💡 The NYT’s excellent word search game
The New York Times has added its popular word search game, Strands, to its Games app, allowing users to play all NYT puzzles, including Wordle and Connections, in one place →
Jonathan Knight, head of Games, The New York Times
Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme.
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The New York Times has added its popular word search game, Strands, to its Games app, allowing users to play all NYT puzzles, including Wordle and Connections, in one place →
This game offers a fresh take on word searches, with a unique twist that challenges solvers and keeps them coming back for more. We are excited to see how players connect with Strands and make it part of their daily routine.
Jonathan Knight, head of Games, The New York Times
Find hidden words and uncover the day’s theme.
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🚕 Fully Autonomous Verne Robotaxi
Verne has unveiled its fleet of fully autonomous electric taxis → designed for ride-sharing and carpooling in urban areas.
These driverless vehicles, developed in collaboration with Mobileye, utilize advanced sensor technology to navigate through city traffic and varying weather conditions. Each Verne Robotaxi features a spacious cabin for two passengers, equipped with a 43-inch display for entertainment. Users can customize their ride experience via a dedicated app, adjusting settings like temperature, lighting, and scent before pickup.
Verne's service is set to launch in Zagreb in 2026, with plans to expand across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Verne has unveiled its fleet of fully autonomous electric taxis → designed for ride-sharing and carpooling in urban areas.
These driverless vehicles, developed in collaboration with Mobileye, utilize advanced sensor technology to navigate through city traffic and varying weather conditions. Each Verne Robotaxi features a spacious cabin for two passengers, equipped with a 43-inch display for entertainment. Users can customize their ride experience via a dedicated app, adjusting settings like temperature, lighting, and scent before pickup.
Verne's service is set to launch in Zagreb in 2026, with plans to expand across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
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🇺🇿 A warm welcome
Uzbek civil servant and sports functionary Otabek Umarov published a photo → with Pavel Durov. He stated that it was a great honor to host Pavel and his loved ones, including his brother Nikolai:
According to Umarov, "it is a great pleasure to see personally" that Durov's environment is "not only professionals of the highest level, but also open-minded people".
The official expressed hope that the impressions from the trip and communication with ordinary users will inspire them to new technological solutions.
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Uzbek civil servant and sports functionary Otabek Umarov published a photo → with Pavel Durov. He stated that it was a great honor to host Pavel and his loved ones, including his brother Nikolai:
Our country has a special warmth towards this service, as Telegram is more than the number one messenger for us. With its help we not only stay in touch with loved ones, but also learn news, manage business, and find the goods and services needed.
According to Umarov, "it is a great pleasure to see personally" that Durov's environment is "not only professionals of the highest level, but also open-minded people".
The official expressed hope that the impressions from the trip and communication with ordinary users will inspire them to new technological solutions.
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It's Saturday! And the news is:
Samsung to roll out hotel room TVs with AirPlay support for iPhone and iPad:
→ durovscode.com/4514
Microsoft AI CEO claims content on open web is 'fair use' amid copyright controversies:
→ durovscode.com/4515
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Samsung to roll out hotel room TVs with AirPlay support for iPhone and iPad:
→ durovscode.com/4514
Microsoft AI CEO claims content on open web is 'fair use' amid copyright controversies:
→ durovscode.com/4515
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🌘 Lego space bricks
Lego, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, has created bricks made from meteorite dust to explore → the possibility of using lunar dust for future lunar building materials.
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Lego, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, has created bricks made from meteorite dust to explore → the possibility of using lunar dust for future lunar building materials.
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It's Sunday! And the news is:
Apple plans new battery replacement method for iPhone 16:
→ durovscode.com/4516
Solos to launch AI-powered camera glasses competing with Meta's Ray-Bans:
→ durovscode.com/4517
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Apple plans new battery replacement method for iPhone 16:
→ durovscode.com/4516
Solos to launch AI-powered camera glasses competing with Meta's Ray-Bans:
→ durovscode.com/4517
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It's Monday! And the news is:
Start July with a fresh Telegram update:
→ durovscode.com/4518
Apple begins development on iOS 19 and other major OS updates:
→ durovscode.com/4519
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Start July with a fresh Telegram update:
→ durovscode.com/4518
Apple begins development on iOS 19 and other major OS updates:
→ durovscode.com/4519
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🕶️ First Laptop Without a Screen: Spacetop G1
Sightful has introduced the Spacetop G1 →, the world's first laptop without a traditional screen. Instead, it uses AR glasses to project a 100-inch virtual workspace. Equipped with OLED display panels (1920x1080 pixels per eye), 6W stereo speakers, and a microphone, the glasses provide an immersive experience.
The Spacetop G1 features 16 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and 5G connectivity with a nano-SIM card slot. Weighing just 1.4 kilos, with the AR glasses at 85 grams, it's perfect for on-the-go work. Running on SpaceOS, this innovative device eliminates the need for multiple physical monitors.
The Spacetop G1 can be reserved for $100 on Sightful’s website, with the first batch shipping in October 2024 for $1,900 per unit.
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Sightful has introduced the Spacetop G1 →, the world's first laptop without a traditional screen. Instead, it uses AR glasses to project a 100-inch virtual workspace. Equipped with OLED display panels (1920x1080 pixels per eye), 6W stereo speakers, and a microphone, the glasses provide an immersive experience.
The Spacetop G1 features 16 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and 5G connectivity with a nano-SIM card slot. Weighing just 1.4 kilos, with the AR glasses at 85 grams, it's perfect for on-the-go work. Running on SpaceOS, this innovative device eliminates the need for multiple physical monitors.
The Spacetop G1 can be reserved for $100 on Sightful’s website, with the first batch shipping in October 2024 for $1,900 per unit.
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It's Tuesday! And the news is:
Meta updates AI label on photos to 'AI info' following user feedback:
→ durovscode.com/4520
Apple reportedly working to bring AI to Vision Pro:
→ durovscode.com/4521
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Meta updates AI label on photos to 'AI info' following user feedback:
→ durovscode.com/4520
Apple reportedly working to bring AI to Vision Pro:
→ durovscode.com/4521
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🥤 Pepsi Smart Cans: A New Era of Interactive Branding
PepsiCo has introduced Smart Cans →, digital devices with wraparound LED screens, motion sensors, and advanced sound technology, aimed at revolutionizing brand promotion.
Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, these cans are designed as interactive "brand portals," displaying dynamic content like advertising and sports highlights. Although they resemble beverage cans, they are concept products showcasing Pepsi's new visual identity and are not filled with liquid.
Initially available to 1,000 content creators, these Smart Cans aim to enhance fan experiences in sports, gaming, and music with personalized, high-definition content.
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PepsiCo has introduced Smart Cans →, digital devices with wraparound LED screens, motion sensors, and advanced sound technology, aimed at revolutionizing brand promotion.
Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, these cans are designed as interactive "brand portals," displaying dynamic content like advertising and sports highlights. Although they resemble beverage cans, they are concept products showcasing Pepsi's new visual identity and are not filled with liquid.
Initially available to 1,000 content creators, these Smart Cans aim to enhance fan experiences in sports, gaming, and music with personalized, high-definition content.
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📚 Some audiobook recommendations
Elon Musk shared a list → of 11 audiobooks, including noscripts like "The Story of Civilization" and "The Iliad."
He mentioned that while reading is faster, audiobooks are great for falling asleep, and he also added
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Elon Musk shared a list → of 11 audiobooks, including noscripts like "The Story of Civilization" and "The Iliad."
Admittedly, this is a list that appeals to those who think about Rome every day.
He mentioned that while reading is faster, audiobooks are great for falling asleep, and he also added
I hope someone makes an audiobook of The Encyclopedia of Military History by Dupuy and The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Creasy.
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🧠 Brainy robot
Chinese researchers have developed a robot → controlled by human brain cells, aiming to explore brain-computer interfaces and potentially repair human brain damage using organoids.
They claim this is the "world’s first open-source brain-on-chip intelligent complex information interaction system."
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Chinese researchers have developed a robot → controlled by human brain cells, aiming to explore brain-computer interfaces and potentially repair human brain damage using organoids.
They claim this is the "world’s first open-source brain-on-chip intelligent complex information interaction system."
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It's Wednesday! And the news is:
Figma pulls AI tool after criticism over copying Apple's design:
→ durovscode.com/4522
Apple's Phil Schiller to join OpenAI's board:
→ durovscode.com/4523
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Figma pulls AI tool after criticism over copying Apple's design:
→ durovscode.com/4522
Apple's Phil Schiller to join OpenAI's board:
→ durovscode.com/4523
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🔒 A privacy-first document editor
Proton → launches Proton Docs, an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs, offering advanced editing and collaboration tools within its Drive cloud storage service.
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Proton → launches Proton Docs, an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs, offering advanced editing and collaboration tools within its Drive cloud storage service.
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💛 The duck picture
Pavel Durov shared → that he printed out a poster from the latest Telegram update and hung it in his office.
This art was done by Telegram's creative director Andrei Iakovenko. Here → is the Fan Edition version of the poster by @ohuenko.
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Pavel Durov shared → that he printed out a poster from the latest Telegram update and hung it in his office.
This art was done by Telegram's creative director Andrei Iakovenko. Here → is the Fan Edition version of the poster by @ohuenko.
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It's Thursday! And the news is:
Threads celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 175 million monthly active users:
→ durovscode.com/4524
Game Boy Camera to make a comeback as a webcam:
→ durovscode.com/4525
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Threads celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 175 million monthly active users:
→ durovscode.com/4524
Game Boy Camera to make a comeback as a webcam:
→ durovscode.com/4525
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🤖 Pixelbot 3000: The AI-Powered Lego Art Maker
YouTuber Sten from Creative Mindstorms has created the Pixelbot 3000 →, a robot 'printer' made entirely from Lego parts.
Using OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, this device generates pixel art by assembling 32 x 32 Lego mosaics. The Pixelbot 3000 employs Python to convert high-resolution 1024 x 1024 images into simplified grids, ensuring accurate color placement and sharp mosaic results.
The bot’s design integrates motion sensors and precise programming to handle complex image assembly, making it a groundbreaking blend of Lego engineering and AI technology.
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YouTuber Sten from Creative Mindstorms has created the Pixelbot 3000 →, a robot 'printer' made entirely from Lego parts.
Using OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, this device generates pixel art by assembling 32 x 32 Lego mosaics. The Pixelbot 3000 employs Python to convert high-resolution 1024 x 1024 images into simplified grids, ensuring accurate color placement and sharp mosaic results.
The bot’s design integrates motion sensors and precise programming to handle complex image assembly, making it a groundbreaking blend of Lego engineering and AI technology.
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🎶..Imagine all the people..
WhatsApp is developing a new feature → called Imagine that uses generative AI to create personalized avatars based on user-supplied images and text prompts.
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WhatsApp is developing a new feature → called Imagine that uses generative AI to create personalized avatars based on user-supplied images and text prompts.
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WhatsApp is working on a personalized AI avatar generator
This feature will be optional and require manual activation in WhatsApp settings.
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It's Friday! And the news is:
OpenAI faces double security concerns this week:
→ durovscode.com/4526
Apple's secret new 'Home Accessory' revealed in code leak:
→ durovscode.com/4527
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OpenAI faces double security concerns this week:
→ durovscode.com/4526
Apple's secret new 'Home Accessory' revealed in code leak:
→ durovscode.com/4527
[Crypto] TON $6,6 | BTC $54,24K
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🦾 Figure 01 Humanoid Joins BMW Assembly Line
Figure’s humanoid robot, Figure 01, is now working at BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, marking its first commercial job. A new video → shows Figure 01 in action, skillfully handling car parts and making real-time adjustments.
Powered by neural networks and a vision-language model from OpenAI, the robot converts camera pixels into precise actions, allowing it to operate autonomously.
Automakers are rapidly adopting humanoid robots. Mercedes recently employed Apptronik’s Apollo robot for simple tasks like fetching and carrying. Tesla is also using its Optimus robot in its production facilities, highlighting a growing trend in the industry.
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Figure’s humanoid robot, Figure 01, is now working at BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, marking its first commercial job. A new video → shows Figure 01 in action, skillfully handling car parts and making real-time adjustments.
Powered by neural networks and a vision-language model from OpenAI, the robot converts camera pixels into precise actions, allowing it to operate autonomously.
Automakers are rapidly adopting humanoid robots. Mercedes recently employed Apptronik’s Apollo robot for simple tasks like fetching and carrying. Tesla is also using its Optimus robot in its production facilities, highlighting a growing trend in the industry.
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