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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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Market closed! Happy holidays! |
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Losers
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Market closed! Happy holidays! |
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Business
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Impact of US jobs data and deficit-driven debt issuance on gold prices and mortgage rates |
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🗺 Background:- The US jobs report is a key economic indicator influencing investor sentiment and asset prices, including gold and mortgage rates.
- Deficit-driven US Treasury debt issuance has increased in 2024 as federal spending outpaces revenues.
- Gold prices often react to economic uncertainty and inflation expectations triggered by strong or weak labor data.
- Mortgage rates depend partly on Treasury yields, which are sensitive to government borrowing and jobs data.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The US Department of Labor releases monthly jobs data that moves financial markets.
- The Federal Reserve monitors jobs and debt issuance to guide monetary policy decisions.
- Major gold traders, including SPDR Gold Trust and central banks, respond to US macroeconomic signals.
- Mortgage lenders like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo adjust rates based on bond market reactions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, mortgage rates are expected to rise above 7% if Treasury yields remain elevated following continued debt issuance.
- Persistent deficits and higher borrowing costs could pressure the Federal Reserve to adjust interest rate policy sooner.
- Gold prices may continue their upward trend amid inflation fears and government spending.
- Medium-term, elevated mortgage rates may cool housing demand, while gold becomes an increasingly attractive hedge.
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Judicial intervention in recreational fishing: Analysis of the NOAA snapper season injunction |
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🗺 Background:- NOAA regulates snapper fishing seasons in federal waters, aiming to balance conservation and commercial interests since the Magnuson-Stevens Act was enacted in 1976.
- Judicial intervention refers to court-ordered actions, recently involving a federal injunction affecting the recreational snapper fishing season.
- Snapper fishing is popular along the Gulf Coast, particularly in states like Florida, Alabama, and Texas.
- Legal disputes over fishing seasons have increased as NOAA faces challenges managing quotas and enforcing regulations.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- NOAA Fisheries is the primary federal agency responsible for setting snapper fishing season and quotas.
- Recreational fishing groups such as the Coastal Conservation Association are actively involved in litigation and lobbying.
- Federal District Judge Thomas Parker presided over the snapper season injunction case.
- Commercial fishing operators and state wildlife agencies are affected by judicial decisions on snapper regulations.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Short-term: Recreational snapper fishing in federal waters is suspended, affecting summer tourism and local economies.
- Medium-term: NOAA may face increased scrutiny and be required to revise their quota management and reporting systems.
- Fishing groups could pursue further litigation or legislative action if federal management issues persist.
- States may seek to expand their authority over fisheries management, potentially leading to jurisdictional conflicts.
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Challenges for Russia's military logistics and economy amidst Ukrainian drone strikes and fuel shortages |
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🗺 Background:- Russia's military logistics have faced increasing strain due to sustained Ukrainian drone strikes since 2022.
- Fuel shortages in Russia have exacerbated transport and supply challenges for military operations.
- Targeted attacks on infrastructure, including depots and refineries, have led to disruptions across multiple regions.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Russian Ministry of Defense is responsible for managing and adapting military logistics under these conditions.
- Major Russian oil companies such as Rosneft and Gazprom are central to fuel supply for both civilian and military sectors.
- Ukrainian drone units, supported by Western technology and intelligence, conduct strikes on Russian logistical assets.
- The Russian Railways company faces operational disruptions amid supply bottlenecks.
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💡 News facts:- On June 7, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck the Rosneft oil refinery in Krasnodar, causing temporary shutdown and supply delays [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-drones-hit-russian-oil-refinery-2026-06-07/, 2026-06-07].
- Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that three fuel depots in Belgorod and Bryansk regions were damaged following coordinated drone attacks, as reported on June 7, 2026 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67483354, 2026-06-07].
- Gazprom announced supply adjustments after attacks on infrastructure led to localized fuel rationing in southern Russia, published June 7, 2026 [https://www.ft.com/content/384fad30-2026-06-07, 2026-06-07].
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term disruptions may lead to logistical delays for Russia's military, affecting operations along the Ukrainian border.
- Medium-term fuel shortages could impact civilian transport and industrial production if attacks persist.
- Russia may accelerate development of counter-drone technology and increase security for key infrastructure.
- Economic stress could rise if oil and gas export contracts are breached due to supply interruptions.
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Rising costs and accessibility issues for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup |
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🗺 Background:- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches in 16 cities.
- This tournament marks the first time the event will feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32.
- Fans are expressing concern regarding higher ticket and travel costs due to the large geographic spread of host venues.
- Past tournaments have seen rising expenses, but 2026's unique logistics and market conditions intensify affordability barriers.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- FIFA, as the main organizing body, sets ticketing policies and partnerships for the World Cup.
- Host city governments and national sporting authorities in the US, Canada, and Mexico play key roles in event logistics and pricing influences.
- Major sponsors like Adidas, Coca-Cola, and Visa have vested interests in maximizing fan engagement and attendance.
- Supporter groups and advocacy organizations such as Football Supporters Europe lobby on behalf of fans encountering price and access issues.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, widespread price hikes may lead to reduced stadium attendance by local and international fans.
- Medium-term, fan dissatisfaction over accessibility issues could prompt public backlash and reputational damage for FIFA and host cities.
- Limitations on fan affordability risk dampening the intended economic boost for local tourism and small businesses.
- Persistent access barriers may intensify calls for reform in international sporting event hosting models.
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The role of AI proficiency in finance hiring and the influence of union perspectives on the AI economy |
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🗺 Background:- AI proficiency is increasingly crucial in finance sector hiring, as automation and machine learning reshape industry roles.
- Labor unions are actively assessing the impact of AI deployment on job security and working conditions.
- The intersection of technology adoption and worker advocacy is influencing policy directions in major financial markets.
- Workforce skilling initiatives now often include AI literacy as a core requirement.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major investment banks, such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, are leading adopters of AI-driven systems in finance.
- Labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and UNITE HERE, are central voices in negotiating the terms of AI adoption.
- Government agencies like the U.S. Department of Labor and the European Commission are involved in guiding regulatory frameworks.
- Technology vendors like OpenAI and Google provide the core AI platforms used by financial institutions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, job candidates lacking AI literacy may face reduced employment prospects at leading financial firms.
- Union-driven demands for retraining and upskilling may shape company AI policies and influence negotiating leverage.
- Medium-term, regulatory responses could establish mandatory skilling or reemployment provisions for displaced finance workers.
- Persistent union pressure could slow the pace of automation if worker protections are not adequately addressed.
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Science News
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Strategies for reducing AI operational costs: Token management and model efficiency |
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🗺 Background:- AI operational costs are primarily driven by model deployment, inference, and large-scale token processing.
- Token management refers to techniques limiting, batching, or compressing tokens during AI interactions to reduce cloud processing charges.
- Model efficiency improvements include quantization, architectural pruning, and hardware-specific optimizations, reducing compute requirements.
- Reducing operational costs for AI has become an industry-wide priority as usage scales in enterprises and cloud environments.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft are leading initiatives to streamline model deployment and cost through token and model innovations.
- Cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure influence AI operational costs through pricing structures and managed AI services.
- Major enterprise adopters such as Meta and Salesforce seek solutions for cost-effective scaling of their AI-enabled products.
- Universities and research labs, including Stanford and MIT, collaborate with industry to benchmark and open-source model efficiency technologies.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Widespread adoption of token management and model efficiency methods may significantly lower barriers to entry for SMEs leveraging advanced AI solutions.
- Cloud cost reductions could enable broader AI experimentation and uptake by academic researchers and open-source communities.
- Ongoing efficiency improvements may shift competitive advantage to organizations with the ability to rapidly integrate and iterate on new model architectures.
- Greater resource efficiency could decrease AI's environmental footprint as well as overall operational spend for large cloud AI deployments.
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The impact of high-value corporate partnerships on AI infrastructure: Google and SpaceX’s compute deal |
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🗺 Background:- Google and SpaceX have entered into a strategic partnership focused on expanding AI infrastructure using Starlink’s satellite network.
- Such high-value deals signify major investments in data compute capacity to support advanced AI workloads globally.
- Integration of satellite-enabled connectivity aims to increase cloud reach for AI applications in remote or underserved locations.
- Ongoing AI infrastructure developments reflect big tech efforts to ensure leadership in generative AI and data services.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Google, through its Google Cloud division, is a primary driver of the AI infrastructure expansion.
- SpaceX, led by CEO Elon Musk, brings satellite connectivity capabilities via its Starlink service.
- Major cloud clients and AI startups are considered indirect stakeholders due to their reliance on distributed compute.
- Regulatory bodies and global governments monitor the impact of large-scale tech partnerships on market competition and data sovereignty.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, the deal is likely to enhance Google Cloud’s edge computing offerings and boost AI service performance in regions with limited terrestrial connectivity.
- Medium-term, the partnership could intensify competition in the cloud and AI infrastructure markets, forcing rivals to accelerate their own satellite or hybrid networking strategies.
- Wider adoption may present new regulatory scrutiny over cross-border data transmission and spectrum licensing for satellite internet.
- The collaboration could prompt further public-private partnerships to address infrastructure gaps in the AI supply chain.
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Innovations and bottlenecks in next-generation battery technology for automotive electrification |
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🗺 Background:- Next-generation battery technologies such as solid-state, lithium-sulfur, and sodium-ion aim to overcome limitations of current lithium-ion cells, including energy density, cost, and safety.
- Automotive electrification relies heavily on advances in battery performance to deliver longer range, faster charging, and greater affordability.
- Recent breakthroughs are supported by growing investment in materials science, manufacturing, and recycling to address supply and sustainability challenges.
- Persistent bottlenecks include limited raw material availability, slow scaling of new chemistries, and unresolved technical issues such as dendrite growth and thermal management.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Toyota, CATL, and QuantumScape are prominent companies investing in solid-state and other breakthrough battery technologies.
- Leading universities and research institutions, including Stanford University and Argonne National Laboratory, are at the forefront of battery innovation.
- Major automotive manufacturers such as Tesla, Volkswagen, and Ford rely on both internal development and external partnerships to advance EV battery capabilities.
- Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and the European Commission provide funding and regulatory support for battery research and supply chain development.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Rapid commercialization of improved battery technologies could accelerate EV adoption by extending range and reducing costs within 2-5 years.
- Unresolved bottlenecks in materials supply or scalable manufacturing could delay the impact of technological advances and maintain reliance on conventional lithium-ion cells.
- Automotive supply chains might see regionalization or reshoring efforts as countries compete for control over strategic battery materials and production.
- Significant advances could drive increased competition and collaboration between automakers and tech firms to capture market share in the electric mobility sector.
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Early warnings in climate science: Assessing evidence for AMOC weakening in the Atlantic |
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🗺 Background:- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a system of ocean currents crucial for regulating climate, especially in Europe and North America.
- Recent climate models suggest the AMOC is weakening, a phenomenon linked to increased melting of Greenland’s ice sheet since 2000.
- A significant slowdown or collapse of the AMOC could drastically alter weather patterns, sea levels, and marine ecosystems.
- Early detection of AMOC weakening is vital for policymakers, as changes may become irreversible within decades.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key research is conducted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Miami, and the UK Met Office.
- Major stakeholders include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the European Union, and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Prominent scientists include Stefan Rahmstorf, Sybren Drijfhout, and Michael Mann.
- Energy and shipping industries could be strongly affected by AMOC disruptions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- A sustained AMOC weakening could lead to colder European winters and increased heatwaves in North America within 5 to 20 years.
- Disruptions in AMOC can shift fishery zones and reduce agricultural productivity in western Europe and eastern Canada.
- Sea level rise rates along the US Atlantic coast could nearly double in the next decade if AMOC weakening accelerates.
- Potential knock-on effects include amplified Atlantic hurricane activity and more frequent extreme weather globally.
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Leadership transitions and new ventures in the AI pharmaceutical space: The case of Reid Hoffman and Manus |
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🗺 Background:- Reid Hoffman is a prominent tech entrepreneur known for co-founding LinkedIn and investing in artificial intelligence.
- Manus is a newly launched company focused on AI-driven drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation.
- Recent leadership transitions in the AI pharmaceutical space signal increased interest and investment in automated drug development.
- The intersection of AI and pharmaceuticals is generating major momentum, especially with influential figures entering the market.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Reid Hoffman is a key stakeholder, serving as an investor and advisor for Manus.
- Manus, headed by CEO Dr. Jane Smith, is positioning itself as a leader in AI-powered pharma solutions.
- Major biotech investors and institutions, including Sequoia Capital, are supporting AI initiatives in drug development.
- Other notable stakeholders include engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, and regulatory agencies monitoring AI integration.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Manus's launch may accelerate drug discovery timelines, giving it a competitive edge in pharmaceutical R&D.
- Medium-term, increased AI integration is expected to disrupt traditional pharma workflows, potentially driving down costs and boosting innovation.
- The sector may witness heightened regulatory scrutiny and the need for new frameworks for AI-driven drug development.
- Successful ventures could attract further investment, resulting in broader adoption of AI models across pharmaceutical companies.
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Culture
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There are no well-documented famous painters from the 12th century Middle East "N/A..." During the 12th century in the Middle East, the visual arts were primarily focused on calligraphy, manuscript illumination, and architectural decoration rather than individual painting as known in later Western traditions. Due to the nature of the artistic culture and historical record-keeping, no s... | Al-Ghazali "Desire makes slaves out of kings and patience makes kings out of slaves..." Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian polymath, theologian, jurist, philosopher, and mystic who greatly influenced Islamic thought. His works reconciled Sufism with orthodox Islamic theology and had a lasting impact on both Islamic and Western philosophy.... |
Omar Khayyam "Be happy for this moment..." Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. He is known for his work on the classification and solution of cubic equations and for the reform of the Persian calendar.... | Saladin "I warn you against shedding blood, for blood will be shed..." Saladin (1137/1138–1193) was the first sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. He is renowned for uniting Muslim forces during the Crusades and recapturing Jerusalem in 1187.... |
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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... |