The modern internet is a vast web of independent networks bound together by billions of routing decisions made every second. Itâs an architecture so reliable we mostly take it for granted, but behind the scenes it represents one of humanityâs greatest engineering achievements. Todayâs internet is also dramatically more complex and capable than in its
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Byran Huang is a full stack developer who recently made headlines in the hacker space when he created the anyon_e, which is a highly integrated, open source laptop. The effort was a massive undertaking and showcased great design, hardware, and software. In this episode, Byran joins the show with Gregor Vand to talk about his
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The Stack Overflow Developer Survey is an annual survey conducted by Stack Overflow that gathers comprehensive insights from developers around the world. It offers a valuable snapshot of the global developer community, covering a wide range of topics such as preferred programming languages, tools, and technologies. Jody Bailey is the Chief Product and Technology Officer
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Radix UI is an open-source library of React components. Its âheadlessâ primitives handle the complex logic and accessibility concernsâlike dialogs, dropdowns, and tabsâwhile leaving styling completely up to the developer. The project emphasizes usability, accessibility, and composability and has become a vital part of modern web dev, in part because it forms the foundation of
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SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover Jeff Bezosâs unexpected return to the CEO seat with Project Prometheus, the growing debate over whether AI investments are
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Birdfy has announced a new version of its camera-equipped metal feeder with an upgraded camera to make you feel even closer to nature while staring at your phone from the sofa. The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 has a similar design to the original, using metal panels that animals like squirrels can’t chew through to access […]
**Apple Vision Pro: Revolutionizing Star Wars Filmmaking**
Apple and Star Wars share a rich history of partnership, which persists with the forthcoming film, *The Mandalorian & Grogu*, scheduled to debut in May. Jon Favreau, the film’s director, recently revealed how he employed the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset to enhance the filmmaking experience.
### Apple Vision Pro: A Mobile IMAX Experience
In a discussion at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Favreau talked about the groundbreaking consumer technology that was essential to crafting the latest Star Wars installment. He highlighted the benefits of utilizing consumer tech, especially in regard to the swift advancements compared to more niche technologies.
Favreau remarked, “There’s a lot of exceptional gaming technology being developed. There was minimal innovation in motion capture since only a few of us were using MotionBuilder. The floodgates opened with gaming.” He clarified that the production team utilized gaming hardware to establish a pre-production motion capture and pre-visualization pipeline, which has become more attainable due to improvements in consumer products.
### The Significance of Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro headset became an indispensable tool for Favreau, enabling him to frame IMAX shots from the set. He described the experience of using the headset: “So I’m producing an IMAX movie and I’m viewing a TV screen. Regardless of your TV screen size, it can’t match an IMAX screen.” With the Vision Pro, he was able to fully immerse himself in an IMAX theater setting, observing the complete aspect ratio while aligning shots.
Favreau further explained, “I could view that take and know what the audience will experience. That’s a piece of technology that existed independently of us. We conducted a minor software build on top of it, but we’re utilizing consumer-facing tech in an industrial manner.”
### Conclusion
The incorporation of Apple Vision Pro into the filmmaking process marks a new chapter of innovation within the industry. As audiences get ready to witness *The Mandalorian & Grogu* on the big screen, they can value the cutting-edge technology that played a role in its making. The alliance between Apple and Star Wars continues to redefine the limits of storytelling and visual experiences in cinema.
Today, Iâm talking with Melanie Perkins, founder and CEO of Canva, a popular online design tool. I always enjoy talking with Melanie. She was last on the show a couple of years ago, just as the AI revolution was coming to the worlds of art and design. At the time, Canva had escaped a lot […]
Tesla claims to have launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston over the weekend, but so far, online crowdsourcing tools indicate that very few cars are actually available. On Saturday, @TeslaRobotaxi posted a 14-second video of a Model Y vehicle driving without any human safety monitor in the front seats. Elon Musk re-posted the […]
The startup, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has faced headwinds with its AI campus in Texas.
