💥 Flying under the radar

Apple, in collaboration with researchers from Columbia University, quietly unveiled → an open source multimodal Large Language Model named Ferret in October 2023.

Apple has also announced it had made a key breakthrough in deploying LLMs on iPhones. These recent developments could pave the way for more immersive visual experiences and enable complex AI systems to run on everyday consumer devices.

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👾 "Operation Triangulation" mystery

Kaspersky shares details → of the most sophisticated iPhone attack chain in history.

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🤖 AIBI Pocket Pet: Intelligent Robotic Companion

The AIBI Pocket Pet → is a mini-robot designed to be a smart and responsive AI companion. With integrated ChatGPT, it can engage in meaningful conversations, provide weather updates, set alarms and reminders, and recognize faces.

Moreover, it offers near field communication, enabling seamless data exchange between AIBI units and even allowing them to add each other as friends. Pre-order now for $249.

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✨ The New Year Charity Auction

On the TON Diamonds platform, young talent Misha Babich displays his work "Sea turtle heading for the sunrise" as part of the New Year's charity auction →

“At first glance sea turtles may seem all about quite leisurely pace, but when in their element, they are actually the fastest Guinness Book record breakers not only among their own species but in the whole class.”

The auction will last through Saturday, December 30.
Paul du Rove bid 1984 TON ($4,500) on Misha's work.

All proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to Heroes of Hope, Special Needs Sports Academy in the UAE.

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😵‍💫 Slow-slower-the slowest

British mobile users experienced the slowest average 5G download speeds among G7 countries in 2023, according to Opensignal research.  And here's why →

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🔔 Final countdown

What a year it's been! We, Durov's Code, have been delighted to cover the most exciting and extraordinary news from the world of technology and look forward to continuing for you next year.

Celebrate the new year with a new version of Telegram →

Happy New Year and best wishes!
See you in 2024!
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🤩 Real hologram-like effect

Samsung showcased a groundbreaking innovation at CES 2024 with the debut → of the world's first transparent MicroLED display.

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😎 Not just 1, but 2 periscope telephoto cameras

Oppo unveils its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X7 Ultra, featuring → an innovative camera system with two periscope zoom lenses and advanced photography capabilities.

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📣 And now it's official

Apple Vision Pro available → in the U.S. on February 2. Pre-orders open as early as January 19. The price starts at $3,499.

The era of spatial computing has arrived,

stated Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

According to Cook, "revolutionary and magical" user interface Apple Vision Pro should redefine the way people connect, create and explore.

The new product will be available for purchase at all Apple Stores in the U.S. online and offline. Additionally, ZEISS optical lenses ($99) or prenoscription lenses ($149) will be offered.

Previously, insiders predicted that sales of the most anticipated gadget of 2024 will start on January 26.

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