Accurate color percentage calculation in the game Figment is achieved through a pixel-counting algorithm that addresses the complexities of color perception and automation in game design.
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A personal account of repeated identity theft attempts involving a scammer trying to sell a vacant land parcel the author co-owns in Wilton, CT.
A visualization of Twitter interactions around SOPA reveals user dynamics and the complexity of the debate through a directed graph analysis of 1.5 million tweets.
Phishing emails exploiting political issues are targeting SendGrid users, appearing legitimate while posing significant security risks.
5.8Big Data Review in Emoji
2014-05-04 • cryptocurrency emoji big data sevensense rhizome
The post humorously recounts the author's creation of an emoji summary for a Big Data report, commissioned by NYT writer Nick Bilton during the Seven on Seven event.
This post shares insights from a Kickstarter project, highlighting fulfillment challenges and the development of a new tool to improve backer address validation.
The post critiques the lack of compulsory licensing for photography compared to music, highlighting the unfairness faced by artists like Andy in navigating copyright laws.
The author shares their transition from aspiring VC fund manager to builder-investor, emphasizing the excitement of creating innovative projects in the age of AI.
5.1Introducing: Code Canary
2026-03-11 • open source code devtools ai
Code Canary is an open-source tool that enables developers to rate their AI coding sessions, providing real-time insights into the performance of coding agents like Claude Code.
Andy Baio reveals that Rancid's 'Time Bomb' music video was filmed at Kickstarter's old office by identifying graffiti linked to the NYC punk scene.
A Claude Code skill generates personalized Spotify playlists from natural language descriptions, enhancing recommendations by incorporating users' extensive MP3 collections and cultural context.
The post analyzes data from 'My Ideal Bookshelf,' revealing trends in book selections by profession and the subjective nature of defining an ideal bookshelf.
CitiBike Share data visualization reveals correlations between bike availability and dock numbers, indicating stations that may need increased capacity.