FlashVSR is a streaming, one-step diffusion-based video super-resolution framework with block-sparse attention and a Tiny Conditional Decoder. It reaches ~17 FPS at 768×1408 on a single A100 GPU. A Locality-Constrained Attention design further improves generalization and perceptual quality on ultra-high-resolution videos.
Stable Video Infinity (SVI) is able to generate ANY-length videos with high temporal consistency, plausible scene transitions, and controllable streaming storylines in ANY domains.
OpenSVI: Everything is open-sourced: training & evaluation scripts, datasets, and more.
Infinite Length: No inherent limit on video duration; generate arbitrarily long stories (see the 10‑minute “Tom and Jerry” demo).
Versatile: Supports diverse in-the-wild generation tasks: multi-scene short films, single‑scene animations, skeleton-/audio-conditioned generation, cartoons, and more.
Efficient: Only LoRA adapters are tuned, requiring very little training data: anyone can make their own SVI easily.
VISTA is a modular, configurable framework for optimizing text-to-video generation. Given a user video prompt P, it produces an optimized video V* and its refined prompt P* through two phases: (i) Initialization and (ii) Self-Improvement, inspired by the human video optimization process via prompting. During (i), the prompt is parsed and planned into variants to generate candidate videos (Step 1), after which the best video-prompt pair is selected (Step 2). In (ii), the system generates multi-dimensional, multi-agent critiques (Step 3), refines the prompt (Step 4), produces new videos, and reselects the champion pair (Step 2). This phase continues until a stopping criterion is met or the maximum number of iterations is reached.
We introduce a principle, Oz, for displaying color imagery: directly controlling the human eye’s photoreceptor activity via cell-by-cell light delivery. Theoretically, novel colors are possible through bypassing the constraints set by the cone spectral sensitivities and activating M cone cells exclusively. In practice, we confirm a partial expansion of colorspace toward that theoretical ideal. Attempting to activate M cones exclusively is shown to elicit a color beyond the natural human gamut, formally measured with color matching by human subjects. They describe the color as blue-green of unprecedented saturation. Further experiments show that subjects perceive Oz colors in image and video form. The prototype targets laser microdoses to thousands of spectrally classified cones under fixational eye motion. These results are proof-of-principle for programmable control over individual photoreceptors at population scale.
SeC (Segment Concept) is a breakthrough in video object segmentation that shifts from simple feature matching to high-level conceptual understanding. Unlike SAM 2.1 which relies primarily on visual similarity, SeC uses a Large Vision-Language Model (LVLM) to understand what an object is conceptually, enabling robust tracking through:
Semantic Understanding: Recognizes objects by concept, not just appearance
Scene Complexity Adaptation: Automatically balances semantic reasoning vs feature matching
Superior Robustness: Handles occlusions, appearance changes, and complex scenes better than SAM 2.1
SOTA Performance: +11.8 points over SAM 2.1 on SeCVOS benchmark
How SeC Works
Visual Grounding: You provide initial prompts (points/bbox/mask) on one frame
Concept Extraction: SeC’s LVLM analyzes the object to build a semantic understanding
Smart Tracking: Dynamically uses both semantic reasoning and visual features
Keyframe Bank: Maintains diverse views of the object for robust concept understanding
The result? SeC tracks objects more reliably through challenging scenarios like rapid appearance changes, occlusions, and complex multi-object scenes.
Building a successful business requires a focus on three key elements: product excellence, go-to-market strategy, and operational excellence. Neglecting any of these areas can lead to failure, as evidenced by the high percentage of startups that don’t make it past the five-year mark. Founders and CEOs must ensure a solid product foundation while also integrating effective sales, marketing, and management strategies to achieve sustainable growth and scale.
Foundation: Product Excellence, Core Values and Mission
Core Values: These are the guiding principles that dictate behavior and action within the company. They form the ethical foundation and are crucial for maintaining consistency in decision-making.
Mission: This defines the company’s purpose and goals. A clear and compelling mission helps align the team and provides a sense of direction.
Efficiency and Scalability: This layer focuses on creating efficient processes that can scale as the company grows. Streamlined operations reduce costs and increase productivity.
Structure: Operational Excellence and Innovation
Operational Excellence: Efficient processes, quality control, and continuous improvement fall into this layer. Ensuring that the company operates smoothly and effectively is crucial for sustainability.
Innovation: Staying competitive requires innovation. This involves developing new products, services, or processes that add value and keep the company relevant in the market.
Quality Control and Continuous Improvement: Ensuring that operational processes are of high quality and constantly improving helps maintain product excellence and customer satisfaction.
Technology and Infrastructure: Investing in the right technology and infrastructure to support business operations is vital. This includes everything from manufacturing equipment to software systems that enhance operational efficiency.
Strategy: Go-to-Market Strategy, Vision and Long-Term Planning
Vision: A forward-looking vision inspires and motivates the team. It outlines where the company aims to be in the future and helps in setting long-term goals.
Strategic Planning: This involves setting long-term goals and determining the actions and resources needed to achieve them. It includes market analysis, competitive strategy, and growth planning.
Market Understanding: A deep understanding of the target market, including customer segments, competitors, and market trends, is essential. This knowledge helps in positioning the product effectively.
Marketing and Sales Execution: This involves creating a robust marketing plan that includes branding, messaging, and advertising strategies to attract and retain customers. Additionally, building a strong sales strategy ensures that the product reaches the right customers through the right channels.
Customer Acquisition and Retention: Effective strategies for acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones are critical. This includes loyalty programs, customer service excellence, and engagement initiatives.
