Amidst the demands of daily life, the author found renewed creative bliss in pursuing a passion project, rediscovering the liberating joy and profound fulfillment that comes from uninhibited exploration and self-expression through the act of creation.
AI startup Krea secured $83M in funding, including a $47M Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures, to develop a platform that streamlines visual creation by integrating multiple generative AI models with a user-friendly interface for designers and visual creatives.
Cascii is a lightweight, dependency-free JavaScript tool that allows users to create ASCII and Unicode diagrams directly in their browser, offering features like drawing, selection, grouping, layers, undo/redo, line styling, and keyboard shortcuts for an intuitive diagramming experience.
Reviving contemplative reading, where books are savored as carriers of civilization, and research as leisure, with intentional curiosity and playful exchange of ideas, is proposed as the key to restoring cultural coherence amidst the fragmentation caused by the decline of deep reading and writing.
SIGGRAPH, a leading computer graphics organization, drives innovation through global conferences like SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver and SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 in Hong Kong, while also addressing community concerns, recognizing outstanding service, and exploring cutting-edge topics like hybrid physical AI and digital twins.