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👽 What's hiding inside
iFixit's teardown reveals Meta Quest 3S as an upgraded Quest 2 with a key surprise →
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It's Saturday! And the news is:
SpaceX secures $733 million contract for U.S. Space Force launches:
→ durovscode.com/4718
Sam Altman's crypto project introduces new Orb and new name:
→ durovscode.com/4719
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It's Friday! And the news is:
𝕏 updates privacy policy to allow AI training with user data, introduces scraping penalties:
→ durovscode.com/4715
OpenAI launches its ChatGPT app on Windows, currently limited to paid users:
→ durovscode.com/4716
Instagram introduces quick add feature to instantly save songs to Spotify:
→ durovscode.com/4717
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🚔 Abu Dhabi Unveils Next-Gen AI-Powered Vehicles at GITEX 2024
From the streets to the racetrack, Abu Dhabi is taking tech to new heights. At GITEX 2024 →, the Police revealed their Magnum MK1, a bulletproof patrol vehicle packed with AI, and ATRC showcased the EAV24, an AI-driven race car set to hit Yas Marina Circuit in April.
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🌟 Fashion on a cosmic scale
Prada → unveils its spacesuit designed for NASA's Artemis III mission to the moon. The suit improves astronaut flexibility, supports long spacewalks, and protects astronauts against the unique challenges of the lunar environment with final testing expected in 2025.
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🇦🇪 AE Coin
The UAE Central Bank has approved → the launch of AE Coin, the first stablecoin backed by the UAE Dirham, aiming to improve digital payments with more security, speed, and stability.
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It's Tuesday! And the news is:
Google partners with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers:
→ durovscode.com/4708
Nvidia shares hit another record high:
→ durovscode.com/4709
OpenAI hires Microsoft generative AI research lead:
→ durovscode.com/4710
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🫧 Fragility in AI's reasoning
A recent study → by Apple's AI research team has revealed critical weaknesses in the logical reasoning capabilities of large language models, including those from OpenAI and Meta.
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It's Monday! And the news is:
Tesla's Cybercab event showcases Optimus robots with human assistance behind the scenes:
→ durovscode.com/4706
Apple may release $2,000 Vision headset next year, report suggests:
→ durovscode.com/4707
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☝🏻Gitex coming //
Gitex Global is just around the corner, and the Durov’s Code team will be there. Stay tuned for live updates and exclusive insights from the event!
Video by Kaspersky.
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🥹 Cuddly robotic pet
Casio unveils Moflin, a furry robot pet designed to calm and comfort users. Equipped with AI, Moflin → learns to recognize its owner and responds with unique sounds and movements, creating a personalized connection over time.
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🧩 Xbox mobile app
Microsoft → will update its Xbox Android app to allow users to purchase and play Xbox games directly, following a US court ruling that forces Google to open its Play Store to third-party billing systems.
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It's Friday! And the news is:
Tesla presents 'Cybercab' robotaxi at 'We, Robot' event:
→ durovscode.com/4700
Bluesky gains momentum on Threads amid rising criticism of Meta's moderation:
→ durovscode.com/4701
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⏰ Mario Alarmo
Nintendo → is set to release a motion-controlled alarm clock called Alarmo in early 2025, featuring sounds from popular games like Zelda or Super Mario and sleep tracking features.
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📸 I Don’t Feel Awkward in Front of the Camera Anymore: Thanks, self․space
Many of us know the struggle of feeling awkward in front of the camera. self.space → aims to fix that. This new project, launched in Dubai, uses AI to create a more comfortable and private photography experience. Find out how they’re changing the way we take self-portraits.
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🔋 No hands required
Tesla has revealed a closer look → at its upcoming wireless EV charging station, intended for its autonomous vehicles like the Robotaxi.
While Tesla was initially more focused on using automated robot arms for charging, it has now shifted towards wireless charging. The system provides a charge rate of 25 kW. Though not as fast as the Supercharger network, it's faster than typical home chargers.
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🪄 And here is where the magic happens
Apple has been granted a patent → for a new projector system that could display AR and VR content on surfaces like desks and walls, eliminating the need for a headset or screen.
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👍 Searched&found
Instagram is reportedly developing a new feature → called "Social Library" that will allow users to easily track and access content shared in chats, liked posts, and saved collections.
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It's Thursday! And the news is:
Apple hits record Q3 iPhone shipments, narrowly trails Samsung globally:
→ durovscode.com/4713
Apple partnered with Chinese automaker for now-canceled car project:
→ durovscode.com/4714
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It's Wednesday! And the news is:
YouTube rolls out new miniplayer, sleep timer, and more features:
→ durovscode.com/4711
Former Palantir CISO joins OpenAI as security leader:
→ durovscode.com/4712
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🚨 Hands up: Dubai’s AI Officer Amna is here!
At GITEX 2024, Dubai Police introduced Amna, their new AI-powered officer, soon to be deployed at tourist spots and airports. Fluent in seven languages, Amna → will assist with reporting lost items, paying fines, and more—all through voice commands.
Accessible via the Dubai Police app, Amna's set to make life easier for tourists and residents alike. Keep an eye out for her!
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✅ Telegram Gateway
Telegram has introduced Telegram Gateway, offering businesses a highly affordable phone number verification service at just $0.01 per code globally.
In a blog post, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov → states that this service is “cheaper, faster, and more secure than traditional SMS verification.” He emphasizes:
Businesses can save millions by sending verification codes to their users right through Telegram.
We’ve made this investment so that others won’t have to.
this initiative will make the world more efficient, reducing costs and prices for many services worldwide.
👾 Сyberthreats
Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) team has released a report during GITEX Global 2024, shedding light → on the most pervasive cyberthreats facing organizations in the Middle East.
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🤩 It's not a rewind!
SpaceX → successfully caught its Super Heavy booster using launch tower arms after Starship's fifth flight, marking a significant achievement in the company’s goal of creating a fully reusable rocket system.
This milestone demonstrates a new recovery method for the Super Heavy, different from Falcon 9's ocean landings, as the booster returned to its launch site for precise capture.
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It's Sunday! And the news is:
Apple opens its largest research lab outside the US in China:
→ durovscode.com/4704
Apple's secret 3D cinema camera resurfaces in 'Submerged' short film:
→ durovscode.com/4705
Starship’s fifth flight test
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It's Saturday! And the news is:
Steam alerts gamers of license-only purchases ahead of new California law:
→ durovscode.com/4702
California police regret switching to Tesla cars due to practical challenges:
→ durovscode.com/4703
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🤩 Cybervan? Robovan?
In a surprise reveal → at Tesla's "We, Robot" event, CEO Elon Musk also introduced the Robovan, a futuristic electric passenger van that can carry up to 20 people or transport goods.
The Robovan features a sleek, train-like design with no visible wheels. Musk emphasized its potential for high-density transport, saying it could reduce travel costs to as low as five to ten cents per mile.
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🫧 А rugged new hybrid system
Lexus → is launching the LX 700h SUV, featuring a waterproof hybrid engine designed to handle water depths of up to 27.56 inches.
The vehicle integrates a 3.5L V6 twin-turbo hybrid system with a waterproof battery, AC inverter, and full-time 4WD, offering enhanced torque and efficiency.
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It's Thursday! And the news is:
Internet Archive hit by DDoS attacks amid data breach disclosure:
→ durovscode.com/4698
Meta AI expands global reach by launching in six new countries:
→ durovscode.com/4699
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🔘 Meta key
Meta is testing a feature that allows users to post Instagram Reels directly on Threads, making cross-posting easier.
Users can tap → the Instagram button in the Threads compose box, view a grid of their Instagram posts and Reels, and select which Reels to share on Threads.
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