New Release: Ultralytics v8.2.54

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:rocket: Announcing Ultralytics v8.2.54 Release!

Hello Ultralytics Community!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.2.54! :tada: This update brings some exciting improvements and new features that we believe will enhance your experience and expand your capabilities with our tools.

:star2: Key Features and Improvements

:bar_chart: Video Stream Handling

  • Switched to pytubefix: We’ve replaced pytube with pytubefix for fetching YouTube video streams. This change addresses a known issue (pytube issue #1954) and ensures more reliable and error-free downloading of YouTube videos. This improvement will significantly benefit users who rely on video stream data for their projects.

:arrows_counterclockwise: Model Assets Expansion

  • Support for Additional Model Assets: We’ve added support for more model assets, including the yolov8 series with the -oiv7 suffix. This expansion provides you with more flexibility and options to tailor model performance to your specific needs.

:dart: Purpose & Impact

  • Enhanced Reliability: The switch to pytubefix ensures a smoother experience when downloading YouTube videos, addressing a specific bug that many users encountered with pytube.
  • Broader Model Options: The expanded range of supported model assets allows for greater customization and effectiveness in various applications.

What’s Changed

  • Resolved YouTube Bug: The switch to pytubefix resolves the YouTube bug, thanks to the efforts of @glenn-jocher. Check out the PR for more details: PR #14354.

Full Changelog: Compare v8.2.53…v8.2.54

:inbox_tray: Try It Out and Share Your Feedback!

We encourage you to try out the new release and let us know your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us continue to improve and innovate.

:link: Release URL: Ultralytics v8.2.54

Thank you for being a part of the Ultralytics community! We look forward to hearing your feedback and seeing the amazing things you create with this new release.

Happy coding! :rocket:

The Ultralytics Team

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