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It's Sunday! And the news is:

CrowdStrike update crashes "less than one percent of all Windows machines," says Microsoft:
→ durovscode.com/4560

𝕏 developing feature to block links in replies to combat spam:
→ durovscode.com/4561

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☄️ Xiaomi's ambition

Xiaomi has unveiled the SU7 Ultra → prototype, an all-electric sedan designed for track performance and geared towards setting a new record at the Nürburgring. It is equipped with the newly announced HyperEngine V8s, boasting a maximum horsepower of 1548.

While the exact specifications and lap times are still pending, the SU7 Ultra aims to compete against the fastest electric cars currently holding records at Nürburgring, such as the Volkswagen ID.R and Porsche Taycan Turbo S GT.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

Samsung freezes Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments over quality concerns:
→ durovscode.com/4558

Apple celebrates 2024 Olympics with new features in Maps, TV, and more:
→ durovscode.com/4559

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💀 What is known at this point

A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has caused a widespread → Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue, affecting thousands of Windows machines globally, including those used by banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, and emergency services.

The update has forced many systems into a recovery loop, causing significant operational disruptions, but CrowdStrike has identified the issue and is working on a fix.

Biggest IT fail ever

comments Elon Musk.

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🚬 Robot Dog Cleans Up Beaches

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed VERO →, a quadrupedal robot dog designed to tackle the world's second-worst litter problem: cigarette butts.

Cigarette butts, which account for over four trillion pieces of litter annually, release toxic chemicals into the environment. VERO, equipped with foot-mounted vacuums, autonomously locates and sucks up cigarette butts from beaches and other difficult terrains.

Developed in Claudio Semini’s lab at IIT, VERO uses an AlienGo platform from Unitree, with hoses connected from a vacuum on its back to each foot. The innovative design allows the robot to effectively clean areas where traditional wheeled robots cannot operate.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

OpenAI launches cheaper and faster GPT-4o mini AI model:
→ durovscode.com/4556

Google's Gemini AI to take center stage in Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast:
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🌀 Private browsing

Apple releases a promo video → for its Safari browser that highlights the privacy of its products in a very unusual way.

The video shows Android smartphone users being tracked by cameras shaped like robotic birds and bats. But the metaphorical cameras are not able to spy on Safari users.

So the company emphasizes the privacy of its browser over its competitors.

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🟢 Hey there

WhatsApp → is working on a feature to automatically translate chat messages into different languages, which will be available in a future update.

The feature will support end-to-end encryption and user privacy by processing translations entirely on the device, initially covering languages such as English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Hindi.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

Apple denies using OpenELM model for Apple Intelligence amid YouTube controversy:
→ durovscode.com/4553

Instagram introduces multi-track audio feature for Reels:
→ durovscode.com/4554

On-device Tinder AI processing will help you choose the best profile photos:
→ durovscode.com/4555

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🧸 Skyrocket Unveils AI Storytelling Teddy Bear 'Poe'

As AI integrates into nearly every device, children's toys are no exception. Skyrocket introduces Poe, the first AI-powered teddy bear → designed to create and read stories to children. Poe uses Microsoft Azure and ChatGPT-4 to generate unique stories.

Children can input ideas through a kid-friendly app, which then sends the story to Poe via Bluetooth, allowing him to "speak" with moving lips.

Skyrocket ensures safety with robust filters and parental controls, preventing inappropriate content. The trend of integrating AI into children's toys is rapidly evolving, aiming to keep kids engaged and entertained.

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🪩 New chapter

Audi introduces the new generation A5 → to replace the A4 family. In Audi's fresh nomenclature, even numbers indicate models with electric batteries and odd numbers indicate models with internal combustion engines.

The new A5, while retaining much of the previous design, will feature advanced technology and will be manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany. Expected on the market in late 2024/early 2025, with prices starting at €45,200.

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