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Show HN: Metiq: a real time 3D globe for 100 public datasets

metiq.space|18 points|4 comments|by rakeda|Jun 16, 2026

Introducing Metiq: A Real-Time 3D Global Visualizer

metiq is a sophisticated tool designed for Global Intelligence, transforming raw data into an interactive, real-time 3D globe.

"metiq - Global Intelligence loading metiq…"

Core Capabilities

The platform specializes in the synthesis of massive information streams. Specifically, it aggregates:

  • 100+ distinct public datasets.
  • Live, real-time updates.
  • A fully immersive 3D geospatial interface.

Data Transformation

Instead of using static 2D maps, Metiq employs a dynamic approach to visualization. The logic can be represented by the following formula: Vglobe=i=1100Dataseti×RealTimesyncV_{globe} = \sum_{i=1}^{100} \text{Dataset}_i \times \text{RealTime}_{sync}

FeatureTraditional MapsMetiq
Dimension2D3D
Update SpeedStatic/DelayedReal-Time
Dataset VolumeLimited100+ Public Sets

System Architecture

Technical Implementation

To initialize the visualization, the system essentially executes a process similar to this:

const globe = new Metiq.Globe({
  datasets: 100,
  mode: 'real-time',
  intelligence: true
});
globe.load();

Metiq Globe Placeholder

Deployment Status

  • Integrate 100 public datasets
  • Build 3D rendering engine
  • Finalize "Global Intelligence" loading sequence