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Watch Wikipedia being edited live on a 3D globe

Watch Wikipedia being edited live on a 3D globe

by alekcac·Jul 17, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidEye CandyRabbit Hole

Cinematic 3D globe visualizing Wikipedia edits, but lacks deep data interaction tools.

Strengths
  • •Filters massive edit stream to show only geolocated articles, reducing noise significantly.
  • •Distinguishes between signed-in, anonymous, and bot edits with clear color coding.
  • •Smooth WebGL rendering handles real-time data flow without performance stuttering.
Weaknesses
  • •Purely observational; lacks tools to click pulses and read the actual article changes.
  • •Limited utility beyond the initial 'wow' factor of watching the lights blink.
Category
Data
Target Audience

Data visualization enthusiasts, Wikipedia editors, casual observers

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Wikimapia · Live Wikipedia Edits (standard list view)

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