Introducing Orca
We've been calling our lightweight analysis engine “O-Lite” since the early days. As the engine evolved, the name no longer captured what it had become.
Starting with 1.52, O-Lite is now Orca.
Why Orca? Orcas are known for their intelligence and precision—exactly what our geolocation AI delivers when pinpointing locations from imagery. The name stays true to our ocean-inspired brand while feeling more distinctive.
Auth page redesign
The login experience is your first impression of OceanIR. We've completely rebuilt the auth page from scratch using our new design system.
Profile improvements
Your profile page is now more powerful with better control over your account:
- +Google account unlinking — Disconnect and re-link anytime.
- +Real-time credit sync — No more stale balances after purchases.
- +Email-based matching — Credits sync correctly even with ID mismatches.
- +Cleaner layout — Better visual hierarchy throughout.
Goodbye guest payments
We've removed the guest payment system. Previously, you could purchase credits without signing in, but this created problems:
- —Lost credits when clearing browser data
- —Complex sync between guest and account credits
- —Security vulnerabilities with browser storage
Credit purchases now require sign-in. Your credits are always tied to your account and synced across all devices.
Miami UI overhaul
The Miami map interface is where most users spend their time. We've rethought how information flows and how actions are presented.
Full changelog
Added
- +Orca branding (renamed from O-Lite)
- +Redesigned auth page with dark theme
- +Cloudflare Turnstile bot protection
- +Google account unlinking
- +Real-time credit sync
- +Interactive tour guide for new users
- +Sidebar comparison panel
- +New progressive loading indicator
Changed
- ~Credit purchases now require sign-in
- ~Complete Miami UI refresh
- ~Blog layout updates
- ~Refined dark mode color palette
- ~Switched to Better Auth native Google OAuth
Fixed
- ✓Detailed Google sign-in error messages
- ✓Better Auth state cookie handling
- ✓Map rendering artifacts during pan/zoom
- ✓Loading state race conditions
- ✓Hero video transition smoothness
- ✓Mobile touch target sizing
Removed
- −Guest payment system
- −Signup functionality (login-only auth)
- −Bower branding references
What's next
1.52 lays the groundwork for bigger features. The Orca rebrand sets the stage for expanded AI capabilities we'll be announcing soon.
We're working on WebAuthn support, letting you log in with biometrics instead of passwords. We're also expanding beyond Miami—the New York and Los Angeles interfaces are getting the same UI treatment.
As always, we're listening to feedback. Reach out on Discord or drop us an email. We read everything.
Ready to try it?
Experience the new Orca-powered OceanIR.
Launch Demo— oceanir.ai