🍏 Not Apple way //
Most FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) companies are firing employees. Google recently laid off 12,000 employees, the largest layoff in its history, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have also laid off thousands due to economic conditions.
Despite this, Apple has not laid off any employees and Cook has voluntarily reduced his pay by over 40%.
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Most FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) companies are firing employees. Google recently laid off 12,000 employees, the largest layoff in its history, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have also laid off thousands due to economic conditions.
Despite this, Apple has not laid off any employees and Cook has voluntarily reduced his pay by over 40%.
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Almost all FAANG fired tens of thousands of employees except Apple, where the CEO cut his own pay
Tim Cook decided to reduce his annual pay package by over 40% amid huge lay-offs in Big Tech.
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Starting a new week with the news:
// Apple to allow developers to create apps for mixed reality headset
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// San Francisco's robot cars triggering false 911 alarms
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// Apple to allow developers to create apps for mixed reality headset
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// San Francisco's robot cars triggering false 911 alarms
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🚙 Mercedes-Benz winning the race //
Mercedes-Benz has become the first automaker to receive government approval for its Level 3 automated driving feature in the US.
The company's Drive Pilot system, which allows the car to do all the driving but requires the driver to be ready to take control at any time, has been self-certified in Nevada for use.
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Mercedes-Benz has become the first automaker to receive government approval for its Level 3 automated driving feature in the US.
The company's Drive Pilot system, which allows the car to do all the driving but requires the driver to be ready to take control at any time, has been self-certified in Nevada for use.
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Mercedes-Benz Brings Level 3 Automated Driving to the US
Drive Pilot System Approved for Use in Nevada at Speeds Up to 40 mph.
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🍏 What will be next? //
New features for Apple Pay and Apple Card, as well as enhancements to Safari and other areas, are set to be released in upcoming updates.
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New features for Apple Pay and Apple Card, as well as enhancements to Safari and other areas, are set to be released in upcoming updates.
Read more on our round-up:
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Upcoming iPhone and iPad software features revealed by Apple for the year
Upcoming updates include new features for Apple Pay and Apple Card, as well as improvements to Safari and other areas.
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🎶 Text-to-music //
Google has developed MusicLM, an AI that can generate musical pieces from text prompts and even transform, surpassing other AI-generated music systems in quality and adherence to the denoscription.
The company has shared a range of examples on its demo site, but has no plans to release the model due to potential misuse.
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Google has developed MusicLM, an AI that can generate musical pieces from text prompts and even transform, surpassing other AI-generated music systems in quality and adherence to the denoscription.
The company has shared a range of examples on its demo site, but has no plans to release the model due to potential misuse.
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New Google's AI Generates Any Music from Text
MusicLM creates compelling pieces using captions, noscripts, or even hummed melodies.
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🧱 Roman concrete secret revealed //
During the hot mixing process, it accidentally develops a characteristically brittle nanoparticulate architecture.
That architecture creates an easily fractured and reactive calcium source that could provide a self-healing functionality.
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During the hot mixing process, it accidentally develops a characteristically brittle nanoparticulate architecture.
That architecture creates an easily fractured and reactive calcium source that could provide a self-healing functionality.
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Researchers gained new insights into the durability of ancient Roman concrete
The new findings suggest that the white lime chunks, being a key component of the roman concrete mixture, provide concrete with a self-healing capability.
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Tuesday! Here is the news you would find capturing:
// ALG Gram 17 with RTX 3050 to be released on February 1st
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// Chinese search giant to unveil chatbot similar to ChatGPT in March
https://durovscode.com/3445
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// ALG Gram 17 with RTX 3050 to be released on February 1st
https://durovscode.com/3444
// Chinese search giant to unveil chatbot similar to ChatGPT in March
https://durovscode.com/3445
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👩🚀 A safe space //
The Soyuz spacecraft's leak has raised worries about the possibility of safely evacuating astronauts from the International Space Station in case of an emergency. However, SpaceX might have a solution to this problem.
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The Soyuz spacecraft's leak has raised worries about the possibility of safely evacuating astronauts from the International Space Station in case of an emergency. However, SpaceX might have a solution to this problem.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon offers emergency evacuation option for ISS astronauts
Leaky Soyuz spurs worries for ISS emergency evacuation, SpaceX offers solution.
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🔓 Bug hunter //
A bug that cost Meta $ 27200. It could enable to bypass Facebook's two-factor authentication.
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A bug that cost Meta $ 27200. It could enable to bypass Facebook's two-factor authentication.
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Revealed bug could lead to bypassing Facebook SMS-based 2FA
Gtm Mänôz, a security researcher from Nepal, has recently found out that the number of attempts to enter a two-factor code when logging into an account in the Meta Account Center was unlimited.
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We've made it to Wednesday! Check the news here:
// NASA's rover collected samples containing evidence of ancient life
https://durovscode.com/3447
// A classifier for detecting text generated by artificial intelligence
https://durovscode.com/3448
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// NASA's rover collected samples containing evidence of ancient life
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// A classifier for detecting text generated by artificial intelligence
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🍎 Coming back into a fold //
It is rumored that Apple is developing its own foldable devices, with speculation indicating that a foldable iPad may hit the market prior to a foldable iPhone.
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It is rumored that Apple is developing its own foldable devices, with speculation indicating that a foldable iPad may hit the market prior to a foldable iPhone.
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Apple's possible debut of foldable iPad in 2024 with carbon fiber kickstand
The business will oversee the provision of carbon fiber for foldable tablets and similar devices.
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🩸 Product Red //
Former head Apple designer Jony Ive performed the iconic Red Nose for the British Red Nose Day charity event.
From a flat crescent transforms the "nose" into a visible sphere meaning that even minor things could contribute significantly.
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Former head Apple designer Jony Ive performed the iconic Red Nose for the British Red Nose Day charity event.
From a flat crescent transforms the "nose" into a visible sphere meaning that even minor things could contribute significantly.
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Thursday! Let's check out the news:
// OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Plus with monthly subnoscription fee
https://durovscode.com/3449
// Netflix has not announced its stance on password sharing yet
https://durovscode.com/3450
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// OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Plus with monthly subnoscription fee
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// Netflix has not announced its stance on password sharing yet
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📚 Exploring a library //
Apple's iOS 17 offers greater control over the App Library with three features: users can arrange the order of folders, personalize the top three apps in each folder, and opt to hide apps that are only searchable on the Home Screen.
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Apple's iOS 17 offers greater control over the App Library with three features: users can arrange the order of folders, personalize the top three apps in each folder, and opt to hide apps that are only searchable on the Home Screen.
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Request for enhanced customisation in iOS 17's App Library
As part of the release of iOS 14, the App Library was included in the iPhone's Home Screen.
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🦤 “Rise from the ashes” //
Colossal Biosciences biologists would make up for past mistakes of humanity by reviving long-gone creatures. This time the company announced its plan to bring the dodo back into existence.
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Colossal Biosciences biologists would make up for past mistakes of humanity by reviving long-gone creatures. This time the company announced its plan to bring the dodo back into existence.
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Dubai plans to build 93 kilometers of air-conditioned walking paths. It's not about only walking — it includes hotels, wellness zones, sports courts, and other things. And the developer doesn't forget about ecology.
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Dubai Plans to Build 93-Kilometer Eco Air-Conditioned Walking Path
It will use eco energy and recycled water.
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🎮 World's Biggest PS5 //
Dubai unveils the biggest PlayStation 5 ever — in Jumeirah Beach Residences. We've already visited this place and taken some videos for you.
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Dubai unveils the biggest PlayStation 5 ever — in Jumeirah Beach Residences. We've already visited this place and taken some videos for you.
Follow our Instagram account and watch more exclusive content on Dubai's and World's technology field.
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📈 Meta strikes back //
Facebook hit record 2 billion users on background of Meta's revenue slowdown over the last year.
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Facebook hit record 2 billion users on background of Meta's revenue slowdown over the last year.
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The number of users on Facebook reached 2 billion against Meta`s sales drop
Following the recent results of the year 2022, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, declared 2023 as the "Year of Efficiency".
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Rolling into Friday with the latest news:
// Apple experiences biggest quarter revenue drop in 7 years
https://durovscode.com/3451
// Integration of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 with Microsoft Teams Premium announced
https://durovscode.com/3452
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// Apple experiences biggest quarter revenue drop in 7 years
https://durovscode.com/3451
// Integration of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 with Microsoft Teams Premium announced
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Despite robust performance on YouTube and Pixel devices, the revenue only saw a 1% rise from the prior year.
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Google experiences growth challenges during holiday season
The revenue experienced only a 1% increase compared to the previous year despite strong performance on YouTube and Pixel devices.
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