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The first images from Mike Flanagan's new Exorcist film, reportedly titled 'The Exorcist: Martyrs', have been released, giving audiences an early look at the horror director's take on the iconic franchise. Flanagan, known for horror hits like 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Doctor Sleep', took over the Exorcist reboot after previous plans were scrapped, and anticipation is high for his vision of the classic possession story.
- 2UniEvo-VL Uses Self-Distillation for Multimodal Model Self-Improvement●UniEvo-VL: Self-Distillation Training for Multimodal Model Self-Improvement
A new research paper, UniEvo-VL, describes a self-distillation training method that allows multimodal AI models to improve themselves. The approach lets a vision-language model generate training signal from its own outputs, refining its perception and reasoning without external labels. The work has surfaced on Hacker News, where readers are weighing in on whether such self-improvement loops could reduce dependence on costly human-annotated training data.
- 3Color-blind developer builds tool showing how he sees●Show HN: I'm color blind, so I built a way to show people how I see
A developer who is color blind has launched a web tool that simulates his own color vision so people without color blindness can experience how he perceives the world. The project was shared on Hacker News and is drawing attention for its personal approach to explaining color vision deficiency, letting users view images and colors through his eyes.
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Marvel Television has released the official trailer for VisionQuest, the upcoming series continuing the story of the synthezoid Vision. The trailer reveals the show's tone and cast as the next chapter in the WandaVision storyline. Fans are reacting to the footage, debating plot directions and how the series ties into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 5Donna Miller faces Mike Noack for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District▼Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District
Cook County commissioner Donna Miller is running against Mike Noack for Congress in Illinois' 2nd District. Coverage of the race has focused on the two candidates' competing visions for the district spanning Chicago's south suburbs. Voters and local outlets are weighing their records and policy positions as election season intensifies.
- 6Developer builds computer vision tool for deadlift form●Show HN: I made a computer vision tool for evaluating deadlift form
A developer has released a computer vision tool that evaluates deadlift form, sharing it as an open-source demo on GitHub. The tool uses pose estimation to analyse lifting technique, aiming to give lifters automated feedback on their form. It has drawn early attention from the tech community, where hobby projects combining fitness and machine vision regularly spark interest and discussion.
- 7Archbishop: mission renewal begins with priests and Catholic schools▼‘Mission renewal’ starts with priests, Catholic education, says archbishop in pastoral letter
A Catholic archbishop has issued a pastoral letter arguing that 'mission renewal' in the Church must begin with priests and Catholic education. The letter sets out formation of clergy and strengthening of Catholic schools as the foundations for revitalising the Church's evangelising mission.
- 8Fernando Alonso designs dream F1 circuit, Perez finds a flaw●Fernando Alonso builds his dream F1 circuit but Sergio Perez spots one major problem https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/
Fernando Alonso has revealed his vision of a dream Formula 1 circuit, outlining the track layout he would love to race on. Fellow driver Sergio Perez quickly highlighted one major problem with the concept, poking fun at a brutal practical reality that would spoil Alonso's ideal design. The exchange between the two Grand Prix veterans is drawing attention from F1 fans.
- 9IceCube neutrino detector at South Pole praised as Nobel-worthy●The ICECUBE experiment is so sci-fi, it deserved the Nobel Prize in Physics. Francis Halzen was all, Hey, let's drill 25
Physics commentators are highlighting the IceCube experiment at the South Pole, where over 5,000 sensors were buried in 2.5-kilometre-deep holes drilled into Antarctic ice to detect neutrinos. The observatory spans a cubic kilometre, using the ice itself to catch faint signals from cosmic sources. Enthusiasts argue the achievement is so ambitious it deserved a Nobel Prize in Physics, crediting spokesperson Francis Halzen's vision.
- 10Jeff Divine's Singularly Californian Way of Seeing the Ocean●Jeff Divine’s Singularly Californian Way of Seeing the Ocean
C Magazine has published a feature on Jeff Divine, the photographer whose decades of surf imagery have come to define a distinctly Californian vision of the ocean. The piece examines how his work captured surf culture from the 1960s onward and why his gaze on the Pacific coast remains influential in photography today.
- 11Alonso designs dream F1 circuit, Perez spots a flaw●Fernando Alonso builds his dream F1 circuit but Sergio Perez spots one major problem
Fernando Alonso has put together his vision of a dream Formula 1 circuit, but fellow driver Sergio Perez has pointed out what he sees as a major problem with the design. The exchange between the two Grand Prix veterans is drawing attention from motorsport fans, with details of Alonso's ideal track layout and Perez's criticism circulating widely.
- 12Jackson County unveils Truman Sports Complex plan keeping Arrowhead●Jackson County’s vision for reimagined Truman Sports Complex keeps Arrowhead
Jackson County leaders have revealed a vision for reimagining the Truman Sports Complex that would retain Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The proposal keeps the iconic football venue while reshaping the wider complex. Details on costs, timeline, and the future of neighboring Kauffman Stadium have not been outlined, and residents are weighing in on what the plan could mean for the county.
- 13Lute-gen study examines eye-brain link in teenage nutrition●Lute-gen study brings the Eye–Brain Axis into focus in teenage nutrition
A new Lute-gen study is drawing attention to the so-called Eye-Brain Axis, examining how lutein intake during adolescence may affect both eye health and cognitive function. The findings are being discussed in nutrition and nutraceutical circles as highlighting the teenage years as a critical window for dietary support of vision and brain development.
- 14Open vision-language model launched for medical applications●An open vision-language model for diverse medical applications
Researchers have introduced an open vision-language model designed to support a broad range of medical applications. By combining image and text understanding, the model aims to assist with tasks such as analysing medical scans and clinical documentation. Because it is openly available, hospitals and researchers can adapt it widely, though experts note validation will be needed before clinical use.
- 15Overview AI launches OV Spark AI inspection cameras●Overview AI launches OV Spark line of AI inspection cameras
Overview AI has launched the OV Spark, a new line of AI-powered inspection cameras aimed at automated quality control and monitoring tasks. The announcement was reported by robotics industry press, positioning the cameras as a compact option for manufacturers adding machine vision to production lines. Details on pricing and availability have not been widely shared yet.
Repos
- rohitg00/ai-engineering-from-scratch Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others.
- PSRben/VisionHOPE Official PyTorch implementation of VisionHOPE: Visual Backbones as Self-Modifying Learning Systems.
- Liuziyu77/Valen Train a Jev-like multimodal model by yourself. System One Model, now with vision.
- jeremyipark/vision-demos Fun real-world computer vision demos!
- incoai/splash A local inference engine for Apple silicon, built around the model.