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📸 Get real

Instagram is testing a new feature called "Peek" → that lets users share unedited photos that disappear after one view, mimicking Snapchat's function.

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It's Monday! And the news is:

UAE launches new Falcon AI model to compete with Meta and OpenAI:
→ durovscode.com/4433

Blue Origin successfully resumes space tourism with seventh crewed flight:
→ durovscode.com/4434

[Crypto] TON $6,34 | BTC $66,81K

🐦‍🔥 Driving back in times

A 1924 Auto Red Bug Buckboard in amazing condition has gone up for auction →. This former gasoline powered electric vehicle is 100 years old!

Here's a historic and relatively obscure piece of American transportation that rarely comes up for sale and this one is in perfect condition.

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It's Sunday! And the news is:

OpenAI's Superalignment team disbanded amid internal struggles over AI safety:
→ durovscode.com/4431

Microsoft's emissions and water use surge as AI datacenters expand:
→ durovscode.com/4432

[Crypto] TON $6,53 | BTC $67,17K

🌀 So-called

Since I/O 2023, Google has branded its AI features under the name "Gemini." This week, amidst new product updates, Google officially revealed → the origins of this name.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

Apple plans ultra-thin iPhone with major redesign for 2025:
→ durovscode.com/4429

Microsoft plans to add next Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass:
→ durovscode.com/4430

[Crypto] TON $6,44 | BTC $66,95K

☄️ Meteoric rise

Notcoin skyrockets to top-10 cryptocurrency after Telegram miniapp success!

Pavel Durov announced → the rapid rise of Notcoin, a cryptocurrency initially part of the Telegram miniapp Notcoin. In just a few months, the miniapp gained 35 million active users who earned "notcoins" by clicking on their screens.

Recently minted on the TON blockchain and listed on major exchanges, Notcoin quickly became a top-10 cryptocurrency by trading volume, reaching nearly $700 million in market capitalization. This unexpected turn of events allowed Notcoin users to convert their in-game currency into real money.

Pavel Durov highlighted the success of Notcoin as a sign of the Telegram and TON ecosystems' potential for app developers. 

Telegram offers app developers more freedom than any other platform, providing unmatched opportunities to leverage social interactions for viral distribution. TON, in turn, provides scale and flexibility for any blockchain project on top of it.

Pavel Durov also shared that half a million Notcoin users donated → $6.8 million worth of Notcoin to him. He plans to hold these coins until their value reaches $680 million, which he will then use to buy more servers for Telegram.

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🦾 Unitree G1: Affordable Humanoid Innovation, Just $16,000

Unitree Robotics has unveiled the new G1 model, priced at $16,000, a significant reduction from the $90,000 H1 model introduced in 2023.

The G1, standing at 127 cm, is smaller than the H1 and features a face with built-in lighting. It boasts 23 degrees of freedom and actuators with 90 Nm of torque. The control system uses a neural network model trained through reinforcement and imitation learning simulations.

Looking ahead, the company emphasized that the H1 remains their most powerful humanoid robot, and they will continue to support it. The G1 is more compact, visually appealing, and easier to use and maintain, although it cannot match the H1's power due to its smaller size.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

Grand Theft Auto VI set for fall 2025 release:
→ durovscode.com/4427

OpenAI signs deal to use Reddit data for AI training:
→ durovscode.com/4428

[Crypto] TON $6,67 | BTC $66,24K

🌪 5x boost

Google introduces the Trillium chip, a new addition to its AI data center chip family, promising → nearly five times better performance and increased energy efficiency compared to its predecessor.

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🔋 Mercedes-Benz G 580: Electric Evolution

Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 → with EQ Technology: the electrified G-Class. Powered by an 116kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a range of up to 473km and charges from 10 to 80% in just 32 minutes. With quad electric motors, it delivers 579bhp and 1,164Nm of torque, propelling it from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds.

Equipped with innovative features like G-TURN and G-STEERING, the G 580 redefines off-road maneuverability. G-TURN allows for a 360-degree rotation, while G-STEERING minimizes the turning circle, enabling agile navigation through tough terrains.

Priced around $168,000, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV combines luxury with cutting-edge electric technology.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

iOS 17.5 update resurfaces deleted photos, including nudes thought to be removed:
→ durovscode.com/4425

Threads launches its own fact-checking program:
→ durovscode.com/4426

[Crypto] TON $6,69 | BTC $66,18K

🤳 Google Teases Project Astra: Next-Gen AI Assistant

At Google I/O 2024, a sneak peek into Project Astra →, a real-time, multimodal AI assistant, blending Gemini's intellect with Google Lens' vision prowess. It recognizes objects, assists tasks, and engages conversationally, all in real time.

Project Astra, unveiled by Google's Demis Hassabis, promises a step closer to real-time AI assistance, powered by the potent Gemini 1.5 Pro model. Astra optimizes response time, ensuring swift query processing and minimal latency.

Google intends to integrate Astra's capabilities into Gemini and other products this year. While future deployment across devices like smartphones and smart glasses is envisioned, no concrete launch plans have been revealed yet.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Google opens Project Gameface for hands-free cursor control on Android apps:
→ durovscode.com/4423

Google presents real-time scam detection tools for Android phones:
→ durovscode.com/4424

[Crypto] TON $6,97 | BTC $62,16K

🤝 А Memorandum of Understanding

Tether and RAK DAO partner → to boost adoption of Bitcoin technology and stablecoins in Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate in the United Arab Emirates.

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🏎️ Alpine Unveils Alpenglow Hy4: Advancing Hydrogen Racing

Alpine introduces the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-powered racing car. The 'Hy' signifies its hydrogen fuel source, while the '4' represents its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 340bhp and redlining at 7,000rpm.

Compared to the 2022 concept, the Hy4 → features a larger cabin, raised ride height, and improved cooling system with a new roof scoop. Constructed on an LMP3 carbon chassis, it boasts a carbon bodywork and vertically stacked titanium exhaust tips for a powerful roar.

Alpine confirms development of a new V-6 hydrogen combustion engine, hinting at future advancements. Vice President of Alpine Motorsports, Bruno Famin, highlights the potential of hydrogen technology in decarbonizing motorsports, emphasizing Alpine's commitment to innovation and its possible application in Formula One cars.

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