Welcome, tech enthusiasts, music lovers, and problem-solvers! The curtains have officially closed on United Hacks V4, and what a spectacular show it was! 🎭 From bridging the gap between music and tech to tackling fake news and empowering communities, this year’s hackathon was a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration. Let’s dive into the highlights and celebrate the incredible projects that took center stage! 🚀

For the final results, 🥁🥁🥁🥁 please.

🎵 General Track: Second Place - Sonivo 🎵

Creators: Het Patel, Aryan Shah, Siron Zhao, Nathan Chow

Imagine a world where music theory is no longer intimidating but accessible to everyone, from beginners to seasoned musicians. That’s exactly what Sonivo brings to the table! 🎶 Built in just 48 hours, this project is a perfect blend of music and technology, designed to simplify music theory and inspire creativity.

Using Chart.js, MongoDB, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Tone.js, and TypeScript, the team created an intuitive platform that offers algorithm-driven note suggestions, making music composition a breeze. 🎹 Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, Sonivo ensures that creativity flows seamlessly.

The team’s dedication and hard work paid off, earning them a well-deserved second place in the General Track. Kudos to Het, Aryan, Siron, and Nathan for hitting all the right notes! 🎼

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🕵️ General Track: First Place - Fausses Nouvelles 🕵️

Creators: Joshua Baron, Mohit Srinivasan, Malav Patel

In a world flooded with information, distinguishing fact from fiction can feel like navigating a minefield. Enter Fausses Nouvelles, a groundbreaking browser extension that uses machine learning, cosine similarity, and sentiment analysis to detect fake news in real-time. 📰

The team trained a high-accuracy model using a dataset of over 150,000 news articles from various sources. The backend, built with C# and ASP.NET Core, powers this intelligent tool, while the user-friendly extension ensures seamless integration into your daily browsing. 🌐

Despite challenges like entity extraction and training a massive model, the team’s perseverance and technical prowess earned them the first place in the General Track. A round of applause for Joshua, Mohit, and Malav! 👏

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🏆 Best Solo Hack: First Place - Know Your Product 🏆

Creator: Pinaki Raj

Ever wished you could know everything about a product before buying it? Know Your Product by Pinaki Raj makes that dream a reality! 🛒 This innovative app scans products and pulls comprehensive data from official government databases, providing insights into legal issues, safety concerns, and even alternative options.

Built with React JS, Flask (Python), Google Vision API, and JSON, this project is a solo developer’s masterpiece. Despite challenges like data capturing and information extraction, Pinaki delivered a user-friendly and impactful solution. A well-deserved first place in the Solo Hack category! 🌟

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🌍 Theme Track: Second Place - Community Care Network 🌍

Creator: Rishidha Addanki

In a world where mental health and community support are more important than ever, Community Care Network shines as a beacon of hope. 🌟 This project combines AI, Twilio, Mapbox, Google Gemini API, and ElevenLabs Conversational AI to create a platform that connects users with resources, communities, and real-time support.

Built with Node.js, Express.js, React, and TypeScript, the app offers features like mental health assistance, community mapping, and interactive AI conversations. Despite challenges like backend-frontend integration and fine-tuning the AI, Rishidha’s hard work earned her the second place in the Theme Track. A heartfelt salute to this life-saving innovation! 💖

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🗑️ Theme Track: First Place - Snap2Action 🗑️

Creators: Roumak Das, Samvar Shah, Kartik Garg

What if cleaning up our communities could be as simple as snapping a photo? That’s the vision behind Snap2Action, a mobile app that empowers citizens and authorities to work together for a cleaner, greener world. 🌱

Using Java, XML, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Firebase, Cloudinary, and geolocation APIs, the team created a platform where users can report garbage spots, track cleanup progress, and even compete on a leaderboard. 🏆 Email automation ensures seamless communication, making this project a true game-changer.

Despite numerous challenges, the team’s dedication and creativity earned them the first place in the Theme Track. Let’s give it up for Roumak, Samvar, and Kartik! 🙌

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🎉 A Standing Ovation for All Participants! 🎉

United Hacks V4 was more than just a hackathon; it was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of solutions to real-world problems. From music to mental health, fake news to community cleanups, these projects remind us that technology, when wielded with purpose, can transform lives. 🌟

To all the hackers: THANK YOU for making this event a resounding success. Here’s to many more innovations and hackathons in the future! 🚀

And even if you didn’t win, YOU TRIED!! AND THAT’S WHAT MATTERS! 🔥

Until next time, keep coding, keep creating, and keep changing the world! 💻✨

What was your favorite project from United Hacks V4? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Extra links:

Discord: https://discord.gg/hackunited

Thanks a lot for checking this out, we hope that you have fun! :D

🎉 United Hacks V4: Celebrating Innovation, Creativity, and Impact! 🎉