# 133. Bird on a Tree

> The cover photo shows a bird with a twig in its mouth, bringing a sense of life to the still branches of the tree.

- Issue: 133
- Published: 2023/06/19
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<small>The cover photo shows a bird with a twig in its mouth, bringing a sense of life to the still branches of the tree.</small>

> **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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/8FwC9q.jpg" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/0yE355.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/IOt2US.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/kFNQkY.jpg" width="800" />

## 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.