Human pose estimation is a cutting-edge computer vision technology that transforms visual data into actionable insights about human movement. By utilizing advanced machine learning models like MediaPipes BlazePose and powerful libraries such as OpenCV, developers can track body key points with unprecedented accuracy. In this tutorial, we explore the seamless integration of these, demonstrating how Python-based frameworks enable sophisticated pose detection across various domains, from sports analytics to healthcare monitoring and interactive applications.First, we install the essential libraries:!pip install mediapipe opencv-python-headless matplotlibThen, we import the important libraries needed for our implementation:import cv2import mediapipe as mpimport matplotlib.pyplot as pltimport numpy as npWe initialize the MediaPipe Pose model in static image mode with segmentation enabled and a minimum detection confidence of 0.5. It also imports utilities for drawing landmarks and applying drawing styles.mp_pose = mp.solutions.posemp_drawing = mp.solutions.drawing_utilsmp_drawing_styles = mp.solutions.drawing_stylespose = mp_pose.Pose( static_image_mode=True, model_complexity=1, enable_segmentation=True, min_detection_confidence=0.5)Here, we define the detect_pose function, which reads an image, processes it to detect human pose landmarks using MediaPipe, and returns the annotated image along with the detected landmarks. If landmarks are found, they are drawn using default styling.def detect_pose(image_path): image = cv2.imread(image_path) image_rgb = cv2.cvtColor(image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB) results = pose.process(image_rgb) annotated_image = image_rgb.copy() if results.pose_landmarks: mp_drawing.draw_landmarks( annotated_image, results.pose_landmarks, mp_pose.POSE_CONNECTIONS, landmark_drawing_spec=mp_drawing_styles.get_default_pose_landmarks_style() ) return annotated_image, results.pose_landmarksWe define the visualize_pose function, which displays the original and pose-annotated images side by side using matplotlib. The extract_keypoints function converts detected pose landmarks into a dictionary of named keypoints with their x, y, z coordinates and visibility scores.def visualize_pose(original_image, annotated_image): plt.figure(figsize=(16, 8)) plt.subplot(1, 2, 1) plt.title('Original Image') plt.imshow(cv2.cvtColor(original_image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)) plt.axis('off') plt.subplot(1, 2, 2) plt.title('Pose Estimation') plt.imshow(annotated_image) plt.axis('off') plt.tight_layout() plt.show()def extract_keypoints(landmarks): if landmarks: keypoints = {} for idx, landmark in enumerate(landmarks.landmark): keypoints[mp_pose.PoseLandmark(idx).name] = { 'x': landmark.x, 'y': landmark.y, 'z': landmark.z, 'visibility': landmark.visibility } return keypoints return NoneFinally, we load an image from the specified path, detect and visualize human pose landmarks using MediaPipe, and then extract and print the coordinates and visibility of each detected keypoint.image_path = '/content/Screenshot 2025-03-26 at 12.56.05 AM.png'original_image = cv2.imread(image_path)annotated_image, landmarks = detect_pose(image_path)visualize_pose(original_image, annotated_image)keypoints = extract_keypoints(landmarks)if keypoints: print("Detected Keypoints:") for name, details in keypoints.items(): print(f"{name}: {details}")Sample Processed OutputIn this tutorial, we explored human pose estimation using MediaPipe and OpenCV, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to body keypoint detection. We implemented a robust pipeline that transforms images into detailed skeletal maps, covering key steps including library installation, pose detection function creation, visualization techniques, and keypoint extraction. Using advanced machine learning models, we showcased how developers can transform raw visual data into meaningful movement insights across various domains like sports analytics and healthcare monitoring.Here is the Colab Notebook. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitterand join ourTelegram ChannelandLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our85k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqWebsite| + postsBioAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. 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If you've been on the lookout for discounted 4Ks and Blu-rays, Amazon's Big Spring Sale has a ton of physical copies of movies and TV shows worth picking up while the sales event lasts. Some highlights include 61% off Batman: The Complete Animated Series on Blu-ray and 54% off Top Gun: Maverick on 4K.On top of that, Amazon also has a "3 for 2" offer on a selection of 4Ks and Blu-rays. Have a look through some of our favorite options from the sale and through the Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer below.Save on 4Ks and Blu-Rays in Amazons Big Spring SaleBatman: The Complete Animated Series (1992) (Blu-ray)Alien: Romulus (4K + Blu-ray + Digital)Clip $3.12 off couponTop Gun: Maverick [4K UHD]Clip $4.33 off couponThe Invisible Man (2020) [Blu-ray]Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy - Blu-ray + DigitalClip $5.20 off couponThe Goonies (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) [4K UHD]Clip $5.35 off couponSpeed [4K UHD]A Quiet Place 2-Movie CollectionThe Fugitive (4KUHD+DIG) [4K UHD]A Nightmare On Elm Street (Theatrical & Uncut) (4K Ultra HD + Digital) [4K UHD]Evil Dead (2013) - Limited Edition Steelbook [4K Ultra HD] [4K UHD]3 for 2 Deal on 4Ks and Blu-RaysYou can scroll through the full list of available 4Ks and Blu-rays in Amazon's 3 for 2 offer on the deal page. Through this offer, the cheapest 4K or Blu-ray out of your selection is free, making it a nice way to save a little extra on some great movies.Get The Cheapest FreeGet 3 for the Price of 2 on 4Ks and Blu-raysSee it at Amazon3 for 2 DealGoodfellas (1990) (4K Ultra HD) [4K UHD]$15.75 at Amazon3 for 2 DealNosferatu (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital)3 for 2 DealBram Stoker's Dracula (30th Anniversary Steelbook) [4K UHD]3 for 2 DealThe Substance 4K UHD3 for 2 DealKill Bill Vol. 2 4K Digital 4K UHD$26.99 at Amazon3 for 2 DealJurassic Park - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital [4K UHD]$16.99 at Amazon3 for 2 DealParasite - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital [4K UHD]$13.79 at Amazon3 for 2 DealThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes [Blu-ray]$14.29 at Amazon3 for 2 DealKing Kong [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD]3 for 2 DealVenom: Let There Be Carnage (Limited Edition Steelbook) [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]The 3 for 2 offer at Amazon also applies to books, so if you want to stock up on novels to fill your shelves, now is a great time to do it. There are some excellent picks as part of the offer as, like the brand new Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. More Deals in Amazon's Spring SaleThis just scratches the surface of what's available during this sale, which runs through March 31. To see some of our favorite deals from the sale, have a look at our overall breakdown of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Anker Portable Charger, 10,000mAh 30W Power BankGet 3 for the Price of 2 on Books, Movies, MusicSee it at AmazonAudible Premium Plus: $0.99/MonthSee it at AmazonDuracell Coppertop AAA Batteries, 20 CountLEGO Icons Tranquil GardenBeats Solo 4Lexar 512GB Play microSDXC CardHannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

A little over half a year after GameStop shut it down in August 2024, Game Informer is officially back and the whole team is returning with it.In a 'Letter From the Editor' by Game Informer Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller, it was revealed that Gunzilla Games secured the rights to Game Informer from GameStop and that it was planning to bring back not only the editorial team, but "production and beyond."For those unfamiliar, Gunzilla Games is the game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play extraction battle royale game called Off the Grid, which is now in Early Access. It is also the developer behind GunZ, the "Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem powering community-driven economies in AAA games," including Off the Grid. Additionally, District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp is part of the team as Gunzilla's chief creative officer and co-founder.Furthermore, Miller shared that the new owners "insisted on the idea of Game Informer remaining an independent editorial outlet; they felt just as strongly as our team did that the only path forward was with an editorial group that made 100 percent of the decisions around what we cover and how we do so, without any influence from them or anyone else."To that end, Game Informer is now operating under a new entity called Game Informer Inc. and the over 30-year history of the website has returned after being shut off in August of last year. The team also chose to not leave a gap in their coverage, so they have "dozens" of new reviews from games that were released during Game Informer's hiatus and their Best of 2024 awards ready to go. And yes, Game Informer's print magazine will also be returning, but at a later date. Miller said the team wants it to be "bigger and better than it was before." In the coming weeks, Game Informer will also add membership and subscription benefits, an "expanded scope to our video, streaming, and feature coverage," and a mission to broaden the "range of experts and partnerships we tap to bring you those perspectives." If you are interested, you can create a new Game Informer account to stay up-to-date with everything happening at the website. It will also earn you early benefits like access to the Game Informer Magazine Archive, an exclusive weekly newsletter, Dark Mode, and Early-Bird Founder Access. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok.

The battle for Midport Village begins on March 25 at 2:30pm PT (10:30pm CET) and ends April 7 at 2 pm PT (11pm CET). If you dont see the live event, you might need to update your game to the latest version. Upon spawning, Steve will be waiting for you in the village square for a quick battle briefing. Then, its up to you to do your part in three fun (but high stakes!) mini-games:Mining with HenryEvery settlement under siege requires defenses and weapons, but someone needs to gather the resources to make them first! Could that someone be you? If you're up to the task, meet up with Henry and head into the mineshaft. But dont forget that mining is hard work, and you need to keep an eye out for any approaching hostile mobs as you collect the resources... As long as you keep your wits about you and your head on a swivel, youll be fine!Protecting the payloads with Natalie and DawnIn a crisis, resources must be moved to where theyre needed most, and the cunning piglins know that intercepting these payloads is a great way to sabotage the village! In this mini-game, you need to escort the transport carriages (plus the adorable llamas pulling them) and fight off the waves of piglins charging at them. Meet up with Natalie and Dawn for detailed instructions!Defending the walls with GarrettWhere are all these piglins coming from, anyway? Turns out that three huge Nether portals have opened on the outskirts of the village, and vicious piglins are just pouring out of them, ready to tear down your defenses. Help Garrett tackle the piglin problem head-on by grabbing your bow and fighting back from the safety of the defensive wall. Uh-oh, turns out theyre shooting projectiles as well... Maybe try to not stand in one spot for too long, okay?Its a tough battle but as we all know, everything is much easier (and more fun!) with a fellow adventurer by your side. This live event is open to all Bedrock players, and you can bring some friends along or make some new ones in the village square.Plus, theres more to do than battle! Despite its current piglin predicament, Midport Village is a bustling settlement filled with shops, unique structures, adorable mobs, and hidden items! Some of them might even help you fight off the piglins...The Yearn capeDuring the battle for Midport Village, youll receive a total of six challenges. Complete them (and perform heroic acts in your fight against the piglins!) and you'll be rewarded with the Yearn cape, featuring stunning art of a mineshaft inspired by Steves longing for the mines. Youll be able to claim your reward once the event is over, and itll be available in Bedrock and Java Edition as well, provided you use the same account for both games. Youll be able to earn the Yearn cape until the live event concludes on April 7.The Home and Menace capeComplete your movie-themed wardrobe with the Home and Menace capes, inspired by Steves love for the mines and the Nether portals aura of danger. You can get them by watching a Minecraft creator for at least 3 minutes on Twitch and TikTok, respectively. After that, youll receive a 5x5 redemption code that you can use to claim your cape. And yes, once redeemed, theyll be available for your Java Edition avatars too, just like the Yearn cape! The deadline to claim the Home and Menace capes is April 6.Are you ready to enter Midport Village and push back against the Nethers relentless forces with the heroes of A MINECRAFT MOVIE? Launch Bedrock Edition and join the live event between March 25 and April 7 and save the village before the piglins win!*This promotion requires Internet, a valid Microsoft account, and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (sold separately) (excludes Minecraft Java Edition). Geography limitations, country and balance restrictions, taxes, and Internet connection fees may apply. Microsoft Services Agreement (aka.ms/MSA) applies. Live events and multiplayer functionality shown require platform-specific online subscriptions (sold separately). Once challenges are achieved, your Minecraft cape will appear on your account for both Bedrock and Java. WBEI and Legendary (s25).Players must update to the latest Bedrock client (1.21.70) to play the live event.

Gieves AndersonNot every design project allows a decorator to pursue his own desires. More often than not, and rightly so, they are carrying out a clients dreams. But every once in a while, a special project comes around where the clients encourage a designer to truly pursue his own vision.Thats exactly what happened for designer Eddie Lee when he was hired to update an 18th-century shingle-style weekend cottage. This was a rare opportunity for a client to say go for it, Lee says. Since it is a weekend place they were totally cool with pushing it.Gieves AndersonThe bar area of the downstairs living area features a pair of antique English armchairs covered in a Dedar fabric. Lee, who opened his own firm in 2005, worked with contractor Jim Best to gut the interior of the three-bedroom cottage, set on 200 acres in Bedford, New York. Downstairs the two opened up small spaces to make the common areas cohesive and added modern updates, which included ripping out the linoleum floors in the kitchen. The wide plank pine floors, beams, and staircase stayed, and the result was a more open living, dining, and bar area. Lee overcame the challenge of a small space and low ceilings through decoration. Its not like I could make the furniture diminutive, it had to be through the materials, Lee says. Lee sheathed all of the walls in the same grasscloth wallcovering in a light, airy color by Phillip Jeffries and opted for Roman shades by Hunter Douglas along all of the windows. Curtains, he says, would make the space feel choppy. Whenever you turn your head, theres continuity, Lee says. And because of the color of the grasscloth, and the rug, it definitely gives a glow. Lees knack for combining styles and periods shows through his selection of antique and vintage pieces, primarily English. I like the idea of an English country house thats been passed down, and each generation has used the premiere furniture of their generation, he says. Gieves AndersonDesigner Eddie Lee went for cheerful and joy while designing the kitchen. The pendants and sconce are by Visual Comfort and the cabinets, trim, and door are painted in Spiced Apple Cider by Benjamin Moore. Upstairs, Lee kept the existing room layouts, aiming to make the slanted and sloped ceilings of the bedrooms feel charming. As counterintuitive as it might sound, using a patterned wallpaper opens up the rooms, he says. In the primary bedroom, Lee pulled colors from the Schumacher Indian Arbre floral pattern that covers the walls and bed to paint the window trim in Van Courtland Blue by Benjamin Moore, as well as the background beige color on the ceiling. Similar colors were carried into the primary bathroom with matching subway tiles. Lee continued the theme in the neighboring twin bedroom covering the walls in a coral and green floral by Waterhouse Wallhangings. The third bedroom, dubbed the bird room, shines with an aviary print by Schumacher. Lee dosed the kitchen downstairs in cheer by painting it in Spiced Apple Cider by Benjamin Moore. I just want this to be fun and feel like a vacation when they go to their weekend house, he says. I wanted it to feel almost celebratory. And it absolutely does. Take A Look Inside This Cozy Bedford, New York Home

Apple didnt introduce a new generation of the Apple Watch Ultra last year. Instead, the company announced a new black titanium version for the current generation. This year, however, Apple Watch Ultra 3 will get some hardware upgrades and that includes key improvements when it comes to connectivity.5G and satellite connectivity coming to Apple Watch Ultra 3A recent Bloomberg report corroborated rumors about connectivity upgrades being developed for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. More specifically, this years Ultra model will be the first Apple Watch to support satellite connectivity and 5G.Satellite connectivity was first added to the iPhone 14, and it enables the Emergency SOS feature via satellite. As the name suggests, it lets users point the iPhone in the right direction until it connects to a satellite in order to call emergency services when theres no cellular or Wi-Fi signal available. The feature has become known for saving the lives of many people in high-risk situations.Last year, with iOS 18, Apple also enabled sending and receiving SMS and iMessage via satellite when theres no cellular coverage. These features can be extremely useful for Apple Watch Ultra users, as this version of the Apple Watch is designed for intense activities such as diving and hiking.As for 5G, current Apple Watch models are still limited to LTE connectivity, while the iPhone gained 5G support in 2020. 5G enables faster transfer speeds as well as lower latency. While most users dont download large files on their Apple Watch, they can benefit from having 5G coverage where 3G or 4G isnt available.On the Watch, Apple will use 5G Redcap a version of 5G designed for IoT devices that is not as fast as standard 5G, but uses much less power. According to Mark Gurman, Apple will adopt a MediaTek modem to enable 5G and satellite connectivity rather than using its own C1 chip introduced with the iPhone 16e. Apple is expected to announce Apple Watch Ultra 3 in September.Gadgets I recommend:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Yesterday Apple pushed out the iOS 18.4 Release Candidate to developers, signifying that the update will likely ship to public-facing customers next week. Although the release has faced some controversy due to the delays of the advanced Siri rollout, which was largely expected to be a part of iOS 18.4, there are still plenty of reasons to anticipate this update.In this episode of iOS Decoded, watch our hands-on video as we step through over 50 new updates and changes found in iOS 18.4 Release Candidate. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more hands-on iOS walkthroughs.Whats new in iOS 18.4 Release Candidate?Although there are way too many changes to cover everything in this written post, I cherry-picked 10 of the standout features that I think many of you will appreciate. For a full look at everything new, watch the nearly-20-minute expos.AirPods Max USB-C updatesApple surprised us by announcing that iOS 18.4 would bring considerable new updates to AirPods Max with USB-C. The update adds supports for wired headphone connectivity via a USB-C connection, giving it parity with the previous Lightning-enabled AirPods Max. More importantly, the update enables 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio compatibility, and ultra-low latency, which should be a boon for creators. With this update, the USB-C AirPods Max seem a lot more tempting. Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcutWith the release of the iPhone 16e, which lacks the Camera Control button found on its higher-priced brethren, Apple made it possible to invoke Visual Intelligence via alternate means. The good news is that this feature has trickled over to the other Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone hardware, most notably, the iPhone 15 Pro.As of iOS 18.4, users can now access Visual Intelligence via a Control Center shortcut. By extension, this means that you can assign Visual Intelligence to launch via a Lock Screen shortcut, or via the Action button. This solves one of the most glaring omissions for iPhone 15 Pro users, whose devices otherwise supported the full gamut of available Apple Intelligence features. Related Video: iPhone 16e full unboxing and reviewSubscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videosAmbient MusicFour customizable Ambient Music stations are available via Control Center shortcuts, and like the aforementioned Visual Intelligence shortcut, these too, can be assigned to the Action button or as a Lock Screen shortcut. Four ambient music types are available initially, including Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. Each type corresponds to a specific playlist that can be customized. For example, the Chill ambient music shortcut can be assigned to the Piano Chill, Ambient Chill, Lo-Fi Jazz, or Pure Chill playlists available via Apple Music. Even better is the fact that each of these ambient music types can be further customized with a users own custom playlist, if desired.The updated Mail app featuring categories has been available in the iOS beta for a while now, but up until iOS 18.4, its been unavailable on the iPad. iPadOS users will be happy to learn that the new category layout is now available on Apples tablets, which will make it less awkward switching between iOS and iPadOS.Handy Photos app updatesThe Photos app gains several super-handy additions in iOS 18.4:There a two new filter types: Not in an Album, and Shared with You.You can rearrange Utilities and Media TypesYou can view the main Album page using a Key Photo view instead of the default list viewI find the new Shared with You filter to be especially useful, because it quickly lets you see all of the photos that have been sent to you from friends and family via an app like Messages. Apple News+ food recipesApple News+ users will enjoy the new Food Recipes section in the News app, which is available on the iPhone, but looks best on the larger iPad display. The update features large step-by-step recipe instructions, complete with built-in timers to follow along as you prepare your meal. Seems like a feature that might be ideal for a HomePad like device, no?New macOS Proximity-based setupNew Mac users will be happy to find a new proximity-based setup option for newer Macs running macOS 15.4 or later. This setup option is similar to the proximity setup thats long been available on the iPhone and iPad, saving you time during initial setup.Robot Vacuum support over MatterIve yet to be able to test it out, but Robot Vacuum support is officially available over Matter in iOS 18.4, and products like the Switchbot S10 have already been tested with the beta. Expect a full review of the Home apps Robot Vacuum functionality from yours truly in the near future.New EmojiIts not the most exciting new Emoji lineup, but 18.4 brings several new characters to the table as a part of the latest Unicode update. Included is a new baggy-eyed emoji, shovel, harp, and fingerprint, among several others.Prioritize notificationsiOS 18.4 brings a brand-new Apple Intelligence-branded feature to the table Priority Notifications. The goal of Priority Notifications is to surface the most important notifications and make them stand out on your Lock Screen. Users can venture into Settings > Notifications > Priority Notifications, and filter the apps that they would like to use with the feature.9to5Macs TakeAs you can see, iOS 18.4 is jam-packed with some compelling new updates, and this list is just the tip of the iceberg as far as whats new. There are over 40 additional changes and features that I didnt touch on in this written post, that I walkthrough in the video embedded above.iOS 18.4 should be made available as a public final release sometime next week barring any unforeseen delays. Whats your favorite new feature in iOS 18.4? Sound off in the comments below.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

This is nuts.Chat N'WarEarlier this week, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg revealed in a startling piecethat he'd accidentally been added to a group chat on Signal between key national leadership including defense secretary Pete Hegseth and national security advisor Mark Waltz as they discussed an upcoming offensive in Yemen.The White House has gone on the defensive, saying no classified information was shared in the chat.But NPR is now reporting that a Pentagon-wide advisory sent to staffers on March 18 less than a week before the screwup went public explicitlywarnedagainst using Signal for any sharing of information, classified or not.The advisory claimed that a "vulnerability has been identified in the Signal messenger application," and that Russian hacking groups were "targeting Signal Messenger to spy on persons of interest" (a Signal spokesperson told NPR that the company wasn't "aware of any vulnerabilities or supposed ones that we haven't addressed publicly.")It remains unclear whether the memo is related to Goldberg being inadvertently added to the offending Signal group chat, though the timeline suggests it's possible. But regardless, it shows that the Pentagon knew that discussing an upcoming offensive over a commercial chat app was a horrible idea even while its head was doing exactly that.Mixed SignalsAs experts toldGoldberg, senior defense officials often have dedicated spaces in their homes called "sensitive compartmented information facilities," with approved communication equipment for discussing military activity. By discussing highly sensitive information on Signal while out in public instead, the officials risk exposing the data simply by losing their phones or having them stolen.The scandal enraged Pentagon officials, including Hegseth."Nobody was texting war plans," a fuming Hegsethsaid in a statement on Monday, accusing Goldberg of being a "highly discredited so-called journalist whos made a profession of peddling hoaxes" (in reality, the National Security Council confirmed that the chats were authentic.)Goldberg has since shot back, telling CNN in an interview that Hegseth lied."He was texting war plans," he said. "He was texting attack plans. When targets were going to be targeted; how they were going to be targeted; who was at the targets; when the next sequence of attacks was happening."Share This Article

Chinese EV maker BYD is absolutely crushing Tesla, leapfrogging the Elon Musk-led company by passing the $100 billion mark in revenue last year.As Agence France-Press reports, the Shenzhen-based manufacturer has quickly emerged as the clear leader in China's burgeoning EV market and increasingly looking like a global contender bybeating out Tesla's $97.7 billion in revenue last year.It's a notable inflection point, showing that the embattled carmaker's days of being the EV industry's clear frontrunner are numbered, if not already over. Experts have long warned that Chinese competition could catch up with Tesla, which doesn't bode well given the company's already faltering financials, spurred by its mercurial CEO's increasingly erratic and alienating behavior.BYD announced earlier this year that it had sold nearly 4.3 million vehicles in 2024, up over 40 percent compared to 2023.Monthly sales also skyrocketed by a stunning 161 percent in February, according to AFP at the same time that Tesla saw massive declines in sales worldwide and a plunging share price.BYD made headlines earlier this month when it revealed new battery tech allowing EVs to gain nearly 250 miles' worth of charge in just five minutes, leading to a surge in the company's share price. The system can reach peak speeds of 1,000 kilowatts, twice that of Tesla's latest Superchargers.However, given the current animosities between China and the US, current rules that were established during the Biden administrationthat effectively ban nearly all Chinese cars and trucks in Americawill likely remain in place.President Donald Trump has personally advertised Tesla's offerings during a baffling showroom event in front of the White House earlier this year, suggesting the EV maker will continue enjoying regulatory protection from its Chinese competition in the US.Trump's tariff war aimed at China will also likely further isolate Tesla from overseas competition. Trump announced on Monday that automobile tariffs are coming soon.But with sales in freefall in other parts of the world, Musk's carmaker could soon struggle to maintain its foothold outside of the US. According to the latest data, Tesla sales are dropping precipitously, tumbling 44 percent on average in Europe.While Tesla's shares rallied this week, in large part due to Musk's efforts to pump the stock, shares are still down over 26 percent year to date.Share This Article

007 now reports to the producers behind two of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history.Amazon MGM today announced viapress releasethat they have signed Amy Pascal best known for overseeing theSpider-Man franchise for Sony and David Heyman who produced the Harry Potter movies for Warner Bros to produce the first James Bond film from the studio.Pascal previously produced the Tom HollandSpider-Man movies in conjunction with Marvel, as well as the popular animatedSpider-Verse franchise. Heyman produced all of the big-budgetHarry Potterfilms, as well asthe threeFantastic Beastsprequels.MGMMGMloading...READ MORE: Actors Who Almost Played James BondThe press release included this statement from Amazon MGM head of film Courtenay Valenti:We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility. Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry. We are honored to be working with them on James Bonds next chapter and are excited to deliver to global audiences storytelling that upholds the impeccable legacy of this beloved character.The arrival of Pascal and Heyman should presumably end a lengthy period of uncertainty for the franchise, ever since Amazon acquiredMGM and therelationship withthe longtime producers of the James Bond franchise, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, all but collapsed in the words of oneWall Street Journalreport.A few months after that article was published, Broccoli and Wilson stepped down as 007 franchise stewards, paving the way for Amazon (and now Pascal and Heyman) to assume creative control of the series.The next James Bond film does not yet have a release date, but now that it has producers, development should pick up significantly. Theprevious filmin the franchise,No Time to Die, premiered in theaters in 2021 after a lengthy delay caused by the Covid pandemic.Get our free mobile appEvery James Bond Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best