Virtual Try-On Technology: What You Should Know

What’s your personal color? You’ve probably been asked this question a lot lately. Or maybe you’ve even asked yourself at some point. There’s a good reason why color analysis has been receiving so much hype these days. People want to make sure their next wardrobe addition perfectly matches their seasonal color palette. n While consulting … Read more

Why the Beyoncé Bowl Matters to Connected TV and Live Sports

Live sports is a massive growth opportunity for New Hollywood streaming businesses who dominate connected TV. The global sports online live video streaming market was valued at $27.93 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $133.98 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.64%. in 2024, digital sports viewers were expected to surpass … Read more

ZeroShape: Presenting Our Architecture for Shape Reconstruction

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Related Work 3. Method and 3.1. Architecture 3.2. Loss and 3.3. Implementation Details 4. Data Curation 4.1. Training Dataset 4.2. Evaluation Benchmark 5. Experiments and 5.1. Metrics 5.2. Baselines 5.3. Comparison to SOTA Methods 5.4. Qualitative Results and 5.5. Ablation Study 6. Limitations and Discussion 7. Conclusion … Read more

ZeroShape: Related Work to Get You Caught Up

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Related Work 3. Method and 3.1. Architecture 3.2. Loss and 3.3. Implementation Details 4. Data Curation 4.1. Training Dataset 4.2. Evaluation Benchmark 5. Experiments and 5.1. Metrics 5.2. Baselines 5.3. Comparison to SOTA Methods 5.4. Qualitative Results and 5.5. Ablation Study 6. Limitations and Discussion 7. Conclusion … Read more

Apple TV Plus is free to stream this weekend

Image: Apple Apple TV Plus will be free to stream this weekend from January 4th through the 5th. The company posted the news on social media alongside a short trailer featuring some of its top shows, with the tagline “see for yourself.” Apple had teased last week that it might provide some free streaming days, … Read more

Introducing ZeroShape: A Strong Regression-Based Zero-Shot 3D Shape Reconstruction Method

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Related Work 3. Method and 3.1. Architecture 3.2. Loss and 3.3. Implementation Details 4. Data Curation 4.1. Training Dataset 4.2. Evaluation Benchmark 5. Experiments and 5.1. Metrics 5.2. Baselines 5.3. Comparison to SOTA Methods 5.4. Qualitative Results and 5.5. Ablation Study 6. Limitations and Discussion 7. Conclusion … Read more

UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM’s HashiCorp takeover

The Competition and Markets Authority, the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog, has opened an investigation into whether IBM’s planned acquisition of cloud software vendor HashiCorp would affect competition. The CMA said Monday it was inviting comment on the merger from interested parties by January 16. The regulator set a provisional February 25 deadline to decide whether to … Read more

Cineflicks To Launch First-Ever Watch-to-Earn Streaming Platform With Rewards For Viewers

Cineflicks, an upcoming OTT streaming platform, is set to redefine the entertainment landscape by launching a revolutionary “watch-to-earn” model that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for every minute of content consumed. Aiming to go beyond traditional subscription-based services, Cineflicks provides users with not only diverse and engaging content but also the opportunity to earn CNF … Read more

Backed by a16z and QED, Brazilian startup Carecode puts AI agents to work on healthcare

AI holds huge promise for healthcare, but not just on the medical side; many startups are convinced machine learning-based systems can do a lot of good on adjacent tasks such as appointment scheduling and confirmations. Brazilian startup Carecode is among these AI believers. It’s coming out of stealth with an ambition to reduce healthcare costs … Read more

MEXC Elevates Trading Experience With Zero-Fee Futures And Exclusive Rewards For SVIP Traders

Seychelles, December 30, 2024 — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces the launch of its exclusive SVIP New Year Trading Fee Promotion, designed to empower sophisticated traders with zero-fee Futures trading and exclusive rewards. This latest initiative underscores MEXC’s commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of the diverse crypto … Read more

Meet Fastex: HackerNoon Company of the Week

We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. This week, we are proud to present Fastex, the all-encompassing ecosystem redefining the … Read more

Mercedes-backed Volocopter files for bankruptcy

German electric air taxi company Volocopter has filed for bankruptcy protection, the latest in a string of similar startups to hit financial turbulence. The company plans to keep operating while it searches for new investors. “We are ahead of our industry peers in our technological, flight test, and certification progress. That makes us an attractive … Read more

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XLM Declines 6.6% as Index Trades Lower Over Weekend

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3254.32, down 1.8% (-60.38) since 4 p.m. on Friday. Three of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: SOL (+2.5%) and APT (+0.8%). Laggards: XLM (-6.6%) and LINK (-6.2%). The … Read more