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It's Sunday. And the big news is:

— Pavel Durov was detained overnight at Le Bourget airport near Paris on arrival from Azerbaijan.

— The head of Telegram may be charged under several articles. The main version of the detention is that Pavel Durov is accused of unwillingness to cooperate with local authorities. French media claim that Durov wants to be made an accessory to crimes such as terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, keeping pedophiles, handling stolen goods and others.

— Pavel Durov is officially a holder of French citizenship. Based on preliminary charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

— Officially, the company's internal processes related to Durov's detention have not been disclosed. Representatives of the messenger have not yet commented on this topic.

— The decision in Durov's case is expected tonight.

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🌫 Aaaand it's gone!

Threads is experimenting with a new feature → that allows posts to automatically disappear after 24 hours, similar to Instagram Stories.

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It's Saturday! And the news is:

Meta halts development of its Apple Vision Pro competitor:
→ durovscode.com/4612

Apple set to announce iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods on September 10:
→ durovscode.com/4613

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💍 Lord Siri of the rings

Apple's newest patent application for the Apple Ring reveals plans → to integrate Siri support and other advanced functionalities.

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It's Friday! And the news is:

Instagram introduces Myspace-style 'song on profile' feature:
→ durovscode.com/4610

Apple's foldable MacBook Pro delayed until 2027 or later:
→ durovscode.com/4611

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🦾 Cutting-Edge Robotics Shine at World Robot Conference 2024

The World Robot Conference 2024 kicked off in Beijing, showcasing China's advancements in robotics. This year’s event →, running from August 21 to 25, is the largest ever, featuring 27 types of humanoid robots.

Chinese tech companies took the spotlight, impressing both local and international participants with robots capable of walking, hurdling, and even dancing.

Visitors were captivated by the rapid progress in China's robotics sector, with many noting the country’s commitment to fostering global cooperation through this event. The conference underscored China's position as a leader in robotics innovation, offering a glimpse into the future of humanoid robots.

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🧠 Millions within 10 years

Neuralink's second patient can now play Counter-Strike 2 → using only his mind, as well as construct 3D objects.

If all goes well, there will be hundreds of people with Neuralinks within a few years, maybe tens of thousands within 5 years, millions within 10 years, …

claims Elon Musk.

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It's Thursday! And the news is:

YouTube launches AI chatbot to assist hacked creators:
→ durovscode.com/4608

Microsoft unveils accessible Xbox Adaptive Joystick with 3D-printable parts:
→ durovscode.com/4609

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🇦🇪 Dirham-pegged

Tether plans to launch a new stablecoin → pegged to the UAE dirham to offer a secure and efficient way to use the currency for transactions and investments.

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It's Wednesday! And the news is:

Apple updates Beats Studio Pro with audio sharing feature:
→ durovscode.com/4606

Google enhances Gemini writing tools in Gmail with new draft polishing feature:
→ durovscode.com/4607

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🤖 The $16K Robot That Leaps, Climbs, and Still Can't Do Dishes

Unitree Robotics has introduced the production-ready version of its G1 humanoid robot →, first unveiled in May 2024. This compact robot, standing 1.32 meters tall and weighing 35 kg, offers an affordable alternative to larger humanoids while boasting advanced capabilities.

The G1 can confidently navigate obstacles, climb cluttered stairs, jog, and perform acrobatic jumps with up to 43 degrees of freedom and precise three-fingered manipulators. Designed for robotics research, it learns through imitation, making it a strong contender in the humanoid robot market.

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📣 WANTED

Tesla hires people to wear motion capture suits and perform various tasks to collect data for training its humanoid Optimus robot. Employees in this role need to meet specific physical requirements →

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It's Tuesday! And the news is:

Amsterdam officials banned from using Telegram:
→ durovscode.com/4604

RAKBANK partners with Bitpanda to launch digital asset platform in UAE:
→ durovscode.com/4605

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🌪 A "complete reinvention"

Lynx Motors → has unveiled the DeLorean DMC-EV, a high-tech reimagining of the iconic '80s sports car that will hit the market in 2025 at a price of $249,999.

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🍬 Way too censored

Google → launches Imagen 3, its latest AI image generation model.

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🍫 QUADRATISCH.PRACTISCH.GUT

Instagram experiments → with vertical profile grids.

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🎇 Bronzzzy

The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to come in a new bronze color, replacing the Blue Titanium option from the iPhone 15 Pro.

A recent image → shows dummy units of the iPhone 16 Pro in all four expected colors, with the bronze shade being closer to brown or dark khaki rather than gold.

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