🚕 Yandex may leave its Israeli business

Yandex's Yango Israel considers sale to Israeli entity to break free → from Russian data access laws.

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🇦🇪 New roads appeared in the UAE over the past year: statistics

The UAE road network has grown by more than 2,657 km over the past year. Here is more information exclusively provided by geo-service Urbi →

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🥳 Telegram turned 10 years old

The founder of Telegram, in a new statement →, reminded that in just 10 years, the messenger has gathered over 800 million active users, and all of this is "purely thanks to word of mouth".

Durov emphasized that through numerous updates and improvements over these years, Telegram has changed the perception of what modern messaging should be like.

According to him, the next step for Telegram is to go beyond the confines of a messenger and lead innovations in the social networking market as a whole:

"Today’s gradual roll-out of stories for all users marks the beginning of this new stage in the history of Telegram. While this past decade was exciting, the next 10 years will be the time when Telegram reaches its true potential". 🥳

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💸 Show Me the Money

This article is an extended summary → of the material «My new Turing test would see if AI can make $1 million» written by Mustafa Suleyman for technologyreview.

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👵 Transforming Loneliness: ElliQ, the Empathetic Robot Companion

ElliQ → tackles loneliness head-on by utilizing a unique combination of psychology, behavioral sciences, and advanced AI.

In a pilot program with NYSOFA, ElliQ astonishingly reduced the feeling of loneliness by an incredible 95% in older adults. The platform's success is evident in the high levels of engagement, with users interacting with their ElliQ over 30 times per day, 6 days a week. Astoundingly, more than 75% of these interactions were aimed at enhancing social, physical, and mental well-being.

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🆕 Telegram 10.0.0

Telegram celebrates its 10th birthday with its biggest update yet. Introducing Stories, Dual Camera Mode, Granular Privacy Settings, Stories in Profiles and More →

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🚘 Lamborghini teases a fully electric supercar

«Something new and truly thrilling is about to be unveiled.​
August 18th. ​» x.com →

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👵 A moment of nostalgia

This is what the official Telegram client might look like → in 2023 if Apple hadn't changed its style in iOS 7, abandoning skeuomorphism.

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🦾 Unitree Expands into Humanoid Robotics

Unitree has made a significant foray into the field of humanoid robotics →. The company recently debuted the second generation of its Go2 quadruped robot, showcasing their advancements in quadruped mechanics.

Alongside their quadruped product line, Unitree has developed and commercialized leg mechanics and drive systems, positioning themselves as potential competitors in the humanoid robot market.

Although details about the humanoid robot's release date are yet to be announced, Unitree anticipates a commercial availability within the next 3-10 years, targeting a price point below $90,000.

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🤖 World Robot Conference 2023

The World Robot Conference 2023 opened in Beijing, featuring an impressive showcase of achievements in the robotics industry. Over 140 domestic and international robotics companies are presenting nearly 600 exhibits, including more than 50 new products, making this year's expo the largest in its history.

The country's robot industry's business revenue → exceeded 170 billion yuan ($23.3 billion) in 2022, solidifying China's status as a major player in global robotics manufacturing.

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🚗 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe

The highly anticipated second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe → has been unveiled, showcasing a range of upgrades that set it apart from its predecessor.

Notable enhancements include standard all-wheel drive, 2+2 seating options, and increased dimensions. Arriving in early 2024, the new model will come in two trim levels: the GT55 boasting 469 horsepower and the GT63 boasting an impressive 577 horsepower.

While pricing details are yet to be disclosed, expectations are that the GT Coupe will be competitively priced compared to the SL 55 ($141,300) and SL 63 ($183,000) models.

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🤩 Maps are stepping into the 3D

Look! The latest beta of Yango maps shows the impressive Museum of the Future in all its 3D glory. Even the lighting effects have been taken into account to create a truly immersive experience. When switched to dark mode, 3D models look just like objects in reality.

Alexander Baksheev, CEO of GEO at Yandex, recently revealed → that Yango team has successfully integrated 3D objects into their maps, all without compromising the app's performance.

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🤖 Apptronik Unveils Apollo Humanoid Robot

Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup, is introducing the Apollo Humanoid Robot → to transform the industrial workforce and beyond.

Initially used in logistics and manufacturing, Apollo has endless potential applications in various industries. Apptronik envisions Apollo as the "iPhone" of robots, extending the digital world into the physical world and working alongside humans to perform tasks they don't want to do.

The company has a target release date of the end of 2024.

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