monthly review tweaks

content/blog/2024/Monthly Reviews/vvvvhat-happened-in-may-2024/index.md

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-date: "2024-06-01"
+date: "2024-06-02"
 title: "vvvvhat happened in May 2024"
 description: "Last month in review"
 categories: Monthly Reviews
 author: joreg
 ---
-///
-suggestions
+Here goes another month,
 
-vvvv gamma 6.4 is out! Have a look at the [change log](https://thegraybook.vvvv.org/changelog/6.x.html) for details.
+and with it came another release: **vvvv gamma 6.4** is out! Please consult [the change log](https://thegraybook.vvvv.org/changelog/6.x.html) for details and the download.
 
-We have added [VL.BlueIOT](https://visualprogramming.net/blog/2024/introducing-blueiot-real-time-location-system/). It support realtime location system (RTSL).
+While we're continuing with fixes here and there and should have another release following shortly, we're also working on new core features: The big one is still "Global Channels" and all its many facets. Hoping to be able to show one of those things this month... And we have finally started work on a the long-awaited session-management, allowing you to save editor/extension bounds and then some more. Exciting weeks ahead...
 
-///
+## Learning vvvv
 
+In case you missed it, [LINK - the vvvv summercamp](https://visualprogramming.net/blog/2024/link-the-vvvv-summer-camp-24/) is going into its 3rd round!
+
+And then, **June is FUSE time**!
 
-## Learning vvvv
 ![](Fuse03.png)
-#### Its FUSE time! 
-The NODE Institute's vvvv intermidate workshops has a strong focus on the [FUSE libraray](https://thenodeinstitute.org/ss24-vvvv-intermediates/) for the coming weeks!
+For the coming weeks, The NODE Institute's [vvvv intermediate workshops](https://thenodeinstitute.org/ss24-vvvv-intermediates/) have a strong focus on the [FUSE libraray](https://www.thefuselab.io/).
 
-Here is what to expect in June:
+Here is what you can learn in June:
 * June 6: [All about noise Functions](https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-all-about-noise-functions-with-fuse/)
 * June 13: [All about signed distance fields](https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-all-about-signed-distance-fields-with-fuse/)
 * June 20: [All about Raymarching](https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-all-about-raymarching-with-fuse/)
 * June 27: [Rendering techniques](https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ss24-vvvv-rendering-techniques-with-fuse/)
 
+You can also still get [the FUSE bundle](https://thenodeinstitute.org/product/vvvv-intermediates-summer-2024-fuse-bundle/) to get access to all 8 sessions at a discount.
+
 ## Contributions
 Many thanks to those of you who help complete vvvv with countless additions! For an overview of libraries available for vvvv [start here](https://thegraybook.vvvv.org/reference/libraries/overview.html).
 
-And updates to the following:
+We got updates to the following:
 - [VL.Devices.TheImagingSource](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Devices.TheImagingSource)
-- [VL.Video](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Video)
-- [VL.Stride.TextureFX](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Stride.TextureFX)
-- [VL.Stride](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Stride)
-- [VL.Skia](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Skia)
-- [VL.Serialization.Raw](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Serialization.Raw)
-- [VL.Serialization.MessagePack](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Serialization.MessagePack)
-- [VL.Serialization.FSPickler](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Serialization.FSPickler)
-- [VL.IO.Redis](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.Redis)
-- [VL.IO.OSCQuery](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.OSCQuery)
-- [VL.ImGui.Skia](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.ImGui.Skia)
-- [VL.FuzzySearch](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.FuzzySearch)
 - [VL.Interpolator](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Interpolator)
 - [VL.Addons](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Addons)
 - [VL.Rhino.3dm](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Rhino.3dm)
 - [VL.IO.OpenVR](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.OpenVR)
 - [VL.MediaPipe](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.MediaPipe)
 - [VL.IO.MouseKeyGlobal](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.MouseKeyGlobal)
-- [VL.IO.OSC](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.OSC)
-- [VL.Audio.UI](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Audio.UI)
-- [VL.Audio](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Audio)
 - [VL.ScreenRecorder](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.ScreenRecorder)
 - [VL.IO.RCP](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.IO.RCP)
 - [VL.Mapper](https://www.nuget.org/packages/VL.Mapper)
@@ -68,11 +56,11 @@ Marshmallow Laser Feast's [EVOLVER](https://marshmallowlaserfeast.com/project/ev
 
 
 Plus one publication:
-* ["mandala" model](https://academic.oup.com/insilicoplants/article/6/1/diad023/7470451) a research paper on using visual and sound art to translate crop physiology and responses to environmental stresses.
+* ["mandala"](https://academic.oup.com/insilicoplants/article/6/1/diad023/7470451) a research paper on using visual and sound art to translate crop physiology and responses to environmental stresses.
 
 ## Jobs
 - Always keep an eye on the [vvvv job board](https://discourse.vvvv.org/c/jobs)
 - There maybe some more on [The Interactive & Immersive Job Board](https://jobs.interactiveimmersive.io/?s=vvvv&post_type=job_listing&orderby=date) and [dasauge.de](https://dasauge.de/sta/Vvvv/)
 - If you need a vvvv specialist or are one yourself, check out this listing of [vvvv specialists available for hire](https://vvvv.org/documentation/vvvv-specialists-available-for-hire)
 
-That was it for April. Anything to add? Please do so in the comments!
+That was it for May. Anything to add? Please do so in the comments!