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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-06-07.
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Markets
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International - 06/05 |
-2.2289% -3.1286% MoM | -2.0091% -2.911% MoM | -1.0666% -2.2344% MoM | -1.7603% -2.6338% MoM |
-1.7603% -2.6338% MoM | -1.2348% -1.5088% MoM | -3.8123% -0.3948% MoM | -3.45% -8.157% MoM |
-0.1871% -0.4106% MoM | -2.6185% -3.1737% MoM | -2.1011% -0.4225% MoM | -2.0299% -7.3086% MoM |
-3.6226% -1.0471% MoM | -1.4161% -5.3768% MoM | -7.253% +3.4054% MoM | -3.1083% -10.5371% MoM |
-3.4355% -1.5453% MoM | -5.6513% -25.9398% MoM | -1.0284% -8.1606% MoM | -2.3474% -2.6015% MoM |
-1.8568% -6.3765% MoM | -1.1677% -2.3597% MoM | -4.1258% -9.1249% MoM | -0.1697% -2.4803% MoM |
-4.3828% -7.1302% MoM |
Commodities - 06/05 |
-3.6545% -8.0564% MoM | -8.077% -12.2059% MoM | -2.7205% -0.6943% MoM | -5.9849% -13.3369% MoM |
-1.0865% -5.9159% MoM | -1.7231% +1.562% MoM | -4.153% +1.4385% MoM | -3.7129% +11.6746% MoM |
-0.9867% -7.4837% MoM | -0.8456% -4.4597% MoM | -9.8846% -22.2279% MoM | -5.9798% -14.4449% MoM |
Favorites - 06/05 |
-2.701% +0.5077% MoM | -10.8601% +10.6766% MoM | -2.6586% +0.6547% MoM | -6.2014% -1.3136% MoM |
-9.5879% +10.1273% MoM | -5.2767% +25.9835% MoM | -3.0576% -10.5313% MoM | -3.8825% -14.4089% MoM |
-1.062% -5.8977% MoM | -12.838% +44.5133% MoM | -11.2811% -12.2467% MoM | -13.252% +29.6164% MoM |
-10.9783% +12.1358% MoM | -16.7367% +53.0468% MoM | -1.2499% +6.8972% MoM | +1.5468% -9.697% MoM |
Sectors - 06/05 |
-2.5809% +0.5069% MoM | +0.6115% +5.2338% MoM | +0.2108% +0.8873% MoM | +0.6757% -0.0894% MoM |
-10.4443% +6.4908% MoM | -0.9155% +2.699% MoM | +1.0551% +0.3341% MoM | -0.1871% +7.0214% MoM |
-2.0439% -6.6841% MoM | -9.4142% +1.7739% MoM |
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Gainers
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Springview Holdings Ltd Class A Ordinary Shares +103% Springview Holdings Ltd conducts its operations through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, which designs and constructs residential and commercial buildings in Singapore. It als... | Scage Future American Depositary Shares +82.1% Scage Future is a zero-emission solution provider in China, focusing on the development and commercialization of heavy-duty new energy vehicle ("NEV") trucks and e-fuel solutions. ... |
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Losers
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Nuwellis, Inc. Common Stock -64.8% Nuwellis Inc is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medical devices used in ultrafiltration therapy, including the A... | Defiance Daily Target 2x Long PL ETF -52.2% ... |
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Business
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Impact of US Jobs Data and Bond Market Activity on Gold and Mortgage Rates |
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🗺 Background:- Gold prices and mortgage rates are sensitive to US jobs data and bond market activity, changing rapidly with economic shifts.
- When the US economy adds jobs beyond expectations, it can increase speculation about Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
- Treasury bond yields rise when there is a surge in US government debt issuance, directly impacting mortgage rates.
- High bond yields and strong employment numbers often pressure the gold market and raise borrowing costs.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The US Federal Reserve is pivotal in setting interest rates and guiding monetary policy responses.
- US Treasury, under direction from the government, influences bond supply through fiscal decisions.
- Major US banks and mortgage lenders, such as JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, adjust mortgage rates based on bond yields.
- Investors in gold and bonds, including institutional asset managers and hedge funds, are highly affected by market volatility.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, gold prices are expected to remain under pressure due to stronger job numbers and rising rate hike expectations.
- Mortgage rates could stay elevated or rise further as increased Treasury debt issuance sustains high bond yields.
- Higher borrowing costs may dampen consumer spending and slow housing market activity in coming months.
- Medium-term, persistent fiscal deficits could increase volatility in both gold and bond markets, impacting investment and lending conditions.
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Systemic Risks and Bubble Warnings in Tech and Stock Markets |
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🗺 Background:- Ray Dalio has repeatedly warned of systemic risks in tech and stock markets, citing historical bubbles like 1929 and 2000.
- Debt accumulation and liquidity tightening have raised concerns about an impending crisis in equity markets.
- Major tech stocks have driven recent rallies, prompting analysts to compare price surges to previous bubble periods.
- Market volatility and investor sentiment are escalating as rate cut expectations shift.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is a vocal analyst on market bubbles and systemic risks.
- Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron Technology are high-profile tech firms central to recent market movements.
- Institutional investors and central banks are key players in the debt and liquidity discussions.
- Fortune Magazine provides up-to-date coverage and analysis of market events.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Increased volatility could result in sharp price corrections for leading tech stocks.
- Near-term: Institutional investors may shift portfolios, potentially triggering further sell-offs.
- Medium-term: Prolonged lack of rate cuts and tightening liquidity could deepen the debt crisis and systemic risks.
- Medium-term: Comparisons to historical bubbles indicate the possibility of broader economic contraction if corrective measures are not implemented.
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Political and Regulatory Battles Over Fisheries and Public Resource Access |
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🗺 Background:- Fishery management in the U.S. has long been a contentious issue, with federal and state agencies balancing ecological concerns and economic interests.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regulates fishing seasons and quotas to prevent overfishing, specifically for species like red snapper.
- Florida is a key battleground due to its large recreational fishing community and substantial economic dependence on marine resources.
- Recent federal injunctions have impacted state plans, igniting debates over state versus federal control and public access rights.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has promised anglers access to fishing as a 'God-given right,' challenging federal restrictions.
- NOAA is the main federal authority managing fishery quotas and enforcing regulations.
- Anglers and recreational fishing associations are directly impacted by season closures, while commercial fishing companies face competition over access.
- Federal judges play a critical role in adjudicating disputes and issuing injunctions that can halt planned fishing seasons.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequence includes economic losses for Florida's recreational fishing industry and a spike in public dissatisfaction toward federal authorities.
- Medium-term effects could involve increased legal battles between state and federal agencies over resource management rights.
- Tighter scientific monitoring and reporting requirements may be imposed to address high kill rates and overfishing risks.
- The dispute could set a precedent for how fishery resources are governed across other coastal states.
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Technology, AI, and the Talent Wars in Global Finance and Industry |
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🗺 Background:- Artificial intelligence is reshaping talent demands in global finance and industry as employers seek candidates proficient in AI tools.
- Finance and tech sectors are experiencing intensified competition to attract and retain skilled professionals amid digital transformation.
- Major finance hubs like India’s GIFT City and global institutions are now prioritizing AI fluency in hiring processes.
- AI solutions like OpenAI Codex are increasingly considered essential skills for modern finance roles.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- OpenAI, under CFO Sarah Friar, is influencing talent standards in finance by requiring AI tool fluency.
- Global lenders and institutional banks are expanding operations in GIFT City, India, increasing competition for senior talent.
- Senior banking executives are experiencing pressure to adapt to digital tools or risk being sidelined.
- Finance talent pools in India and globally are being reshaped by requirements for new digital and AI competencies.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, finance professionals lacking AI skills may face reduced hiring opportunities and displacement.
- Medium-term, global hubs like GIFT City may see rapid relocation of talent as firms compete for AI-fluent executives.
- Finance operations will become more automated, requiring current staff to upskill or transition to new roles.
- Industry standards and hiring practices could shift towards mandatory digital competencies within 1-2 years.
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Socioeconomic Effects of Rising Costs for Major Sporting Events |
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🗺 Background:- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is witnessing unprecedented increases in ticket and travel prices compared to previous tournaments.
- Major sporting events traditionally boost local economies and increase international tourism but are increasingly criticized for rising costs.
- Fan accessibility has become a growing concern amid surging price tags, with reports suggesting many supporters are reconsidering attendance.
- Analysts point out that pricing structures for large events have shifted significantly since 2018, affecting fan demographics.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- FIFA is the main organizer of the World Cup and responsible for setting ticket prices.
- Soccer fans worldwide, including experienced attendees like Michael McCready, are directly impacted by rising costs.
- Major travel companies and hospitality industries experience economic ripple effects from spikes in event-related prices.
- Local governments and host cities are stakeholders due to reliance on revenue from sporting event tourism.
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💡 News facts:- On June 5, 2026, Fortune reported that many soccer fans are skipping the World Cup due to extreme ticket prices, with some tickets exceeding $1,000. https://fortune.com/2026/06/05/fifa-soccer-world-cup-ticket-prices-expensive/
- On June 4, 2026, Business Insider quoted Michael McCready who said that 2026 is the most expensive World Cup he has attended, raising concerns about accessibility. https://www.businessinsider.com/attended-four-world-cups-most-us-expensive-2026-6
- On June 5, 2026, Business Insider covered eight fans spending thousands for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting rising costs in tickets, travel, and accommodation. https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-the-cost-of-attending-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-2026-6
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, reduced attendance may affect merchandise sales and local hospitality revenues.
- Medium-term consequences could include long-lasting changes to fan engagement and event accessibility as exclusion grows.
- Host cities may see decreased economic benefit predicted from incoming tourists if ticket affordability continues to decline.
- The reputation of organizing bodies like FIFA could suffer due to perceptions of exclusivity and profit-driven policies.
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Science News
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Economic implications and industry shifts of Google’s $920M/month compute partnership with SpaceX ahead of IPO |
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🗺 Background:- Google and SpaceX have entered a partnership where Google will pay $920 million per month for compute resources.
- The agreement is announced one week before SpaceX's anticipated initial public offering (IPO).
- This deal positions both companies at the forefront of cloud and space-based infrastructure innovation.
- The collaboration marks a substantial escalation in SpaceX's enterprise services to major tech companies.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Google and SpaceX are the primary companies in the $920M/month compute deal.
- Elon Musk leads SpaceX, while Sundar Pichai is CEO of Google.
- TechCrunch served as a publisher for the announcement.
- Investors and institutional buyers are closely monitoring both Google and SpaceX ahead of the IPO.
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➡ Potential consequences:- The deal may quickly boost SpaceX's valuation and investor confidence ahead of its IPO.
- Google strengthens its position in AI and data infrastructure by leveraging SpaceX's compute resources.
- Near-term, cloud industry leaders may face competitive pressure to secure similar partnerships.
- Medium-term, SpaceX could emerge as a major player in tech infrastructure, shifting industry power dynamics.
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Challenges and strategies for controlling AI’s operational costs and efficiency in industry |
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🗺 Background:- AI models such as GPT-4 consume vast computational resources, making operational costs unpredictably high.
- The industry focus has shifted from maximizing speed and model size to implementing guardrails for efficiency since early 2026.
- Token usage metrics became central for cost control due to exponential increases in inference demand over the last year.
- Cloud providers like AWS and Azure raised AI infrastructure prices in 2026, intensifying budget scrutiny.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are primary drivers behind large-scale AI deployments and cost management strategies.
- Industry analysts such as Benedict Evans and Gergely Orosz have highlighted the urgency of operational cost controls.
- TechCrunch reported a wave of enterprise CFOs reviewing AI expenditures in June 2026.
- Major cloud vendors including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure set pricing trends affecting AI costs.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, stricter AI usage policies may delay deployment of new features across enterprises.
- Medium-term, operational cost scrutiny could reduce AI model scale or force architectural optimization.
- An industry shift towards transparent AI metering tools may enable budget predictability for CFOs.
- Cloud pricing strategies and cost controls could shape competitive advantage among major tech firms.
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GM’s new battery technology and how advanced facilities accelerate electric vehicle affordability |
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🗺 Background:- General Motors (GM) is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) transition with new battery technology announced in June 2026.
- The company aims to reduce EV prices by deploying its advanced battery system up to a year earlier than its original plan.
- GM has invested in specialized facilities to manufacture and test these next-generation batteries more rapidly.
- This effort targets mass-market EV adoption by making vehicles more affordable and cost-effective.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, is leading the EV affordability initiative.
- General Motors is the central company investing in new battery technology and advanced production facilities.
- Key partners include engineering teams and battery technology providers collaborating with GM.
- TechCrunch and other technology media outlets are tracking GM’s progress and reporting major developments.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, GM’s accelerated battery deployment could lead to reduced EV prices and greater adoption in the U.S. market.
- Medium-term consequences may include GM gaining a competitive edge in battery innovation and sustainable vehicle manufacturing.
- Industry-wide pressure may increase for rivals to invest in advanced facilities and similar battery technologies.
- Consumer access to affordable EVs is expected to improve as GM’s new battery tech scales production.
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Potential climate consequences of the weakening AMOC as evidenced by the Atlantic ‘cold blob’ |
🗺 Background:- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a major ocean current system transporting warm water north and cold water south, critical for global climate regulation.
- A persistent cold patch, referred to as the Atlantic "cold blob," has been detected southeast of Greenland, first noted in scientific literature in the 2010s.
- Recent modelling indicates that the AMOC could weaken or collapse by the end of this century, potentially altering weather patterns in Europe and North America.
- The AMOC's weakening is associated with altered heat distribution across the Atlantic, impacting sea level rise and precipitation patterns.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include climate scientists, such as Stefan Rahmstorf from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitors the AMOC and issues related climate advisories.
- Universities like Columbia University and research journals such as Nature and New Scientist are central to disseminating latest findings.
- Governments and policymakers from the EU and USA are monitoring potential climate and economic impacts.
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💡 News facts:- A June 4, 2026, report from New Scientist highlights new evidence that the Atlantic "cold blob" south-east of Greenland indicates ongoing AMOC weakening.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include increased risk of extreme weather across Europe, such as heatwaves and flooding.
- A weakened AMOC may lead to cooler conditions in northern Europe and disruptions in marine ecosystems within the next decade.
- Medium-term effects could include rising sea levels along US east coast and significant changes in Atlantic fisheries by 2050.
- Major shifts in precipitation patterns and agricultural productivity may challenge food security in several global regions.
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How Rachel Carson’s 'Silent Spring' catalysed the environmental movement and its continuing relevance |
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🗺 Background:- Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' was published in 1962 and exposed the dangers of chemical pesticides, especially DDT.
- The book warned of the catastrophic effects of industrial and agricultural pollution on bird populations and ecosystems.
- Carson's work is widely credited with sparking the modern environmental movement in the United States.
- Silent Spring led to public outcry and eventually to legislative changes, including the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Rachel Carson, a marine biologist and author, was the primary force behind 'Silent Spring' and the ensuing environmental awareness.
- Chemical companies such as Monsanto and industrial stakeholders were directly implicated by Carson's findings.
- U.S. government agencies, including the EPA, and organizations like the National Audubon Society became key actors in the movement's aftermath.
- Scientific communities and environmental activists were mobilized due to Carson’s revelations and advocacy.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include renewed public and academic interest in chemical regulation and ecosystem protection.
- Medium-term effects may involve pushes for updated environmental legislation based on Carson’s scientific legacy.
- Increased scrutiny of industrial pesticide use could impact both agricultural practices and biodiversity preservation.
- Silent Spring’s continuing relevance might facilitate global discussions about sustainable development and pollution control.
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Culture
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Vincent van Gogh "I dream my painting and I paint my dream..." Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who lived in the 19th century and is among the most famous and influential figures in Western art history. Despite struggling with mental illness and poverty, he created over 2,000 artworks, including about 860 oil paintings, many of which were... | Leo Tolstoy "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself..." Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time, known primarily for his novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina.' His works explore complex moral and philosophical issues, reflecting his deep interest in spirituality and social reform.... |
Michael Faraday "Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature..." Michael Faraday was an English scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry in the 19th century. He is best known for discovering electromagnetic induction, which laid the foundation for electric motor technology.... | Otto von Bismarck "The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood..." Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian statesman who dominated European affairs in the late 19th century, serving as the first Chancellor of the German Empire. He is credited with unifying numerous independent German states into a powerful German Empire under Prussian leadership through diplomacy and war.... |
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NASA
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Jupiter and Venus from Earth (2026-06-07) Credits: Marek Nikodem
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Github
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Trading tools |
clawquant-trader 87 stars #80 Quantitative trading research infrastructure for AI Agents - backtest, sweep, radar, deploy... | ai-auto-trading 83 stars #81 AI trading bot crypto LLM agent quantitative trading automated trading algorithmic trading Binance Gate.io TypeScript Node.js VoltAgent crypto bot risk management multi-strategy... |
algoTrade 76 stars #82 algorithmic trading for quantitative strategies... | austrian-quant 76 stars #83 Quantitative trading algorithms with Python and Quantopian.... |
Sea Vessels |
BoatTracker 0 stars #80 Tracking sailboats using YOLO object detection and pixel tracking algorithm... | boat-track 0 stars #81 boat tracker... |
boat 0 stars #82 Personal tracker for boat... | boat_tracking_project 0 stars #83 Tracking the boats using AI... |
Air Vessels |
opencv-rc-airplane-realtime-tracker 4 stars #80 OpenCV based tracker designed to count the number of times a RC Plane crosses a vertical pole and from which direction it came from.... | expenses_planer 4 stars #81 Expenses Tracker is the flutter mobile app where user can add their spending of a week. Chart shows percentage of amount spend in that day by total amount spend in a week. Transiti... |
Blender-live 4 stars #82 Blender-Live 1.3.6 — a real-time camera streaming and gyro tracking add-on for Blender. It lets you project a live phone or webcam feed directly onto a 3D plane, with built-in chro... | Helium-Network-GPS-Tracking-Directly-In-Google-Sheets 3 stars #83 Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was another reminder that planes do go missing. Well, I'm not taking any chances with Blondie!... |
Imagery |
image-statistics-matching 43 stars #80 Methods for alignment of global image statistics aimed at unsupervised Domain Adaptation and Data Augmentation... | hyperspectral_image_generator 42 stars #81 Hyperspectral image generator with augmentation for Keras... |
RIR 42 stars #82 Random Interpolation Resize: A Free Image Data Augmentation Method for Object Detection in Industry (The codes of RIR (Random Interpolation Resize) ) ... | synthetic-images 41 stars #83 A synthetic image augmentation library for object detection tasks.... |
Video |
MOVA 1030 stars #80 MOVA: Towards Scalable and Synchronized Video–Audio Generation... | CVPR2022-DaGAN 1000 stars #81 Official code for CVPR2022 paper: Depth-Aware Generative Adversarial Network for Talking Head Video Generation... |
autoclip_mvp 972 stars #82 AutoClip: AI-powered video clipping and highlight generation · 一款智能高光提取与剪辑的二创工具... | LaVie 951 stars #83 [IJCV 2024] LaVie: High-Quality Video Generation with Cascaded Latent Diffusion Models... |