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OBJECT DETECTION ON SMART GLASSES

This team created a new RISC-V hardware designed for vision and trained an ultra-small YOLO computer vision model which enables real-time object detection at low power and extremely low latency.

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DEEPMIND WEATHER FORECASTING MODEL WITH WEIGHTS

DeepMind has been working on weather forecasting for a few years now. Its most recent model, built on graph neural networks, is extremely accurate for 10-day forecasts. DeepMind released code and weights so you can run it locally (if you have satellite data).

QWEN AUDIO

Qwen is a series of models from Alibaba Cloud. This installment is a general-purpose audio-to-language model. It can perform a number of tasks for music, speech, and more.

VIDEO FRAME INTERPOLATION WITH DISTANCE INDEXING

RUNNING LLMS ON A RASPBERRY PI

Someone recently put Mistral’s 7B model into a stuffed parrot and it made the rounds online. This post dives into the basic ideas they used to get it working.

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: HOW GENERATIVE AI IS TRANSFORMING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

AI-generated music could be the future of what we consume or what helps us shape our listening habits - this could potentially be music’s “Midjourney moment”.

AI DOOMERS ARE FINALLY GETTING SOME LONG OVERDUE BLOWBACK

Those who said AI would doom us all are now having to revisit their positions. “AI doom” really only helped the big guys, and opportunities abound for the open source movements happening in AI.

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DEEPMIND’S ANIMATION GALLERY

Google’s deepmind research group has released a number of animations and art to build an understanding of different AI systems. The animations are somewhat odd but aesthetically beautiful.

LLM SHERPA

LLM Sherpa provides strategic APIs to accelerate large language model use cases.

JP MORGAN’S ONYX TAPS AVALANCHE FOR TOKENIZED FUNDS, AVAX JUMPS 14%

Onyx by JP Morgan and Apollo Global has developed a proof-of-concept with Avalanche under Singapore's Project Guardian, aiming to transform asset and wealth management. Leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, and tokenization, this new development will enable efficient portfolio management. Additionally, the 'LayerZero' protocol will connect Onyx Digital Assets to an Avalanche subnet, providing access to tokenized funds offered by WisdomTree.

SEC DELAYS DECISION ON HASHDEX BITCOIN SPOT ETF APPLICATION, GRAYSCALE ETHER FUTURES FILING

The SEC has postponed its decision on Hashdex's application to convert its bitcoin futures ETF into a spot ETF and Grayscale's bid to introduce a new futures-based ether ETF. With no indication of how the regulator will rule, these delays likely mean that decisions on all of the Bitcoin Spot ETF applications will have to wait until after this calendar year is up.

COLORTRACE: FUNGIBLE TOKEN COLORING AND ATTRIBUTION

LayerZero has introduced ColorTrace, an algorithm that aims to solve the "fungible token coloring problem" - keeping track of specific fungible tokens and their origins. The algorithm aims to keep track of tokens upon transfer and redemption and reward minters proportionally. It offers a single-chain and cross-chain token color solution with "globally consistent" and "economically feasible" token coloring. This paper discusses potential applications of ColorTrace, such as stablecoin collateral tracking.

PANCAKESWAP LAUNCHES GAMING MARKETPLACE

PancakeSwap, a popular decentralized exchange from the BNB ecosystem, has launched a gaming marketplace that enables developers to create games with web3 components like cryptocurrency and NFTs. It has published two games, "Pancake Protectors" and "Pancake Mayor". PancakeSwap represents nearly 15% of all DEX market share, trailing just behind Uniswap. It supports nine blockchains, including Ethereum and Polygon zkEVM.

SOLANA IS LEADING, AND EVERYONE IS MAD + SHDW BULL CASE

This post delves into the ecosystem and how Solana’s newfound attention might impact ecosystem projects like Genesys Go's Shadow ($SHDW), which appear to be undervalued compared to Ethereum-based comps. Shadow is a file storage protocol much like Filecoin. The analysis compares the two and makes an argument for SHDW based on Filecoin’s valuation.

GROW THE PIE UPDATE: JUPITER EXCHANGE COMMUNITY AIRDROP BREAKDOWN

Jupiter, the most popular DEX on Solana, has provided a detailed breakdown of how it will distribute its JUP tokens in the first Phase of the airdrop. The allocation considers the past interactions of 955k wallets. An even distribution accounts for 2% of the drop while 7% is allocated depending on volume traded. The remaining 1% is reserved for community members on their online platforms. The token's full rollout schedule remains to be seen.

CHINA-BASED BOYAA INTERACTIVE TO ACQUIRE $100M WORTH OF BITCOIN, ETHEREUM

Boyaa Interactive, a leading Chinese board and card game company, has announced its plan to acquire around $100 million in cryptocurrency assets, predominantly Bitcoin and Ethereum, over the next year. Aimed at boosting its position in the web3 space, the purchase won't exceed a 10% premium for these digital currencies. The strategic decision follows a recent surge in institutional interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

BLOCKCHAINS AS PLATFORMS: BENEFITS, DRAWBACKS, AND TRADE-OFFS

This blog post provides a discussion on blockchains and their potential role as developer platforms. Key factors influencing developers' decision to use one blockchain over another include the offer of unique benefits such as decentralization and smart contracts, balanced against potential drawbacks such as speed, cost, and regulatory uncertainty. While infrastructure improvements are helping developers more easily use blockchains, there are still vast differences in developer experience across different chains and overall usability issues to address.

USDC LAUNCHES ON SEI AS CIRCLE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE LAYER-1 BLOCKCHAIN

Circle is investing in the Sei blockchain, co-founded by ex-Robinhood engineer Jayendra Jog, and is integrating USDC natively on Sei.

HOW VALUABLE IS REAL-TIME FINANCIAL MARKET DATA?

MICROSOFT, TENCENT, AND OTHER TECH GIANTS JOIN DECENTRALIZED INFURA NETWORK

Microsoft, Tencent, and 16 other Web2 giants are joining Consensys to decentralize the Infura network, enhancing access to Ethereum data and improving network resilience.

TOKENIZATION FIRM SUPERSTATE GETS $14M INVESTMENT TO BRING TRADITIONAL FUNDS ON-CHAIN

Superstate, led by Compound founder Robert Leshner, raised $14 million to develop regulated blockchain-based investment vehicles for US investors, focusing on tokenized assets and team expansion.

PENTAGRAM’S NEW IDENTITY FOR PLACES FOR LONDON

Pentagram’s new logo forms a 3-dimensional frame that represents the physical places at the heart of the brand. The type is set in Johnston, the corporate font of Transport for London, which is synonymous with the London Underground. The cubic frame's 45° angle is also reflected in the Johnston typeface, a subtle graphic link to the parent brand.

CONFIG 2024: DESIGNING A BETTER CONFERENCE

The next Config will introduce a system to reserve breakout sessions, provide more developer-specific content, and allow more networking downtime. Figma's global community will benefit from captioning in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish for virtual attendees and simultaneous interpretation and translation for in-person attendees. The executive track has been expanded as a result of the positive feedback from last year.

MORPHEUS SPACE DEVELOPED A SPACE MISSION DESIGN PLATFORM SO INTUITIVE EVEN I COULD USE IT

Morpheus Space announced the release of its first software product, Journey, a platform for mission simulation and design. The platform aggregates data from Excel sheets, Python programs, and other systems, quickly generating mission and system designs. Customers can input custom measurements, maneuvers, launch dates, and other requirements in the software.

GROWING DESIGN BY LETTING TEAMS EXPERIENCE IT

One of the most convincing and impactful things designers can do is show (and not tell) the value of design. That is, not going around and doing a presentation about a particular design practice and telling people to respect it, but making it and the value it brings to life for people by doing it.

CHATGPT FOR UX DESIGN: SEVEN OF OUR FAVORITE PROMPTS

Learn how to use ChatGPT to brainstorm innovative designs, gain deep insights about users, and even create user personas. An in-depth look at the AI powerhouse covers improving user research questions, creating visually appealing color schemes, and even enhancing wireframes.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND INSPIRATION AND HOW TO DESIGN MORE OF IT INTO YOUR LIFE

The capacity for inspiration to move through us every day exists within each of us if we give it some air. Finding inspiration involves practicing structured observation, embracing creative momentum, and looking inward.

FIND INSPIRATION IN DESIGN ELEMENTS

Stack Sorted is a website that features the best designs on the web sorted by element.

DESIGN PATTERNS FOR... ALMOST ANYTHING!

From dashboards and design systems to data visualization and presentation decks, this guide lists best practices for UI components and design patterns.

YOUR COMPLETE CUSTOMER INTERVIEW CHECKLIST

This checklist will aid you in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting for your next customer interview.

WHAT DO DESIGNERS DO? SURVEY RESULTS FROM SWEDEN.

244 people responded to the survey. Most had the title UX Designer (39%) followed by Service Designer (11%) UX Lead (9%) and Product Designer (9%). 55% of respondents considered themselves senior, 26% as mid-level, and 13% as a junior. The results reveal that many designers still primarily focus on visual creation rather than extensive user interaction in their day-to-day work.

IBM'S INGENIOUS SOLUTION FOR A TYPEWRITER WITH SWAPPABLE FONTS

The typewriter was a dominant communication device of the 20th century. It came with default fonts — keys connected to typebars. Replacing dozens of typebars was not trivial, so the font you used was the font your typewriter came with (typically Courier), until 1961 when IBM released an electric typewriter that would allow you to change the font in just seconds.

A WEB DESIGNER’S SECRETS TO LONGEVITY

The web has been around for 30+ years. We’ve reached a point where “old timers,” anyone with more than 15 years of experience, exist within the industry. To make it this far, designers need enthusiasm for their work, have to be willing to adapt to new tech, and work for something bigger than themselves.

GEORGE TSCHERNY, ESTEEMED MODERNIST GRAPHIC DESIGNER DIES AT 99

One of the few remaining Midcentury Modernists, George Tscherny saw design as a discipline in repose, play at work, and individuality as a virtue to share. Tscherny was dedicated to the idea that design was noble—not too high, not too low—on the artistic spectrum.

FIVE UX ESSENTIALS DESIGN SCHOOL WON’T TEACH YOU

Some design lessons can only be learned through experience. Among the most valuable lessons learned are that measurable objectives typically support design ideas, cross-functional work is difficult, and new designs aren't always necessary.

WHY YOU SHOULD USE PX UNITS FOR MARGIN, PADDING, & OTHER SPACING TECHNIQUES

When a user is customizing their viewing experience, the thing that's most important to them and their task at hand is the content. Spacing isn't often vital for a user to perform their task, so it doesn't need to grow or scale at the same rate as the content itself.

TOTALLY REMDOM, OR HOW BROWSERS ZOOM TEXT

There’s no consistency in how browsers zoom text set in pixels or rem units. Still, using rem units for text sizes is the way to go.

MEET BRAND BOT™ – AN AI ASSISTANT THAT’S AN EXPERT ON BRANDING, MARKETING, & DESIGN

Built on the ChatGPT platform and trained on Jacob Cass' articles and ebooks, Brand Bot™ offers expert guidance, tailored branding, professional reviews, mood board creation, and more.

GOOGLE LAUNCHES NEW PERSONAL SEARCH EXPERIENCE WITH FOLLOW BUTTON AND PERSONALIZED RANKING

Google launched a personalized search functionality with a 'Follow' button, allowing users to subscribe to preferred topics for curated content and updates. This rollout includes modifications to search snippets, notifications on Google Discover, and a new ranking feature that prioritizes frequently visited websites in search results, providing a unique experience for each user.

INSTAGRAM GETS NEW FILTERS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER

Instagram introduced a slew of creative updates, including 25 new filters and customizable stickers from personal photos and videos. The updates also include streamlined Reels features like individual clip editing and text-to-speech options.

4 INCREDIBLE ROI PROJECTS FOR (MOST) SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS

You can increase revenue for subscription products by refining checkout error messages to boost conversions, optimizing revenue recovery features to address payment issues, setting purchase defaults to annual plans, and discontinuing monthly email receipts to reduce churn.

HOW TO MEASURE BRAND MARKETING: 7 KPIS

It can be challenging to measure the impact of brand marketing as it’s a broad concept and harder to quantify than other channels. This post shares metrics that can be used to illustrate brand awareness and allow you to report on any growth or changes. These include media impressions, brand mentions, customer surveys, and reviews.

APPLY THE KPI TREE TO YOUR PRODUCT MARKETING TEAM

CONTENT CREATION PROCESS: HOW TO PRODUCE UNIQUE CONTENT

The typical content process results in underwhelming content that is dictated by SEO tools or is simply too beginner-level for your target audience. This is usually because brands have writers come up with topics to cover or they rely entirely on SEO tools to decide what and how to write. Instead, you should generate topic ideas from customer feedback or pain points. Then, the writer should interview a subject matter expert and get feedback from them throughout the writing process.

10 TOOLS WE ARE USING AT OUR $5K/MONTH SAAS

This user shares 10 tools they’ve been using daily to build their 6-month-old company, Audionotes. Loop is used for their email marketing, SparkSocial for keyword monitoring, Shots for generating product mockups, and Screen Studio to record their product walkthrough demos.

HOW TO GROW YOUR SAAS WITH ‘STICKY’ FEATURES

THE SNEAKY FLYWHEEL STRATEGIES BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS

Flywheels are self-reinforcing loops that compound growth. Companies like Amazon, Uber, Slack, and Houzz developed and implemented their own flywheel strategies to expand rapidly and sustainably in competitive markets.