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🎨 Guided Image Editing

Apple unveils AI model → for image editing with text commands. The model's advanced capabilities allow users to issue simple or ambiguous text prompts, which MGIE then translates into detailed editing instructions.

For example, you just command "make a pizza healthier", it adds vegetable toppings to a photo of a pepperoni pizza.

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🤖 Radiation Inspection: Meet CERN's New Robodog

CERN has unveiled the CERNquadbot →, a groundbreaking four-legged robot designed to navigate challenging radiation zones. Equipped with advanced control algorithms, the robot can detect anomalies such as water or fire leaks, marking a new chapter in CERN's quest for adaptable and agile robotic companions.

With its unparalleled stability and maneuverability, the CERNquadbot promises to revolutionize how robots interact within CERN's unique environments, offering a promising addition to the research center's robotics family.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

Former Apple engineer sentenced to prison for stealing Project Titan trade secrets:
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Bluesky surges with almost a million new users following public launch:
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👓 Frame: the Revolutionary AI Glasses by Brilliant Labs

Brilliant Labs has unveiled Frame →, the world's first glasses with an integrated multimodal AI assistant named Noa. Noa operates using a neural engine CPU, allowing it to run multiple generative AI models at once.

The glasses utilise a geometric prism optic display, projecting information directly onto the user’s field of vision. Frame offers AR capabilities, allowing users to translate languages, identify objects and locations, and search the internet without the need for a traditional screen.

With a price of $349, Frame is available for pre-order and is set to ship in April 2024.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

Samsung Galaxy Watch receives approval for sleep apnea detection feature:
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iOS 18 expected to integrate visionOS-inspired design features, rumor suggests:
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🎮 Console battles

PlayStation 5 → is selling twice as well as Xbox Series X|S, according to a Take-Two report. As of December 31, about 77 million Gen 9 consoles had been sold.

Last year, Microsoft openly admitted to having “lost the console wars”, after consistently ranking third behind PlayStation and Nintendo in terms of sales since entering the market with the original Xbox in 2001.

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It's Sunday! And the news is:

Tesla enhances Phone Key performance with UWB connectivity:
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Apple nears settlement in trade secret theft case against startup Rivos:
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🔑 Huawei push

Support for Huawei Mobile Services has been discovered in the Telegram X client code →

This will allow Huawei devices to receive notifications via the company's own service, bypassing Google Services.

Native support for Huawei services ensures smooth operation of notifications on smartphones where the use of Google services is impossible due to sanctions.

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It's Monday! And the news is:

Google’s and Microsoft’s chatbots misinforming users with false Super Bowl stats:
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US judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC’s investigation of his Twitter takeover:
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🇦🇪 Seamless travel across Dubai

Joby Aviation partners → with Dubai's authority to launch air taxi services by 2026. A trip from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah will take just 10 minutes, compared to 45 minutes by car.

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🤖 Disney Introduces Duke Weaselton Animatronic

Disney Imagineering's breakthrough in robotic technology highlights the synchronized performance of Duke Weaselton and a wheeled kiosk. The collaboration between these two robots sets a new standard for reliability and flexibility in animatronics.

Designed to be robust and adaptable, Duke and the kiosk seamlessly coordinate their movements to deliver a captivating show while navigating uncertainty with ease. This technological marvel at Walt Disney Imagineering represents a significant step forward in creating immersive and engaging experiences for audiences.

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

NASA’s next-gen spacesuit passes microgravity test:
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FCC commissioner calls for probe into Apple's Beeper Mini shutdown:
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🧠 Apple's Vision Pro: Shaping Virtual Reality's Future

Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality with Apple's Vision Pro, but be aware of the potential consequences. Research reveals → that prolonged use of VR headsets like Vision Pro can reshape our perception, leading to issues such as misjudging distances and object distortion.

The passthrough video technology incorporated in these headsets can create a sense of social absence, potentially altering our connection to reality. Scientists are also raising concerns about the manipulation of the real world through VR, sparking discussions on the impact on our common ground of reality.

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🇦🇪 Global AI Oversight Agency

OpenAI’s Sam Altman proposes → UAE as world’s AI regulatory testing ground.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Mark Zuckerberg gives his official verdict on Apple Vision Pro:
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Andrej Karpathy departs OpenAI again, citing personal projects:
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🧑‍💻 NVIDIA Chat with RTX

...is a new tool that enables users to run AI models offline → on their PCs. Despite the promised benefits, there are significant limitations.

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🚘 Chrysler Unveils Futuristic Concept Car

Chrysler introduces the stunning, high-tech roadster concept car called Halcyon , showcasing the brand's vision for the future of electric vehicles with autonomous capabilities.

The sleek sports car incorporates emerging technologies such as AI, predictive navigation, and over-the-air software updates for a customisable driving experience.

While not yet production-ready, the Halcyon marks Chrysler's commitment to transitioning to a fully electric lineup by 2028 and reducing its global carbon footprint. With a goal to lead the transportation industry towards a net carbon-zero future, Chrysler aims to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

Nvidia overtakes Amazon and Alphabet, becomes fourth most valuable company:
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Apple's design team sees another longtime member departure:
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🌧 Tesla vs weather woes

Tesla's latest update → aims to address cold weather issues. But what will the company offer to Tesla Cybertruck owners who complain about rust appearing after rain.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

OpenAI unveils Sora, its new text-to-video AI model:
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Apple advances AI integration across product line:
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🚀 IM-1 Mission Nova-C Lunar Lander Successfully Enroute to the Moon

Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines launched the IM-1 lunar lander, nicknamed Odie, from Florida on a mission to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown in over 50 years.

The mission, commissioned by SpaceX, aims to pave the way for a sustainable human presence on the moon. The Nova-C class lander is capable of carrying up to 100 kilograms of payload and generating power using solar panels.

If successful, the IM-1 mission will mark a significant milestone in lunar exploration and commercial space travel. The spacecraft is scheduled to land on the moon on February 22 and will deliver both NASA science payloads and commercial cargo.

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