NVIDIA: Turning 2D Into 3D Since 2022

NVIDIA's new AI tech, called Instant NeRF, can turn 2D photos into 3D objects in under a second.

March 28, 2022   It's March 28, 2022—World Piano Day! Know how to play the piano? Spend some time on it today. Like piano music? Queue some up and relax to it. Trust us, piano music is a great thing to indulge in on a Monday. ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 255 articles, 7 podcasts, 4 press releases, 272 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Nvidia's New Instant NeRF AI Turns 2D Photos Into 3D Objects NVIDIA recently debuted a new AI that can turn 2D photos into 3D objects in "tens of milliseconds." The company sees a multitude of uses for the AI, from helping autonomous driving systems understand space to being used in entertainment and architecture. Will this all really happen? Only time will tell. 2. Overcast Redesign Makes Podcast Management Easier Podcast app Overcast is getting a major redesign with its 2022.2 update. Expect to see stronger visual indicators for playlists and recently played podcasts, as well as a Mark as Played option and customizable color options for the app's themes. We think Overcast fans should be pretty happy. 3. Apple Maps' Detailed 3D City View Expands to Canada Apple Maps' incredibly detailed 3D map view is now available in Canada after previously being exclusive to cities like London, San Diego, New York, and Philadelphia. With these new additions, people can get even more detailed routes, curated guides, and more. It's neat, and you should check it out. 🦑 Go Deeper Think you'd be into a 15-Inch MacBook Air? Everyone else probably would, too. But why? Let Charlie Sorrel break it all down for you, from its screen size to its portability to its overall power. 🎱 By the Numbers So many podcasts, so little time Data: Buzzsprout There's a podcast for everyone, no matter how much (or little) time they have for them. According to the chart above, a majority of podcast episodes are 20-40 minutes long. Everyone has that kind of time, right? Folding laundry, driving to the store, showering—you could fit a podcast in somewhere. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Home security is important, so why not take it up a notch with the Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell? It's down to $99.99 on Amazon right now, and is sure to make it easier to keep an eye on things while you're away. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "The likeness is uncanny!" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor The space enthusiasts among us may be excited to hear that MIT scientists have created a new model of the early universe. One that's said to be the largest, most detailed model to date. Whoa. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Let there be light Image: Uncommon Goods  Need more light in your room, but don't want another lamp? Check out this Rechargeable Cordless Magic Light Bulb from Uncommon Goods. The bulb can last up to five hours on a single charge, and its small size unintentionally makes it a portable flashlight. Cute. Just don't try to put it in an actual lamp. 🎧 Listen Up Apples and Teslas and TikToks, too! Check back in with the Engadget Podcast crew as they touch on the Mac Studio and M1 iPad Air, before pivoting to discussing a Tesla TikTok stunt, Snap buying a brain interface company, and more. All in about an hour. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]