133. Bird on a Tree 中
The cover photo shows a bird with a twig in its mouth, bringing a sense of life to the still branches of the tree.
Record the down-to-earth trending technologies seen every week, and publish them here after screening. If you find it good, you can follow this weekly to get update notifications.
Technical Related
Towards AGI in Computer Vision: Inspired by LLMs
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/620631150
A thought-provoking piece by Tsinghua researcher Xie Lingxi on how the CV field is moving towards unified models, similar to the evolution of GPT in NLP.
How to Make a QR Code with Stable Diffusion
https://stable-diffusion-art.com/qr-code/
Detailed tutorials on creating “AI art” QR codes are finally emerging. this guide walks you through using Stable Diffusion to create beautiful, functional QR codes.
Stack Overflow 2023 Developer Survey
https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2023/
A must-read for any software engineer. this year’s report includes a new focus on AI and provides a fascinating look at global developer salaries, tools, and the ratio of full-time to independent developers.
Trending Tools
manypixels: High-Quality Vector Illustrations
https://www.manypixels.co/gallery
A fantastic gallery of vector illustrations with extensive customization options. it’s particularly good at handling dark-mode-friendly designs and features a very refined aesthetic.
MessAuto: Auto-Copy SMS verification codes on Mac
https://github.com/LeeeSe/MessAuto
A brilliantly simple tool that automatically copies SMS codes from your iPhone to your Mac clipboard. Simply enable “SMS Forwarding” in your iPhone settings and the tool handles the rest.
Color Palettes by Movie
https://screenmusings.org/color/
Search for movie screenshots based on their color palettes. A great way for designers to find inspiration or for film lovers to relive their favorite cinematic moments.
The Flash Game Preservation Project
https://flash.zczc.cz/
A massive collection of childhood Flash games—from Gold Miner to Metal Slug. perfect for a nostalgic trip back to the era of browser games.
Just Looking Around
Smart Home Choices: A Guide to Aqara and Apple Home
https://sspai.com/post/80371
I’ve been looking into smart home setups recently. this article provides a great overview of Aqara’s compatibility with the Apple ecosystem—though it’s worth noting the premium price tag.
Why are Phone Prices Always Rising?
An analysis of the economic factors driving the constant price hikes in the smartphone industry.
Movie: The Flash (2023)
https://movie.douban.com/subject/3011317/
Exceeded my expectations—a very solid and entertaining superhero film.