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🍏 According to a new report

Apple to produce camera-equipped AirPods by 2026 →

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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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🌘 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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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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🇺🇿 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:

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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🚕 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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💡 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 →

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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It's Friday! And the news is:

Meta begins testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram:
→ durovscode.com/4512

Valve unveils most-played games on Steam Deck:
→ durovscode.com/4513

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🪄 Make space for more creativity

Figma → announces major redesign with AI and new presentation feature.

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😀 Smiling Robots: Human Skin Cells Bring Emotion to Robot Faces

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to attach living human skin → to robot faces, enhancing their ability to emote and communicate realistically.

This breakthrough involves lab-grown skin composed of human cells, including collagen and elastin-like structures, mimicking natural ligaments for durability and flexibility. The skin can heal itself and integrates sensory functions like touch and temperature detection, making it ideal for robots in healthcare.

This innovation could also impact cosmetic and surgical training fields, potentially revolutionizing human-robot interactions.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

SpaceX wins $843M NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030:
→ durovscode.com/4510

Google Translate adds support for over 110 new languages:
→ durovscode.com/4511

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🚗 New Bentley Continental GT Speed: Most Powerful Model Yet

The new Bentley Continental GT Speed → represents a shift from its predecessor's W12 engine to a powerful 4.0L twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, delivering 779 bhp and 738 lb-ft of torque.

It incorporates a 25.9 kWh battery pack and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, offering up to 80 km of electric range. With acceleration from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph, the GT Speed combines advanced hybrid technology with exhilarating performance.

Production is slated to begin at Bentley's Crewe factory in Q3, with pricing details to be announced closer to launch.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Mac app amid delay of advanced voice mode launch:
→ durovscode.com/4507

Apple's key supplier introduces industry-first tandem OLED laptop panel:
→ durovscode.com/4508

Samsung's next Unpacked event to be held on July 10 in Paris:
→ durovscode.com/4509

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💊 A "Moving Eyeball" in the stomach

Endiatx's PillBot, a tiny swallowable robot → designed to inspect gastrointestinal health, is entering clinical trials with hopes of a commercial launch by 2026.

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🧑‍🚀 EOS-X Space Announces Space Tourism Balloon Flights for 2025

EOS-X Space → has unveiled plans to launch commercial balloon flights to space from Seville, Spain, and Abu Dhabi in 2025. This follows similar efforts by the US-based Space Perspective with their "Spaceship Neptune" project.

EOS-X Space's capsule, constructed from pressurized carbon fiber, will accommodate seven passengers and one pilot, suspended beneath a helium-filled balloon reaching heights of approximately 40,000 meters.

Ticket prices are anticipated to range between $160,550 and $214,060 per passenger, offering amenities such as ergonomic seating, panoramic windows, mood lighting, an onboard bar, and restroom facilities.

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

Apple rejects Meta partnership for AI chatbot integration in iOS 18:
→ durovscode.com/4505

YouTube tests 'Hype' feature to boost video rankings:
→ durovscode.com/4506

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🎮 Freeaim Introduces Innovative VR Shoes

London-based startup Freeaim is revolutionizing the VR industry with its motorized VR shoes. These shoes offer a more immersive alternative to traditional VR treadmills, integrating omnidirectional motorized technology directly into their soles.

Unlike bulky and expensive treadmills, Freeaim’s VR shoes → are compact, cost-effective, and can sync with any VR headset supported by SteamVR. Compatible with most PC VR games, these shoes provide a natural walking experience in any direction within virtual environments.

With $316,700 in funding, Freeaim plans to launch an affordable consumer version soon, aiming to make VR more accessible and immersive for all.

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It's Monday! And the news is:

Apple and Meta reportedly discuss AI partnership for iOS 18:
→ durovscode.com/4503

Formula 1 and Amazon launch AI-powered personalized race viewing:
→ durovscode.com/4504

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✨ 1,300 light-years away from Earth

A new image → from the James Webb Space Telescope of the Serpens Nebula shows aligned jets from forming stars, supporting the theory that star clusters spin in the same direction. This image, capturing never-before-seen "protostellar outflows" in the top left, provides direct evidence of the fundamental processes involved in star formation.

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It's Sunday! And the news is:

Apple to release iOS 18 beta 2 on Monday with these two new features:
→ durovscode.com/4501

NASA delays Starliner astronauts' return due to technical issues:
→ durovscode.com/4502

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