70.13% of validators. The proposal's rejection keeps Solana's inflation rate at 4.7%, decreasing 15% annually, but the high engagement—surpassing Cosmos Hub (59.67%) and U.S. 2020 voter turnout (66.8%)—insinuates a maturing, engaged proof-of-stake community focused on the network's economic future.

RAYDIUM IS WORKING ON A PUMP.FUN MEMECOIN FACTORY COMPETITOR

After rumors that Pump.fun would be creating its own liquidity pools, Solana DEX Raydium has created plans to create a memecoin launchpad.

AUSTRALIA'S SWYFTX ACQUIRES NEW ZEALAND'S EASY CRYPTO IN REGIONAL EXPANSION PUSH

Australian crypto exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's Easy Crypto, expanding its footprint to 1.1 million customers and solidifying its dominance in the ANZ market.

COINBASE STUDY FINDS OVER 75% OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS TO INCREASE CRYPTO EXPOSURE

A Coinbase survey found that more than 75% of institutional investors (e.g., hedge funds, asset managers, etc.) plan to increase their crypto exposure over the next three years.

XAPO BANK ENTERS BITCOIN-BACKED LENDING MARKET WITH ACCESS TO USD LOANS OF UP TO $1 MILLION

Xapo Bank has launched a Bitcoin-backed lending service that allows borrowers to use their Bitcoin as collateral to secure loans (20-40% Loan-to-Value).

ADOBE STOCK'S NEW AI FEATURE LETS YOU EDIT STOCK IMAGES ON THE FLY - NO PHOTOSHOP NEEDED

The new AI-powered "Customize" feature from Adobe Stock allows users to refine images directly on the platform. Powered by Adobe Firefly, it enables edits such as expanding images and applying styles using generative credits. Available to all users, Customize streamlines creative workflows without the need for Photoshop, making it more accessible for designers, marketers, and business owners.

ROBLOX'S NEW AI MODEL CAN GENERATE 3D OBJECTS

Roblox's Cube 3D is an open-source AI model for generating 3D objects. It tokenizes shapes like text models to predict words, enhancing 3D creation efficiency. Trained on licensed and public datasets, Cube 3D will eventually support image inputs and integrate with Roblox's AI tools for multimodal generation.

STABILITY AI'S NEW AI MODEL TURNS PHOTOS INTO 3D SCENES

Stability AI has introduced Stable Virtual Camera, a tool that turns photos into dynamic, 3D-like videos with customizable camera movements. Researchers can access it on Hugging Face, though it has some limitations with complex scenes and certain textures. Despite past financial struggles, the company has returned with new leadership, partnerships, and innovations, including AI-generated audio technology.

THE DISAPPEARING UX DIRECTOR: ARE UXERS BECOMING PRODUCT MANAGERS?

The decline of UX Director roles stems from Agile & Lean UX evolution, business-driven decisions, and industry consolidation. Many UX professionals are shifting into product management, adapting to broader responsibilities in a changing landscape.

FIGMA'S NOT A DESIGN TOOL — IT'S A RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE FOR AVOIDING CODE

Many designers rely on tools like Figma, creating complex yet impractical digital interactions while avoiding code. Embracing basic web literacy and technical constraints can lead to more effective and functional designs.

DOES USER-DRIVEN DESIGN STILL NEED USER-CENTERED DESIGN?

AI-driven "vibe coding" and "vibe design" are challenging traditional user-centered design, potentially democratizing software creation. As AI accelerates development, users can create tailored applications, shifting UX focus from prevention to correction. Usability experts will adapt, emphasizing AI tool refinement, rapid testing, and strategic guidance to navigate this user-generated software boom.

PERSPECTIVE TOOLKIT (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Skew UI or images non-destructively in isometric view, apply full 3D perspective with FoV control, or use a four-point vector for total flexibility.

REAL-TIME FACE AND VOICE CHANGE

Seamlessly swap faces in high-quality live streams using just a single photo.

EIGHT ARMS, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: MULLENLOWE'S GENERATIVE, OCTOPUS-LED REBRAND MORPHS AND MOVES

MullenLowe's rebrand features a generative, octopus-inspired identity symbolizing creativity and adaptability. It aims to be ever-evolving and artistically striking with a custom typeface, dynamic design system, and bold visuals.

AYLA'S STRIKING BRANDING AND VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN

Ayla's branding by LOTIPA blends minimalism with a bold presence, using vibrant orange, neutral tones, and deep blacks for a striking yet elegant look. The intuitive and memorable design reflects the brand's philosophy of empowering bold choices.

REDUCING BOUNCE RATE WITH INTUITIVE UX DESIGN

A high bounce rate signals users leaving without engaging, often due to poor UX design. Improving website speed, navigation, content quality, and mobile responsiveness reduces bounce rates. Visual hierarchy and A/B testing further enhance user experience. Prioritizing intuitive design keeps visitors engaged, boosting conversions and overall website success.

YOU HAVE TO BE REALLY INTENTIONAL

To break through career blocks, designers should set clear goals, stay proactive with personal projects, enter competitions, and seek mentorship to build momentum in the industry.

BOND'S WORDMARK FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST ARCHIPELAGO TAKES ITS SHAPE FROM ISLAND FORMATIONS

Bond's destination brand for Finland's archipelago captures its essence through a topographical wordmark using real islands.

BREADCRUMBS ARE DEAD IN WEB DESIGN

Once a useful tool for navigating hierarchical websites, breadcrumbs have become less relevant in modern, dynamic web experiences.

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LAWSUIT ALLEGES $12 BILLION "UNICORN" DEEL CULTIVATED SPY, ORCHESTRATED LONG-RUNNING TRADE-SECRET THEFT & CORPORATE ESPIONAGE AGAINST COMPETITOR

A lawsuit filed against $12 billion HR unicorn Deel claims the company ran an espionage operation by planting a spy inside competitor Rippling who conducted over 6,000 searches to steal sales data. Rippling caught the scheme by setting a trap—creating a fake Slack channel mentioned only in a letter to Deel executives, which the spy immediately searched for. The litigation threatens to expose illegal competitive practices in the high-stakes HR tech industry.

GOOGLE ACQUIRING CLOUD SECURITY COMPANY WIZ FOR $32B

Google's $32 billion all-cash acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz, aimed at strengthening Google Cloud's defenses against emerging threats, marks one of tech's largest security deals. Wiz's platform builds comprehensive security graphs across cloud environments to identify potential attack paths before incidents occur. Despite Google's ownership, Wiz will continue to operate independently and support multiple cloud providers, including AWS and Azure, maintaining its multi cloud approach while gaining access to Google's resources in the increasingly competitive cloud security market.

MISTRAL SMALL 3.1

The newly released Mistral Small 3.1 model surpasses competitors like Gemma 3 and GPT-4o Mini with enhanced text performance, multimodal understanding, and a 128k token context window. It's designed for various AI applications, including instruction following, conversational assistance, and image processing, offering fast inference speeds and running efficiently on hardware like an RTX 4090. Available under Apache 2.0, Mistral Small 3.1 can be accessed through Hugging Face, used via API on Mistral AI's developer playground, and will soon be available on NVIDIA NIM and Microsoft Azure AI Foundry.

IMAGINE SPENDING $1 AND MAKING $68 ON AVERAGE

EasyPlant turned the frustration of killing houseplants into a thriving business with one brilliant solution: self-watering plants you only need to water once a month. Its four-word promise—"Our Plants Water Themselves"—directly addresses the biggest pain point plant lovers face. EasyPlant's marketing works because it eliminates buyers' fear of failure, targets people at key moments (like when redecorating), and helps customers feel like successful plant parents without the stress. By flipping a common problem into a simple solution, it has made itself the obvious choice for anyone who's ever watched a plant die and felt like a failure.

WHAT CONTENT WORKS WELL IN LLMS?

AI chatbots ignore traditional SEO factors and instead prefer comprehensive content with high word counts, with brand popularity strongly determining whether companies get mentioned. To improve AI visibility, create in-depth content answering specific questions, ensure your site isn't blocking AI crawlers, and build overall brand awareness since popular brands receive significantly more mentions across all AI systems.

WHEN SHOULD STARTUPS PRIORITIZE PMF SCORE OVER NPS?

Smart startups measure success differently at each stage of growth. Early on, use the Product Market Fit Score to ask "How disappointed would you be if our product disappeared?" This reveals if you've built something truly essential. Only after 40% of users would be "very disappointed" without you should you start tracking Net Promoter Score, which measures referrals. Following this sequence prevents the common trap of having customers who casually recommend your product but wouldn't actually miss it if it vanished.

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AI copilot for graphic design.

CAPTIWATE (PRODUCT)

Captiwate enables instant inbound video calls with website visitors, capturing high-intent prospects to drive more qualified demos and conversions.

PINCH (PRODUCT)

Pinch is a virtual conferencing platform with real-time voice translation, making you sound native in over 30 languages.