# ๐ŸŽ‰ United Hacks V4: Celebrating Innovation, Creativity, and Impact! ๐ŸŽ‰ Welcome, tech enthusiasts, music lovers, and problem-solvers! The curtains have officially closed on **United Hacks V4**, and what a spectacular show it was! ๐ŸŽญ From bridging the gap between music and tech to tackling fake news and empowering communities, this yearโ€™s hackathon was a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration. Letโ€™s dive into the highlights and celebrate the incredible projects that took center stage! ๐Ÿš€ For the final results, ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ please. --- ### ๐ŸŽต **General Track: Second Place - Sonivo** ๐ŸŽต **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. Thatโ€™s exactly what **Sonivo** brings to the table! ๐ŸŽถ 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. ๐ŸŽน Whether youโ€™re a newbie or a pro, Sonivo ensures that creativity flows seamlessly. The teamโ€™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! ๐ŸŽผ ๐Ÿ”— **Check it out:** * [Devpost](https://devpost.com/software/sonivo) * [GitHub](https://github.com/Hetp04/Sonivo) --- ### ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ **General Track: First Place - Fausses Nouvelles** ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ **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. ๐Ÿ“ฐ 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**](http://ASP.NET) **Core**, powers this intelligent tool, while the user-friendly extension ensures seamless integration into your daily browsing. ๐ŸŒ Despite challenges like entity extraction and training a massive model, the teamโ€™s perseverance and technical prowess earned them the **first place** in the General Track. A round of applause for Joshua, Mohit, and Malav! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ”— **Explore more:** * [Devpost](https://devpost.com/software/fausses-nouvelles) * [GitHub (Backend)](https://github.com/atomisadev/fausses-nouvelles-backend) * [GitHub (Extension)](https://github.com/atomisadev/fausses-nouvelles) --- ### ๐Ÿ† **Best Solo Hack: First Place - Know Your Product** ๐Ÿ† **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! ๐Ÿ›’ 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 developerโ€™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! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ”— **Learn more:** * [Devpost](https://devpost.com/software/know-your-product-jpd9l7) * [GitHub](https://github.com/pinaki-08/KYP) --- ### ๐ŸŒ **Theme Track: Second Place - Community Care Network** ๐ŸŒ **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. ๐ŸŒŸ 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, Rishidhaโ€™s hard work earned her the **second place** in the Theme Track. A heartfelt salute to this life-saving innovation! ๐Ÿ’– ๐Ÿ”— **Try it out:** * [Devpost](https://devpost.com/software/community-care-network) * [GitHub](https://github.com/rishiiiidha/Community-Care-Network) * [Live Demo](https://community-care-network.vercel.app/) --- ### ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ **Theme Track: First Place - Snap2Action** ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ **Creators:** Roumak Das, Samvar Shah, Kartik Garg What if cleaning up our communities could be as simple as snapping a photo? Thatโ€™s the vision behind **Snap2Action**, a mobile app that empowers citizens and authorities to work together for a cleaner, greener world. ๐ŸŒฑ 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. ๐Ÿ† Email automation ensures seamless communication, making this project a true game-changer. Despite numerous challenges, the teamโ€™s dedication and creativity earned them the **first place** in the Theme Track. Letโ€™s give it up for Roumak, Samvar, and Kartik! ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ”— **Explore Snap2Action:** * [Live Demo](https://united-hacks.vercel.app/) * [GitHub](https://github.com/Coder030/United-Hacks-Frontend) * [Demo Video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVFo-ksNEhBvxWd2wwJvspGzPKa-5KQG/view?usp=sharing) * [Source Code](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sDNUTgC9UrvDu4slTqvkSqvdHMJV3avW/view) --- ### ๐ŸŽ‰ **A Standing Ovation for All Participants!** ๐ŸŽ‰ 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. ๐ŸŒŸ To all the hackers: THANK YOU for making this event a resounding success. Hereโ€™s to many more innovations and hackathons in the future! ๐Ÿš€ And even if you didnโ€™t win, YOU TRIED!! AND THATโ€™S WHAT MATTERS! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Until next time, keep coding, keep creating, and keep changing the world! ๐Ÿ’ปโœจ --- *What was your favorite project from United Hacks V4? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡* ### Extra links: **Discord:** [https://discord.](https://discord.com/invite/hackunited)gg/hackunited **Thanks a lot for checking this out, we hope that you have fun! :D**